Flower meanings and symbolisation were a key element to flower choice many years ago.
Jardelika have noticed this old school tradition is making a comeback.
So to help you make the right decision we have provided the following information to assist you in your flower choice.
Obviously you do not have to send an arrangement that has a deep meaning behind the flower type, you can just choose an arrangement because you like the look of it.
But having this information can assist you in your choice if you are finding it hard to decide on a design.
MEANINGS OF FLOWERS, HERBS AND OTHER PLANTS
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.
| Symbolic Meanings of Herbs, Flowers and Other Plants | |
|---|---|
| Aloe | Healing, protection, affection |
| Amaryllis | Pride |
| Anemone | Forsaken |
| Angelica | Inspiration |
| Apple blossom | Preference |
| Arborvitae | Unchanging friendship |
| Bachelor’s button | Single blessedness |
| Basil | Good wishes |
| Bay | Glory |
| Begonia | Beware |
| Bittersweet | Truth |
| Black-eyed Susan | Justice |
| Bluebell | Humility |
| Candytuft | Indifference |
| Carnation | Women, Love |
| – Red carnation | My Heart Aches, admiration |
| – White carnation | Innocence, pure love, women’s good luck gift |
| – Pink carnation | I’ll never forget you |
| – Yellow carnation | Disappointment, rejection |
| Chamomile | Patience |
| Chives | Usefulness |
| Chrysanthemum | Cheerfulness |
| Clover, white | Think of me |
| Coreopsis | Always cheerful |
| Coriander | Hidden worth |
| Crocus, spring | Youthful gladness |
| Cumin | Fidelity |
| Cyclamen | Resignation and good-bye |
| Daffodil | Regard |
| Daisy | Innocence, hope |
| Dill | Powerful against evil |
| Edelweiss | Courage, devotion |
| Fennel | Flattery |
| Fern | Sincerity |
| Forget-me-not | True love memories |
| Gardenia | Secret love |
| Geranium, oak-leaved | True friendship |
| Goldenrod | Encouragement, good fortune |
| Heliotrope | Eternal love |
| Holly | Hope |
| Hollyhock | Ambition |
| Honeysuckle | Bonds of love |
| Horehound | Health |
| Hyacinth | Games and sport, playfulness, rashness |
| – Blue Hyacinth | Constancy of love |
| – Purple Hyacinth | Sorrow, forgiveness, regret |
| – Yellow Hyacinth | Jealousy |
| – White Hyacinth | Loveliness, prayers for someone |
| Hyssop | Sacrifice, cleanliness |
| Iris | A message |
| Ivy | Friendship, continuity |
| Jasmine, white | Sweet love |
| Lady’s-mantle | Comforting |
| Lavender | Devotion, virtue |
| Lemon balm | Sympathy |
| Lilac | Joy of youth |
| Lily, calla | Beauty |
| Lily, day | Chinese emblem for mother |
| Lily-of-the-valley | Sweetness |
| Lotus Flower | Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth |
| Magnolia | Love of nature |
| Marjoram | Joy and happiness |
| Mint | Virtue |
| Morning glory | Affection |
| Myrtle | Good luck and love in a marriage |
| Nasturtium | Patriotism |
| Oak | Strength |
| Oregano | Substance |
| Pansy | Thoughts |
| Parsley | Festivity |
| Peony | Happy life, happy marriage |
| Pine | Humility |
| Poppy, red | Consolation |
| Rhododendron | Danger |
| Rose, red | Love, I love you, desire |
| Rose, pink | Happiness |
| Rose, white | Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you |
| Rose, yellow | Jealousy, decrease of love |
| Rosemary | Remembrance |
| Rue | Grace, clear vision |
| Sage | Wisdom, immortality |
| Salvia, blue | I think of you |
| Salvia, red | Forever mine |
| Savory | Spice, interest |
| Sorrel | Affection |
| Southernwood | Constancy, jest |
| Sunflower | Adoration |
| Sweet pea | Pleasures |
| Sweet William | Gallantry |
| Sweet woodruff | Humility |
| Tansy | Hostile thoughts |
| Tarragon | Lasting interest |
| Thyme | Courage, strength |
| Tulip, red | Declaration of love |
| Tulip, yellow | Sunshine in your smile |
| Valerian | Readiness |
| Violet | Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty |
| Wallflower | Faithfulness in adversity |
| Willow | Sadness |
| Yarrow | Everlasting love |
| Zinnia | Thoughts of absent friends |
Do you have a favorite flower meaning? Or do you know of any meanings we missed? Let us know in the comments below!