The symbolic meanings of flowers were understood by many people during Elizabethan times. However, according to Swan Floral “it was the Victorians who assigned simple messages to individual flowers” and “the Victorian mode of flower language soon spread throughout Europe.”

Also “During this time… men and women used the beauty and color of flowers to express emotions, wishes and thoughts they dared not speak, and every corsage, bouquet, and garland represented a carefully chosen sentiment.”

The Meanings of Flowers

Use these meanings to express feelings.

• Aster: Love, daintiness or patience.
• Carnation: You’re the only one. The sun is always shining when I’m with you. In red- My heart aches for you; in pink- I’ll never forget you. In white- Sweet and lovely, pure love. Mini- Pure love or my heart yearns for you.
• Chrysanthemum: You’re a wonderful friend. Cheerfulness and rest. In red- love; in white- truth
• Daffodil: Regard, unrequited love or “you’re the only one.” The sun is always shining when I’m with you, chivalry
• Daisy: Innocence, loyal love, purity, or “I’ll never tell.”
• Gladiolus: I’m sincere or strength of character.
• Honeysuckle: Happiness
• Iris: “Your friendship means so much to me.” Faith, hope, and wisdom. “My compliments.”
• Lilac: Youthful innocence.
• Larkspur: Fickleness or levity.
• Lily of the Valley: Sweetness, return to happiness. “You’ve made my life complete.”
• Orchid: Love, beauty, and refinement.
• Rose: See article linked below (meanings change by color).
• Snapdragon: Gracious lady.
• Statice: “I miss you.”
• Sunflower: Pure thoughts, pure love, longevity, pride or sunshine.
• Tulip: In yellow- “There’s sunshine in your smile.” In red- “Believe me” or a declaration of love.
• Violet: Modesty. In blue- Watchfulness, faithfulness. “I’ll always be true”. In white- “Let’s take a chance.”

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