Floriography, the language of flowers, started in the Victorian-era as a way for people to symbolically communicate personal thoughts and feelings. Some of these may surprise you; ranging from a secret love to heartlessness, popular flowers have a wide variety and interesting representations!
Gardenia You’re lovely, secret love, good luck
Gardenias are most widely used to express your secret love for someone.
Daisy Innocence, loyal love, purity, faith, cheer, simplicity
Pink Gerbera Daisies
Lilac First or new love
Perfect for a wedding ceremony or as a gift for a new mother.
Rose Love and passion
Each rose color signifies a different meaning:
Red: enduring passion; white: youth and innocence; yellow: friendship and happiness; pink: grace; orange: enthusiasm and desire.
Red Roses Arrangement
Tulip Hopeless love
The black center of a tulip is said to represent a lover’s heart.
Amethyst Tulips Bouquet
Lily Humility, sweetness, return to happiness
Blazing Orange Lily Arrangement
Orchid Refined beauty
Today’s culture incorporates orchids as a means of symbolizing rare and delicate beauty.
Green Dendrobium Orchids
Stephanotis Marital bliss; desire to travel
One of the most relevant for a newlyweds (wedding ceremony and honeymoon!).
Hydrangea Thank you for understanding; heartlessness
Arrangement with White Hydrangeas
Sunflower Loyalty and best wishes
The open face of this flower represents the sun itself, happiness and warmth.
Hello Sunshine!
So next time you’re picking out an arrangement for that special someone, or even when considering wedding bouquets, take a look at the deeper meaning to the most popular florals. Not only will it add character to your arrangement, you will create a beautiful visual of your emotions in the process!
They know how to make the magic happen!
