Flower Meanings – Symbolic Meaning of Flowers

Ever wonder what all those flowers in that bouquet stand for? There is a lot of symbolism hidden in each flower. Here is a list of symbolic flower meanings for you…
Scented, colorful, beautiful and fragile – flowers are perhaps the most beautiful things that were created on this planet. What could be a more wonderful gift that one person can give to another? All the flowers convey not only beauty, but so much else via their hidden meanings.

Here is a list of some of the flowers with their meanings:

  • Anemone Expectation
  • Apple Blossom Hope, Good Fortune
  • Baby's Breath Innocence
  • Blue Periwinkle Friendship
  • Blue Violet Modesty, Faithfulness
  • Bluebells Constancy
  • Buttercup Cheerfulness, Desire for riches
  • Camellia Loveliness, Fascination
  • Carnation Engagement
  • Chrysanthemum Wealth, Truth
  • Daffodil Regard
  • Daisy Share your feelings
  • Edelweiss Daring, Noble Courage
  • Foxglove Insincerity
  • Freesia Innocence
  • Gardenia Purity, Joy
  • Iris Message of Faith, Wisdom
  • Jasmine Wealth, Grace
  • Lavender Distrust
  • Lilac First emotions of Love
  • Lily Majesty, Truth, Honor
  • Marigold Grief
  • Narcissus Egotism, Formality
  • Orange Blossom Purity, Fertility
  • Orchid Love, Beauty
  • Peach Blossom Captive
  • Peony Bashfulness
  • Pink Rose Grace
  • Red Poppy Consolation
  • Red Rose Passion
  • Rose Love, Joy, Beauty
  • Sunflower Adoration
  • Sweet Pea Pleasure
  • Tulip Love, Passion
  • White Poppy Sleep
  • White Rose Worthiness


Knowing the meanings of flowers will help you convey a wealth of meaning with just the right flower.

Let him / her know what you feel with a bouquet of flowers. Make up a bunch of sweet messages using flowers. There is so much you can do with flowers, once you know what a particular flower stands for.

By Madhavi Ghare
Published: 3/7/2007
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