Floriography Masterpost
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“Every flower lover should know that most flowers convey a certain situation or expression; this makes flower arrangement an intensely personal and emotional action.”
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Bad Emotions
star of Bethlehem : atonement for crime, reconciliation, guilt and fear
lobelia : malevolent thoughts
snapdragon : deceit and concealment of identity , elegance
geranium : stupidity and folly
bluebell : humility
lily (orange) : hatred, intense abhorrence, revenge
columbine (red) : anxiety
hyacinth (purple) :forgiveness, repent
marigold : pain and grief
peony : shame and bashfulness
TULIP
tulip (white) : one-sided love
tulip (yellow) : hopeless love
CARNATION
carnation (yellow) : disdain, disappointment, rejection
carnation (striped) : Refusal, rejection ; sorry I can’t be with you, wish I could be with you
rue : regret and sorrow, lamentation
mallow : consumed by love and life, frazzled
ROSE
rose (dark red) : mourning
rose (yellow) : apologies, a broken heart, intense emotion, jealousy
rose (black) : death, mourning, rebirth
anemone : forsaken, fading hope
primrose : inconsistency
morning glory : love in vain
mint : suspicion, lack of trust
chrysanthemum (yellow) : slighted love
petunia : resentment, anger
begonia : future misfortunes, dark distracting thoughts, fear
rhododendron : beware
acacia : concealed love
monkshood : the enemy is near, danger
fungus : stupidity, solitude, loneliness, resilience, disgust
weeping willow : love forsaken, lost of love
tuberose : risky pleasures, unsafe love
dead leaves : sadness, sorrow, hopelessness in life
coriander : lust
cactus flower : lust; maternal love
daffodil : uncertainty, unrequited love, new beginnings; love me back
zephyr : illness, sickness, sincerity
mock orange : deceit
dogwood : pity and regret over a situation out of your control ; purity, strength, resilience, durability ; unreciprocated love
Good Emotions
iris : your friendship is precious, thank you for being a friend
cosmos : peaceful bliss
gardenia : purity, sweetness, secret love
snowdrop : hope, consolation
POPPY
poppy (yellow) : victory
poppy (red) : sedation, sleep, dreams, fantasy, death
zinnia (mixed) : in memory of an absent friend
columbine (purple) : driven to win
baby’s breath : innocence, pure at heart
azalea : take care of yourself for me, temperance, gentle passion
lily (white) : it’s heavenly to be with you; purity and majesty
lilac (purple) : the first emotion of love
rosemary : recollection of once-forgotten memories; remembrance
dandelion : coquetry and gentle flirtation, young love
sunflower : pure, lofty thoughts. confidence
hollyhock : ambition and drive
ROSE
rose (coral/orange) : desire, yearning, passion
rose (blue) : improbable odds, mystery, love at first sight
rose (light pink) : passion, youth, energy, desire
rose (lavender) : love at first sight
rose (red) : ardent passion, relentless desire, true
rose (white) : young love, innocence, hope, rejuvenation love
violet (white) : let’s take a chance
camellia (pink) : longing for you in the future
CARNATION
carnation (mauve) : dreaming of fantasy
carnation (red) : my heart aches for you
pansy : thoughtfulness and caring
hydrangea : heartfelt gratitude and thankfulness
fern : magic, confidence, fascination
apple blossom : promise
daisy (white) : new beginnings, true love, purity, innocence, trust and secrecy
lily-of-the-valley : sweetness, return to happiness, you make my life complete
aster : patience, love of variety, elegance and daintiness
sweet pea : goodbye, departure, blissful pleasure, thank you for a good time
ivy : fidelity and loyalty, faith
forget me not : true love, undying certainty
bachelor’s button : celibacy, purity, single blessedness,hope in love, delicacy
statice : sympathy, success, remembrance
calla lily (white) : purity, innocence, magnificence and beauty
honeysuckle : bonds of love and friendship
birds of paradise : joy through challenges, faithfulness in relationships, gratitude, freedom, yearning to travel
lavender : healing, purity, devotion, royalty, feminine beauty
stephanotis : good luck in life and love
euphorbia : purification and protection
salvia : i am thinking of you, togetherness, hope
cactus flower : lust; maternal love
stargazer lily : i miss you, i wish you were here, i really do love you
ORCHID
orchid (green) : nature, longevity, health, healing
orchid (white) : humility, grace, beauty, innocence
orchid (blue) : rarity
narcissus : self-love, self-admiration
chrysanthemum (white) : loyal and devoted love, truth
fuchsia : intoxicating beauty, overflowing abundance, lovely, spread your wings in glorious freedom
gladiolus : of the gladiators, strength, courage, integrity
olive : peace, dignity, humility
buttercup : humility, childishness, neatness
anthurium : hospitality, happiness, abundance
magnolia : poise, dignity, pride, nobility
lotus : renewal, purity, divinity
lisianthus : gratitude, a lifelong bond, appreciation, charm
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