The Meaning of Flowers

The Meaning of Flowers 
When you know the meaning of flowers, you never go wrong when choosing the right flowers for the occasion. 
Flowers have been used in many ways as an extension of our emotions, we used them to: 

• Show your love to that special person in your life. 
• Show your appreciation and gratitude to your mother, father, grandparents and siblings. 
• Congratulate a friend, a colleague, and business associates for their achievements. 
• Congratulations for wedding, birth of a new baby and birthday. 
• Show your encouragement and support. 
• When it is difficult to express in words like “I am sorry“.
• Do something different, surprised your boyfriend, partner or husband with a bouquet of flowers. 
• Bring a smile to someone who is not well, feeling down or depressed. 
• Tell the person you are thinking about him/her. 

Sometimes we don’t even need a reason to buy someone flowers; it will always bring a big smile and make the person day.
The following lists are some of the popular selection of flowers and what it mean.

Ambrosia 

Your love is reciprocated

Amaryllis 

Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity

Baby's Breath 

Pure of heart; Innocence

Cactus 

Endurance

Red Carnation 

My heart aches for you; Admiration

Pink Carnation 

I shall never forget you; Woman's love

Purple Carnation 

Capriciousness

White Carnation 

Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's 

good luck gift; You're adorable

Yellow Carnation 

Rejection; You have disappointed me

Chrysanthemum

 Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; 

Abundance; Wealth

Daffodil 

You're the only one; Regard; The sun shines 

when I'm with you

Daisy 

Innocence; Loyal love; I will never tell; Purity; 
Gentleness; Romance

Freesia 

Innocence; Trust; Friendship

Gladiolus 

Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; 

Natural grace

Iris 

Faith; Wisdom; Valour; Promise; My compliments; 

Hope; Message

Calla Lily 

Beauty

Eucharis Lily 

Maiden charms

Tiger Lily 

Wealth; Pride; Prosperity

Orchid 

Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; 

Flower of magnificence

Peony 

Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity

Poinsettia

 Be of good cheer

Red Rose 

Love; I love you; Respect; Courage

Pink Rose 

Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me; 

Thank you; Admiration

Yellow Rose 

Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; 

Trying to care; Gladness

White Rose

Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm

Peach Rose 

Enthusiasm; Desire

Red & White Rose 

Unity

Single Red Rose 

Simplicity; I love you

Long Stemmed Rose 

I will remember you always

Assorted Colours Roses 

You’re everything to me

Rosebud 

Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love

Red Rosebud 

Pure; Lovely

White Rosebud 

Girlhood

Sunflower 

Adoration; Pride; Sunshine

Tulip 

Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion

Red Tulip 

Believe me; Declaration of love

Yellow Tulip 

There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love

However, you do not have to follow to the tee about the meaning of different flowers. Sometimes, getting the right type of flowers is instinctive. Do not let other people sway you away from your choice of flowers, you do not have to follow the crowd, for example, is roses the only flower for valentine and carnation the only flower for mother's day?