Flower Meanings from The-Gift-Wizard.com

When giving flowers as a gift, you may want to consider the meaning behind them. Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and you don't want to send the wrong message! Of course, not everyone knows what a particular flower means, but you can never be too sure!

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FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR	FLOWER MEANINGS
Carnations
Carnation (General)	Fascination
Carnation, Pink	Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple	Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red	Admiration, my heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped	No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
Carnation, White	Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
Carnation, Yellow	Disdain and Rejection
Lilies
Lily, Calla	Majestic Beauty
Lily, Day	Coquetry
Lily, Orange	Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride
Lily, White	Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Lily of the Valley	Purity and Humility, Sweetness
FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR	FLOWER MEANINGS
Roses
Rose, Coral/Orange	Enthusiasm, Desire
Rose, Dark Pink	Thank you
Rose, Light Pink	Admiration
Rose, Musk	Capricious Beauty
Rose, Pale	Friendship
Rose, Peach	Let's get together, Closing of the deal
Rose, Pink	Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me
Rose, Pink & White	Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done
Rose, Red	Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Rose, Red & Yellow	Congratulations
Rose, White	Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence
Rose, White on Red	Unity/Flower Emblem of England
Rose, Yellow	Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me
Rose, Yellow & Orange	Passionate thoughts
FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR	FLOWER MEANINGS
Tulips
Tulip	Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip, Red	Believe me, Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated	Beautiful eyes
Others
Daffodil	Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love
Daisy	Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love
Iris	Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me
Orchid	Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
Sunflower	Homage and Devotion

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