Flower Meanings
Make sure you have the right flower
Different Flowers have different meanings when you send them. Have a look at our guide to make sure that you are sending the right flowers for the right occasion.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ||
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Meanings |
| A | ||
| Acacia | Acacia | Beauty in retxirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love |
| Aconite | Aconitum | Beware, a deadly foe is near |
| Allium | Unity; Humility; Patience | |
| Alstroemeria | Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune | |
| Ambrosia | Your love is reciprocated | |
| Amaryllis | Hippeastrum | Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity |
| Anenome | Forsaken; Expectations | |
| Aster | Callistephus | Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought |
| Azalea | ||
| B | ||
| Baby’s Breath | Gypsophila | Pure of heart; Innocence |
| Bachelor’s Button | Centaurea Cyanus | Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness |
| Begonia | Begonia | Beware |
| Bells of Ireland | Mollucella Laevis | Good luck |
| Bluebell | Scilla Nutans | Humility; Everlasting love |
| Bouvardia | Enthusiasm | |
| Buttercup | Childishness | |
| C | ||
| Cactus | Endurance | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| F | ||
| 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 | ||
| Galax | Encouragement | |
| 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 | |
| Grass | Submission | |
| H | ||
| Heather (Lavender) | Erica | Admiration; Solitude |
| Heather (White) | Protection; Wishes will come true | |
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty | |
| 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 | ||
| Iris | Iris | Faith; Wisdom; Valor; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message |
| Ivy | Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection | |
| J | ||
| Jonquil | Narcissus | Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me |
| L | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Narcissus | Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality | |
| Nasturtium | Tropaeolum | Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle |
| O | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Pine | Hope; Pity | |
| 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 | ||
| Queen Anne’s Lace | Ammi Majus | Haven |
| R | ||
| 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 | |
| Rosebud (White) | Girlhood | |
| S | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| V | ||
| Verbena | Will you get your wish? | |
| Veronica | Fidelity | |
| 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 | ||
| Wallflower | Erysimum | Fidelity in adversity |
| Water Lily | Purity of heart | |
| Wisteria | Sinensis | Welcome |
| X | ||
| Xeranthemum | Eternity; Immortality | |
| Y | ||
| Yarrow | Healing | |
| Z | ||
| 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 |