Meaning / Symbols

 

Flower Meanings

The colors, shapes, and textures of flowers always seem to be telling a story. This is why flowers have been enjoyed not just for their sensory delights but also for their symbolic meanings. Artists know the meanings of flowers; painters especially have used certain flowers in their still life paintings to communicate a secret message. Today, most shoppers choose their fresh flowers based upon their aesthetic preference or because the flowers represent an important association such as an anniversary or birthday. However, for your enjoyment, here are some of the fun symbolic meanings that have been applied to flowers. Send a fresh flower bouquet featuring the flower that communicates a secret message to really show your attention to detail and thoughtfulness!

 

Alstroemeria

This delightful flower means the recipient is aspiring to accomplish an important task or goal.

Amaryllis

The amaryllis wishes good luck, especially to actors.

Anemone

The anemone represents fragility and can be sent as a get well wish.

Aster

The aster shows happiness and contentment

Azalea

The beautiful azalea represents health and good fortune. It can be a thoughtful gift to expecting parents.

Baby's Breath

This sublime beauty represents joyfulness and celebration.

Begonia

The begonia symbolizes reflection and meditation. It can be sent to someone working through a difficult problem.

Amaryllis

The amaryllis wishes good luck, especially to actors.

Black-Eyed Susan

This wonderful flower contains the message of encouragement.

Calla Lily

The long, slender stalk and elegant white flower of this luminous beauty represent nobility. Send this amazing flower to remind someone of their regal nature.

Camellia

The dramatic camellia expresses thankfulness and appreciation

Carnation - Pink

Pink carnations represent gratitude.

Carnation - Red

These intense flowers represent strength and commitment.

Carnation - Striped

A striped carnation has symbolized an answer of no.

Carnation - White

This flower is sent to honor and remember.

Carnation - Yellow

The flower of friendship

Camellia

The dramatic camellia expresses thankfulness and appreciation

Chrysanthemum - Yellow

The tradition flower for a secret admirer.

Chrysanthemum - White

This gorgeous flower represents truth and honesty

Chrysanthemum - Red

The flower of sharing and cooperation.

Cosmos

The flower of peace and tranquility. Can be a soothing gesture toward someone feeling anxious.

Daffodil

This has long been considered the flower of chivalry. Lasting friendship is the more modern message given to this radiant flower.

Delphinium

The unique delphinium has the symbolic message of boldness. Offer this flower when you want to make a dramatic statement.

Daisy

The beautiful and spirited daisy represents joyful innocence. Send this cheerful flower to remind someone about all the happiness in life.

Freesia

The freesia symbolizes positive energy. Give someone an energy boost with this amazing flower.

Gardenia

The beautiful gardenia sends the message of pure joy. Send a fresh bouquet of gardenias to someone to celebrate an important accomplishment.

Geranium

The wholesome and neighborly geranium offers comfort.

Gerbera Daisy

The colorful daisy represents excitement. Send these joyful flowers to let someone know you are full of excitement about the future.

Gladiolus

The name of this stunning flower means sword. The gladiolus represents strength and determination.

Heather

Shepherds gave the meaning of solitude to this lovely flower. Send it to someone who is enjoying some much needed time alone.

Holly

Representing domestic happiness, send this simple flower to show love of a living situation.

Hyacinth

The lovely hyacinth flower represents earnestness and truthfulness.

Hydrangea

Unmistakable and resolved, the magical hydrangea symbolizes perseverance

Iris

The ethereal blue iris offers creative inspiration. Send a fresh bouquet of irises to a friend in need of a creative boost.

Ivy

Although ivy is a sprawling vine, it offers the promise of fidelity.

Larkspur

Unlike any other flower, the radiant larkspur sends the message of appreciation for a friend or lover’s uniqueness.

Lavender

Gorgeous and fragrant, lavender’s exotic qualities offer the promise of new adventure.

Lilac

This natural wonder holds all the excitement and promise of first love.

Lily - Asiatic

The one of a kind coloring on this exotic flower provides it with its symbolic meaning of foreign travel.

Lily - Stargazer

The deep pink coloring and the cat-like speckling of this amazing flower send a message of ambitious desires.

Lisianthus

This delightful flower offers calm. Send it to someone dealing with extra stress to help them keep their temporary challenges in perspective.

Magnolia

Glorious magnolia bouquets have long sent the message of dignity

Marigold

Marigolds represent the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and hold the symbolic meaning of good fortune.

Orchid

The orchid is one of the world’s most exotic flowers. Traditionally, this was the flower of powerful romantic desire.

Pansy

To send a pansy arrangement is the closest thing you can come to sending a hug.

Peace Lily

A wonderful springtime flower, this bright and glorious beauty represents rebirth and renewal.

Peony

Peony have long been known for their healing powers. Send these as get well flowers.

Poinsettia

The Christmas flower, this stunning plant symbolizes humility and transformation.

Queen Anne's Lace

Like the delicate textile of the same name, these flowers represent matronly femininity.

Rose

Roses have many symbolic meanings. Visit our rose meaning page.

Snapdragon

These playful and fun flowers represent a hope for children.

Stephanotis

A bucket full of good luck comes with each stephanotis bouquet!

Statice

These elegant flowers offer the hope for success

Sunflower

Send your deepest adoration with these hearty and radiant flowers.

Tulip

These springtime blossoms represent delight.

Violet

The striking violet symbolizes faithfulness.

Zinnia

This flower tells friends you are thinking of them.

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