What Do Your Favorite Flowers Mean? Our Guide to Flower Symbolism, From Asters to Zinnias
Convey your intended message to loved ones by choosing flowers based on their specific meanings.
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While any arrangement of flowers is typically well-received, knowing the meaning behind different varieties can help make your bouquet more personal. Whether you're giving them to a friend to congratulate them on a promotion or to your significant other to celebrate an anniversary, chances are there's a flower that's perfect for the occasion. To help you choose the right one for your arrangement, we're sharing the common meanings associated with some of the most popular flowers given today.
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Aster: Wisdom
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Baby's Breath: Everlasting Love
Bells of Ireland: Good Luck
Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty
Carnation: Pure Love
Pink Carnation: Woman's Love
Chamomile: Energy
Cherry Blossom: Education
Chrysanthemum: Friendship
Coxcomb: Unfading Love
Daffodil: New Beginnings
Dahlia: Dignity and Elegance
Daisy: Innocence
Delphinium: Bighearted
Fern: Magic
Freesia: Innocence
Gardenia: Refinement
Geranium: True Friendship
Gladioli: Generosity
Holly: Happiness
Hyacinth: Playfulness
Pink Hydrangeas: Romance
Iris: Hope
Yellow Iris: Passion
Ivy: Friendship
Lady's Mantle: Comfort
Lavender: Devotion
Lilac: Spirituality
Lily-of-the-Valley: Renewed Happiness
Mimosa: Secret Love
Olive Branch: Peace
Orchid: Unity
Peony: Happiness
Red Poppy: Pleasure
Ranunculus: Radiant
Rose: Love
White Rose: Purity
Orange Rose: Fascination
Pink Rose: Elegance
Dark Pink Rose: Thankfulness
Peach Rose: Immortality
Rosemary: Remembrance
Snapdragon: Strength
Stephanotis: Marital Happiness
Stock: Affection
Sweet Pea: Delicate Pleasures
Pink Tulip: Love
Yellow Tulip: Joy
Magenta Zinnia: Lasting Affection
Scarlet Zinnia: Faithfulness
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