The
Meaning of Flowers
Every
flower has a special meaning. Learn what they mean and
make a Fairy Flower bouquet / nosegay for
someone special!
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Fairy Flowers
The language
of flowers can be found as far back as the 14th century. Originally
used to mask unpleasant odors, the nosegay soon became a way to
convey special feelings by the message of each flower.
In Victorian
days it was popular to make a tussy mussy, a small flower bouquet,
to send a special message to the receiver. Each flower of the
bouquet had a special meaning and sentiments could be conveyed
by the selection of flowers.
I
will bring you the lily that laughs,
I will twine with soft narcissus,
the myrtle, sweet crocus, white violet,
the purple hyacinth, and last,
the rose, loved of love.
by Hilda Doolittle (1886–1961)
Below
is a list of the most common flowers and their meanings.
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Love
and Friendship
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Everyday
Meanings
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ASTER - Love, Fidelity
CAMELLIA (Pink) - Longing for you
CAMELLIA (White) - Adoration
CARNATION (Solid color) - Yes
CARNATION (Striped) - No
CARNATION (Red) - Admiration
CARNATION (White) - Innocence
CHRYSANTHEMUM - Fidelity
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Red) - Love
DAISY - Loyal Love, Purity
FORGET-ME-NOT - True Love
GARDENIA - Secret Love
MYRTLE - Love, Marriage
ORANGE BLOSSOM - Marriage
ORCHID - Love, Beauty
PRIMROSE - Can't Live Without You
ROSE (Red) - I Love You
ROSE (Pink) - Youth, Grace
ROSE (White) - Beauty, Respect
ROSE (Yellow) - Friendship
TULIP (Red) - Declaration of Love
VIOLET (Blue) - Faithfull
VIOLET (WHITE) - Hopefull for Love
ZINNIA (Purple) - Lasting Affection
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AZALEA - Take Care of Yourself
BITTERSWEET - Truth
BLUEBELL - Humility
CACTUS - Endurance
CATTAIL - Peace, Prosperity
CALENDULA - Grace and Beauty
CHRYSANTHEMUM - Perfection, Rest
CHRYSANTHEMUM (White) - Truth
CROCUS - Cheerfulness
DAFFODIL - New beginings
DANDELION - Faithfulness, Happiness
FERN - Magic, Fascination, Confidence
GLADIOLAS - Remembrance
HOLLY - Domestic Happiness
HYACINTH (Purple) - Forgive Me
HYACINTH (Blue) - Ever Constant
HYACINTH (Red) - Playfull
IRIS - Faith, Hope, Wisdom
LARKSPUR - keep an open heart
LILY (White) - Purity, Majesty
LILY (Yellow) - Happy
LILY (Calla) - Beauty
LILY (Day) - Mother
LILY (Tiger) - Wealth, Pride
LILY OF THE VALLEY - Sweetness
NARCISSUS - Beautiful, Respect
PALM LEAVES - Victory and Success
PINE BOUGH - Hope
POPPY (Yellow) - Wealth, Success
ZINNIA (White) - Goodness
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Some
fun and meaningful nosegays can be made by combining different
flowers.
As you can see, the combinations can be endless.
Here are a few that I have come up with:
Mother:
day lily, white rose, iris and zinnia
Message - Mother, your beauty, wisdom and goodness has touched
my life.
Friend:
yellow rose, chrysanthemum, cattail, yellow lily
Message - You are a wonderful friend and I wish you Peace,
Prosperity and Happiness.
Proposal:
red rose, red tulip, orange blossom, purple zinnia
Message - I love you, will you marry me?
Marriage:
red rose, orange blossom, holly, fern, daisy
Message - I still love you as much and more as the day I
married you.
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