Everybody knows the meaning of the red rose is love, but most people aren't familiar with the meanings of all those other beautiful flowers. To make sure you choose the right flower for every occasion, we've placed some flower meanings below.
| Botanical name | Comon name | Meanings |
| Acacia | Acacia | Beauty in retirement; Friendship; Concealed love: Chaste love |
| Aconitum | Aconite | Beware, a deadly foe is near |
| Agapanthus | Secret love | |
| Allium | Strength; Unity; Humility; Patience | |
| Alstroemeria | Wealth; Prosperity; Fortune | |
| Ambrosia | Your love is reciprocated | |
| Hippeastrum | Amaryllis | Pride; Splendid Beauty; Timidity |
| Anenome | Forsaken; Expectations | |
| Anthurium | Lover | |
| Callistephus | Aster | Symbol of love; Elegance; Daintiness; Afterthought |
| Azalea | Temperance | |
| Gypsophila | Baby's Breath | Pure of heart; Innocence |
| Centaurea Cyanus | Bachelor's Button | Hope in love; Felicity; Delicacy; Single blessedness |
| Begonia | Begonia | A Facinful Nature; Beware |
| Mollucella Laevis | Bells of Ireland | Good luck |
| Scilla Nutans | Bluebell | Humility; Everlasting love |
| Bouvardia | Enthusiasm | |
| Bird of Paradise | Magnificence | |
| Buttercup | Childishness | |
| Cactus | Endurance | |
| Caladium | Great joy and delight | |
| Calla Lily | Magnificent Beauty | |
| Camellia | Gratitude; Perfection | |
| Camellia (blue) | You're a flame in my heart | |
| Camellia (pink) | Longing for you | |
| Camelia (white) | You're adorable; Perfected love | |
| Camellia (red) | Unpretending excellance | |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus | Carnation | Fascination; Womanly love; Devoted love |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus | Carnation (Pink) | I'll never forget you; Woman's love |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus | Carnation (Red) | My heart aches for you; Admiration; Fascination |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus | Carnation (Purple) | Capriciousness |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus | Carnation (erigated) | Sorry I can't be with you; No; Refusal; Wish I could be with you |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus | Carnation (White) | Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Ardent Love; Woman's good luck gift; You're adorable |
| Dianthus Caryophyllus | Carnation (Yellow) | Rejection; You have disappointed me; Disdain |
| Dendranthema | Chrysanthemum (Red) | Love |
| Dendranthema | Chrysanthemum (Yellow) | Slighted love |
| Dendranthema | Chrysanthemum (White) | Truth; Loyal Love |
| Dendranthema | Chrysanthemum | Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance; Wealth |
| Crocus | Youthful gladness; Cheerfulness | |
| Cyclamen | Cyclamen | Resignation; Goodbye |
| Daffodil | You're the only one; Regard; Unrequited love; The sun shines when I'm with you | |
| Dahlia | Dahlia | Dignity; Elegance; Good taste; Instability |
| Daisy | Innocence; Loyal love; I'll never tell; Purity; Gentleness; Romance | |
| Dandelion | Rustic love; Love's oracle | |
| Delphinium | Flights of fancy; Ardent attachment | |
| Fern | Secret bond of love; Fascination; Sincerity; Magic | |
| Fleur De Lis | Flame; Burning | |
| Myosotis | Forget-Me-Not | Hope; True love; Remembrance |
| Forsythia | Good natured; Innocence; Anticipation | |
| Freesia | Thoughtfulness; Innocence; Trust; Friendship | |
| Galax | Encouragement | |
| Gardenia | Purity; Sweet love; You're lovely; Secret love; Refinement | |
| Hardy Cranesbill | Geranium | Folly; Stupidity |
| Gladiolus | Strength of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Admiration | |
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight | |
| Grass | Submission | |
| Erica | Heather (Lavender) | Beauty; Admiration; Solitude |
| Heather (White) | Beauty; Protection; Wishes will come true | |
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty | |
| Holly | Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense | |
| Hyacinthus | Hyacinth | Playful; Games; Sports; Rashness |
| Hyacinthus | Hyacinth (Blue) | Constancy |
| Hyacinthus | Hyacinth (Purple) | Please forgive me; Sorrow |
| Hyacinthus | Hyacinth (Red / Pink) | Play |
| Hyacinthus | Hyacinth (White) | Lovliness; I'll pray for you |
| Hyacinthus | Hyacinth (Yellow) | Jealousy |
| Hydrangea | Hydrangea | Frigidity; Heartlessness |
| Iris | Iris | Faith; Hope; Wisdom; Valor; Promise |
| Ivy | Wedded love; Fidelity; Marriage | |
| Narcissus | Jonquil | Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me |
| Larkspur | Open Heart; Lightness | |
| Syringa | Lilac (Purple) | First emotion of love |
