The Victorian language of flowers, letter by letter. Every bloom that carried a meaning worth sending, and what it said.
"A"
A
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Acacia | – – – | Friendship, Concealed Love, Chaste Love, Secret Love |
| Acacia | Pink | Elegance |
| Acacia | Yellow | Secret Love |
| Acorn | – – – | Nordic symbol of life and immortality |
| Agapanthus | – – – | Secret Love, Love Letters |
| Allium | – – – | Unity, Humility, Patience |
| Alstroemeria | – – – | Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune |
| Amaryllis | – – – | Pride, Splendid Beauty, Timidity |
| Ambrosia | – – – | Your Love is Reciprocated, Love Returned |
| Anemone | – – – | Forsaken, Sincerity, Expectation |
| Apple Blossom | – – – | Hope, Good Fortune, Better Things to Come |
| Arbutus | – – – | Thee Only Do I Love |
| Aster | – – – | Afterthought, Daintiness, Symbol of Love, Variety, Talisman of Love |
| Astilbe | – – – | I’ll Still Be Waiting |
| Azalea | – – – | First Love, Temperance, Romance, Love, Fragile Passion |
"B"
B
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Baby’s Breath | – – – | Pure Heart, Gaiety |
| Bachelor’s Button | – – – | Felicity, Delicacy, Celibacy, Single Blessedness |
| Bamboo | – – – | Loyalty, Steadfastness |
| Basil | – – – | Best wishes |
| Bellflower | – – – | Gratitude |
| Bells of Ireland | – – – | Good luck, Whimsy |
| Begonia | – – – | Beware, A Fanciful Nature, Highly Popular |
| Bittersweet | – – – | Truth |
| Bleeding Heart | – – – | Elegance, Fidelity |
| Bluebell | – – – | Humility, Constancy, Everlasting Love |
| Bouquet of Withered Flowers | – – – | Rejected Love |
| Bouvardia | – – – | Enthusiasm |
| Buttercup | – – – | Childishness, Rich in Charms |
"C"
C
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Cactus | – – – | Endurance, Warmth |
| Caladium | – – – | Great joy, Delight |
| Calla | – – – | Magnificent Beauty |
| Camellia | – – – | Perfection, Admiration, Gratitude, Loveliness, Excellence, Beauty |
| Camellia | Pink | Longing for You |
| Camellia | Red | Unpretending Excellence, You’re a Flame in My Heart |
| Camellia | White | Perfected Loveliness, You’re Adorable |
| Candytuft | – – – | Indifference |
| Carnation | – – – | Joy, Fascination, Love, Bonds of Love, Admiration, Distinction |
| Carnation | Pink | I’ll Never Forget You |
| Carnation | Purple | Capriciousness |
| Carnation | Red | Alas Poor Heart, My Heart Aches For You, Admiration |
| Carnation | Striped | Sorry I can’t be with you, No, Refusal |
| Carnation | White | Innocence, Sweet, Lovely, Pure, Ardent Love, Honesty |
| Carnation | Yellow | Disdain, Rejection |
| Cattail | – – – | Peace, Prosperity |
| Chrysanthemum | – – – | Cheerfulness, You’re a Wonderful Friend, Rest, Optimism |
| Chrysanthemum | Red | Love, I Love You |
| Chrysanthemum | White | Truth |
| Chrysanthemum | Yellow | Slighted love |
| Clover | – – – | Good luck |
| Cowslip | – – – | Pensiveness, Winning Grace |
| Coral Bells | – – – | Challenge |
| Cosmos | – – – | Modesty |
| Crocus | – – – | Youthful gladness, Gladness, Cheerfulness |
| Cyclamen | – – – | Resignation, Goodbye, Modesty, Shyness |
"D"
D
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Daffodil | – – – | Desire, Sympathy, Love me, Affection Returned, Respect, Regard, You’re the only one, Unrequited Love |
| Daisy | – – – | Innocence, Loyal love, I’ll Never Tell, Purity, Innocence, Gentleness |
| Damask Rose | – – – | Brilliant Complexion |
| Dandelion | – – – | Faithfulness, Happiness |
| Dead leaves | – – – | Sadness |
| Delphinium | – – – | Well-being, Sweetness |
| Dogwood | – – – | Love undiminished by adversity |
"E"
E
No “E” flowers/herbs/plants available!
