Flowers with a meaning

Discussion in 'Love and Relationships' started by Maverick, May 12, 2007.

  1. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    [SIZE=-1]All flowers have a meaning. The Victorians used to use flowers as a symbol to express their feelings. Here is a list of different flowers and their meanings.[/SIZE]
    So next time when you are thinking about giving someone some flowers, think of this thread :D

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    • [SIZE=-1]Acacia - Secret love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Acorn - Nordic symbol of life and immortality[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Aloe - Grief[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Allspice - Compassion[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Ambrosia - Love returned[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Amaryllis - Pride; Timidity[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Anemone - Unfading love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Angelica - Inspiration[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Aniseed - Restoration of youth[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Arbutis - Only love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Apple - Preference[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Aster - Love; daintiness[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Azalea - Take care of yourself for me; fragile passion; Chinese symbol of womanhood[/SIZE]
    B
    • [SIZE=-1]Bachelor Button - Celibacy[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Baby's Breath - Everlasting Love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Basil - Best Wishes, Love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Bay Leaf - Strength[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Begonia - Beware[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Bells Of Ireland - Good luck[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Bird Of Paradise - Magnificence[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Bittersweet - Truth[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Bluebell - Humility; constancy[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Borage - Courage[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Bouquet of withered flowers - Rejected love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Burnet - A merry heart[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Buttercup - Cheerfulness[/SIZE]
    C
    • [SIZE=-1]Cactus - Endurance; warmth[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Calendula - Joy[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Camellia - Admiration; perfection; good luck gift to a man[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Candytuft - indifference[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Carnation (in general) Bonds of affection; health and energy; fascination; woman love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Carnation (purple) - Capriciousness; whimsical; changeable[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Carnation (red) - My heart aches for you; admiration[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Carnation (solid color) -Yes[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Carnation (striped)- No; refusal; sorry I can't be with you; wish I could be with you[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Carnation (white) -Sweet and lovely; innocence; pure love; woman's good luck gift[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Carnation (yellow) - Rejection; disdain[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Cattail - Peace; prosperity[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Chamomile - Patience ; attracts wealth[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Chrysanthemum (in general) - Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Chrysanthemum (red) - I love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Chrysanthemum (white) - Truth[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Chrysanthemum (yellow) -Slighted love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Coreopsis - Always cheerful[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Coriander - Lust[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Cowslip - Pensiveness; winning grace[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Crocus - Cheerfulness; abuse not[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Cyclamen - Resignation and goodbye[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Clover Good luck[/SIZE]
    D
    • [SIZE=-1]Daffodil Respect[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Daisy Innocence[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Dandelion Wishes come true[/SIZE]
    E
    • [SIZE=-1]Eucalyptus - Protection[/SIZE]
    F
    • [SIZE=-1]Fennel - Worthy of all praise[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Fern - Sincerity[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Forget-Me-Not - True love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Fern (Magic) - Fascination; confidence and shelter[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Fern (Maidenhair) - Secret bond of love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Feverfew - Protection[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Fir - Time[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Flax - Domestic symbol; fate[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Forget-me-not - True love; memories[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Forsythia - Anticipation[/SIZE]
    G
    • [SIZE=-1]Gardenia - You're lovely; secret love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Garland of roses - Reward of virtue[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Garlic - Courage; strength[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Geranium (Scented) - Preference[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Gladiolus - Love at first sight[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Grass - Submission; utility[/SIZE]
    H
    • [SIZE=-1]Heather (lavender) - Admiration; solitude[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Heather (white) - Protection; wishes will come true[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hibiscus - Delicate beauty[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Holly - Good will, Defense;domestic Happiness; foresight[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Honeysuckle - Generous and devoted affection[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hyacinth (general) - Games and sports; rashness;flower dedicated to Apollo[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hyacinth (blue) - Constancy[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hyacinth ( purple) - I'm sorry; please forgive me; sorrow[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hyacinth (red or pink) - Play[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hyacinth (white) - Loveliness; I'll pray for you[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hyacinth (yellow) - Jealousy[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding; frigidity; heartlessness[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Hyssop - Wards away evil spirits[/SIZE]
    I
    • [SIZE=-1]Iris - Faith; hope; wisdom and valor[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Ivy - Fidelity and friendship[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Ivy - sprig of white tendrils - Anxious to please; affection[/SIZE]
    J
    • [SIZE=-1]Jasmine - Amiability; attracts wealth[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Jonquil - Love me; affection returned; desire; sympathy; desire for a return of affection[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Juniper Protection[/SIZE]
    L
