Flowers
are given for all occasions and for many reasons.
Basically they are given to convey thoughtfulness
and love or to express feelings which words
are unable to convey. Individuals have their
own special meanings attached to flowers. The
following are some suggestions:
|
| No
of stalk of roses |
Meaning |
| |
|
| A
single bloom of red rose |
love
at first sight or "I still love you" |
| A
single rose in any colour |
indicates
simplicity and gratitude |
| 2
roses |
mutual
feelings |
| 3
roses |
"I
love you" |
| 7
roses |
"I'm
infatuated with you" |
| 9
roses |
"We'll
be together forever" |
| 10
roses |
"You
are perfect" |
| 11
roses |
"You
are My Treasured One" |
| 12
roses |
"Be
mine!" |
| 13
roses |
"Friends
forever" |
| 15
roses |
"I'm
truly sorry" |
| 20
roses |
"I'm
truly sincere towards you" |
| 21
roses |
"I'm
dedicated to you" |
| 24
roses |
"Forever
yours" |
| 25
roses |
Congratulations |
| 36
roses |
"Remembering
our romantic times" |
| 40
roses |
"My
genuine love for you" |
| 50
roses |
Unconditional
love |
| 99
roses |
"I
will love you all the days of my life" |
| 101
roses |
"I'm
completely devoted to you" |
| 108
roses |
"Will
you marry me?" |
| 999
roses |
"I
love you till the end of time" |
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|
| Flower |
Meaning |
| |
|
| Acacia |
Concealed
Love; Beauty in Retirement; Chaste Love |
| Ambrosia |
Your
Love is Reciprocated |
| Amaryllis |
Pride;
Pastoral Poetry |
| Amaryllis/Hippeastrum |
I
am proud of you; pride |
| Anemone |
Forsaken |
| Anemone/Mona
Lisa |
I
don't want to lose you |
| Anthurium,
Red |
You
work to get where you are |
| Anthurium,
White |
Think
of me |
| Arbutus |
Thee
Only Do I Love |
| Aster |
Symbol
of Love, Daintiness |
| Aster
China |
Variety
is the spice of life |
| Azalea |
Take
Care of Yourself for Me; Temperance; Fragile
Passion; Chinese Symbol of Womanhood |
| Bachelor
Button |
Single
Blessedness |
| Begonia |
Beware |
| Bells
Of Ireland |
Good
Luck |
| Bellflower
/ Campanula |
Gratitude |
| Bird
of Paradise Flower |
Freedom,
Good perspective |
| Bittersweet |
Truth |
| Butterfly
Orchid |
You
are always on my mind |
| Bluebell |
Humility |
| Cactus |
Endurance |
| Camellia,
Pink |
Longing
for you |
| Camellia,
Red |
You're
a Flame in My Heart |
| Camellia,
White |
You're
Adorable |
| Carnation,
General |
Fascination;
Woman Love |
| Carnation,
Pink |
I'll
Never Forget You; Motherly love |
| Carnation,
Red |
My
Heart Aches For You; Admiration;
I hold you in high esteem; respect |
| Carnation,
Purple |
Capriciousness |
| Carnation,
Solid Color |
Yes |
| Carnation,
Striped |
No;
Refusal; Sorry I Can't Be With You;
Wish I Could Be With You |
| Carnation,
White |
Sweet
and Lovely; Innocence; Pure Love;
Woman's Good Luck Gift |
| Carnation,
Yellow |
You
Have Disappointed Me; Rejection; Enjoy the
moment |
| Cattail |
Peace;
Prosperity |
| Celosia |
Fortune |
| Chrysanthemum,
General |
You're
a Wonderful Friend; Cheerfulness and Rest |
| Chrysanthemum,
White |
Truth |
| Chrysanthemum,
Yellow |
Slighted
Love |
| Crocus |
Cheerfulness |
| Cyclamen |
Don't
lose faith in me |
| Cypress |
Mourning |
| Cyclamen |
Resignation
and Good-bye |
| Daffodil |
Regard;
Unrequited Love; You're the Only One;
The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You |
| Daffodil
Narcissus |
You
are an angel |
