flower and color meanings
want your flowers to say something special? they do!
flowers by birth month
January - Carnation
February - Iris
March - Daffodil
April - Daisy
May - Lily
June - Rose
July - Water Lily
August - Poppy
September - Aster
October - Cosmos
November - Chrysanthemum
December - Poinsettia
February - Iris
March - Daffodil
April - Daisy
May - Lily
June - Rose
July - Water Lily
August - Poppy
September - Aster
October - Cosmos
November - Chrysanthemum
December - Poinsettia
flowers by anniversaryFirst Anniversary - Pansy
Second - Cosmos Third - Fuchsia Fourth - Geranium Fifth - Daisy Sixth- Calla Lily Seventh - Jack-in-the-Pulpit Eighth - Clematis Ninth- Poppy Tenth - Daffodil |
Fifteenth - Rose Twentieth - Day Lily Twenty-Fifth - Iris Thirtieth - Sweet Pea Fortieth - Nasturtium Fiftieth - Violet |
flower colors
there’s an indisputable energy to the color RED – an energy that has the power to transform an otherwise unassuming flower into the essence of desire, strength, and passionate love. with beauty, courage and heat as its symbolism, it’s no surprise that rich, red blooms know no restraint
think PINK and you picture grace, gentility, and happiness. no matter the shape of the flower – from the tight, small buds of a pink garden rose to the delicate, open petals of a pink camellia in full bloom – pink blossoms convey youth, innocence, and joy
there’s nothing bashful about the color ORANGE –its message is clear and blatantly proud. symbolizing energy, enthusiasm, and warmth, this vibrant color conveys confidence, satisfaction and a passion for life
there’s a good reason why it can feel all but impossible to refrain from smiling when you spot a bouquet of bright daffodils or a pot filled with sun-drenched chrysanthemums–the color YELLOW evokes feelings of joy and lightheartedness. also a symbol of friendship, yellow blooms send a message of new beginnings and happiness
synonymous with nature–and the perfect complement to any other bloom–the color GREEN represents health, resilience, good fortune and youth. green flowers send a message of optimism and renewal
the pale BLUE hues of a hydrangea or the deep blues of an iris can calm worries and preoccupation. representing peace, openness, and serenity, blue flowers offers a cooling antidote to anxiousness
with its origins tied to royalty and ceremony, PURPLE flowers represent dignity, pride and success. purple blooms also signify accomplishment and admiration
while purple is the color of royalty, and pink the color of youth, LAVENDER is femininity all grown up. representing refinement, grace, and elegance, lavender holds an almost sacred place in nature—with violet flowers often considered the most delicate and precious. this genteel color sends a message of feminine beauty
often associated with innocence, humility, and reverence, WHITE flowers evoke simple beauty. whether they take their shape as the luxurious, silky petals of fragrant gardenias, the small, white bells of a lily of the valley, or the quiet drama of a dozen white roses, white blossoms convey modesty and elegance
information courtesy of teleflora.com, 2009
think PINK and you picture grace, gentility, and happiness. no matter the shape of the flower – from the tight, small buds of a pink garden rose to the delicate, open petals of a pink camellia in full bloom – pink blossoms convey youth, innocence, and joy
there’s nothing bashful about the color ORANGE –its message is clear and blatantly proud. symbolizing energy, enthusiasm, and warmth, this vibrant color conveys confidence, satisfaction and a passion for life
there’s a good reason why it can feel all but impossible to refrain from smiling when you spot a bouquet of bright daffodils or a pot filled with sun-drenched chrysanthemums–the color YELLOW evokes feelings of joy and lightheartedness. also a symbol of friendship, yellow blooms send a message of new beginnings and happiness
synonymous with nature–and the perfect complement to any other bloom–the color GREEN represents health, resilience, good fortune and youth. green flowers send a message of optimism and renewal
the pale BLUE hues of a hydrangea or the deep blues of an iris can calm worries and preoccupation. representing peace, openness, and serenity, blue flowers offers a cooling antidote to anxiousness
with its origins tied to royalty and ceremony, PURPLE flowers represent dignity, pride and success. purple blooms also signify accomplishment and admiration
