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Unveil the Hidden Messages
Conveyed by Flowers |
Unveil the Hidden Messages Conveyed
by Flowers
Using the beauty and color of flowers to convey hidden messages
has a long history, dating back to Victorian England. Simple messages
were assigned to individual flowers, to allow men and women to express
emotions, wishes, and thoughts that the strict protocol and conformity
of the times prevented them from speaking. King Charles II introduced
the practice to the Swedish court in 1714, and "Flower Language"
quickly spread throughout Europe.
Every corsage, bouquet, and garland represented
a carefully chosen sentiment. Presentation was also important; for
example, a bouquet with a ribbon tied to the left told about the
giver, while a ribbon tied to the right signified the receiver.
Upside-down bouquets portrayed the exact opposite of the flowers'
common meanings: to receive an inverted rose was the ultimate form
of rejection. Flower Language became so important that durch
die Blume sprechen (speaking through flowers) became a Western
proverb, which meant any flowery or poetic expression hiding a secret
message of love.
Next time you send flowers, you can revive the
fun, whimsy and romance of this secret language with this "dictionary"
that explains the meanings of various blossoms. Enjoy!
Sort by Flower Name or Sort
by Meaning of the Flower
| Alstroemeria |
Friendship |
| Amaryllis |
Splendid beauty |
| Anemone |
Anticipation |
| Anthurium |
Hospitality |
| Aster |
Patience |
| Bird of Paradise |
Joyfulness |
| Bouvardia, Double |
Enthusiasm |
| Carnation |
Pride and beauty |
| Chrysanthemum |
Fidelity |
| Daffodil |
Chivalry |
| Delphinium, Hybrid |
Heavenly |
| Freesia |
Innocence |
| Gladiolus |
Strength of character |
| Heather |
Admiration |
| Hyacinth |
Constancy |
| Hydrangea |
Heartfelt |
| Iris |
My compliments |
| Larkspur |
Levity |
| Lilac |
Youthful innocence |
| Lily |
Majesty |
| Lisianthus |
Outgoing |
| Orchid |
A belle |
| Peony |
Bashful |
| Protea, King |
Daring |
| Queen Anne's Lace |
Sanctuary |
| Ranunculus |
Radiant |
| Rose |
Love |
| Snapdragon |
Desire |
| Statice |
Remembrance |
| Stock |
Lasting beauty |
| Sunflower |
Pure thoughts |
| Sweet Pea |
Delicate pleasure |
| Tulip |
Declaration of love |
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| A belle |
Orchid |
| Admiration |
Heather |
| Anticipation |
Anemone |
| Bashful |
Peony |
| Chivalry |
Daffodil |
| Constancy |
Hyacinth |
| Daring |
Protea, King |
| Declaration of love |
Tulip |
| Delicate pleasure |
Sweet Pea |
| Desire |
Snapdragon |
| Enthusiasm |
Bouvardia, Double |
| Fidelity |
Chrysanthemum |
| Friendship |
Alstroemeria |
| Heartfelt |
Hydrangea |
| Heavenly |
Delphinium, Hybrid |
| Hospitality |
Anthurium |
| Innocence |
Freesia |
| Joyfulness |
Bird of Paradise |
| Lasting beauty |
Stock |
| Levity |
Larkspur |
| Love |
Rose |
| Majesty |
Lily |
| My compliments |
Iris |
| Outgoing |
Lisianthus |
| Patience |
Aster |
| Pride and beauty |
Carnation |
| Pure thoughts |
Sunflower |
| Radiant |
Ranunculus |
| Remembrance |
Statice |
| Sanctuary |
Queen Anne's Lace |
| Splendid beauty |
Amaryllis |
| Strength of character |
Gladiolus |
| Youthful innocence |
Lilac |
Next time you send flowers, you can revive the fun,
whimsy and romance of the secret language of flowers.
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