Did you know that each flower has a different meaning? Many years ago, in Victorian times, people used more symbols and gestures to communicate rather than words. This was due to the flower selection being very limited . But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules. With that in mind, we have put together a small list of some of the flowers and thier meanings, to help you choose what you would like to say......
The Meaning
The Meaning
The Name
The Name
Alstromeria Devotion / Friendship
Amaryllis Pride / Beauty
Anemone Unfading love / Sincerity
Babys Breath Everlasting love / Happiness
Bells of Ireland Good luck
Birds of Paridise Magnificence
Carnation Pink I'll never forget you
Carnation Red Admiration
Carnation White Innocence / Pure love
Carnation Yellow You have disappointed me
Chrysanthemum Cheerfulness / You're a wonderful friend
Cornflower Delicacy / refinement
Daffodil Respect / Unrequieted Love
Dahlia Good taste
Delphinium Airy
Eucalyptus Protection
Forsythia Anticipation
Gardenia You're lovely / Secret love
Gerbera Regard
Gladiolus Generosity / Strength
Heather white/pink Good luck
Holly Good will
Hyacinth Blue Consistancy
Iris Wisdom / Eloquence
Ivy Friendship / affection
Jasmine Grace/ Elegance
Jonquil Love me / Desire
Lavender Devotion
Lilac First love
Lily (Calla) Beauty
Lily (White) Purity
Lily of the Valley Sweetness / Humility
Mimosa Sensitivity
Narcissus Stay as sweet as you are
Orchid Love / Beauty
Peony Bashfulness
Phlox Sweet Dreams
Poinsettia Good cheer
Rose Red I love you / Passion
Rose White Eternal love / Heavenly
Rose Yellow Joy / Friendship
Rose Pink Perfect happiness
Stephanotis Desire / Happiness in marriage
Sunflower Loyalty
Sweet Pea Goodbye / Blissful pleasure
Tulip General Declaration of love
Tulip Red Believe me
Tulip Yellow Hopeless love
Violet Modesty
