Different Flower Meanings

So, you already know the meanings of the different colors for roses. Now, if you are thinking about giving flowers other than roses, you may be interested to know the meaning behind some of the more popular flowers. Lots of brides think about the meaning behind flowers when narrowing down their wedding choices. But it is also fun to think about when giving someone flowers. As mentioned earlier today, in Victorian times, flowers were used often to send messages to others. Sometimes the messages were sweet and heartfelt, but other times not so nice. As time went on, more and more flower definition dictionaries were published, sometimes with conflicting messages. In order to send the correct message to someone via flowers, the giver had to be sure the receiver had the same flower dictionary! To help you with some of the modern meanings of specific flowers, here is a list of some of the more popular flowers in florist shops today.

Anemone - forsaken

Bells of Ireland - good luck

Bird of Paradise - Joy

Chrysanthemum, red - I love you

Chrysanthemum, white - truth

Chrysanthemum, yellow - slighted love

Daffodil - unequaled love, you're the only one

Daisy - innocence, loyal love, purity

Heather, lavender - admiration, solitude

Heather, white - protection, wishes will come true

Hydrangea - thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness

Ivy - faithfulness (just like it clings to walls!), affection

Orchid - love, beauty, refinement

Peonies - Happiness in marriage, happiness in life

Poppy, red - pleasure

Stargazer lilies, pink - prosperity

Stock - bonds of affection, promptness, you'll always be beautiful to me

Sweetpea - good-bye, blissful pleasure, thank you for a lovely time

Tulip - passion

[via flower blog, language of flowers] and

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