while purple is the color of royalty, and pink the color of youth, LAVENDER is femininity all grown up. representing refinement, grace, and elegance, lavender holds an almost sacred place in nature—with violet flowers often considered the most delicate and precious. this genteel color sends a message of feminine beauty
often associated with innocence, humility, and reverence, WHITE flowers evoke simple beauty. whether they take their shape as the luxurious, silky petals of fragrant gardenias, the small, white bells of a lily of the valley, or the quiet drama of a dozen white roses, white blossoms convey modesty and elegance
information courtesy of teleflora.com, 2009
floriography - the language of flowers
for a comprehensive list, take a look at our catalogue; you can find symbolism for all of the flowers we offer. here are just a few of our favorites:
the ANEMONE symbolizes anticipation
ASTERS speak of patience and elegance
BIRD OF PARADISE flowers represent joyfulness and magnificence
the CALLA LILY symbolizes beauty, so using a white calla to symbolize purity and innocence makes this a popular wedding flower
CARNATIONS represent admiration. giving a red carnation tells of love, pride and admiration; pink carnations are for love of a woman or mother. white carnations represent innocence and pure love
DAFFODILS are about new beginnings. always give them in a bunch (giving a single daffodil signals misfortune!), as this indicates joy and happiness
the DAISY symbolizes innocence and loyal love. GERBERA DAISIES are specific to an attitude of cheerfulness
GLADIOLAS symbolize strength of character, faithfulness and honor. it also symbolizes remembrance
the HYDRANGEA symbolizes heartfelt emotions and thankfulness
IRIS symbolizes eloquence. purple iris is symbolic of wisdom and compliments, blue iris symbolizes faith and hope. yellow iris symbolizes passion while white iris symbolizes purity
LILIES symbolize refined beauty. a white lily symbolizes modesty, a tiger lily symbolizes passion, and a yellow lily symbolizes gaiety
ORCHIDS are a symbol of exotic beauty. they speak of refinement, thoughtfulness and mature charm, as well as proud and glorious femininity
PANSIES are for loving thoughts
sending the RANUNCULUS flower conveys "you are radiant with charm" or "you are attractive"
the ROSE symbolizes love in its various forms:
- red roses signify love, respect, desire and courage, and giving a single red rose says, "i am madly in love with you." within a marriage, red roses express domestic bliss that is at once passionate as well as abiding - a love that is growing in strength, avoids monotony, and is still fresh
- pink roses signify grace, perfect happiness, and say "you are lovely"; giving a single pink rose says in the simplest and most heartfelt terms, "i love you". dark or hot pink roses express thankfulness for your love, while pale pink roses are about admiration, grace and joy
- white roses speak of charm, wisdom, reverence, and innocence; they tell the recipient "you're heavenly"
- yellow roses are for joy, gladness, and friendship
- peach roses signify sincere gratitude
- giving a pink and white rose together tells her "i love you still and always will"
- giving a yellow and red rose together says "congratulations!"
- giving a white and red rose together says "we are inseparable"
even the NUMBER OF ROSES you give says something about your love:
- one rose in full bloom means "i still love you"
- one rose not yet in full bloom means "love at first sight"
- two roses are a commitment of forthcoming marriage; engagement
- three roses mean "i love you"
- five roses take love to new level, saying "i love you very much"
- seven roses are for total infatuation
- nine roses signify long-lasting love; "we'll be together forever"
- ten roses reflect the perfect love or "you are perfect"
- eleven roses say "you are my treasured one"
- twelve roses are the ultimate declaration of love; "be mine"
- fifteen roses mean "i'm so sorry" (for when he forgets a birthday or anniversary, or shows up late to something important)
- twenty-four roses say "i'm dedicated to you"
- twenty-five roses are for "congratulations!"
- thirty-six roses may be one of the first arrangements you send to your beloved, as they symbolize deep and abiding romantic attachment
- fifty roses speak of unconditional, undying love
- ninety-nine roses say "i will love you all the days of my life"
- one-hundred and eight long-stemmed roses are the coup de grace; they confirm your intentions when you're ready to pop the question, "will you marry me?" (we're willing to bet 108 roses and a diamond ring are going to get you that "yes" you're hoping for!!)
