As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language of their own. Every sentiment is expressed in one form or another by these delicate blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the "true meaning" of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey thoughtfulness and love, here are some of the more traditional flower meanings, according to one source. See, if you agree. And, remember, a gift of flowers for a special someone will always create its own personal meaning, too.
Bluebells : for constancy in love
Carnation: pure love, devotion dedication
Chrysanthemum: truth and honesty
Crocus: be cautious with my heart
Daisy: innocence, purity
Dandelion: flirtation
Forget-me-not: true love
Gardenia: happiness, joy
Geranium: I love you over all others
Honey****le: faithfulness and devotion
Iris: respect, honor
Ivy: marriage, fidelity
Lavender: distrust, a fickle heart
Lemon blossom: fidelity and faithfulness
Lily of the valley: happiness
Magnolia: perseverance
Morning glory: flirtation, admiration
Narcissus: self-absorption
Orchid: rare and exotic beautyOrchid: rare and exotic beauty
Peony: shyness, bashful
Periwinkle: fond memories of past meetings
Phlox: a joining of two hearts
Rose: love (pink for innocent love)
Rosemary: remember me
Snapdragon: you presume too much about my feelings
Sunflower: all is not as it seems
Sweet William: a gallant and honorable admirer
Tulip: a declaration of love
Violet: faithfulness, dedication
Wisteria: welcoming a new person into your life
Zinnia: missing absent friends
The meaning of roses, the color of roses; the number of roses each has got their meaning. Do you know that 11 roses represent "You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life" whereas 15 roses represent "I am truly sorry, please forgive me"? Now isn't that a total twist of the meaning for the roses you gave? What had meant to be a message of love has just turned into a message of apology; implying you was guilty of something?
Before you try to impress that someone with that bouquet of roses, make sure you know the meaning behind it, the meaning of roses; what the number of roses represent.
Bluebells : for constancy in love
Carnation: pure love, devotion dedication
Chrysanthemum: truth and honesty
Crocus: be cautious with my heart
Daisy: innocence, purity
Dandelion: flirtation
Forget-me-not: true love
Gardenia: happiness, joy
Geranium: I love you over all others
Honey****le: faithfulness and devotion
Iris: respect, honor
Ivy: marriage, fidelity
Lavender: distrust, a fickle heart
Lemon blossom: fidelity and faithfulness
Lily of the valley: happiness
Magnolia: perseverance
Morning glory: flirtation, admiration
Narcissus: self-absorption
Orchid: rare and exotic beautyOrchid: rare and exotic beauty
Peony: shyness, bashful
Periwinkle: fond memories of past meetings
Phlox: a joining of two hearts
Rose: love (pink for innocent love)
Rosemary: remember me
Snapdragon: you presume too much about my feelings
Sunflower: all is not as it seems
Sweet William: a gallant and honorable admirer
Tulip: a declaration of love
Violet: faithfulness, dedication
Wisteria: welcoming a new person into your life
Zinnia: missing absent friends
The meaning of roses, the color of roses; the number of roses each has got their meaning. Do you know that 11 roses represent "You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life" whereas 15 roses represent "I am truly sorry, please forgive me"? Now isn't that a total twist of the meaning for the roses you gave? What had meant to be a message of love has just turned into a message of apology; implying you was guilty of something?
Before you try to impress that someone with that bouquet of roses, make sure you know the meaning behind it, the meaning of roses; what the number of roses represent.