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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