February 2007

Language 101 - Flowers

Acacia Blossom - Concealed love; Beauty in retirement; Chaste love
Acorn - Nordic symbol of life and immortality
Ambrosia - Your love is reciprocated
Amaryllis - Pride; Pastoral poetry
Anemone - Forsaken
Arbutis - Thee only do I love
Aster - Symbol of love; Daintiness
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
Bittersweet - Truth
Bluebell - Humility
Bouquet Of Withered Flowers - Rejected love
Cactus - Endurance
Camellia - Admiration; Perfection; Good luck; Gift to a man
Camellia, Pink - Longing for you
Camellia, Red - You are a flame in my heart
Camellia, White - You are adorable
Candytuft - Indifference
Carnation - In general - Fascination; Woman love
Carnation, Pink - I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple - Capriciousness
Carnation, Red - My heart aches for you; Admiration
Carnation, Solid Color - Yes
Carnation, Striped - No; Refusal; Sorry I cannot 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
Cattail - Peace; Prosperity
Chrysanthemum, Red - I love
Chrysanthemum, White - Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow - Slighted love
Coreopsis - Always cheerful
Crocus - Cheerfulness
Cyclemen - Resignation and good-bye
Daffodil - Regard; Unrequited love; You are the only one; The sun is always shining when I am with you
Daisy - Innocence; Loyal love; I will never tell; Purity
Dandelion - Faithfulness; Happiness
Dead Leaves - Sadness
Fern - Magic; Fascination; Confidence and shelter
Fir - Time
Flax - Domestic symbol
Forget-Me-Not - True love; Memories
Forsythia - Anticipation
Gardenia - You are lovely; Secret love
Garlic - Courage; Strength
Geranium - Stupidity; Folly
Gladiolus - Give me a break; I am really sincere
Heather, Lavender - Admiration; Solitude
Heather, White - Protection; Wishes will come true
Holly - Defense; Domestic happiness
Hyacinth, General - Games and sports; Rashness
Hyacinth, Blue - Constancy
Hyacinth, Purple - I am sorry; Please forgive me; Sorrow
Hyacinth, Red or Pink - Play
Hyacinth, White - Loveliness; I will pray for you
Hyacinth, Yellow - Jealousy
Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
Iris - Your friendship means so much to me; Faith, hope, wisdom, and valor; My compliments
Ivy - Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection
Ivy Sprig Or White Tendrils - Anxious to please; Affection
Jonquil - Love me; Affection returned; Desire; Sympathy; Desire for affection returned
Larkspur, Pink - Fickleness
Lily, Calla - Beauty
Lily, Day - Coquetry; Chinese emblem for Mother
Lily, Eucharis - Maiden charms
Lily, Orange - Hatred
Lily, Tiger - Wealth; Pride
Lily, White - Virginity; Purity; Majesty; It is heavenly to be with you
Lily, Yellow - I am walking on air; False and gay
Lily-Of-The-Valley - Sweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to happiness; Humility; You have made my life complete
Magnolia - Nobility
Marigold - Cruelty, Grief; Jealousy
Mistletoe - Kiss me; Affection; To surmount difficulties; Sacred plant India; Magic plant of the Druids
Monkhood - 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
Nuts - Stupidity
Orleander - 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
Palm Leaves - Victory and Success
Peony - Shame; Gay life; Happy marriage
Petunia - Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me
Pine - Hope; Pity
Poppy, General - Eternal sleep; Oblivion; Imagination
Poppy, Red - Pleasure
Poppy, White - Consolation
Poppy, Yellow - Wealth; Success
Primrose - I cannot live without you
Rose, Bridal - Happy love
Rose, Christmas - Tranquilize my anxiety
Rose, Damask - Persian ambassador of love
Rose, Dark Crimson - Mourning
Rose, Hibiscus - Delicate beauty
Rose Leaf - You may hope
Rose, Pink - Perfect happiness; Please believe me
Rose, Red - Love; I love you
Rose, Single Full Bloom - I love you; I still love you
Rose, Tea - I will remember; Always
Rose, Thornless - Love at first sight
Rose, White - Innocence and purity; I am worthy of you; You are heavenly; Secrecy and silence
Rose, Red and White Together - Unity
Rose, Dried - Death is preferable to loss of virtue
Rose, White (Withered) - Transient impression; Fleeting beauty; You made no impression
Rose, Yellow - Decrease of love; Jealousy; Try to care
Rosebud - Beauty and youth; A heart innocent of love
Rosebud, Moss - Confessions of love
Rosebud, Red - Pure and lovely
Rosebud, White - Girlhood
Roses, Full Bloom Bouquet - Gratitude
Roses, Garland or Crown - Beware of virtue; Reward of merit; Crown; Symbol of superior merit
Roses, Musk Cluster - Charming
Smilax - Loveliness
Snapdragon - Deception; Gracious lady
Spider Flower - Elope with me
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel
Stock - Bonds of affection; Promptness; You will always be beautiful to me
Sweetpea - Good-bye; Departure; Blissful; Pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time
Tulip, General - Perfect lover; Fame; Flower emblem of Holland
Tulip, Red - Believe me; Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated - Beautiful eyes
Tulip, Yellow - There is sunshine in your smile
Violet - Modesty
Violet, Blue - Watchfulness; Faithfulness; I will always be true
Violet, White - Let’s take a chance on happiness
Viscaria - Will you dance with me?
Zinnia, Magenta - Lasting affection
Zinnia, Mixed - Thinking of or in memory of an absent friend
Zinnia, Scarlet - Constancy
Zinnia, White - Goodness