Common Name

Meanings

Acacia

Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love

Agapanthus

Allium

Love

Unity; Humility; Patience

Alstroemeria

Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune

Ambrosia

Your love is reciprocated

Amaryllis

Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity

Anenome

Forsaken; Expectations

Aster

Symbol of love; Daintiness; Afterthought

Baby's Breath

Pure of heart; Innocence

Begonia

Beware

Bluebell

Humility; Everlasting love

Caladium

Great joy and delight

Camellia

Gratitude; Perfection

Camellia (blue)

You're a flame in my heart

Camellia (pink)

Longing for you

Camelia (white)

You're adorable; Perfected loveliness

Camellia (red)

Unpretending excellence

Carnation

Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love

Carnation (Red)

My heart aches for you; Admiration

Carnation (Pink)

I'll never forget you; Woman's love

Carnation (Purple)

Capriciousness

Carnation (Striped)

Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you

Carnation (White)

Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable

Carnation (Yellow)

Rejection; You have disappointed me

Chrysanthemum

Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Loveliness; Abundance; Wealth

Chrysanthemum (Red)

I love you

Chrysanthemum (Yellow)

Slighted love

Chrysanthemum (White)

Truth

Crocus

Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness

Daffodil

You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you

Dahlia

Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability

Daisy

Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance

Delphinium

Big hearted; Fun

Fern

Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic

Forget-Me-Not

Faithful love; Undying hope; Memories; Do not forget; True love

Freesia

Innocence; Trust; Friendship

Gardenia

Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement

Geranium

Folly; Stupidity

Gladiolus

Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace

Gloxinia

Love at first sight

Grass

Submission

Heather (Lavender)

Admiration; Solitude

Heather (White)

Protection; Wishes will come true

Hibiscus

Delicate beauty

Holly

Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defence

Hyacinth

Games; Sports; Rashness

Hyacinth (Blue)

Constancy

Hyacinth (Purple)

Please forgive me; Sorrow

Hyacinth (Red / Pink)

Play

Hyacinth (White)

Loveliness; I'll pray for you

Hyacinth (Yellow)

Jealousy

Hydrangea

Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness

Iris

Faith; Wisdom; Valour; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message

Ivy

Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection

Jonquil

Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me

Lilac (Purple)

First emotion of love

Lilac (White)

Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty

Lily (Calla)

Beauty

Lily (Day)

Conquer

Lily (Eucharis)

Maiden charms

Lily (Tiger)

Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness

Lily of the Valley

Pure; Modest

Magnolia

Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity

Marigold

Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair

Moss

Maternal love; Charity

Narcissus

Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality

Oleander

Caution; Beauty; Grace

Orange Blossom

Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Loveliness

Orchid

Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence

Palm Leaves

Victory; Success

Pansy

Thoughtful reflection; Merriment

Peony

Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity

Petunia

Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me

Phlox

Our souls are united

Pine

Hope; Pity

Poinsettia

Be of good cheer

Poppy

Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion

Poppy (Red)

Pleasure

Poppy (White)

Consolation

Poppy (Yellow)

Wealth; Success

Primrose

I can't live without you

Primrose (Evening)

Inconstancy

Rose (Red)

Love; I love you; Respect; Courage

Rose (Pink)

Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me

Rose (Deep Pink)

Thank you

Rose (Light Pink)

Admiration

Rose (Yellow)

Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness

Rose (White)

Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm

Rose (Peach / Coral)

Enthusiasm; Desire

Rose (Orange)

Enthusiasm; Desire

Roses (Red & White)

Unity

Rose (Single Red)

Simplicity; I love you

Rose (Long Stemmed)

I will remember you always

Rose (Short Stemmed)

Sweetheart; Girlhood

Roses (Assorted Colours)

You're everything to me

Roses (Mature Blooms)

Gratitude

Spider Flower

Elope with me

Statice

Sympathy; Remembrance

Stock

Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me

Sunflower

Adoration; Pride; Sunshine

Sweet Pea

Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time

Sweet William

Grant me one smile; Gallantry

Tulip

Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion

Tulip (Red)

Believe me; Declaration of love

Tulip (Yellow)

There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love

Tulip (Variegated)

Beautiful eyes

Violet

Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue

Violet (Blue)

I'll always be true; Watchfulness

Violet (White)

Let's take a chance on happiness

Water Lily

Purity of heart

Wisteria

Welcome

Xeranthemum

Eternity; Immortality

Zinnia

Thoughts of absent friends