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[abunnsburrow]

[somnolent-snufkin]

The Meanings of Flowers

Straight from the book I wrote after studying for about six weeks

A-Z

Abecedary - Volubility

Abatina - Fickleness

Acacia

Red & White - Secret Love

Yellow - Elegance

Acanthus - Art

Aconite - Misanthropy

Agrimony - Thankfulness

Aloe - Grief

Almond - Promise

Amaryllis - Pride

Ambrosia - Love is Reciprocated

Anemone - Forsaken, Sickness (Negative), Anticipation

Anthurium - Hospitality, Happiness, Abundance

Apple Blossom - Preference

Arborvitae - Everlasting Friendship

Arbutus - "You are the only one I love."

Asphodel - "My regrets follow you to the grave."

Aster - Daintiness, Trusting

Azalea - Take Care, Fragile, Graditude

Baby's Breath - Innocence

Bellflower - Unwavering Love

Bells of Ireland - Luck

Bird of Paradise - Liberty, Magnificence, Good Perspective

Buttercup - Riches

Carnation

Red - Deep Romantic Love

White - Sweet, Innocence, Pure, Faith

Pink - Mother's Love

Yellow - Rejection, Disdain, Disappoint

Purple - Whimsical, Changeable

Solid Colour - Yes!

Celandine - Joys to Come

Cherry Blossom - Good Education, Gentle Kindness (Japan), Feminine Beauty (China)

Chrysanthemum

Red - "I love.."

Yellow - Precious One

Clover

Red - Industry

White - "I promise.."

Cypress - Death, Mourning, Despair, Sorrow

Daffodil - Unrequited Love, Respect, Return My Affection

Dahlia - Elegance, Dignity

Red Dahlia - Betrayal, Dishonesty

Daisy

General Colours - Innocence, Loyalty, Love, Purity, Faith, Cheer

Red - Unknown Beauty to the Possessor

Dandelion - Overcoming Hardship

Eglantine Rose - A Wound to Heal

Elderflower - Compassion

Forget-me-nots - True Love, "Don't Forget Me."

Foxglove - Insecurity

Gardenia - Secret Love, Joy, Good Luck

Gorse - Love in All Seasons

Heather

Purple - Solitude, Beauty, Admiration

White - Protection

Heliotrope - Devotion

Hibiscus - Rare & Delicate

Honeysuckle - Devoted Affection, Bonds of Love

Hydrangea - Frigidness, Heartless

Iris - Good News

Ivy - Dependence, Endurance, Faithfulness

Jasmine - Unconditional Love, Eternal Love, Monetary Wealth

Jonquil - Return My Affection

Laurel - Ambition, Success, Reown

Lavender - Devotion, Distrust

Lemon Blossom - Discretion

Lilac

Purple - First Emotion of Love

White - Youthful Innocence, Memories

Lily

White - Purity

Scarlet - High-Souled Aspirations

Orange - Desire (Negative), Passion (Negative), Hatred (Negative)

Lily of the Valley - Sweetness, Humility, Returning Happiness

Lime Blossom - Fornication

Lotus - Purity, Chastity, Rebirth, Eloquence

Love Lies Bleeding - Hopelessness

Magnolia - Love of Nature

Marigold - Pain, Grief

Mayflower - Welcome

Moonflower - Dreaming of Love

Oak Leaf - Strength

Olive - Peace

Orchid - Refined Beauty

Peach Blossom - Long Life, Generosity, Bridal Hope

Pear Blossom - Lasting Friendship

Peony - Shame, Prosperity & Honor (in China), Masculinity & Bravery (in Japan)

Plum Blossom - Beauty, Longevity

Primrose - Eternal Love

Poppy

General - Eternal Sleep, Imagination

Red - Pleasure, Sacrifice, Rememberance

White - Consolation, Dreams, Modern, Peace

Yellow - Wealth, Success

Rainflower - "I love you back", "I must atone for my sins.", "I will never forget you."

Rose

Red - True Love

Blue - Mystery, Attaining the Impossible, Love at First Sight

White - Silence (Negative), Innocence, Virtue, Purity, Wistfulness, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility

Dried White - Sorrow

Black - Death, Hatred, Farewell, Rejuvenation, Rebirth

Yellow - Friendship, Apology, A Broken Heart, Intense Emotions, Undying Love, Extreme Betrayal

Pink - Grace

Dark Pink - Gratitude

Light Pink - Desire, Passion, Joy of Life, Youth, Energy

Burgundy - Unconscious Beauty

Coral/Orange - Desire, Passion

Lavender - Love at First Sight

Red & White - United

Red & Yellow - Joy, Happiness, Excitement

Rosemary - Rememberance

Rue - Regret, Sorrow, Repentance

Snowdrop - Hope, The Return of Loved Ones

Sunflower - Pure, Lofty Thoughts, Adoration, Longetivity, Loyalty

Tulip

Red - Undying Love, Passion, Perfect Love

Pink - Caring, Good Wishes, Friendship, Joyful Occasions, Confidence

Purple - Nobility, Royalty, Rebirth, Spring

White - Forgiveness, Rememberance, Worthiness, Sincerity

Yellow - Cheerful Thoughts, Sunshine, Hope

Blue - Respect, Tranquility, Trust

Orange - Understanding, Truest Love, Appreciation

Black - Power, Strength, Supreme Elegance

Variegated - Beautiful Eyes

Violet

Blue - Faithfulness

Purple - Daydreaming, Love Between Two Women

White - Modesty

Willow - Love Forsaken

Wisteria - Welcoming

Witch-Hazel - Magic Spells

Ylang-Ylang - Neverending Love

That is every flower I had listed in the book.

Please feel free to use this as reference for flower language! It's here for when you need it. Whether that be for a sweet gift for your girlfriend or a plot device in your fanfiction.