    • [SIZE=-1]Larkspur - pink - Fickleness[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lavender - Devotion[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lemon - Zest[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lemon Balm - Brings love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lemon verbena - Attracts opposite sex[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily (general) - Keeps unwanted visitors away[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily (calia) - Beauty[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily (day) - Coquetry[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily (eucharis) - Maiden charms[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily (orange) - Hatred[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily (tiger) - Wealth; pride[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily (white) - Virginity; purity; majesty; it's heavenly to be with you[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily (yellow) - I'm walking on air; false and gay[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Lily of the valley - sweetness; return to happiness; humility[/SIZE]
    M
    • [SIZE=-1]Magnolia - Sweetness; beauty; love of nature[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Marigold - Comforts the heart[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Mint - Protection from illness; warmth of feeling[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Marjoram (sweet) - Joy and happiness[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Mistletoe - Kiss me; affection; to surmount difficulties; sacred plant of India[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Monkshood - Beware, a deadly foe is near; chivalry[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Moss - Maternal love; charity[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Myrtle - Love; Hebrew emblem of marriage[/SIZE]
    N
    • [SIZE=-1]Narcissus - Egotism; formality; stay as sweet as you are[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Nasturtium - Conquest; victory in battle; maternal love; charity; patriotism[/SIZE]
    O
    • [SIZE=-1]Oleander - Caution; beware[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Orange Generosity[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Orange Blossom - Brings wisdom[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Orange Mock - Deceit[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Orchid - Love; beauty; refinement; beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many children[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Orchid (cattleya) - Mature charm[/SIZE]
    P
    • [SIZE=-1]Palm leaves - Victory and success[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Pansy - Thoughts; love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Peach Longevity[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Peony - Aphrodisiac[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Petunia - Resentment; anger; your presence soothes me[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Pine - Hope; pity[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Poppy (general) - Eternal sleep ; oblivion; imagination[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Poppy (red) -Pleasure; consolation[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Poppy (white) - Consolation; sleep[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Poppy( yellow) - Wealth; success[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Prickly Pear - Satire[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Primrose - I can't live without you; early youth[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Primrose(evening) - Inconstancy[/SIZE]
    R
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose (general)(Red) - Love ; I love you[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose( white) - Eternal Love ; innocence; heavenly; secrecy and silence[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(pink) - Perfect happiness; please believe me[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(Yellow) - Friendship ; jealousy; try to care[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(Black) -Death[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(red and white) - Together; unity[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(thornless) - Love at first sight[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose( single, full bloom) - I love you; I still love you[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose bud - Beauty and youth ; a heart innocent of love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose bud(red) - Pure and lovely[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose bud(white) - Girlhood[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rosebud (moss) - Confessions of love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Roses(Bouquet of full bloom) - Gratitude[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Roses( Garland or crown of) - Beware of virtue; reward of merit; crown ; symbol of superior merit[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Roses ( musk cluster) - Charming[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(tea) - I'll always remember[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(cabbage) - Ambassador of love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(Christmas) - Tranquilize my anxiety; anxiety[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(damask) - Brilliant complexion[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(dark crimson) - Mourning[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose(hibiscus) - Delicate beauty[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rose leaf - You may hope[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Rosemary - Remembrance[/SIZE]
    S
    • [SIZE=-1]Sage Wisdom - long life[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Salvia -(blue) I think of you[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Smilax - Loveliness[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Snapdragon - Deception; gracious lady; presumption[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Spiderflower - Elope with me[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage; desire to travel[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Stock - Lasting beauty[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Strawberry - Perfect goodness[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Sunflower - Loyalty; wishes[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Sweetpea - Goodbye; departure; blissful pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time[/SIZE]
    T
    • [SIZE=-1]Thyme - Strength and courage; ensures restful sleep[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Tulip(general) - Fame,charity; perfect lover[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Tulip(red) - Believe me; declaration of love[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Tulip(variegated) - Beautiful eyes[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Tulip(yellow) - Hopeless love[/SIZE]
    V
    • [SIZE=-1]Violet - Modesty; calms tempers; induces sleep[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Violet(blue) - Watchfulness; faithfulness; I'll always be true[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Violet(white) - Let's take a chance on happiness[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Viscaria - Will you dance with me?[/SIZE]
    W
    • [SIZE=-1]Woodruff - sweet humility[/SIZE]
    Y
    • [SIZE=-1]Yarrow - Health,healing[/SIZE]
    Z
    • [SIZE=-1]Zinnia - Thoughts of friends[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Zinnia(magenta) - Lasting affection[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Zinnia(mixed) - Thinking of an absent friend[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Zinnia(scarlet) - Constancy[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Zinnia(white) - Goodness[/SIZE]
    • [SIZE=-1]Zinnia(yellow) - Daily remembrance[/SIZE]
     