"F"
F
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Fern | – – – | Grace, Fascination, Confidence, Magic, Sincerity |
| Fern (Asparagus) |
– – – | Airy Grace |
| Fern (Maiden Hair) |
– – – | Secret Bond of Love |
| Fir | – – – | Time |
| Flax | – – – | Domestic symbol, Fate |
| Fleur-de-Lis | – – – | Flame, I burn |
| Flowering Almond | – – – | Hope |
| Forget-Me-Not | – – – | Memories, True Love, Remembrance |
| Forsythia | – – – | Good nature, Innocence, Anticipation |
| Freesia | – – – | Trust, Innocence |
| Foxglove | – – – | Youth |
"G"
G
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Galax | – – – | Encouragement |
| Gardenia | – – – | You are lovely, Secret Love |
| Garlic | – – – | Strength, Courage |
| Geranium | – – – | Stupidity, Folly, Comfort |
| Gladiolus | – – – | Strength of character, Really sincere |
| Gloxinia | – – – | Love at first sight |
| Goldenrod | – – – | Precaution |
| Grass | – – – | Submission |
"H"
H
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Heather | Lavender | Solitude, Admiration |
| Heather | White | Wishes Will Come True, Protection |
| Heliotrope | – – – | Devotion, Faithfulness |
| Holly | – – – | Foresight, Domestic Happiness |
| Honeysuckle | – – – | Generous, Devoted, Affection, Bonds of Love |
| Huckleberry | – – – | Faith |
| Hyacinth | Blue | Please forgive me, Sorrow, Constancy |
| Hyacinth | Purple | I’m Sorry, Sorrow, Please Forgive Me |
| Hyacinth | Red | Play |
| Hyacinth | Pink | Play |
| Hyacinth | White | Loveliness |
| Hyacinth | Yellow | Jealousy |
| Hydrangea | – – – | Thank you for understanding, Boastfulness |
FLOWER MEANINGS "I"
I
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Iris | – – – | Promise, Valor, Wisdom, Your friendship means so much to me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom, Valor |
| Ivy | – – – | Bridal favor, Affection, Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship |
| Ivy Sprig of White Tendrils |
– – | Anxious To Please, Affection |
"J"
J
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Japonica | – – – | Loveliness |
| Jasmine | – – – | Amiability, Modesty |
| Jonquil (Daffodil) | – – – | Desire, Sympathy, Love me, Affection Returned, Respect, Regard, You are the only one |
"K"
K
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Kalanchoe | – – – | Popularity |
"L"
L
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Lady’s Slipper | – – – | Fickleness |
| Larkspur | Pink | Fickleness, An Open Heart, Levity, Laughter |
| Laurel – | – – – | Success |
| Lavender | – – – | Admiration, Solitude, Devotion |
| Lavender | White | Protection, Wishes Will Come True |
| Lemon Blossom | – – – | Fidelity in Love |
| Lilac | – – – | Beauty, Humility |
| Lilac | Purple | First Emotion of Life |
| Lilac | White | Youthful Innocence |
| Lily | – – – | Devotion |
| Lily, Calla | – – – | Beauty |
| Lily, Day | – – – | Coquetry |
| Lily of the Valley | – – – | Return of Happiness, Humility, Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary |
| Lily | Orange | Wealth |
| Lily, Tiger | – – – | Pride, Wealth |
| Lily, Water | – – – | Purity of Heart |
| Lily | White | Sweetness, Purity, Majesty, Virginity |
| Lily | Yellow | Gaiety, Walking on Air |
| Lotus Flower | – – – | Estranged Love |
"M"
M
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Magnolia | – – – | Love of nature, Dignity, Sweetness, Nobility |
