We have all heard the term 'Say it with Flowers,' but what do they all actually mean?
What is the true meaning of particular Flowers? If someone gives you a bunch of Lilacs then you could be overjoyed; however if you come home to a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums, then watch out!
These days, flower meaning is not as popular as it once was in Victorian times, however it still can be handy to know what meaning a particular flower holds, especially if you're trying to decide what to have in your wedding bouquet.
Calla Lily: Secret Meaning of the Calla Lily is 'Magnificent Beauty'
Carnation: Pink Carnations represent Boldness, Red symbolises Love, and white indicates Talent. Some colours of Carnations have negative meanings - please see below.
Chrysanthemum: Wealth, Abundance and Truth
Daffodil: Regard
Daisy: Share your Feelings
Delphinium: Swiftness and lightness
Freesia: Innocence
Gardenia: Purity & Joy
Hydrangea: Understanding
Iris: A message of Faith, Wisdom
Lilac: Love's first emotions
Lily: Majesty, Truth & Honour
Lily-of-the-Valley: True Happiness
Magnolia: Love of Nature
Orchid: Love, Beauty
Peony: Bashfulness, The Spirit of Ambition and Determination
Rose: Love, Joy & Beauty
Stephanotis: Long-term marital Happiness
Stock: Lasting Beauty
Sunflower: Short-stemmed sunflowers mean adoration, however long-stemmed sunflowers symbolise haughtiness
Sweet Pea: Pleasure
Tulip: Love & Passion
Flowers to Beware of...
Christmas Rose: Scandal
Lavender: Distrust
Marigold: Grief
Red Poppy: Consolation
White Poppy: Sleep
Rhododendron: Danger
Striped Carnation: Refusal
Yellow Carnation: Disdain
Yellow Chrysanthemum: Slighted Love
Yellow Lily: Falsehood
Yellow Rose: Jealousy
Perhaps the next time you ask your partner to buy you yellow roses, you'll think twice and opt for something that holds a more positive meaning!
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