Meaning of flowers

French CountrysideHere's a long list of flowers associated with a meaning - it's a truely Victorian idea to send flowers with a meaning. Just to confuse the issue even further, we've put together a list compiled in 1882 on this topic.

Flower Meaning
Alstroemeria: Aspiring
Amaryllis: Dramatic
Anemone: Fragile
Apple Blossom: Promise
Aster: Contentment
Azalea: Abundance
Baby's Breath: Festivity
Bachelor Button: Anticipation
Begonia: Deep thoughts
Black-Eyed Susan: Encouragement
Camellia: Graciousness

Carnation:
Pink: Gratitude
Red: Flashy
Striped: Refusal
White: Remembrance
Yellow: Cheerful

Chrysanthemum:
Bronze: Excitement
White: Truth
Red: Sharing
Yellow: Secret Admirer

Cosmos: Peaceful
Crocus: Foresight
Daffodil: Chivalry
Delphinium: Boldness
Daisy: Innocence
Freesia: Spirited
Forget-Me-Not: Remember Me Forever
Gardenia: Joy
Geranium: Comfort
Ginger: Proud
Gladiolus: Strength of Character
Heather: Solitude
Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Holly: Domestic Happiness
Hyacinth: Sincerity
Hydrangea: Perseverance
Iris: Inspiration
Ivy: Fidelity
Jasmine: Grace and Elegance
Larkspur: Beautiful Spirit
Lavender: Distrust
Lilac: First Love

Lilly:
Calla: Regal
Casablanca: Celebration
Day: Enthusiasm
Stargazer: Ambition

Lisianthus: Calming
Magnolia: Dignity
Marigold: Desire for Riches
Nasturtium: Patriotism
Orange Blossom: Fertility
Orchid: Delicate Beauty
Pansy: Loving Thoughts
Passion Flower: Passion
Peony: Healing
Poppy: Consolation
Queen Anne's Lace: Delicate Femininity
Ranunculus: Radiant
Rhododendron: Beware

Rose:
Pink: Friendship
Red: Passionate Love
Red and White: Unity
White: Purity
Yellow: Zealous

Snapdragon: Presumptuous
Star of Bethlehem: Hope
Stephanotis: Good Luck
Statice: Success
Sunflower: Adoration
Sweetpea: Shyness
Tuberose: Pleasure

Tulip:
Pink: Caring
Purple: Royalty
Red: Declaration of Love
White: Forgiveness
Yellow: Hopelessly in Love

Violet: Faithfulness
Wisteria: Steadfast
Yarrow: Good Health
Zinnia: Thoughts of Friends