Meaning of Flowers(Valentine’s Special)

Sometimes we wonder what to give as a gift for our loved one especially during Valentine’s day.

Why not surprise them with a dozen of red velvety roses, as you declare your true love and passion? Or nonetheless, why not give them a bunch of White Gardenia, obviously saying you’re secretly inlove with her. Or maybe, just a bunch of blue Periwinkles to express your gratitude of an Early friendship shared between you two.

Each flowers has its own language and meanings. It could either be love, appreciation, friendship or simple thoughts but it meant so much to the person. And indeed, Valentine’s day is the perfect day to express how deep and how true these emotions are even through just “flowers”.

MEANING OF FLOWERS:

Aster:                 Symbol of Love, Daintiness

Baby’s Breath: Happiness

Carnation:        Fascination

• Carnation, Pink:        I will never forget you
• Carnation, Purple:    Antipathy and Capriciousness
• Carnation, Red:          Admiration, My heart aches for you
• Carnation, Striped:   No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
• Carnation, White:      Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
• Carnation, Yellow:    Disdain and Rejection

Daffodil:           Unrequited Love

Dahlia:              Good Taste

Daisy:                Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal Love

Dandelion:      Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness

Forget-me-not: Faithful Love, Memories

Gardenia:         Secret Love, Sweet Love

Heather:           Admiration, Solitude, Beauty

Iris:                    Wisdom, valued Friendship, Faith, Hope, Passion

• Iris, Blue:              Faith and Hope
• Iris, Purple:         Wisdom, Compliments
• Iris, Yellow:         Passion
• Iris, White:           Purity

Jasmine:

• Jasmine, White:      Amiability, I attached myself to you, sensuality, attachment
• Jasmine, Yellow:   Grace, Elegance

Juniper:           Protection

Lavender:        Devotion, Happiness, Success, Luck

Lemon Blossoms: Faithful Love

Lilac:                 Youthful, Humility, Confidence

Lily:                   Majesty, Wealth, Pride, Innocence, Purity

• Lily, White:       Purity, It’s heavenly to be with you
• Lily, Orange:     I burn for you, flame
• Lily, Yellow:      False, gay, I’m walking on aire

Lily of the Valley: You’ve made my life complete

Orchid:             Rare, Beauty, Love, Refinement, Beautiful lady

Periwinkle, Blue: Early Friendship

Periwinkle, White: Pleasures of Memory

Rose

• Rose, Bridal:                                   Happy Love
• Rose, Carolina:                              Love is Dangerous
• Rose, Christmas:                           Peace and Tranquility
• Rose, Coral/ Orange:                  Enthusiasm, Desire
• Rose, Dark Pink:                            Thank you
• Rose, Light Pink:                           Admiration
• Rose, Musk:                                     Capricious Beauty
• Rose, Pale:                                       Friendship
• Rose, Peach:                                   Let’s get together, Closing of the deal
• Rose, Pink:                                      Love, Grace, Gentility, You’re so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me
• Rose, Pink and White:                 I love you still and always will
• Rose, Red:                                       Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done
• Rose, Red and Yellow:               Congratulations
• Rose, White:                                   Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You’re heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness,                                                                      Innocence
• Rose, White on Red:                    Unity
• Rose, Yellow:                                 Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Jealousy, Friendship
• Rose, Yellow and Orange:         Passionate Thoughts

Sunflower:          Homage and Devotion

Tulip:                   Symbol of the Perfect Lover

• Tulip, Red:                                    Believe me, Declaration of Love
• Tulip, Variegated:                     Beautiful Eyes

Violet:                Modesty and Simplicity

Water Lily:       Eloquence and Persuasion