Flowers are given for all occasions and for many reasons. Basically they are given to convey thoughtfulness and love or to express feelings which words are unable to convey. Individuals have their own special meanings attached to flowers. The following are some suggestions:

Flower
Meaning
Acacia
Concealed Love; Beauty in Retirement; Chaste Love
Ambrosia
Your Love is Reciprocated
Amaryllis
Pride; Pastoral Poetry
Amaryllis/Hippeastrum
I am proud of you; pride
Anemone
Forsaken
Anemone/Mona Lisa
I don’t want to lose you
Anthurium, Red
You work to get where you are
Anthurium, White
Think of me
Arbutus
Thee Only Do I Love
Thee Only Do I Love
Symbol of Love, Daintiness
Aster China
Variety is the spice of life
Azalea
Take Care of Yourself for Me; Temperance; Fragile Passion; Chinese Symbol of Womanhood
Bachelor Button
Single Blessedness
Begonia
Beware
Bells Of Ireland
Good Luck
Bellflower / Campanula
Gratitude
Bird of Paradise Flower
Freedom, Good perspective
Bittersweet
Truth
Butterfly Orchid
You are always on my mind
Bluebell
Humility
Cactus
Endurance
Camellia, Pink
Longing for you
Camellia, Red
You’re a Flame in My Heart
Camellia, White
You’re Adorable
Carnation, General
Fascination; Woman Love
Carnation, Pink
I’ll Never Forget You; Motherly love
Carnation, Red
My Heart Aches For You; Admiration; I hold you in high esteem; respect
Carnation, Purple
Capriciousness
Carnation, Solid Color
Yes
Carnation, Striped
No; Refusal; Sorry I Can’t Be With You; Wish I Could Be With You
Carnation, White
Sweet and Lovely; Innocence; Pure Love; Woman’s Good Luck Gift
Carnation, Yellow
You Have Disappointed Me; Rejection; Enjoy the moment
Cattail
Peace; Prosperity
Celosia
Fortune
Chrysanthemum, General
You’re a Wonderful Friend; Cheerfulness and Rest
Chrysanthemum, White
Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow
Slighted Love
Crocus
Cheerfulness
Cyclamen
Don’t lose faith in me
Cypress
Mourning
Cyclamen
Resignation and Good-bye
Daffodil
Regard; Unrequited Love; You’re the Only One; The Sun is Always Shining when I’m with You
Daffodil Narcissus
You are an angel
Dahlia
Fickleness
Daisy
Innocence; Loyal Love; I’ll Never Tell; Purity
Daisy, Garden
I share your sentiment
Daisy, Red
Joy
Daisy, White
Innocence; truth
Daisy, Yellow
I will try hard to earn your love
Dandelion
Faithfulness; Happiness
FERN
Magic; Fascination; Confidence and Shelter
FIR
Time
FLAX
Domestic Symbol
Flowering Cabbage
Prosperity
Foget-Me-Not
True Love; Memories Forsythia Anticipation
Forget Me Not
True Love
Gardenia
You’re Lovely; Secret Love
Geranium
Stupidity; Folly
Gerbera
You are the sunshine of my life
Ginger, Pink
Diversity
Ginger, Red
Unlimited Wealth
Gladioli
Give Me a Break; I’m Really Sincere; Flower of the Gladiators
Gladiolus / Sword Lily
Strength of Character
Gloxinia
Love at First Sight
Heather, Lavender
Admiration; Solitude
Heather, White
Protection; Wishes Will Come True
Helenium
I miss you very much
Heliconia
Great returns
Holly
Defense; Domestic Happiness
Hyacinth, General
Games and Sports; Rashness; Flower Dedicated to Apollo
Hyacinth, Blue
Constancy; Predictability; reliable
Hyacinth, Purple
I am Sorry; Please Forgive Me; Sorrow
Hyacinth, Red Or Pink
Play
Hyacinth, White
Loveliness; I’ll Pray for You; Subtle and graceful
Hyacinth, Yellow
Jealousy
Hyacinthus, Pink
Active; energetic
Hydrangea
Thank You for Understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness; Arrogance; aloofness
Iris
Fleur-de-lis; Emblem of France; Your Friendship Means so Much to Me; Faith; Hope; Wisdom and Valor; My Compliments; Passion
Ivy
Wedded Love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection; Friendship; fidelity; marriage
Jasmine
Amiability
Jonquil
Love Me; Affection Returned; Desire; Sympathy; Desire for Affection Returned
Larkspur, White
Joyful; happy-go-lucky
Larkspur, Pink
Fickleness
Larkspur, Purple
Sweet disposition
Lilac
Field Humility
Lilac, Purple
You are my first love
Lilac, White
You are so pure and innocent
