Meaning of Flowers
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:
No of stalk of roses | Meaning |
A single bloom of red rose | love at first sight or "I still love you" |
2 roses | mutual feelings |
3 roses | "I love you" |
7 roses | "I'm infatuated with you" |
9 roses | "We'll be together forever" |
10 roses | "You are perfect" |
11 roses | "You are My Treasured One" |
12 roses | "Be mine!" |
13 roses | "Friends forever" |
15 roses | "I'm truly sorry" |
20 roses | "I'm truly sincere towards you" |
21 roses | "I'm dedicated to you" |
24 roses | "Forever yours" |
25 roses | Congratulations |
36 roses | "Remembering our romantic times" |
40 roses | "My genuine love for you" |
50 roses | Unconditional love |
99 roses | "I will love you all the days of my life" |
101 roses | "I'm completely devoted to you" |
108 roses | "Will you marry me?" |
999 roses | "I love you till the end of time" |
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 | Aster | 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 | |
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Flower Tip/Care
Tips for Fresh Bouquet & Floral Arrangement Most floral foam is used on floral arrangement , just make sure it has plenty of clear & fresh water. Place your arrangement in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight.
Do you know that flowers go on living after they are cut & if you follow our tips they will last ever longer.
Top Tips For Cut Flower Care
The Flowers & Plants Association recommends the following simple tips, based on the latest extensive scientific research, to ensure that your flowers last longer and look lovelier:
- Make sure vases are very clean.
- Change the water in the flower vase every day
- Use fresh lukewarm water with commercial cut flower food added.
- Strip all leaves below the water level.
- Take at least 3cm (1") off all stems, making a slanted cut with a sharp knife or very sharp scissors.
- Avoid direct sunlight, TV set, heat, or draughts which can shorten flowers' lives.
- Remove all leaves which will be below water line. This prevents the leaves from decaying and keeps the water cleaner and the stem free flowing.
- Add the right amount of fresh flower food to water. Fresh flower food hydrates and nourishes flowers.
- Flowers such as roses, sunflowers, tulips, cut an inch at the end of the flower stem every day.
- Keep flowers away from fruit and remove faded flowers as they occur.
- Top up the water regularly and add flower food in proportion.
- After purchase do not allow the flowers to remain out of water too long. ( If travelling with your flower for a long time could wrap the ends of the flowers with wet tissue)
Birth Flower
Do you know that every birth month has its birth flower/flowers and colours with specific meaning? Find out what is your birth flower and what does it mean!
January | Birth Flower(s): Carnation or Snowdrop Colour(s): Red, Pink, White Meanings: Affection, Deep Love, Distinction, Happiness,Fascination, and Lasting Fidelity |
Febuary | Birth Flower(s): Violet or Iris Colour(s): Violet, Purple Meanings: Faithfulness, Purity, and Modesty |
March | Birth Flower(s): Daffodil or Jonquil Colour(s): Yellow Meanings: Affection, Cheerfulness, Desire, Grants Wishes, New Beginnings, Respect, and Sympathy. |
April | Birth Flower(s): Daisy or Sweet Pea Colour(s): Pink or Purple Meanings: Blissful, Curious, Delicate, Departure, Lasting Pleasures, Playful, and Tenacious |
May | Birth Flower(s): Lily of the Valley Colour(s): White Meanings: Complete Life, Humility, Return of Happiness, and Sweetness |
June | Birth Flower(s): Rose or Honeysuckle Colour(s): Red, White, Pink, Yellow Meanings: Happy, Friendship, Love, Strong, and Beautiful |
July | Birth Flower(s): Larkspur or Tulip or Water Lily Colour(s): Pink, Purple Meanings: Good Luck, Laughter, Levity, Lightness, and Open Heart |
August | Birth Flower(s): Gladiolus or Poppy Colour(s): Various Meanings: Beauty, Strength of Character, Love, Marriage, and Family |
September | Birth Flower(s): Aster or Morning Glory Colour(s): Various, Pink, Purple Meaning: Devotion, Daintiness, Filled with Light, Life and Joy, and Symbol of Love |
October | Birth Flower(s): Calendula or Marigold or Cosmos Colour(s): Orange Meaning: Contentment, Excellence, Loveliness, Good Luck, Grace, Gratitude, Joy, Love of Nature, Comfort, and True Love |
November | Birth Flower(s): Chrysanthemum Colour(s): Various Meaning: Compassion, Cheerfulness, Friendship, Sensitivity, and Secret Love |
December | Birth Flower(s): Holly or Poinsettia or Narcissus or Orchid Colour(s): White Meaning: Reassurance, Celebration, Success, and Wealth |
THE MEANING OF COLOR OF ROSES
While every flower has a wonderful story to tell, the rose stands alone in its abundant history and color meaning. So much so that we couldn’t resist giving it a little preferential treatment and dedicating a separate space to its rich symbolism.
Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, roses have long been a symbol of confidentiality - the Latin expression sub rosa (literally "under the rose") means something told in secret.
Regardless of color, their unique beauty and subtle fragrance convey a message guaranteed to elicit delight from the recipient and envy from others. If you’re looking for a way to add a little extra sentiment to your silent message of affection, we’ve put together a list of the meanings associated with the different colors of roses.
RED
There’s nothing secret about the red rose’s symbolism of love. Valentine’s Day would hardly exist without this bold and dramatic bloom. The ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion, the red roses also conveys respect and the creative spirit of love. Representing true love stronger than thorns, the red rose is known universally as the lover’s rose.
WHITE
Representing, humility, purity and innocence, the white rose - often referred to as the bridal rose - is associated with young love. Also symbolizing truth and reverence, it sends a message of loyalty and says "I am worthy of you."
YELLOW
While in Victorian times, the yellow rose symbolized jealousy, today it represents friendship, joy and caring. A bouquet of these sun-filled blossoms conveys warmth, gladness and affection.
PINK
Symbolizing gentility, femininity, elegance and refinement, the pink rose also carries additional meanings depending on its hue. A deep pink conveys gratitude and appreciation, while pale shades connote grace and gentleness, admiration and happiness.
ORANGE
With their warm, vibrant tones, orange roses symbolize enthusiasm and desire. If you’re looking for a way to express admiration and attraction - with an underlying message of passion and excitement - then send a bouquet filled with these fiery blooms.
LILAC & PURPLE
Thought to be almost mystical in nature, with symbolism tied to enchantment, desire and even proceeding cautiously, it’s not surprising that lilac and purple roses send a message of love at first sight, A great Valentine flower.
MULTI-COLORED ROSES
In some instances - usually when mixing red with another color rose - you can send additional messages with your choice of bouquet. For example, a combination of red and yellow roses conveys gaiety and happiness, while a mix of red and white roses symbolizes unity.