| Dahlia |
Fickleness |
| Daisy |
Innocence;
Loyal Love; I'll Never Tell; Purity |
| Daisy,
Garden |
I
share your sentiment |
| Daisy,
Red |
Joy |
| Daisy,
White |
Innocence;
truth |
| Daisy,
Yellow |
I
will try hard to earn your love |
| Dandelion |
Faithfulness;
Happiness |
| FERN |
Magic;
Fascination; Confidence and Shelter |
| FIR |
Time |
| FLAX |
Domestic
Symbol |
| Flowering
Cabbage |
Prosperity |
| Foget-Me-Not |
True
Love; Memories |
| Forsythia |
Anticipation |
| Forget
Me Not |
True
love |
| Gardenia |
You're
Lovely; Secret Love |
| Geranium |
Stupidity;
Folly |
| Gerbera |
You
are the sunshine of my life |
| Ginger,
Pink |
Diversity |
| Ginger,
Red |
Unlimited
Wealth |
| Gladioli |
Give
Me a Break; I'm Really Sincere; Flower of
the Gladiators |
| Gladiolus
/ Sword Lily |
Strength
of Character |
| Gloxinia |
Love
at First Sight |
| Heather,
Lavender |
Admiration;
Solitude |
| Heather,
White |
Protection;
Wishes Will Come True |
| Helenium |
I
miss you very much |
| Heliconia |
Great
returns |
| Holly |
Defense;
Domestic Happiness |
| Hyacinth,
General |
Games
and Sports; Rashness; Flower Dedicated to
Apollo |
| Hyacinth,
Blue |
Constancy;
Predictability; reliable |
| Hyacinth,
Purple |
I
am Sorry; Please Forgive Me; Sorrow |
| Hyacinth,
Red Or Pink |
Play |
| Hyacinth,
White |
Loveliness;
I'll Pray for You; Subtle and graceful |
| Hyacinth,
Yellow |
Jealousy |
| Hyacinthus,
Pink |
Active;
energetic |
| Hydrangea |
Thank
You for Understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness;
Arrogance; aloofness |
| Iris |
Fleur-de-lis;
Emblem of France;
Your Friendship Means so Much to Me;
Faith; Hope; Wisdom and Valor;
My Compliments; Passion |
| Ivy |
Wedded
Love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection;
Friendship; fidelity; marriage |
| Jasmine |
Amiability |
| Jonquil |
Love
Me; Affection Returned; Desire; Sympathy;
Desire for Affection Returned |
| Larkspur,
White |
Joyful;
happy-go-lucky |
| Larkspur,
Pink |
Fickleness |
| Larkspur,
Purple |
Sweet
disposition |
| Lilac |
Field
Humility |
| Lilac,
Purple |
You
are my first love |
| Lilac,
White |
You
are so pure and innocent |
| Lily
of the Valley |
Return
of happiness |
| Lily,
Calla |
Your
voice is music to my ears |
| Lily,
Casablanca |
I
am in heaven when I'm with you |
| Lily,
Pink |
Romantic |
| Lily,
Stargazer |
I
see heaven in your eyes |
| Lily,
Yellow |
Live
for the moment; nothing is forever;
I'm Walking on Air; False and Gay |
| Lily,
White |
Virginity;
Purity; Majesty; It's Heavenly to be with
You
My love is pure and innocent |
| Lily,
Calla |
Beauty |
| Lily,
Day |
Coquetry;
Chinese Emblem for Mother |
| Lily,
Eucharis |
Maiden
Charms |
| Lily,
Tiger |
Wealth;
Pride |
| Lily
Of The Valley |
Sweetness;
Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to Happiness;
Humility; You've Made My Life Complete |
| Magnolia |
Nobility |
| Marigold |
Cruelty;
Grief; Jealousy |
| Mistletoe |
Kiss
me; Affection; To Surmount Difficulties;
Sacred Plant of India |
| Monkshood |
Beware;
A Deadly Foe is Near |
| Moss |
Maternal
Love; Charity |
| Myrtle |
Love;
Hebrew Emblem of Marriage |
| Narcissus |
Egotism;
Formality; Stay as Sweet as You Are |
| Nasturtium |
Conquest;
Victory in Battle |
| Oleander |
Caution |
| Orange
Blossom |
Innocence;
Eternal Love; Marriage and Fruitfulness |
| Orange
Mock |
