Language of Flowers: A glossary

If you are looking for a way to express your love for your Valentine this year, there is a flower that most likely matches how you feel.  You can use the language of flowers whether you decide on a single, splendid blossom or write a love letter in blooms.  They will say how you feel. Allow flowers to provide both beauty and a message of love meant especially for you and your Valentine.  Make sure to tell your significant other the meaning of the flower(s) being presented.  It could lead to a whole other conversation!

Arbutus Thee Only Do I Love

Aster Talisman of love and patience

Camellia (Pink)                     Longing For You

Camellia (Red)                      You’re a Flame in My Heart

Camellia (White) You’re Adorable

Carnation (Red) My Heart Aches For You, Admiration

Carnation (White) Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman’s Good Luck Gift

Chrysanthemum (Red)       I Love You

Daffodil Regard, Unequalled Love, You’re the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining When I’m with You

Delphinium Open Heart and Passionate Attachment.

Fern (Maidenhair) Secret Bond of Love

Forget-Me-Not True Love, Memories

Gardenia You’re Lovely, Secret Love

Gloxinia Love at First Sight

Iris Faith, Valor, and Wisdom

Ivy Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection

Jonquil Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy, Desire for Affection Returned

Lily (Calla) Beauty

Myrtle Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage

Orange Blossom Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness

Orchid Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children

Primrose I Can’t Live without You

Rose (Damask) Persian Ambassador of Love

Rose (Hibiscus) Delicate Beauty

Rose (Leaf) You May Hope

Rose (Pink) Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me

Rose (Red) Love, I Love You

Rose (Tea) I’ll Remember Always

Rose (Thornless) Love at First Sight

Rose (White) Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You’re Heavenly

Rosebud (Red) Pure and Lovely

Rosebud (Moss) Confessions of Love

Roses (Single Full Bloom) I Love You, I Still Love You

Tulip (General) Perfect Lover, Fame, Flower Emblem of Holland

Tulip (Red) Believe Me, Declaration of Love

Tulip (Yellow) There’s Sunshine in Your Smile

Violet (Blue) Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I’ll Always Be There