All flowers have meaning. They have their own language and people have been using them since the Victorian Age as symbols expressing their feelings. Today, these fragile blooms are used to express one sentiment or another as one leading psychologist states, "Flowers are a perfect replica of human life."
And because different flowers have different meanings, it is important that when you give one to your loved one, you are sending them the right message. Here is a short list of our favorite flowers to send and their corresponding meanings:
Flowers
Rose
The rose has several meanings, depending on the color, the occasion, and whether or not it is in full bloom or just a bud. Thus, a bridal rose symbolizes "happy love" while a Christmas rose means "tranquilize my anxiety" or simply, "anxiety."
A damask rose on the other hand means "Persian ambassador of love", a dark crimson rose symbolizes "mourning", and a hibiscus rose means "delicate beauty."
If someone gives you a rose leaf, it is like the giver is saying that "you may hope." But if you receive a pink rose, it means either "perfect happiness" or "please, believe me." A red rose, of course, means "love" or "I love you."
If you get a bouquet of mature rose blooms, it means "gratitude" but if you only receive a single full bloom, it means "I love you" or "I still love you."
Tulip
Another favorite, tulip flowers in general mans "perfect lover, fame, flower emblem of Holland." A red tulip can be equivalent to a single rose in full bloom in that it symbolizes a "declaration of love," however it could also mean "believe me." Variegated tulip flowers mean that the giver of the flower thinks you have "beautiful eyes."
If the tulip is yellow, it means "there's sunshine in your smile."
Chrysanthemum
In Japan, the chrysanthemum is the official crest of the Imperial family. But in the world of romance, the red chrysanthemum means "I Love You" while the white one means "truth."
Watch out for that yellow chrysanthemum though because it means that you have slighted someone who is in love with you.
Hyacinth
Hyacinths are flowers dedicated to Apollo, the Greek god of the sun who is also considered as the patron of the arts. Hence, the hyacinth in general is used to symbolize "games and sports" as well as "rashness."
The blue hyacinth symbolizes "constancy" while the red or pink hyacinth symbolizes a playful nature. When you receive a purple hyacinth from your best friend or loved one with whom you just had a fight, consider the flower as their way of saying "I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me." Both could also mean "sorrow."
Here is a short list of flowers and their meanings:
Acorn - nordic symbol of life and immortality
Bachelor button - single blessedness
Aster - symbol of love, daintiness
Azalea - take care of yourself for me, temperance, fragile, passion, Chinese symbols of womanhood
Bells of Ireland - good luck
Carnation (general) - fascination, womanize love
Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you
Carnation (red) - my heart aches for you, admiration
Carnation (purple) - capriciousness
Carnation (solid color) - yes
Carnation (stripped) - no!, refusal, sorry i can't be with you
Carnation (white) - sweet and lovely, innocence, pure love, womanize good luck gift
Carnation (yellow) - you have disappointed me, rejection
Hyacinth (general) - games and sports, richness, dedicated to Apollo
Hyacinth (blue) - consistency
Hyacinth (purple) - I am sorry please forgive me, sorrow
Hyacinth (red or pink) - play
Hyacinth (white) - loveliness, I'll pray for you
Hyacinth (yellow) - jealousy
Hydrangea - thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness
Huckleberry - faith
Peony - shame, gay life, happy marriage, compassion
Lilac - beauty
Lily (orange) - hatred
Lily (white) - virginity, purity, majesty, it's heavenly to be with you
Lily (yellow) - I'm walking on air, false and gay, gratitude
Lily (calla) - beauty
Lily (day) - Chinese emblem for mother
Lily (eucharis) - maiden charms
Lily (tiger) - wealth, pride, prosperity
Lily of the valley - sweetness, tears of the virgin mary, return to happiness, humility, you've made my life complete
Gardenia - you're lovely, secret love
Flowers' Meanings
Mr Mike J. Moore is the owner of Cheap Flower Delivered online boutique.