THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS

Assigning meaning to flowers became immensely popular in Britain and North America during the Victorian era, perhaps because it allowed a freedom of expression otherwise frowned upon during the time. Feelings and emotions considered taboo could be expressed with flowers.

Amaryllis	dramatic	Hyacinth	sincerity	Rose: pink	friendship
Anemone	fragile	Hydrangea	perserverence	Rose: red	passionate love
Baby's Breath	festivity	Iris	inspiration	Rose: red & white	unity
Camellia	graciousness	Ivy	fidelity	Rose: white	purity
Carnation: pink	gratitude	Jasmine	grace and elegance	Rose: yellow	jealous
Carnation: red	flashy	Lilac	first love	Stephanotis	good luck
Carnation: striped	refusal	Lily: Calla	regal	Sunflower	adoration
Carnation: white	remembrance	Lily: Casablanca	celebration	Sweetpea	shyness
Carnation: yellow	cheerful	Lily: Day	enthusiasm	Tuberosa	pleasure
Daffodil	chivalry	Lily: Stargazer	ambition	Tulip: pink	caring
Delphinium	boldness	Lsianthus	calming	Tulip: purple	royalty
Daisy	innocence	Magnolia	dignity	Tulip: red	declaration of love
Freesia	spirited	Orchid	delicate beauty	Tulip: white	forgiveness
Forget-Me-Not	remember me forever	Peony	healing	Tulip: yellow	hopelessly in love
Gardenia	joy	Poppy	consolation	Violet	faithfulness
Gladiolus	strength of character	Ranunculus	radiant	Zinnia	thoughts of friends