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.