Symbolic Meaning of Flowers

The symbolic meaning of flowers, different colors and varieties, stem from ancient times of myths, fables and legend. Flowers often symbolize degrees of love and affection, but they can also send a variety of other subtle messages to the receiver. Messages of forgiveness, purity, modesty and hope.

This page starts with meanings the most popular flowers that we send to one another and explains the underlying historic meanings of flowers. So if you want to 'say it with flowers' this page is your dictionary of Florigraphy - The Language of Flowers.

Roses are the most popular gift flowers in the world. If you want to send someone special a gift of roses it's important to know the meaning of different color roses.

Meaning of Different Color Roses

Rose - The Loving Heart of Humanity

Red Roses Love, Desire, Respect, Courage. A single red rose means "I am madly in love with you". Pink Roses Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me. Single pink rose means simply 'I love you'. Dark Pink Roses Thank you, Thankfulness Pale Pink Roses Admiration, Grace Joy Orange Roses Enthusiasm, Desire, Enthusiasm White Roses Charm, Wisdom, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness, Innocence Pink and White together mean I love you still and always will Yellow Roses Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me. Yellow and Red together mean Congratulations Peach Roses Let's get together, Immortality, Sincerity Gratitude, Closing of a Deal Cardinal Red Rose Truly Sublime Desire Dark Crimson Rose Mourning Bridal Rose Bouque Happy Love

Meanings Vary With the Number of Roses One Rose in Full Bloom - "I still love you" 2 Roses - A commitment or forthcoming marriage, engagement 12 Roses - The ultimate declaration of love 25 roses - Congratulations!! 50 roses - Unconditional love. Crown of Roses - Reward of virtue Bouquet of full bloom Roses - Gratitude

Symbolic Meaning of Carnation Colors The Flower of Lovers Carnation (general meaning) Fascination Pink Carnation Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you Pink Carnation Encouragement or Antipathy and Capriciousness Red Carnation Passion, Admiration and pure ardent love. "my heart aches for you", "I must see you soon" Striped Carnation 'No, Sorry, I cannot be with you' White Carnation Pure love and devotion, sweet love, Innocence Yellow Carnation Disdain and Rejection

The poetic and historic meaning of flowers does vary from culture to culture and country to country. Flowers are used as symbols of Countries, regions, political parties and rulers, but the underlying romantic meaning often remains the same across the world.