| Marigold | – – – | Grief, Jealousy, Cruelty, Affection |
| Marjoram | – – – | Blushes, Mirth |
| Mint | – – – | Virtue |
| Mistletoe | – – – | Kiss me, Affection |
| Monkshood | – – – | Chivalry, Beware, A Deadly Foe is Near |
| Moss | – – – | Maternal love, Charity, Confessions of Love |
| Mum | – – – | Hope |
| Myrtle | – – – | Home, Love |
"N"
N
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Narcissus | – – – | Egotism, Formality, Stay As Sweet As You Are |
| Nasturtium | – – – | Patriotism, Conquest, Victory in battle |
| Nuts | – – – | Stupidity |
"O"
O
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Oleander | – – – | Caution, Beware |
| Orange Blossom | – – – | Purity, Marriage, Eternal Love, Innocence, Fruitfulness, Marriage, Fertility, Virginity |
| Orange Mock | – – – | Deceit |
| Orchid | – – – | A Belle, Thoughtfulness, Beautiful Lady, Refinement, Beauty, Love, Rare Beauty |
"P"
P
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Pansy | – – – | Merriment, Thoughts |
| Palm Leaves | – – | Victory, Success |
| Parsley | – – – | Festivity, Thanks |
| Passion Flower | – – – | Faith |
| Peach Blossom | – – – | I am your captive |
| Peony | – – – | Compassion, Bashfulness, Beauty, Happy Marriage, Welcome |
| Peppermint | – – – | Cordiality, Warmth |
| Periwinkle | – – – | Love, Sweet Remembrances, Friendship, Memory |
| Petunia | – – – | Resentment, Anger, Your Presence Sooths Me |
| Phlox | – – – | Our souls are united |
| Pine | – – – | Loyalty, Hope, Endurance, Pity |
| Poppy | – – – | Eternal sleep, Oblivion, Imagination |
| Poppy | Red | Pleasure |
| Poppy | White | Consolation |
| Poppy | Yellow | Wealth, Success |
| Prickly Pear | – – – | Satire |
| Primrose | – – – | I Can’t Live Without You, Young Love, Gaiety |
"Q"
Q
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Queen Anne’s Lace | – – – | Haven, Protection |
| Quince | – – – | Temptation, Cheer My Soul |
"R"
R
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Ragwort | – – – | I Am Humble But Proud |
| Rannuculus | – – – | You Are Rich in Attractions, You Are Radiant With Charm |
| Rhododendron | – – – | Danger |
| Rhubarb | – – – | Advice, Fidelity |
| Rose | – – – | Love |
| Rose, Bouquet in Full Bloom |
– – – | Gratitude |
| Rose, Bridal |
– – – | Happy Love |
| Rose | Burgundy | Unconscious Love, Beauty Within |
| Rose, Cabbage |
– – – | Ambassador of Love |
| Rose | Champagne | Vitality, Devotion |
| Rose, Christmas |
– – – | Anxiety |
| Rose | Coral | Desire, Longevity, Good Fortune |
| Rose | Cream | Perfection, Richness |
| Rose, Damask |
– – – | Persian Ambassador of Love, Brilliant Complexion |
| Rose | Dark Crimson | Mourning |
| Rose, Garland of Roses |
– – – | Reward of Virtue |
| Rose | Gold | Absolute Achievement |
| Rose, Hibiscus |
– – – | Delicate Beauty, Delicate beauty |
| Rose | Lavender | Enchantment, Love at First Sight |
| Rose, Leaf |
– – – | You May Hope |
| Rose | Orange | Fascination |
| Rose | Peach | Desire |
| Rose | Pink | Gladness, Grace, Perfect Happiness, Innocent Love, Joy |
| Rose | Pink, Dark | Thankfulness |
| Rose | Red | Passion, Love, Respect, Courage, I love you, Passionate Love |
| Rose | Red (Deep) | Bashful, Passion, Beauty |
| Rose, Red & White together |
– – – | Unity |
| Rose, Rosebud |
– – – | Beauty, Youth |
| Rose, Single Full Bloom |
