The Language of Flowers
Send the right message through your flowers!
Find out which flowers to send and what they all mean. If you'd like a particular flower included in your gift, please specify the details in the 'preferences' field on the order form
| Flower | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Agapanthus | love letters |
| ageratum | delay |
| allium | humility |
| alstromeria | friendship, pleasantries |
| anemone | truth, faith |
| anthurium | the heart |
| aster | variety, afterthought |
| azalea | romance, first love |
| Baby’s breath | pure heart, gaiety |
| bachelors buttons | felicity, delicacy |
| bamboo | loyalty, steadfastness |
| basil | best wishes |
| begonia | highly popular |
| bells-of-Ireland | whimsy |
| blackberry | dangerous pride |
| bleeding heart | elegance, fidelity |
| bouvardia | enthusiasm |
| buttercup | rich in charms |
| Caladium | great joy |
| calendula | health, joy |
| calla lily | beauty, feminine modesty |
| camellia | excellence, beauty |
| candytuft | indifference |
| cardinal flower | distinction & splendour |
| carnation | admiration, fascination, bonds of love |
| chamomile | energy in adversity |
| cherry | sweetness of character |
| chickweed | rendezvous |
| chives | courage |
| chrysanthemum | cheerfulness, optimism, long life |
| cinnamon | my fortune is yours |
| clover | good luck, education |
| columbine | resolved to win |
| comfrey | home sweet home |
| corn | riches |
| cosmos | modesty |
| crocus | youthful gladness |
| cyclamen | distrust |
| Daffodil | regard, respect |
| dahlia | gratitude, dignity |
| daisy | innocence, simplicity |
| delphinium | well-being, sweetness |
| dill | soothing |
| Fennel | worthy of all praise |
| fern, (asparagus) | airy grace |
| fern, (maidenhair) | discretion |
| forget-me-not | hope, true love |
| foxglove | insincerity |
| freesia | innocence |
| fuchsia | taste |
| Gardenia | transport of joy |
| garlic | protection, strength |
| geranium | comfort, melancholy |
| gerbera | sadness, needing protection |
| ginger | safe, pleasant, comforting |
| gladiolus | generosity |
| grape | carousing, abandon |
| grass | submission |
| Heather | admiration, wishes come true |
| holly | foresight, good will |
| holly beries | protection |
| honeysuckle | bonds of love, affection |
| hyacinth | play, games, sport |
| hydrangea | devotion, remembrance |
| Impatiens | impatience |
| iris | message, eloquence |
| ivy | wedded love, fidelity |
| Jasmine | transport of joy |
| jonquil | desire a return of affection |
| juniper | welcome to a new home |
| Kalanchoe | popularity |
| Lady’s slipper | fickleness |
| lamb’s ears | softness, gentleness |
| larkspur | swiftness |
| laurel | success |
| lavender | devotion, luck, success |
| lemon | zeal, discretion, fidelity in love |
| lilac | youth, love, acceptance |
| lily | purity, majesty, fruitfulness |
| lily, tiger | wealth, pride |
| lily-or-the-valley | return of happiness |
| lisianthus | showy |
| lupine | imagination, voraciousness |
| Magnolia | sweetness |
| maple | reserve |
| marjoram | blushes, mirth, consolation |
| mint | warmth of feeling |
| monkshood | chivalry, deceit |
| moss | maternal love |
| mushroom | suspicion |
| myrtle | love, marriage, fidelity |
| Narcissus | egotism |
| nasturtium | patriotism |
| nerine | a nymph |
| nettle | cruelty, slander |
| nigella | perplexity, embarrassment |
| Oak | hospitality, strength |
| oats | music |
| olive | peace, reconciliation |
| Pansy | thoughts |
| parsley | festivity, thanks |
| passion flower | christian faith |
| pea | departure |
| peach | longevity, softness |
| pear | benevolent justice |
| pennyroyal | flee away |
| peony | beauty, welcome |
| peppermint | warmth, cordiality |
| periwinkle | love, memory |
| pine | loyalty, endurance |
| pine cone | fertility, life |
| plum | courage, happiness |
| polyanthus | pride of riches |
| pomegranate | royalty, posterity |
| poppy | forgetfulness, sleep, pleasure |
| primrose | early youth, gaiety, sorrow |
| protea | risqué |
| Queen Anne’s lace | haven, protection |
| quince | cheers my soul |
| Ragwort | I am humble but proud |
| rannuculus | You are rich in attractions |
| raspberry | remorse, fulfilment |
| reed | complaisance |
| rhododendron | danger |
| rhubarb | advice, fidelity |
| rose | love, beauty, congratulations |
| rose, champagne | vitality, devotion |
| rose, coral | good fortune, longevity |
| rose, cream | richness, perfection |
| rose, gold | absolute achievement |
| rose, yellow | friendship, jealousy |
| rosemary | remembrance |
| Safflower | welcome, marriage |
| sage | domestic virtue, wisdom |
| shamrock | luck |
| snapdragon | No! presumption |
| spearment | warmth of sentiment |
| spirea | victory, conceit |
| spruce | farewell, immortality |
| starflower | hope, vigilance |
| statice | remembrance, gratitude |
| stephonotis | wedding |
| stock | promptness, lasting beauty |
| strawberry | perfect goodness |
| strawflower | never ending remembrance |
| sunflower | loyalty, adoration |
| sweet william | childhood, memory |
| Thistle | austerity, independence |
| thyme | activity, bravery |
| tuberose | dangerous love |
| tulip | fame, charity, perfect lover |
| Verbena | faithfulness |
| violet | modesty, humility |
| violet, blue | faithfulness, love |
| violet, white | candour, spotless innocence |
| Virginia creeper | I cling to you |
| Wallflower | lasting beauty, fairness |
| walnut | intellect, stratagem |
| wheat | friendliness, prosperity |
| willow | freedom, serenity |
| willow, pussy | friendship, recovery from illness |
| wisteria | welcome stranger |
| Yarrow | war, health, sorrow |
| yew | sorrow, penitence |
| Zinnia | thoughts of absent friends |
