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
Roses - 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, ThankfulnessPale Pink Roses
Admiration, Grace JoyOrange Roses
Enthusiasm, Desire, EnthusiasmWhite Roses
Charm, Wisdom, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness, InnocencePink and White
together mean I love you still and always willYellow Roses
Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me.Yellow and Red
Together mean CongratulationsPeach Roses
Let's get together, Immortality, Sincerity Gratitude, Closing of a DealCardinal Red Rose
Truly Sublime DesireDark Crimson Rose
MourningBridal Rose Bouque
Happy LoveMeanings Vary With the Number of Roses
One Rose in Full Bloom
"I still love you"2 Roses
A commitment or forthcoming marriage, engagement12 Roses
The ultimate declaration of love25 roses
Congratulations!!50 roses
Unconditional love.Crown of Roses
Reward of virtueBouquet of full bloom Roses
GratitudeMeaning of Flowers - Lily Colors
Lily The Flower of Purity
White Lily
Majesty and Purity, Virginity. "I kiss your fingertips"Orange Lily
Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, PrideCalla Lily
Majestic BeautyLily of the Valley
Purity, Humility, Sweetness and Modesty. Talk of friendship, not of love. Can also mean flirtatiousness.Tiger Lily
Sensual love and passionSymbolic Meaning of Tulip Colors
Tulip - The Flower of Passion and Pride
Tulip
Symbol of The Perfect LoverRed Tulip
Believe me, Declaration of loveVariegated Tulip
Beautiful eyesSymbolic Meaning of Carnation Colors
The Flower of Lovers
Carnation (general meaning)
FascinationPink Carnation
Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget youPink Carnation
Encouragement or Antipathy and CapriciousnessRed 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, InnocenceYellow Carnation
Disdain and RejectionThe 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 of flowers often remains the same across the world.
