Names Of Flowers: What Is Their Significance?

Each flower represents one symbol; if you want to know more on this subject, just read further.

Flowers have represented symbols since early times, when they were offered as gifts instead of declarations. Some may stand for a declaration of love, some for a declaration of faith, some for a declaration of friendship.

Flower language was used extensively during the Victorian period, in which the direct expression of emotions was seen as primitive by the society. In order to express their feelings, people that lived back then elaborated an entire dictionary of flowers, through which they told entire poems for the person they loved.

Now, the times have changed and still, feelings can be shown through flowers. It is just a fun way to do it! Here is a list with all the flowers and what they mean when they are offered as a gift.

A

Acacia: A secret love

Ambrosia: Love that is responded to

Amaryllis: Vanity

Aster: Delicate love

Anemone: Lost hope for love

Almond Blossom: Sweet feelings

Apple Blossom: Preference

Arum: Ardent love

Arbutus: Forever love

Azalea: A symbol of care

B

Baby's Breath: Ingenuity

Begonia: Pretentious

Bachelor Button: Symbol of celibacy

Balsam: Fervent passion

Balm: Empathy

Bittersweet: Faith

Bird of Paradise: A statement of commitment

Bluebell: Gift of the humble

Buttercup: Frivolous

Black Bryont: Asking for help

C

Caladium: Great delight

Camellia: Thank you

Carnation (Red): Secret admirer

Christmas Rose: Balm

Crocus: Naivity

Cyclamen: Farewell

Clover (Four-leaf): Proposal

Clover (White): Wish

Clematis: Fancy

Cornflower: Pretentious

D

Daffodil: Expecting love

Dahlia: Formal declaration

Daisy: Delicacy

Day-Lily (Yellow): Fancy pretense

Dandelion: Happy

Date-Plum: Not yet

Delphinium: Friendship

Dog Rose: Mixed feelings

Dogwood: Asking for a sign

Dragon Root: Passion

E

Edelweiss: Daunting

Endine: Frivolous

Elder Flower: Effort

Eglantine: A poem

Everlasting: Forget me not

Euphorbia: Patience

Eremurus: Durable

Eupatorium: Wait

Epigaea: Binding

Eucalyptus: Protective

F

Forget-Me-Not: Yours forever

Forsythia: Waiting

Fuchsia: Fancy

Fern: Admiration

Filbert: Getting back together

Flax: Humble

Flora's Bell: No pretense

G

Gladiolus: Generosity

Gardenia: Hidden love

Galax: You can do it

Geranium: Stupidness

Gerbera: You are everything

Gloxinia: First strike

Goldenrod: Take care

Goats-Rue: Sense

H

Heliotrope: Devoting lover

Hibiscus: Ardent passion

Holly: Humbleness

Heliotrope: Dedicated to you

I

Iris: Hope

Iris (German): Ardent

Ivy: Fidelity

Indian Cress: No hope

J

Jasmine (Indian): Love and attachment

Jasmine (Yellow): Elegance and delicacy

Jasmine (Spanish): Sensual

Japonica: Honesty

Jerusalem Oak: Your love is requitted

K

King's Spear: I am sorry

Kennedia: I love your mind

L

Lady's Slipper: Challenge me

Lucerne: Beauty of life

Lilac: Pride and beauty

Lotus: No more love

Laurel: Pride

Lavender: Dedication

M

Marjoram: Happiness

Magnolia: Noble character

Marigold: Jealousy

Manchineel: Double Cross

N

Nasturtium: Victory

Narcissus (White): Egoiste

Narcissus: Formal gift

Nettle: Why you are so cruel?

O

Orchid (Cattleya): Mature love

Orchid: Refinement

Orange Blossom: Eternal love

Oak: Hospitality

P

Phlox: Partnership

Passion-Flower: Faith

Peppermint: Warmth

Periwinkle: Sweet memory

Poppy (General): Eternal sleep

Q

Quaking Grass: Agitation.

Queen Anne's Lace: Imagination

R

Rose (Red): Passion

Rose (White): Virginity

Rose (Yellow): Jealousy

Rose (Coral): Desire

Rose (Pink): Secret love

Rosemary: I remember

Rhododendron: Danger

S

Sunflower ( Dwarf): Admiration

Snowdrop: Consolation

Sage: Female fidelity

Snapdragon: Strength

T

Tulip (General): Fame

Tulip (Yellow): Hopeless love

Tulip (Variegated): You have beautiful eyes

Tulip (Red): Declaration of affection

V

Valerian: Willing to try

Verbena: Sensible

Violet: Modesty

W

Water Lily: Purity

Water Lily (Yellow): No longer there

Wall Flower: Fidelity

Wisteria: Welcome home

Witch Hazel: Magic

X

Xeranthemum: Joyful

Y

Yarrow: Healthy

Yew: I am sad

Z

Zinnia: You are away

Zinnia (Yellow): I think of you

Zinnia (Magenta): Lasting love

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