Flower Dictionary
Sending flowers must be one of the most special ways to brighten up someone’s day. Its made extra special if the flower meanings send a message too. There is more to just giving or receiving flowers as every flower lover knows but even the experts can’t agree on the real meaning of many flowers. Here are a few of the more traditional ones.
A
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Acacia |
Acacia |
Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love |
| Aconite |
Aconitum |
Beware, a deadly foe is near Unity; Humility; Patience |
| Ambrosia |
|
Your love is reciprocated |
| Amaryllis Anenome |
Hippeastrum |
Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity Forsaken; Expectations |
| Allium |
|
Unity; Humility; Patience |
| Alstroemeria |
|
Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune |
| Aster Azalea |
Callistephus |
Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought |
B
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Baby””s Breath |
Gypsophila |
Pure of heart; Innocence |
| Bachelor””s Button |
Centaurea Cyanus |
Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness |
| Bells of Ireland |
Mollucella Laevis |
Good luck |
| Bluebell |
Scilla Nutans |
Humility; Everlasting love |
C
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Caladium |
|
Great joy and delight |
| Camellia |
|
Gratitude; Perfection |
| Camellia (blue) |
|
You””re a flame in my heart |
| Camellia (pink) |
|
Longing for you |
| Camelia (white) |
|
You””re adorable; Perfected lovliness |
| Camellia (red) |
|
Unpretending excellance |
| Carnation |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love |
| Carnation (Red) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
My heart aches for you; Admiration |
| Carnation ( Pink) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
I””ll never forget you; Woman””s love |
| Carnation (Purple) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Capriciousness |
| Carnation (Striped) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Sorry I can””t be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you |
| Carnation (White) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman””s good luck gift; You””re adorable |
| Carnation (Yellow) |
Dianthus Caryophyllus |
Rejection; You have disappointed me |
| Chrysanthemum |
Dendranthema |
Cheerfulness; You””re a wonderful friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance; Wealth |
| Chrysanthemum (Red) |
Dendranthema |
I love |
| Chrysanthemum (Yellow) |
Dendranthema |
Slighted love |
| Chrysanthemum (White) |
Dendranthema |
Truth |
| Crocus |
|
Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness |
| Cyclamen |
Cyclamen |
Resignation; Goodbye |
D
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Daffodil |
|
You””re the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I””m with you |
| Dahlia |
Dahlia |
Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability |
| Daisy |
|
Innocence; Loyal love; I””ll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance |
| Delphinium |
|
Flight of fancy; Ardent attachment |
E
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
F
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Fern |
|
Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic |
| Fleur De Lis |
|
Flame; Burning |
| Forget-Me-Not |
Myosotis |
Faithful love; Undying hope; Memories; Do not forget; True love |
| Forsythia |
|
Good nature; Innocence; Anticipation |
| Freesia |
|
Innocence; Trust; Friendship |
G
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Gardenia |
|
Purity; Sweet love; You””re lovely; Secret love; Refinement |
| Geranium |
Hardy Cranesbill |
Folly; Stupidity |
| Gladiolus |
|
Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace |
| Gloxinia |
|
Love at first sight |
H
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Heather (Lavender) |
Erica |
Admiration; Solitude |
| Heather (White) |
|
Protection; Wishes will come true |
| Holly |
|
Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense |
| Hyacinth |
Hyacinthus |
Games; Sports; Rashness |
| Hyacinth (Blue) |
Hyacinthus |
Constancy |
| Hyacinth (Purple) |
Hyacinthus |
Please forgive me; Sorrow |
| Hyacinth (Red / Pink) |
Hyacinthus |
Play |
| Hyacinth (White) |
Hyacinthus |
Lovliness; I””ll pray for you |
| Hyacinth (Yellow) |
Hyacinthus |
Jealousy |
| Hydrangea |
Hydrangea |
Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness |
I
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Iris |
Iris |
Faith; Wisdom; Valor; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message |
| Ivy |
|
Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection |
J
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Jonquil |
Narcissus |
Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me |
K
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
L
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Lilac (Purple) |
Syringa |
First emotion of love |
