What flowers are associated with what feelings and meanings?
The follwing guide lists some traditional associations between sentiments and flowers.
Compliments
You are elegant: Acacia (Pink or Rose) or Locust Tree You are cheerful and graceful: Jasmine You have beautiful eyes: Tulip (Variegated) You have a delicate beauty: Flower-of-an-Hour and Hibiscus To a splendid beauty; With pride: Amaryllis Pride and beauty: Carnation You posses a refined beauty; You are delicate: Orchid Your beauty is always new: Rose (China)
You are young and lovely: Rosebud (Red) Youthful innocence; Modest and pure emotions: Lilac (White) You are sweet; You are pure: Lily (White) Your loveliness equals your purity; Marriage: Orange Blossoms Charm and innocence; Purity; Remembrance: Rose (White)
You are my inspiration: Angelica I admire you; You are perfect in every way: Camellia Fanciful; Imaginative nature: Begonia
I adore you; I am proud to be with/know you: Sunflower You are a perfect lover: Tulip (Red)
Friendship
First stages of friendship: Periwinkle (Blue)
I send my regards: Daffodil I wish you good fortune: Apple (Blossom) With affection: Amaranth (Cockscomb) With gratitude: Bell Flower (Small white) Wishes for prosperity; Hopeful: Rose (Red Leaved) Temperance; Take care of yourself: Azalea
To my friend; Happiness: Rose (Pink) You're a great friend: Chrysanthemum Our friendship is true: Geranium (Oak Leaved)
Love
I love you: Chrysanthemum (Red) I love you: Rose True love: Forget Me Not
Secret Love
Ours is a secret love: Acacia (Yellow) My love for you is secret: Gardenia We have a sweet and secret love: Honey Flower
New Love
I feel the first emotions of love: Lilac (Purple) Playful love; Rashness: Hyacinth and Hyacinth (Red or Pink) Young love; I can't live without you: Primrose
Passionate Love
My heart aches for you; : Carnation (Deep red): My love is passionate: Iris (Yellow) Passionate love: Rose (Red) Our love is pure and ardent; : Carnation (White)
Undying Love
My love for you is undying: Amaranth (Globe) My love for you is undying; Admiration: Amethyst I am hopelessly in love: Tulip (Yellow)
Unrequited Love
My heart aches for you; I admire you: Carnation (Deep red): I'll never forget you: Carnation (Pink) I love you even though we are estranged: Lotus Flower
Pure & Happy Love
I love you as you love me: Ambrosia Ours will be a happy love: Bridal Rose Ours will be a happy love: Rose (Bridal) Our love is pure: Rose (Lavender)
Devoted Love
You're the only one for me: Daffodil I am devoted to you: Honeysuckle Long Love
True to the end: Azalea (Indian) Mine is a sincere love; Fertility: Baby's Breath Poesies My love for you is constant/everlasting: Bell Flower (Pyramidal) and Bluebell Our love is constant; I'll always be here: Hyacinth (Blue) Our love will endure adversity; Durability: Dogwood A true and faithful love: Lemon Blossoms Pleasures of Memory: Periwinkle (White)
Wedded Love
Bridal flavour: Geranium (Ivy) Marriage; Your loveliness equals your purity;: Orange Blossoms Wedded love and fidelity: Ivy Unity: Rose (Red and White)
Bold Statements
Yes: Carnation (Solid colour) Thank You: Lily (Yellow) I love you: Chrysanthemum (Red) Let's elope: Chrysanthemum (Spider)
I'm sorry; Please forgive me: Hyacinth (Purple) I am sorry, I must say no: Carnation (Striped) You disappoint me; Rejection: Carnation (Yellow) I am sorry, I must leave: Sweet Pea
Think of me: Clover (White) Don't forget me; I remember: Forget Me Not Thinking of you; I remember you: Pansy Thinking of you though you're far away;: Zinnia I remember you daily You occupy my thoughts: Violet (Purple)
I tell the truth: Chrysanthemum (White) I'll never tell: Daisy
I'll pray for you: Hyacinth (White) Have faith; Don't give up hope: Iris Don't despair: Petunia
Your affections are returned: Jonquil I fantasise about you: Queen Anne's Lace I can't live without you: Primrose I shall remain faithful: Violet (Blue) Please love me: Rose (Yellow) I am hopelessly in love: Tulip (Yellow)
Ours will be a happy love: Rose (Bridal) Our love is pure: Rose (Lavender)
I feel
I feel the first emotions of love: Lilac (Purple) Youthful innocence; Modest emotions: Lilac (White) Delicate pleasure: Sweet Pea
Silence; Purity of heart: Lily (Water) Coquetry: Lily (Day) Humility: Lily of the Valley Sincerity: Fern Modesty: Violet Comfort: Geranium
Ardour: Lily (Arum) Forbidden pleasure; Dangerous love: Tuberose
I feel slighted: Chrysanthemum (Yellow) Jealousy: Hyacinth (Yellow)
Love and that I love you: Rose My heartfelt love; With joy: Myrtle
Pleasures of Memory: Periwinkle (White) Unity: Rose (Red and White)
Acts of
Love; Fame: Tulip Providence: Clover (Purple) Ardour: Lily (Arum) Coquetry: Lily (Day) Unity: Rose (Red and White)
Sadness
Mourning: Rose (Crimson) Death: Rose (Black)
Insults
(Although if you're sending flowers as an insult it might get taken the wrong way!)
Childishness; Ingratitude: Buttercup You disappoint me; Rejection: Carnation (Yellow) This is folly: Geranium
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