  2. BabyRain

    BabyRain Doppelgänger of da E.Twin

    this just reminds me of the TVB series Love Bond which just ended its run here :p
     
  3. ab289

    ab289 Well-Known Member

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    wow ... quite a list.
     
  4. don

    don ello

    wow so many different meanings for roses....

    @ab289....make ur sig picture smaller.....it's so freakin huge
     
  5. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    Yep, flowers have lots of meanings, so be careful what you select for a girl :D
    Yep, you are not the first one who is complaining about the HUGE pic
     
  6. ItsRobertttt

    ItsRobertttt Well-Known Member

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    damm you really know your flowers huh?
     
  7. whoaitselaine

    whoaitselaine Well-Known Member

    i thought white rose means death or something.
    because in my grandpa's funeral we all had to drop white roses into the place where he was buried. >.<
     
  8. AznWing

    AznWing Well-Known Member

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    yo thx for da post i was making a list like this but i only found like a few
     
  9. Vinnie_boy

    Vinnie_boy Well-Known Member

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    Monkshood - Beware, a deadly foe is near; chivalry

    Would anyone really give someone this flower just to warn them o_O
     
  10. arizona

    arizona Well-Known Member

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    But I'm sure most girls (like me) don't know the meanings of each flower. I mean, maybe for roses (and their colour) but...that's a damn lot of flowers to be careful about, lol.
     
  11. don

    don ello

    well it does have something to do with it Eternal Love ; innocence; heavenly; secrecy and silence so basically it's like saying rip
     
  12. without pics how the hell are you supposed to know which is which??
     
  13. hiake

    hiake Vardøgr of da E.Twin

    ^ There's such thing as google and wiki, go search yourself :D
     
  14. lol yupyup google...

    wow... such a wide variety of flowers xD reminds me of english today.. @_@ (long story)
     
  15. Arielkim

    Arielkim Well-Known Member

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  16. Taxloss

    Taxloss Stripper Vicar

    Oh I don't like flowers in general and the only one I do like isn't on the list.
     
  17. Maverick

    Maverick Lord Vader

    Gee, and I thought that flowers are always accepted by girls ...
     
  18. lol yea but google ain't gonna save you when you present the flowers to the girl trying to explain the meaning...
     
  19. Taxloss

    Taxloss Stripper Vicar

    Neh, I'm the type who prefers food over flowers. (And flowers attracts insects! Best way to scare me away...)
     
  20. ^ LOL alot of my friends are scared of inscets suprisingly, though we ARE bigger than insects... =S =S