| Syringa | Lilac (White) | Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty |
| Zantedeschia | Lily (Calla) | Beauty |
| Hermerocallis | Lily (Day) | Conquetry |
| Lily (Eucharis) | Maiden charms | |
| Lily (Tiger) | Wealth; Pride; Prosperity | |
| Lily of the Valley | Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness | |
| Lilium Longiflorum | Longi Lily | Pure; Modest |
| Magnolia | Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity | |
| Tagetes | Marigold | Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair |
| Acacia | Mimosa, Bloom | Concealed love; Sensitivity |
| Aconitum | Monkshood | Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near |
| Moss | Maternal love; Charity | |
| Vinca | Myrtle | Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction |
| Narcissus | Self Admiration; Egotism | |
| Tropaeolum | Nasturtium | Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle |
| Oak Leaves | Bravery | |
| Oleander | Caution; Beauty; Grace | |
| Olive Branche | Peace | |
| Orange Blossom | Eternal love; Purity; Innocence; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness | |
| Orchid | Love; Beauty; Long Life | |
| Orchid (Cattleaya) | Mature charm | |
| Palm Leaves | Victory; Success | |
| Viola | Pansy | Thoughtful reflection; Merriment |
| Peony | Bashfulness; Happy marriage; | |
| Petunia Hybrida | Petunia | Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me |
| Phlox | Phlox | Our souls are united |
| Pine | Hope; Pity | |
| Poinsettia | Be of good cheer | |
| Papaver | Poppy | Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion |
| Papaver | Poppy (Red) | Pleasure |
| Papaver | Poppy (White) | Consolation |
| Papaver | Poppy (Yellow) | Wealth; Success |
| Primula | Primrose | I can't live without you |
| Lamarckiana | Primrose (Evening) | Inconstancy |
| Ammi Majus | Queen Anne's Lace | Haven |
| Ranunculus | Radiant; Charming | |
| Rhododendron | Danger; Caution | |
| Rose (Red) | Love; I love you; Respect; Courage | |
| Rose (Pink) | Grace; Gratitude; Admiration | |
| Rose (Deep Pink) | Thank you | |
| Rose (Light Pink) | Admiration | |
| Rose (Yellow) | Friendship; Joy; Freedom | |
| Rose (White) | Humility; Innocence; Purity | |
| Rose (Peach / Coral) | Enthusiasm; Desire | |
| Rose (Orange) | Passion; Enthusiasm; Desire | |
| Roses (Red & White) | Unity | |
| Rose (Single Red) | I love you; New Love | |
| Rose (Long Stemmed) | I will remember you always | |
| Rose (Short Stemmed) | Sweetheart; Girlhood | |
| Roses (Assorted Colours) | You're everything to me | |
| Roses (Mature Blooms) | Gratitude | |
| Roses (Single Full Bloom) | I love you; I still love you | |
| Rosebud | Beauty; Youth; A heart innocent of love | |
| Rosebud (Red) | Pure; Lovely | |
| Rosebud (White) | Girlhood | |
| Rosemary | Remembrance | |
| Salal | Zest | |
| Antirrhinum | Snapdragon | Gracious lady; Deception; Presumption |
| Spearmint | Warm Sentiments | |
| Spider Flower (Mum) | Elope with me | |
| Star of Bethlehem | Purity | |
| Statice | Sympathy; Rememberance; Success | |
| Stephanotis | Happiness in marriage; Desire to travel; Come to me | |
| Matthiola | Stock | Lasting beauty; Bonds of affection; Promptness; You'll always be beautiful to me |
| Helianthus | Sunflower | Adoration; Pride; Sunshine |
| Lathyrus | Sweet Pea | Delicate pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful pleasure; Departure; Thank you for a lovely time |
| Dianthus Barbatus | Sweet William | Grant me one smile; Gallantry |
| Tuberose | Dangerous pleasure | |
| Tulipa | Tulip | Perfect lover; Fame; Love; Passion |
| Tulipa | Tulip (Red) | Believe me; Declaration of love |
| Tulipa | Tulip (Yellow) | There is sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love |
| Tulipa | Tulip (Variegated) | Beautiful eyes |
| Verbena | Will you get your wish? | |
| Veronica | Fidelity | |
| Viola | Violet | Modesty; Faithfulness; Virtue |
| Viola | Violet (Blue) | I'll always be true; Watchfulness |
| Viola | Violet (White) | Let's take a chance on happiness |
| Viscaria | Will you dance with me? | |
| Erysimum | Wallflower | Fidelity in adversity |
| Water lily | Purity of heart | |
| Wax Flower | Riches | |
| Sinensis | Wisteria | Welcome |
| Xeranthemum | Eternity; Immortality | |
| Yarrow | Healing or Sorrow | |
| Zinnia | Zinnia | Thoughts of absent friends |
| Zinnia | Zinnia (Magenta) | Lasting affection |
| Zinnia | Zinnia (Scarlet) | Constancy |
| Zinnia | Zinnia (White) | Goodness |
| Zinnia | Zinnia (Yellow) | Daily rememberance |
| Zinnia | Zinnia (Mixed) | Thinking / In memory of an absent friend |
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