Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and you don’t want to send the wrong message if you give them as a gift! Of course, not everyone knows what a particular flower means, but you can never be too sure!
FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR — FLOWER MEANINGS
Carnations
Carnation (General) — Fascination
Carnation, Pink — Emblem of Mother’s Day, I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple — Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red — Admiration, my heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped — No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
Carnation, White — Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
Carnation, Yellow — Disdain and Rejection
Lilies
Lily, Calla — Majestic Beauty
Lily, Day — Coquetry
Lily, Orange — Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride
Lily, White — Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Lily of the Valley — Purity and Humility, Sweetness
Roses
Rose, Coral/Orange — Enthusiasm, Desire
Rose, Dark Pink — Thank you
Rose, Light Pink — Admiration
Rose, Musk — Capricious Beauty
Rose, Pale — Friendship
Rose, Peach — Let’s get together, Closing of the deal
Rose, Pink — Love, Grace, Gentility, You’re so Lovely
Rose, Pink & White — Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done
Rose, Red — Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Rose, Red & Yellow — Congratulations
Rose, White — Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You’re Heavenly
Rose, White on Red — Unity/Flower Emblem of England
Rose, Yellow — Infidelity, Joy, Friendship, Welcome Back, Remember me
Rose, Yellow & Orange — Passionate thoughts
Tulips
Tulip — Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip, Red — Believe me, Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated — Beautiful eyes
Others
Daffodil — Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love
Daisy — Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love
Iris — Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much
Orchid — Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
Sunflower — Homage and Devotion
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