After
doing so much 'research' during preparations for my sister's wedding
and my own, I came across many different sources that talked about
the meaning of flowers. Then as I was looking through some of my
mothers magazines and books (Victorian themed) I came across even
more. Below I have compiled a list of most of them. Most of the
sources all had the exact same meaning for each type of flower.
Some flowers may have more traditional meanings to them - but that
doesn't mean I found all the names. So, out of what I did find...
Acacia
Concealed love, Friendship
Allium
Unity, Humility, Patience
Almond
flowers
Hope
Alstroemeria
Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune
Ambrosia
Your love is felt and given back to you
Amaryllis
Pride, Beauty, Timidity
Anemone
Forsaken
Aster
Love,Daintiness
Baby's
Breath (Gypsophila)
Pure in heart, Innocence
Bachelor's
Button
Faith in love, Felicity, Delicacy
Balm
Sympathy
Basil
Best wishes
Begonia
Beware
Bell
flower, white
Gratitude
Bergamot
Irresistible
Bluebell
Constancy, Humility, Everlasting love
Borage
Courage
Bouvardia
Enthusiasm
Broom
Humility
Buttercup
Childishness
Cactus
Endurance
Caladium
Excessive joy and delight
Camellia
Gratitude, Perfection
Camelia
(white)
Adorable, Loveliness
Camellia
(red)
True excellence
Camellia
(blue)
Passion, Desire
Camellia
(pink)
Longing for you
Campanula
Gratitude
Carnation
Fascination, Womanly love, Devoted love
Carnation
(Red)
I miss you, Admiration
Carnation ( Pink)
I'll never forget you
Carnation (Purple)
Impulsive, Unpredictable
Carnation (Striped)
I miss you, Refusal, Wish I could be with you
Carnation
(Yellow)
Rejectio,; Disappointment
Carnation
(White)
Innocence, Sweet, Pure love
China
rose
Constant Beauty
Chrysanthemum
Love, Truth, Rest, Wealth, Abundance, Friendship, Cheerfulness
Coreopsis
Love at first sight
Crocus
Youthful gladnes, Cheerfulness
Cyclamen
Resignation, Goodbye
Daisy
Innocence, Purity, Gentleness, Romance, Loyalty
Daffodil
Regard, Unchanging love
Dahlia
Dignity, Elegance, Good taste
Delphinium
Zealous and ardent attachment
Fern
Fascination, Sincerity
Forget-Me-Not
Faithful love, Hope, Memories, True love
Forsythia
Anticipation, Innocence
Freesia
Friendship, Innocence , Trust
Fennel
Flattery
Furze or Gorse
Enduring affection
Galax
Encouragement
Gardenia Purity
Sweet love, Secret love
Geranium Folly
Childishness
Gladiolus
Generosity, Natural grace,Sincerity, Strength of character
Gloxinia
Love at first sight
Grass
Submission
Honeysuckle
In the bonds of love
Heather
(Lavender)
Admiration, Solitude
Heather
(White)
Protection
Hibiscus
Delicate beauty
Holly
Foresight
Hyacinth
Games, Sports
Hyacinth (Blue)
Constancy
Hyacinth (Purple)
Please forgive me, Sadness
Hyacinth (Red / Pink)
Play
Hyacinth (White)
Loveliness, I'll pray for you
Hyacinth (Yellow)
Jealousy
Hydrangea
Thank-you for understanding
Iris
Faith, Hope, Message, Wisdom, Promise, Valor
Ivy
Affection, Fidelity, Friendship, Wedded love
Jonquil
(Narcissus)
Affection, Sympathy
Jasmine
Grace
Lilac
(Purple)
First emotion of love
Lilac (White)
Modesty, Purity, Youthful innocence
Lily ( Calla)
Beauty
Lily
(Day)
Modesty, Purity
Lily
(Tiger)
Pride, Prosperity, Wealth
Lily
of the Valley
Humility, Sweetness
Longi
Lily
Modest, Pure
Magnolia
Dignity, Love of nature, Nobility
Moss
Charity, Maternal love
Myrtle
Affection, Discipline, Duty, Instruction, Love
Nasturtium
Conquest, Patriotism, Victory in battle
Oleander
Beauty, Caution, Grace
Orange Blossom
Eternal love, Fruitfulness, Innocence and Purity, Loveliness,
Marriage
Orchid
Beautiful lady, Beauty, Love
Orchid (Cattleaya)
Mature charm
Palm
Leaves
Success,Victory
Pansy
Thoughtful reflection
Peony
Bashfulness, Prosperity
Pine
Hope
Poinsettia
Be of good cheer
Poppy
Eternal sleep, Imagination
Poppy
( Red)
Pleasure
Poppy ( White)
Consolation
Poppy (Yellow)
Success,Wealth
Primrose
I can't live without you
Rose
(Red)
Courage, Love, I love you, Respect
Rose
(Pink)
Gentility, Grace, Perfect happiness
Rose
(Deep Pink)
Thank you
Rose
(Light Pink)
Admiration
Rose
(Yellow)
Friendship, Joy and happiness
Rose
(White)
Charm, Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Silence
Rose
(Peach / Coral)
Enthusiasm; Desire
Rose
(Orange)
Desire, Enthusiasm
Roses
(Red & White)
Unity
Rose
(Single Red)
I love you, Simplicity
Rose
(Long Stemmed)
I will always remember you
Rose
(Short Stemmed)
Girlhood, Sweetheart
Roses
(Assorted Colors)
You're everything to me
Roses
(Mature Blooms)
Gratitude
Roses
(Single Full Bloom)
I love you
Rosebud
Beauty, Youth
Rosebud
(Red)
Lovely, Pure
Rosebud
(White)
Girlhood
Snapdragon
A gracious lady
Sunflower
Adoration, Pride, Sunshine
