The Meanings of Flowers & Flower Colors
The symbolic meaning of flowers has romantic significance by each flower type. There is also the color meaning of flowers. It's fun to create a bouquet made up of flowers with your secret romantic message. Flowers with a bold number indicate which anniversary year that flower is associated with.
Not all flowers are available in every area or in season, so check with your florist and they can help you with a meaningful substitution. Choose several types of flowers that have a special meaning and create a tussie mussie.
BUY Roses | Pastel Bouquets | Bright Color Bouquets | Anniversary By Year Roses
Meaning of Flowers Chart
| Flowers | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alstroemeria (Peruvian lily) |
Prosperity, fortune, devotion |
| Alyssum | Excellence beyond beauty |
| Amaryllis Lily | Pride and beauty |
| Ambrosia | Your love is reciprocated |
| Anemone | Expectations |
| Angelica | Inspiration |
| Anthurium | Lover |
| Apple Blossoms | Good fortune |
| Aster | Elegance, love, daintiness |
| Baby's Breath | Pure of heart, innocence |
| Begonia | A fanciful nature |
| Bells of Ireland | Good luck |
| Bird of Paradise | Freedom, magnificance |
| Bluebell | Constancy, humility |
| Bouvardia | Enthusiasm |
| Butterfly Orchid | You are always on my mind |
| Cactus | Endurance |
| Camellia | Gratitude, perfection, fascination |
| Camellia (pink) | Longing for you |
| Camellia (red) | You're a flame in my heart |
| Camellia (white) | You're adorable |
| Carnation (general) | Fascination |
| Carnation (pink) | My heart aches for you, admiration |
| Cattail | Peace, prosperity |
| Chrysanthemum (red) | I love |
| Chrysanthemum (white) | Truth, loyal love |
| Chrysanthemum (yellow) | Slighted love |
| Clematis (8th) | Clever beauty |
| Cornflower | Delicacy, refinement |
| Cosmos (2nd) | Beautiful |
| Crocus | Cheerfulness, abuse not |
| Daffodil (10th) | Rebirth, new beginnings, chivalry. You're the only one, the sun is always shining when I'm with you |
| Dahlia (14th) | Novelty |
| Daisy (5th) | Innocence, loyal love, affection |
| Delphinium | Big-hearted, ardent attachment, fun |
| Ferns | Magic, fascination, confidence, shelter |
| Forget-Me-Not | True love, memories |
| Forsythia | Anticipation |
| Freesia | Innocence, trust, friendship |
| Fuchsia (3rd) | Discernment |
| Gardenia | You're lovely, secret love, joy, good luck |
| Geranium (4th) | Preference, comfort |
| Gerbera | You are the sunshine of my life |
| Gladioli | strong character, splendid beauty, remembrance, admiration. I'm really sincere, Give me a break |
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight |
| Heather | Wishes will come true, admiration, beauty, protection |
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty, rare beauty |
| Hollyhock (13th) | Fruitfulness |
| Honeysuckle | Bonds of love, country beauty |
| Hyacinth (red or pink) | Playful joy |
| Hydrangea | Thank you for understanding |
| Immortal Flowers | Unfading remembrance |
| Iris (25th) | Your friendship means so much to me. Faith, hope, promise |
| Ivy | Wedded love, faithfulness, trust |
| Jonquil | Love me, affection returned, desire |
| Jack-in-the-pulpit (7th) | Fire |
| Larkspur, purple | Sweet disposition, open heart |
| Larkspur, white | Joyful, happy- go-lucky |
| Lilac | Earliest love |
| Lilac, purple | You are my first love |
| Lilac, white | You are so pure and innocent |
| Lily, Calla | Your voice is music to my ears, magnificent beauty |
| Lily, Casablanca | I'm in heaven when I'm with you |
| Lily, Day(20th) | Coquetry |
| Lily, Eucharis | Maiden charms |
| Lily, Stargazer | I see heaven in your eyes |
| Lily, Tiger | Wealth |
| Lily, White | It's heavenly to be with you |
| Lily, Yellow | I'm walking on air |
| Lily, Orange | I burn for you |
| Lily of the Valley | Sweetness, return to happiness, you've made my life complete |
| Magnolia | Perseverance, love of nature |
| Morning Glory (11th) | Affection |
| Narcissus | Stay as sweet as you are |
| Nasturtium (40th) | Loyalty |
| Nosegay | Gallantry |
| Orange Blossom | Innocence, eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness |
| Orchid (28th) | Love, beauty, refinement, beautiful lady |
| Pansy (1st) | Consideration, merriment |
| Peony (12th) | Happy life, happy marriage, prosperity |
| Petunia | Your presence soothes me |
| Poppy (9th) | Pleasure, success, ephemeral charms |
| Rosebud | Beauty, youth, a heart innocent of love |
| Roses, Long-stemmed | Admiration |
| Roses, Short-stemmed | Sweetheart, girlhood |
| Rose, Thornless | Love at first sight |
| Roses, red (15th all roses) |
I love you, passion, beauty, pure and lovely, prosperity |
| Rose, single red | I love you, I still love you |
| Rose, white | I'm worthy of you, you're heavenly, spiritual love, charm, silence |
| Rose, white and red mixed |
Unity |
| Rose, pink | Perfect happiness, please believe me, gratitude |
| Rose, deep pink | Thank you, thankfulness |
| Rose, light pink | Joy, perfect happiness, gratitude, please believe me |
| Rose, yellow | Joy, friendship, true love, try to care |
| Rose, orange | You are my secret love, enthusiasm |
| Rose, peach (coral) | Desire, gratitude, appreciation |
| Rose, lavender | Love at first sight |
| Rose, blue | Extraordinary, mystery |
| Roses, mixed colors | You're everything to me |
| Rose, black | You are my obsession, death of old habits (new beginnings) |
| Rose Capucine | Splendor |
| Rose Champagne | You are tender and loving |
| Rose Hibiscus | Delicate beauty |
| Rose Hundred-leaved | Graces |
| Rose Leonidas | Sweet love |
| Rose Nicole | You are graceful and elegant, aristocratic |
| Rose Perpetual | Unfading beauty |
| Rose Striped | Warmth of heart |
| Rose Tea | I'll remember always |
| Snapdragon | Gracious lady |
| Snowdrop | Consolation |
| Statice | Remembrance, success |
| Stephanotis | Marital happiness |
| Sunflower | Adoration, pride, sunshine |
| Sweet Pea (30th) | Delicacy |
| Sweet William | Grant me one smile |
| Tulip (all colors) | You are the perfect lover |
| Tulip (red) | Believe me, declaration of love |
| Tulip (variegated) | Beautiful eyes |
| Tulip (yellow) | There's sunshine in your smile |
| Tulip (cream) | I will love you forever |
| Verbena | May you get your wish |
| Violet (50th) | Modesty |
| Violet (blue) | Let's take a chance |
| Violet Ivy | Knots |
| Violet Sweet | Modesty |
| Water Lily | Purity of heart |
| Water Lily (white) | Eloquence |
| Zinnia (magenta) | Lasting affection |
| Zinnia (scarlet) | Constancy |
| Zinnia (yellow) | Daily remembrance |
For an extra romantic touch, select a flower that has a unique meaning for you. Buy one exquisite bloom or a bouquet and include a little note about that meaning.
