| | | just as many types of flowers have symbolic meaning, the colors of flowers do, too. steeped in tradition, with origins often dating back thousands of years, each colorful bloom - from a deep red rose to a bright yellow daffodil - offers a rich and meaningful story. |
the pale blue hues of a hydrangea or the deep blues of an iris can calm worries and preoccupation representing peace, openess, and serenity, a bouquet filled with blue flowers offers a cooling antidote to anxiousness. |
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think pink and you think of grace, gentility, and happiness. regardless of the shape of the flower - from the tight, small buds of a pink garden rose to the delicate, open petals of a pink caellia in full bloom - pink blossoms convey youth, innocence, and joy. |
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with its origins tied to royalty and ceremony, purple flowers represent dignity, pride and success. whether grouped alone in a bold range of rich hues or mixed in with other colors to provide depth and contrast, an arrangement filled with pruple blooms represents accomplishment and admiration. |
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there's an indisputable energy to the color red - an energy that has the power to transform an otherwise unassuming flower into the essence of desire, strength, and passionate love. with beauty, courage and heat as its symbolism, it's no surprise that a bouquet filled with rich, red blooms knows no restraint. |
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often associated with innocence, humility, and reverence, white flowers evoke simple beauty. whether they take their shape as the luxurious, silk petals of fragrant gardenias, the small, white bells of a lily of the valley, or the quiet drama of a dozen white roses, an arrangement dominated by white blossoms conveys modesty and elegance. |
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there's a good reason why it can be all but impossible to refrain from smiling when you spot a bouquet of bright daffodils or a pot filled with sun-drenched chrysanthemum - the color yellow evokes feelings of joy and lightheartedness. also a symbol of friendship, a bouquet bursting with yellow blooms sends a message of new beginnings and happiness. |
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there's nothhing bashful about the color orange - its message is clear and blatantly pround. symbolizing energy, enthusiasm, and warmth, an arrangement of blooms in this vibrant color cnveys confidence, satisfaction and a passion for life. |
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synonymous with nature - and the perfect complement to any other bloom - the color green represents health, resilience, good fortune and youth. whether used to toe together a diverse mixture of shapes and hues or as a restful tone-on-tone bouquet, green flowers send a message of optimism and renewal. |
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while purple is the color of royalty, and pink the color of youth, lavender is femininity all grown up. representing refinement, grace, and elegance, lavender holds an almost sacred place in nature - with violet flowers often considered the most delicate and precious. an arrangement filled with these genteel blossoms send a message of feminine beauty. |
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in victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules - it's the sentiment that gives the gift its meaning. Many people assign their own personal meanings - a flower or color that might remind them of a special event or moment in their lives. For those interested in the historic meanings of flowers, the Society of American Florists has compiled this list from a variety of different sources:
| alstroemeria | aspiring | | amaryllis | dramatic | | anemone | fragile | | apple blossom | promise | | aster | contentment | | azalea | abundance | | baby's breath | festivity | | bachelor button | anticipation | | begonia | deep thoughts | | black-eyed susan | encouragement | | camellia | graciousness | | carnation | | pink
| gratitude | red
| flashy | striped
| refusal | white
| remembrance | yellow
| cheerful | | chrysanthemum | | bronze
| excitement | white
| truth | red
| sharing | yellow
| secret admirer | | cosmos | peaceful | | crocus | foresight | | daffodil | chivalry | | delphinium | boldness | | daisy | innocence | | freesia | spirited | | forget-me-not | remember me forever | | gardenia | joy | | geranium | comfort | | ginger | proud | | gladiolus | strength of character | | heather | solitude | | hibiscus | delicate beauty | | holly | domestic happiness | | hyacinth | sincerity | | hydrangea | perseverance | | iris | inspiration | | ivy | fidelity | | jasmine | grace and elegance | | larkspur | beautiful spirit | | lavender | distrust | | lilac | first love | | lily | | calla
| regal | casablanca
| celebration | day
| enthusiasm | stargazer
| ambition | | lisianthus | calming | | magnolia | dignity | | marigold | desire for riches | | nasturtium | patriotism | | orange blossom | fertility | | orchid | delicate beauty | | pansy | loving thoughts | | passion flower | passion | | peony | healing | | poppy | consolation | | queen anne's lace | delicate femininity | | ranunculus | radiant | | rhododendron | beware | | rose | | pink
| friendship | red
| passionate love | red & white
| unity | white
| purity | yellow
| zealous | | snapdragon | presumptuous | | star of bethlehem | hope | | stephanotis | good luck | | statice | success | | sunflower | adoration | | sweetpea | shyness | | tuberose | pleasure | | tulip | | pink
| caring | purple
| royalty | red
| declaration of love | white
| forgiveness | yellow
| hopelessly in love | | violet | faithfulness | | wisteria | steadfast | | yarrow | good health | | zinnia | thoughts of friends |
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