Flower names and meanings
When you are going to send a big beautiful bouquet of flowers to friends or loved ones, consider what the meaning of the flowers symbolize. If you intend to let a friend know you think your friendship is meaningful and deep, consider sending a gorgeous bouquet of yellow roses and Alstroemeria (lilies). Don't make the mistake of sending narcissus, unless you intend to let the person know in a subtle manner, you think they are egotistical and vain.
Here's a list of flowers and what they generally symbolize.
Alstroemeria ~ generally a symbol of bonding ties of friendship...
amaryllis ~ splendid beauty, pride
anemone ~ expectation
aster ~ elegance
azalea ~ temperance
baby's breath ~ innocence
bird of paradise ~ magnificence
buttercup ~ childishness
cala lily ~ magnificent beauty
calendula ~ joy
carnation ~ pink~boldnness,love
carnation ~ red ~ love,admiration
carnation ~ white~talent, good luck
clematis ~ inner beauty
cornflower ~ delicacy
cosmos ~ chrysanthemum ~ wealth, abundance, truth
daffodil ~ respect, regard
dahlia ~ gratitude, dignity
daisy ~ innocence, loyal love, fidelity
daylily ~ coquetry
delphinium ~ swiftness, lightness, fun
forget-me-not ~ true love, rememberance
freesia ~ innocence, thoughtfulness
gardenia ~ purity, joy, sweet love
geranium ~ happiness, comfort
gladiolus ~ admiration
hawthorn ~ hope
heather ~ beauty, admiration
hibiscus ~ delicate beauty, grace
holly ~ enchantment
honeysuckle ~ bonds of love
hyacinth ~ play, constancy
hydrangea ~ understanding, devotion, heartfelt
iris ~ my compliments
iris ~ blue ~ faith
iris ~ purple ~ wisdom
iris ~ yellow ~ passion
iris ~ white ~ purity
jasmine ~ grace
jonquille ~ desire
lavender ~ devotion, luck, success
lilac ~ youthful innocense
lily ~ majesty, truth, honor
lily of the valley ~ happiness
lisianthus ~ outgoing
magnolia ~ love of nature
marigold ~ affection
morning glory ~ affectation
mimosa ~ sensitivity
myrtle ~ love
narcissus ~ egotistical
orange blossom ~ fruitfulness
orchid ~ love, beauty
pansy ~ thinking of you
peony ~ determination, bashful
periwinkle ~ friendship
poppy ~ dormant affection
primrose ~ early youth
roses ~ red ~ love, courage, beauty
roses ~ white ~ innocence, purity
roses ~ pink ~ grace, admiration, gentle, lovely
roses ~ yellow ~ joy, friendship
coral ~ desire
snowdrop ~ consolation
Star of Bethlehem ~ purity
statice ~ remembrance
sweet pea ~ lasting pleasure, delicate pleasure
sunflower ~ adoration, pure thoughts
tulip ~ passion, delcaration of love
violet ~ faithfulness, modesty, virtue
water lily ~ eloquence
zinnia ~ thinking of you
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