-nine-hundred and ninety-nine roses mean "i will love you till the end of time"
- a bouquet of roses in full bloom expresses gratitude for her love
SNOWDROPS signify hope
SWEET PEAS indicate delicate pleasure and bliss; it is a flower symbolic of departure after having had a good time
sending TULIPS signifies perfect love. a red tulip is a declaration of love, while a variegated tulip tells the recipient, "you have beautiful eyes"
VIOLETS symbolize loyalty and faithfulness
the ANEMONE symbolizes anticipation
ASTERS speak of patience and elegance
BIRD OF PARADISE flowers represent joyfulness and magnificence
the CALLA LILY symbolizes beauty, so using a white calla to symbolize purity and innocence makes this a popular wedding flower
CARNATIONS represent admiration. giving a red carnation tells of love, pride and admiration; pink carnations are for love of a woman or mother. white carnations represent innocence and pure love
DAFFODILS are about new beginnings. always give them in a bunch (giving a single daffodil signals misfortune!), as this indicates joy and happiness
the DAISY symbolizes innocence and loyal love. GERBERA DAISIES are specific to an attitude of cheerfulness
GLADIOLAS symbolize strength of character, faithfulness and honor. it also symbolizes remembrance
the HYDRANGEA symbolizes heartfelt emotions and thankfulness
IRIS symbolizes eloquence. purple iris is symbolic of wisdom and compliments, blue iris symbolizes faith and hope. yellow iris symbolizes passion while white iris symbolizes purity
LILIES symbolize refined beauty. a white lily symbolizes modesty, a tiger lily symbolizes passion, and a yellow lily symbolizes gaiety
ORCHIDS are a symbol of exotic beauty. they speak of refinement, thoughtfulness and mature charm, as well as proud and glorious femininity
PANSIES are for loving thoughts
sending the RANUNCULUS flower conveys "you are radiant with charm" or "you are attractive"
the ROSE symbolizes love in its various forms:
- red roses signify love, respect, desire and courage, and giving a single red rose says, "i am madly in love with you." within a marriage, red roses express domestic bliss that is at once passionate as well as abiding - a love that is growing in strength, avoids monotony, and is still fresh
- pink roses signify grace, perfect happiness, and say "you are lovely"; giving a single pink rose says in the simplest and most heartfelt terms, "i love you". dark or hot pink roses express thankfulness for your love, while pale pink roses are about admiration, grace and joy
- white roses speak of charm, wisdom, reverence, and innocence; they tell the recipient "you're heavenly"
- yellow roses are for joy, gladness, and friendship
- peach roses signify sincere gratitude
- giving a pink and white rose together tells her "i love you still and always will"
- giving a yellow and red rose together says "congratulations!"
- giving a white and red rose together says "we are inseparable"
even the NUMBER OF ROSES you give says something about your love:
- one rose in full bloom means "i still love you"
- one rose not yet in full bloom means "love at first sight"
- two roses are a commitment of forthcoming marriage; engagement
- three roses mean "i love you"
- five roses take love to new level, saying "i love you very much"
- seven roses are for total infatuation
- nine roses signify long-lasting love; "we'll be together forever"
- ten roses reflect the perfect love or "you are perfect"
- eleven roses say "you are my treasured one"
- twelve roses are the ultimate declaration of love; "be mine"
- fifteen roses mean "i'm so sorry" (for when he forgets a birthday or anniversary, or shows up late to something important)
- twenty-four roses say "i'm dedicated to you"
- twenty-five roses are for "congratulations!"
- thirty-six roses may be one of the first arrangements you send to your beloved, as they symbolize deep and abiding romantic attachment
- fifty roses speak of unconditional, undying love
- ninety-nine roses say "i will love you all the days of my life"
- one-hundred and eight long-stemmed roses are the coup de grace; they confirm your intentions when you're ready to pop the question, "will you marry me?" (we're willing to bet 108 roses and a diamond ring are going to get you that "yes" you're hoping for!!)
-nine-hundred and ninety-nine roses mean "i will love you till the end of time"
- a bouquet of roses in full bloom expresses gratitude for her love
SNOWDROPS signify hope
SWEET PEAS indicate delicate pleasure and bliss; it is a flower symbolic of departure after having had a good time
sending TULIPS signifies perfect love. a red tulip is a declaration of love, while a variegated tulip tells the recipient, "you have beautiful eyes"
VIOLETS symbolize loyalty and faithfulness
