Have You Ever Wondered What Different Flowers Mean? Well, I'm Here To Tell You So That Next Time You Send A Bouquet, You Know EXACTLY What You're Doing.
Roses!
Roses generally symbolize love and beauty, but specific colors have different meanings. For example, white roses often symbolize purity. Red roses typically mean love or passion. Yellow roses symbolize friendship and joy. Pink roses mean gratitude or appreciation. And orange roses signify enthusiasm or desire. The number of roses can matter, too; One rose might signify love at first sight, three might mean "I love you", and twelve can mean "Be mine" or "I'm in love with you".
Lilies!
Lilies can often signify purity, innocence, and rebirth. Similar to roses, the color of lilies can change its meaning. Red lilies are often associated with romance, passion, and love, while pink can mean femininity, admiration, and tenderness. Yellow lilies also typically signify good health and happiness. Lilies are often used in both weddings and funerals, as they can often symbolize a rejuvenation of the soul.
Poppies!
Poppies can be used in many different settings, but are most commonly associated with remembrance, consolation, and death (especially when referring to the red poppy). Different colors can have more happy and romantic meanings, but typically when receiving or giving away poppies, it refers to a loved one who has passed on. Interestingly enough, long, long ago, poppies were associated with dreams and sleep, and some ancient cultures also link them to fertility, strength, and even athletic performance. When a poppy was in a "rich" color, years ago, they could symbolize luxury or fortune as well.
Hydrangeas!
Hydrangeas are often associated with heartfelt emotions, such as apology, gratitude, or understanding. In Japan, hydrangeas are strongly referred to as the flower of apology or sincere thankfulness. However, in Victorian England, hydrangeas were often looked upon negatively, symbolizing boastfulness and vanity because of their abundant blooms but little seeds.
Daisies!
Daisies generally symbolize innocence, purity, and joy. They're also often associated with new beginnings, cheerfulness, and simplicity. Daisy petals are often used for flower girls in weddings, because of a young girl's untainted beauty and innocence. Daisies also oftentimes have to do with gentleness, childlessness, optimism, friendship, and platonic love.
Sunflowers!
Sunflowers typically symbolize loyalty and longevity, as well as admiration, warmth, and commitment. Sunflowers are often seen as symbols of endurance and everlasting love. The bright yellow petals of sunflowers are usually associated with sunshine and joy. In China, sunflowers symbolize a long life and good luck. Native American cultures sometimes see them as symbols of harvest and abundance. Some other interpretations of sunflowers include worship, faith, and spiritual enlightenment.
Peonies!
Peonies generally symbolize romance, prosperity, good fortune, and honor, and are a great choice for a bouquet of any kind. They're often associated with a happy and long lasting marriage, but they also can symbolize compassion, which makes them a beautiful choice for sympathy bouquets. In Chinese and Japanese cultures, peonies are strong symbols of prosperity, fortune, and honor, while some other interpretations include shyness or bashfulness.
Lavender!
Lavender is oftentimes used as a spiritual flower or chakra, representing higher purpose and spiritual connection. More commonly, however, it's linked with purity, devotion, silence, serenity, grace, peace, and tranquility. It's beautiful purple color can also symbolize royalty, elegance, and luxury. Because of it's calming fragrance, lavender has been used for centuries as a symbol or calmness, while in the Victorian Era, lavender was a symbol of devotion and loyalty, often given as a token of affection.
Orchids!
Orchids are a very regal flower, and are often associated with wealth, royalty, and elegance. They also symbolize love, beauty, refinement, and luxury. They also represent thoughtfulness, charm, and purity. In Ancient Greece, orchids were largely associated with fertility and virility, and orchid roots were sometimes used as aphrodisiacs.
Tulips!
Tulips usually symbolize perfect love, charity, rebirth, and new beginnings. Tulips are often associated with spring and sunshine as well. Tulips are also a symbol of relationships, whether its romantic or platonic. Tulips are also used for celebrating new life, like the birth of a baby or a new job. They are also fitting for the beginning of a new chapter.
Cherry Blossoms!
Cherry Blossoms (or Sakura), primarily symbolize beauty, nature, life, and renewal. They're deeply rooted in Japanese culture, where they represent the ephemeral beauty of life and the concept of transcience. The short lifespan of these delicate blooms serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of remembrance and appreciating the present moment. Cherry blossoms are also a symbol of spring, representing new beginnings and gentleness.
Carnations!
Carnations generally symbolize love, fascination, and distinction, however the meaning largely varies on color. Red carnations symbolize deep love and passion. Pink carnations represent gratitude and admiration. White carnations signify innocence and good luck. Yellow carnations are usually associated with disappointment or rejection. And purple carnations symbolize unpredictability.
Dahlias!
Dahlias generally symbolize elegance, inner strength, and a lasting bond. They're also often associated with kindness, grace, commitment, and friendship. Positive change is also referred to as a general belief that dahlias carry. In the Victorian era, dahlias were a popular choice for conveying messages of love, devotion, and dignity.
Daffodils!
Daffodils represent rebirth, hope, and new beginnings. Sometimes they're also associated with joy, happiness, and good luck. Daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring, signifying the end of winter and the start of a new season. This makes them symbolic of rebirth, renewal, and new beginnings. In some cultures, especially China, daffodils are associated with good fortune and prosperity.
Zinnias!
Zinnias often signifies lasting affection, endurance, and remembrance. Different colors of zinnias may have varied meanings, but they often are symbols of friendship (particularly absent friends), affection, and goodness. Magenta zinnias in particular are linked to lasting affection and loyalty, while yellow zinnias are signs of happiness and serve as a reminder of absent loved ones. White zinnias can represent pureness or unaltered goodness as well.
Snapdragons!
Snapdragons are interesting because they can symbolize both grace and deception. Some believe that these beautiful blossoms represent charm and grace, while others believe that they represent hidden intentions. Their tall, sturdy stems and ability to withstand some cold weather led to them being associated with strength and resilience. In ancient times, they were even thought to protect against evil. Snapdragons can also symbolize fidelity and are sometimes given as wedding or engagement gifts.
Marigolds!
Marigolds primarily symbolize passion, creativity, and grief. Yellow marigolds represent positive emotions like happiness and joy, while dark red or orange can symbolize love, passion, and strength. They are also strongly associated with remembrance and the Day of the Dead celebrations due to their use in honoring the deceased.
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