Whether you
plan on giving flowers this Valentine's Day, or hope to
receive some - check out what each flower means first!
Acacia
- Concealed love.
Azalea - Fragile passion.
Begonia - Beware.
Bluebell - Humility.
Camellia - Perfection, admiration.
Camellia (Pink) - Longing.
Camellia (Red) - You're a flame in my heart
Camellia (White) - Admiration.
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Carnation
General - Fascination.
Pink - I'll never forget you
Purple - Capriciousness
Red - My heart aches for you, Admiration
Striped - No, refusal, sorry I can't be
with you, wish I could be with you.
White - Innocence, Sweet and lovely,
Pure love.
Yellow - Rejection, Disappointment. |
Chrysanthemum
General
- Cheerfulness, You're a wonderful friend.
Red - Love
White - Truth
Yellow - Slighted love
Clover
- Good luck
Crocus - Youthful gladness.
Daffodil - You're the only one. Unrequited
love
Daisy - Innocence, Loyal love, Purity
Dandelion - Faithfulness, Happiness
Fern - Fascination, Magic, Confidence, Shelter
Fern (MaidenHair) - Secret bond of love
Forget-Me-Not - True love, Memories
Forsythia - Anticipation
Freesia - Innocence
Gardenia - You're lovely, Secret love
Gloxinia - Love at first sight
Grass - Submission
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Hyacinth
General
- Games, Sports, Rashness, Flower dedicated to Apollo
Blue - Constancy
Purple - Please forgive me, Sorrow
Red or Pink - Play
White - Loveliness, I'll pray for you
Yellow - Jealousy
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Ivy
- Fidelity, Wedded love, Friendship.
Larkspur (Pink) - Fickleness
Lavender - Devotion
Lilac - Humility
Lily
Orange
- Hatred
Tiger - Wealth, Pride
White - Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's heavenly
to be with you
Yellow - I'm walking on air, False and gay.
Orchid - Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful lady.
Pansy - Thoughts
Peach Blossom - I am your captive
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 Lily of
the Valley - Sweetness, You've made my life complete,
Return to happiness.
Magnolia - Love of nature, Nobility
Marigold - Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Moss - Maternal love, Charity
Myrtle - Home, Love.
Nasturtium - Conquest, Victory in battle
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Orange Blossom - Purity, Innocence, Eternal love,
Marriage, Fruitfulness
Peony - Bashfulness
Petunia
- Resentment, Anger.
Poppy
General -
Eternal sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
Red - Pleasure
White - Consolation
Yellow - Wealth, Success
Primrose
- I can't live without you
Queen Anne's Lace - Haven
Quince - Temptation
Ranunculus - You are radiant with charm
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Rose
Bridal
- Happy Love
Christmas - Tranquilize my anxiety, Anxiety
Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Red - Love, Respect, I love you
Tea - I'll remember Always
Yellow - Joy, Friendship.
White - Innocence, Secrecy, Purity, I am worthy of
you.
Pink - Grace, Perfect Happiness, Thankfulness.
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Snapdragon
- Deception.
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage, Desire to
travel
Sunflower - Adoration
Sweet Basil - Good wishes
Sweet Pea - Delicate pleasures, Good-bye,
Departure.
Tulip
General
- Perfect lover, Fame.
Red - Believe me, Declaration of Love
Yellow - There is sunshine in your smile
Violet
Blue
- Watchfulness, Faithfulness.
White - Let's take a chance
Zinnia
General
- Thoughts of absent friends
Magenta - Lasting affection
Scarlet - Constancy
White - Goodness
Yellow - Daily Remembrance
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