Lily of the Valley
Return of happiness
Lily, Calla
Your voice is music to my ears
Lily, Casablanca
I am in heaven when I’m with you
Lily, Pink
Romantic
Lily, Stargazer
I see heaven in your eyes
Lily, Yellow
Live for the moment; nothing is forever; I’m Walking on Air; False and Gay
Lily, White
Virginity; Purity; Majesty; It’s Heavenly to be with You My love is pure and innocent
Lily, Calla
Beauty
Lily, Day
Coquetry; Chinese Emblem for Mother
Lily, Eucharis
Maiden Charms
Lily, Tiger
Wealth; Pride
Lily Of The Valley
Sweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to Happiness; Humility; You’ve Made My Life Complete
Magnolia
Nobility
Marigold
Cruelty; Grief; Jealousy
Mistletoe
Kiss me; Affection; To Surmount Difficulties; Sacred Plant of India
Monkshood
Beware; A Deadly Foe is Near
Moss
Maternal Love; Charity
Myrtle
Love; Hebrew Emblem of Marriage
Narcissus
Egotism; Formality; Stay as Sweet as You Are
Nasturtium
Conquest; Victory in Battle
Oleander
Caution
Orange Blossom
Innocence; Eternal Love; Marriage and Fruitfulness
Orange Mock
Deceit
Orchid
Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful Lady; Chinese Symbol for Many Children
Orchid, Cattleya
Mature Charm
Paeonia
Bashful
Palm leaves
Victory and Success
Peony
Shame; Happy Life; Happy Marriage
Petunia
Resentment; Anger; Your Presence Sooths Me
Phlox
A good partnership; harmony
Pine
Hope; Pity
Poppy, Oriental
Silence is golden
Poppy, Red
Consolation; Pleasure
Poppy, Scarlet
Extravagance
Poppy, White
Tranquility; Consolation
Poppy, General
Eternal Sleep; Oblivion; Imagination
Poppy, Yellow
Wealth; Success
Primrose
I Can’t Live Without You
Primrose, Evening
Inconstancy
Ranunculus
You are very attractive
Rose, Black
You are my obsession
Rose, Champagne
You are tender & loving
Rose, Leonidas
Sweet love
Rose, Nicole
You are graceful & elegant; aristocratic
Rose, Orange
You are my secret love
Rose, Pink
Brilliant Complexion; the glow of your smile; Perfect Happiness; Please Believe Me
Rose, Red
Passionate love; Love; I Love You
Rose, Single Stems
Simplicity
Rose, White
I am worthy of you; spiritual love; Innocence and Purity;
I am Worthy of You; You’re Heavenly; Secrecy and Silence
Rose, White & Red
We are not separable; unity
Rose, White & Red Mixed
Unity; Flower Emblem of England
Rose, White-Dried
Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
Rose, Yellow
I am not worthy of your love; Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care
Rose, Bridal
Happy Love
Rose, Dark Crimson
Mourning
Rose, Hibiscus
Delicate Beauty
Rose, Leaf
You May Hope
Rose, Tea
I’ll Remember Always
Rose, Thornless
Love at First Sight
Roses, Bouquet of Mature
Blooms Gratitude
Roses, Single Full Bloom
I Love You; I Still Love You
Rosebud
Beauty and Youth; A Heart Innocent of Love
Rosebud, Red
Pure and Lovely
Rosebud, White
Girlhood
Rosebud, Moss
Confessions of Love
Scabiosa
Admiration
Scilla
Forgive & forget
Snapdragon
Please don’t misunderstand
Snowball/Viburnum
Commitment
Spider Flower
Elope with Me
Stock
Lasting beauty
Sunflower
Adoration
Sweet Pea
Delicate pleasures
Smilax
Loveliness
Snapdragon
Deception; Gracious Lady
Stephanotis
Happiness in Marriage; Desire to Travel
Stock
Bonds of Affection; Promptness; You’ll Always Be Beautiful to Me
Sweetpea
Good-bye; Departure; Blissful Pleasure; Thank You for a Lovely Time
Tulip, Cream
I will love you forever
Tulip, Red
Declaration of love; Believe Me; Declaration of Love
Tulip, Yellow
I am hopelessly in love; There’s Sunshine in Your Smile
Tulip, General
Perfect Lover; Frame; Flower Emblem of Holland
Tulip, Variegated
Beautiful Eyes
Veronica
Fidelity
Violet
Modesty
Violet, Blue
Watchfulness; Faithfulness; I’ll Always Be True
Violet, White
Let’s Take a Chance
Waratah
Prosperity
Willow
Bravery & humanity Zinnia Thoughts of absent friends
Zinnia, Magenta
Lasting Affection
Zinnia, Mixed
Thinking (or In Memory) of an Absent Friend
Zinnia, Scarlet
Constancy
Zinnia, White
Goodness
Zinnia, Yellow
Daily Remembrance