Flower Talk

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No matter what language a person speaks when they receive flowers it is a message directly from the heart. The recipient receives a communication of caring and concern. Over the years there have been numerous lists and meanings assigned to flowers. During Victorian times people assigned special meanings to different varieties as a way to pass secret messages to lovers and friends. Studies have proven that employees who receive flowers at their work place have a much higher rate of productivity, plus are happier. Still today many ‘experts’ can’t agree on precise meanings, and it seems that meanings change depending on the area or the culture. So as you read the following meanings don’t be dismayed if a meaning you thought is different from this list, because that is the beauty of flowers they can be interchanged and altered to suit the occasion. One thing for sure the message remains worldwide-- the message of thoughtfulness and affection is conveyed. Here is a list of some of the most common meanings:

Amaryllis: pride, splendid beauty

Apple Blossom: good fortune

Aster: symbol of love, daintiness

Baby’s Breath: pure of heart

Bachelor’s Button: hope

Bluebell: constancy

Buttercup: riches

Camellia: longing for you

Carnation: fascination, lasting fidelity

Carnation, white: remember me

Cactus: endurance

Chrysanthemum: cheerfulness

Crocus: joy, cheerfulness

Daffodil: unrequited love, regard

Daisy: cheer, happiness

Forget-me-not: true love

Freesia: innocence

Gardenia: joy, secret love

Gladiola: sincerity

Heather: admiration, protection

Holly: foresight, defense

Honeysuckle: generosity

Iris: faith, hope, wisdom

Jasmine; grace, elegance

Larkspur: levity

Lilac: first love

Lily of the Valley: happiness, humility

Magnolia: nobility

Mimosa: sensitivity

Orchid: mature charm

Peony: bashfulness, happy life

Poppy: oblivion, imagination

Primrose: can’t live without you

Rose, coral/orange: enthusiasm, desire

Rose, dark pink: thank you

Rose, light pink: admiration

Rose, pale: friendship

Rose, peach: let’s get together

Rose, pink: love, grace, gentility

Rose, red: love, desire, respect

Rose, white: charm, purity, innocence

Rose, yellow: friendship, gladness

Snapdragon: gracious lady

Stephanotis: happiness in marriage

Sweet pea: blissful pleasure, thank you

Tulip: perfect lover

Violet: modesty, faithfulness

Water lily: purity of heart

White daisy: innocence

Zinnia: lasting affection