– – – | I Love You; I Still Love You |
| Rose, Tea |
– – – | I’ll Remember Always |
| Rose, Thornless |
– – – | Love at First Sight |
| Rose | White | Innocence, Secrecy, Purity, I am worthy of you, Charm, You’re Heavenly, Silence, Pure Love, Truth |
| Rose | Yellow | Friendship, Joy, True Love |
| Rosebud | – – – | Beauty, Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love |
| Rosebud, Moss |
– – – | Confessions of Love |
| Rosebud | Red | Pure, Lovely |
| Rosebud | White | Girlhood |
| Rosemary | – – – | Remembrance |
"S"
S
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Safflower | – – – | Welcome, Marriage |
| Sage | – – – | Domestic Virtue, Wisdom |
| Shamrock | – – – | Luck |
| Smilax | – – – | Loveliness |
| Snapdragons | – – – | Strength, Presumption, Gracious Lady, Deception |
| Snowdrop | – – – | Hope |
| Solidago | – – – | Success |
| Spearmint | – – – | Warmth of Sentiment |
| Spider Flower | – – – | Elope with Me |
| Spirea | – – – | Victory, Conceit |
| Starflower | – – – | Vigilance, Hope |
| Star of Bethlehem | – – – | Purity |
| Statice | – – – | Remembrance, Sympathy, Gratitude |
| Stephanotis | – – – | Happiness in Marriage, Exotic Travel |
| Stock | – – – | Lasting Beauty, Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You’ll Always Be Beautiful To Me |
| Sunflower | – – – | Pride, Adoration, Devotion, Loyalty, Faithfulness |
| Sweet Basil | – – – | Good wishes |
| Sweet Pea | – – – | Delicate pleasures, Good-bye, Blissful Pleasure |
| Sweet William | – – – | Gallantry |
"T"
T
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Thistle | – – – | Austerity, Independence |
| Thyme | – – – | Activity, Bravery |
| Tiger Lily | – – – | Prosperity |
| Tuberose | – – – | Dangerous Pleasure, Dangerous Love, Voluptuousness |
| Tulip | – – – | Luck, Fame, Perfect Lover, Love |
| Tulip | Red | Declaration of Love, Believe Me |
| Tulip | Variegated | Beautiful Eyes |
| Tulip | Yellow | Hopeless Love |
"U"
U
No “U” Flowers listed!
"V"
V
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Verbena | – – – | May You Get Your Wish |
| Veronica | – – – | Fidelity |
| Violet | – – – | Virtue, Simplicity, Modesty, Faithfulness |
| Violet | Blue | Watchfulness, Faithfulness, Modesty, I’ll Always Be True |
| Violet | White | Let’s Take a Chance, Candor, Spotless Innocence |
| Virginia Creeper | – – – | I Cling to You |
| Viscaria | – – – | Will you dance with me? |
"W"
W
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Wallflower | – – – | Fidelity in Adversity, Lasting Beauty, Fairness |
| Walnut | – – – | Stratagem, Intellect |
| Water Lily | – – – | Purity of heart |
| Wax Flower | – – – | Riches |
| Wheat | – – – | Friendliness, Prosperity |
| Wintergreens | – – – | Harmony |
| Wisteria | – – – | Welcome |
| Wood Hyacinth | – – – | Constancy |
| Wood Sorrel | – – – | Maternal Love |
"X"
X
No “X” flowers are listed!
"Y"
Y
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Yarrow | – – – | Healing |
| Yellow Lily | – – – | Gratitude |
"Z"
Z
| FLOWER | COLOR | MEANING |
| Zinnia | – – – | Thoughts of absent friends |
| Zinnia | Magenta | Lasting affection |
| Zinnia | Mixed | Thinking/In Memory of an absent friend |
| Zinnia | Scarlet | Constancy |
| Zinnia | White | Goodness |
| Zinnia | Yellow | Daily Remembrance |
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