Deceit |
| Orchid |
Love;
Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful Lady;
Chinese Symbol for Many Children |
| Orchid,
Cattleya |
Mature
Charm |
| Paeonia |
Bashful |
| Palm
leaves |
Victory
and Success |
| Peony |
Shame;
Happy Life; Happy Marriage |
| Petunia |
Resentment;
Anger; Your Presence Sooths Me |
| Phlox |
A
good partnership; harmony |
| Pine |
Hope;
Pity |
| Poppy,
Oriental |
Silence
is golden |
| Poppy,
Red |
Consolation;
Pleasure |
| Poppy,
Scarlet |
Extravagance |
| Poppy,
White |
Tranquility;
Consolation |
| Poppy,
General |
Eternal
Sleep; Oblivion; Imagination |
| Poppy,
Yellow |
Wealth;
Success |
| Primrose |
I
Can't Live Without You |
| Primrose,
Evening |
Inconstancy |
| Ranunculus |
You
are very attractive |
| Rose,
Black |
You
are my obsession |
| Rose,
Champagne |
You
are tender & loving |
| Rose,
Leonidas |
Sweet
love |
| Rose,
Nicole |
You
are graceful & elegant; aristocratic |
| Rose,
Orange |
You
are my secret love |
| Rose,
Pink |
Brilliant
Complexion; the glow of your smile;
Perfect Happiness; Please Believe Me |
| Rose,
Red |
Passionate
love; Love; I Love You |
| Rose,
Single Stems |
Simplicity |
| Rose,
White |
I
am worthy of you; spiritual love; Innocence
and Purity;
I am Worthy of You; You're Heavenly; Secrecy and Silence |
| Rose,
White & Red |
We
are not separable; unity |
| Rose,
White & Red Mixed |
Unity;
Flower Emblem of England |
| Rose,
White-Dried |
Death
is Preferable to Loss of Virtue |
| Rose,
Yellow |
I
am not worthy of your love; Decrease of Love;
Jealousy; Try to Care |
| Rose,
Bridal |
Happy
Love |
| Rose,
Dark Crimson |
Mourning |
| Rose,
Hibiscus |
Delicate
Beauty |
| Rose,
Leaf |
You
May Hope |
| Rose,
Tea |
I'll
Remember Always |
| Rose,
Thornless |
Love
at First Sight |
| Roses,
Bouquet of Mature Blooms |
Gratitude |
| Roses,
Single Full Bloom |
I
Love You; I Still Love You |
| Rosebud |
Beauty
and Youth; A Heart Innocent of Love |
| Rosebud,
Red |
Pure
and Lovely |
| Rosebud,
White |
Girlhood |
| Rosebud,
Moss |
Confessions
of Love |
| Scabiosa |
Admiration |
| Scilla |
Forgive & forget |
| Snapdragon |
Please
don't misunderstand |
| Snowball/Viburnum |
Commitment |
| Spider
Flower |
Elope
with Me |
| Stock |
Lasting
beauty |
| Sunflower |
Adoration |
| Sweet
Pea |
Delicate
pleasures |
| Smilax |
Loveliness |
| Snapdragon |
Deception;
Gracious Lady |
| Stephanotis |
Happiness
in Marriage; Desire to Travel |
| Stock |
Bonds
of Affection; Promptness;
You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me |
| Sweetpea |
Good-bye;
Departure; Blissful Pleasure;
Thank You for a Lovely Time |
| Tulip,
Cream |
I
will love you forever |
| Tulip,
Red |
Declaration
of love; Believe Me; Declaration of Love |
| Tulip,
Yellow |
I
am hopelessly in love; There's Sunshine in
Your Smile |
| Tulip,
General |
Perfect
Lover; Frame; Flower Emblem of Holland |
| Tulip,
Variegated |
Beautiful
Eyes |
| Veronica |
Fidelity |
| Violet |
Modesty |
| Violet,
Blue |
Watchfulness;
Faithfulness; I'll Always Be True |
| Violet,
White |
Let's
Take a Chance |
| Waratah |
Prosperity |
| Willow |
Bravery & humanity
Zinnia Thoughts of absent friends |
| Zinnia,
Magenta |
Lasting
Affection |
| Zinnia,
Mixed |
Thinking
(or In Memory) of an Absent Friend |
| Zinnia,
Scarlet |
Constancy |
| Zinnia,
White |
Goodness |
| Zinnia,
Yellow |
Daily
Remembrance |