| Lilac (White) |
Syringa |
Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty |
| Lily ( Calla) |
Zantedeschia |
Beauty |
| Lily (Day) |
Hermerocallis |
Conquetry |
| Lily (Eucharis) |
|
Maiden charms |
| Lily (Tiger) |
|
Wealth; Pride; Prosperity |
| Lily of the Valley |
|
Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness |
| Longi Lily |
Lilium Longiflorum |
Pure; Modest |
M
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Magnolia |
|
Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity |
| Marigold |
Tagetes |
Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair |
| Mimosa, Bloom |
Acacia |
Concealed love; Sensitivity |
| Monkshood |
Aconitum |
Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near |
| Moss |
|
Maternal love; Charity |
| Myrtle |
Vinca |
Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction |
N
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Nasturtium |
Tropaeolum |
Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle |
O
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Oleander |
|
Caution; Beauty; Grace |
| Orange Blossom |
|
Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness |
| Orchid |
|
Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence |
| Orchid (Cattleaya) |
|
Mature charm |
P
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Palm Leaves |
|
Victory; Success |
| Pansy |
Viola |
Thoughtful reflection; Merriment |
| Peony |
|
Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity |
| Petunia |
Petunia Hybrida |
Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me |
| Phlox |
Phlox |
Our souls are united |
| Poinsettia |
|
Be of good cheer |
| Poppy |
Papaver |
Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion |
| Poppy ( Red) |
Papaver |
Pleasure |
| Poppy ( White) |
Papaver |
Consolation |
| Poppy (Yellow) |
Papaver |
Wealth; Success |
| Primrose |
Primula |
I can””t live without you |
| Primrose (Evening) |
Lamarckiana |
Inconstancy |
Q
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Queen Anne””s Lace |
Ammi Majus |
Haven |
R
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Ranunculus |
|
Radiant; Charming |
| Rose (Red) |
|
Love; I love you; Respect; Courage |
| Rose (Pink) |
|
Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me |
| Rose (Deep Pink) |
|
Thank you |
| Rose (Light Pink) |
|
Admiration |
| Rose (Yellow) |
|
Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness |
| Rose (White) |
|
Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm |
| Rose (Peach / Coral) |
|
Enthusiasm; Desire |
| Rose (Orange) |
|
Enthusiasm; Desire |
| Roses (Red & White) |
|
Unity |
| Rose (Single Red) |
|
Simplicity; I love you |
| Rose (Long Stemmed) |
|
I will remember you always |
| Rose (Short Stemmed) |
|
Sweetheart; Girlhood |
| Roses (Assorted Colours) |
|
You””re everything to me |
| Roses (Mature Blooms) |
|
Gratitude |
| Roses (Single Full Bloom) |
|
I love you; I still love you |
| Rosebud |
|
Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love |
| Rosebud (Red) |
|
Pure; Lovely |
S
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Snapdragon |
Antirrhinum |
Gracious lady; Deception; Presumption |
| Spider Flower |
|
Elope with me |
| Statice |
|
Sympathy; Rememberance |
| Stephanotis |
|
Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me |
| Stock |
Matthiola |
Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You””ll always be beautiful to me |
| Sunflower |
Helianthus |
Adoration; Pride; Sunshine |
| Sweet Pea |
Lathyrus |
Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time |
| Sweet William |
Dianthus Barbatus |
Grant me one smile; Gallantry |
T
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Tulip |
Tulipa |
Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion |
| Tulip (Red) |
Tulipa |
Believe me; Declaration of love |
| Tulip (Yellow) |
Tulipa |
There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love |
| Tulip (Variegated) |
Tulipa |
Beautiful eyes |
U
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
V
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Verbena |
|
Will you get your wish? |
| Violet |
Viola |
Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue |
| Violet (Blue) |
Viola |
I””ll always be true; Watchfulness |
| Violet (White) |
Viola |
Let””s take a chance on happiness |
| Viscaria |
|
Will you dance with me? |
W
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Wallflower |
Erysimum |
Fidelity in adversity |
| Water Lily |
|
Purity of heart |
| Wisteria |
Sinensis |
Welcome |
X
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
Y
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
Z
| Common Name |
Botanical Name |
Meaning |
| Zinnia |
Zinnia |
Thoughts of absent friends |
| Zinnia (Magenta) |
Zinnia |
Lasting affection |
| Zinnia (Scarlet) |
Zinnia |
Constancy |
| Zinnia (White) |
Zinnia |
Goodness |
| Zinnia (Yellow) |
Zinnia |
Daily rememberance |
| Zinnia (Mixed) |
Zinnia |
Thinking / In memory of an absent friend |
