Do
you know the language of flowers? As our
list below shows, each flower has its own meaning. Orange
blossom, for instance, symbolizes chastity, purity and loveliness, while red
chrysanthemum means I love you.
Flowers
have always been a big feature at weddings, too.
As an example, look to the royal flower bouquet in the wedding of Prince
William, Duke of Cambridge, to Kate Middleton (now Catherine, Ducchess of
Cambridge). Her flowers had very special meaning.
The
groom, too, wears a flower that appears in the bridal bouquet in his
button-hole. This stems from the Medieval tradition of wearing his Lady's
colors, as a declaration of his love.
One
fun idea is to have a garden gathering and have each person bring a flower that
has meaning to them. Or, paint tiles on a kitchen island with a flower that
represents each of your loved ones.
There
is a language, little known,
Lovers claim it as their own.
Its symbols smile upon the land,
Wrought by nature's wondrous hand;
And in their silent beauty speak,
Of life and joy, to those who seek
For Love Divine and sunny hours
In the language of the flowers.
–The Language of Flowers, London, 1875
Lovers claim it as their own.
Its symbols smile upon the land,
Wrought by nature's wondrous hand;
And in their silent beauty speak,
Of life and joy, to those who seek
For Love Divine and sunny hours
In the language of the flowers.
–The Language of Flowers, London, 1875
Please
tell us which flowers have meaning to you! If we are missing one of your
favorites, please tell us which one and its meaning.
Wish
to grow a flower that has meaning to you or a loved one? Click on the linked
plant names for free planting and growing guides.
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Symbolic
Meanings of Herbs, Flowers and Trees
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Healing,
protection, affection
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Angelica
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Inspiration
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Arborvitae
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Unchanging
friendship
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Bachelor's
button
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Single
blessedness
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Good
wishes
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Bay
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Glory
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Black-eyed
Susan
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Justice
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Carnation
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Alas
for my poor heart
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Chamomile
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Patience
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Usefulness
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Chrysanthemum
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Cheerfulness
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Clover,
white
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Think
of me
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Hidden
worth
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Crocus, spring
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Youthful
gladness
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Cumin
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Fidelity
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Regard
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Innocence,
hope
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Powerful
against evil
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Edelweiss
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Courage,
devotion
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Fennel
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Flattery
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Fern
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Sincerity
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Forget-me-not
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Forget-me-not
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Geranium, oak-leaved
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True
friendship
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Goldenrod
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Encouragement
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Heliotrope
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Eternal
love
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Holly
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Hope
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Hollyhock
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Ambition
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Honeysuckle
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Bonds
of love
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Horehound
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Health
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Constancy
of love, fertility
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Hyssop
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Sacrifice,
cleanliness
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A
message
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Ivy
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Friendship,
continuity
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Jasmine, white
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Sweet
love
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Lady's-mantle
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Comforting
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Lavender
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Devotion,
virtue
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Lemon
balm
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Sympathy
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Joy
of youth
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Lily-of-the-valley
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Sweetness
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Marjoram
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Joy
and happiness
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Virtue
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Affection
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Myrtle
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The
emblem of marriage, true love
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Patriotism
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Oak
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Strength
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Substance
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Thoughts
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Festivity
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Pine
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Humility
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Poppy,
red
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Consolation
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Rose, red
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Love,
desire
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Remembrance
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Rue
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Grace,
clear vision
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Wisdom,
immortality
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Salvia,
blue
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I
think of you
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Salvia,
red
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Forever
mine
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Savory
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Spice,
interest
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Sorrel
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Affection
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Southernwood
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Constancy,
jest
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Sweet
pea
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Pleasures
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Sweet
William
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Gallantry
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Sweet
woodruff
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Humility
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Tansy
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Hostile
thoughts
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Lasting
interest
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Courage,
strength
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Tulip, red
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Declaration
of love
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Valerian
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Readiness
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Loyalty,
devotion, faithfulness
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Willow
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Sadness
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Everlasting
love
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Thoughts
of absent friends
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