30 flowers and their surprising meanings
Which is more romantic: a bunch of roses or a bouquet of ranunculus?
Make sure you say what you really mean with flowers.
Here, we unveil 30 popular blooms and their meanings.
1. Amaryllis
Say “congratulations” with this bright bloom.
2. Anemone
Signifies “I can’t wait to see you”.
3. Bird of Paradise
Symbolises magnificence, royalty and excellence.
4. Calla Lilly
Denotes “magnificent beauty”.
5. Camellia
Choose white if you want to tell someone they are “adorable” whereas red means “you are the flame in my heart”. Pink camellias symbolise “longing for you”.
6. Carnation
White denotes “good luck” while pink means “unforgettable”. Yellow carnations signify “disappointment” and “rejection”.
7. Chrysanthemum
White means honesty and truth while red says “I love you”. Tell it how it is with yellow, which signifies refusal and means “no”.
8. Daffodil
Signifies “the sun shines when I’m with you”.
9. Dahlia
Encouragement, inner strength and creativity.
10. Daisy
Denotes happiness and playfulness.
11. Forget-Me-Not
The name says it all: “I will not forget you”.
12. Freesia
Says “I trust you” and denotes friendship.
13. Gardenia
Symbolic of “secret love”.
14. Gerbera
Red means “strength” while pink is symbolic of “protected heart”.
15. Hyacinth
The purple flower means "please forgive me”.
16. Hydrangea
Various meanings ranging from “you are unfeeling” to “perseverance and understanding”.
17. Iris
Denotes royalty, wisdom and respect.
18. Lavender
Stands for protection, cleansing and trust. Says “I admire you”.
19. Lilac
The purple bloom stands for moving on.
20. Tiger lily
Says “I am proud of you”.
21. Lily of the Valley
Carries the message of sweetness.
22. Orchid
Stands for sexy.
23. Pansy
Denotes “I am thinking of our love”.
24. Peony
Symbolises a happy marriage, anniversary and romance.
25. Ranunculus
Means everlasting love and romance.
26. Rose
Say “I love you” with the iconic red rose, or “I’m falling in love” with a yellow rose. White means honesty while pale pink says “I am sorry”.
27. Snapdragon
Expresses “I’m sorry for what I did”.
28. Sunflower
Says “get well” and symbolises “strength”.
29. Sweet pea
Says “you are beautiful”.
30. Tulip
Make declarations of love with red tulips, and beg for forgiveness with white.
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