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In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings

because the flower selection was limited and people used more

symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today,

with so many flower choices, there are no rules - it's the

sentiment that gives the gift its meaning. a flower or color that

might remind them of a special event or moment in their lives.

Meanings of Flowers

Alstroemeria Flowers

The Alstroemeria is actually a flower that is perennials, so they

live for a long time. This flower is native to South America and

there are over 120 species of it that are out there. This beautiful

flowering plant really stands out and it looks great.

Legend has it that the amaryllis - the stunning red flower we've

come to associate with the holidays - began as a shy, timid

nymph. Amaryllis fell deeply in love with Alteo, a shepherd with

Hercules' strength and Apollo's beauty, but her affections were

unrequited.

Amaryllis Flowers

The name anemone comes from the Greek word for "windflower."

According to Greek mythology, the anemone sprang from

Aphrodite's tears as she mourned the death of Adonis.

Anemone Flowers

With their open, heart-shaped flowers and tropical disposition, it's

no wonder that anthurium have come to symbolize hospitality.

Anthurium Flowers

Bird of Paradise

Bearing an unmistakable resemblance to a brightly colored

bird in flight, bird of paradise are native to south Africa and

represent joyfulness and (not surprisingly) paradise itself.

Named after Charles Bouvard, the personal physician to Louis XIII

and the superintendent of the Royal Gardens in Paris, modern

varieties of bouvardia have names such as Pink Luck, Albatross

and Royal Katty. Their star-like flowers grow in clusters on thin,

branching stems, like small flower bouquets in soft shades of pink,

white, yellow, salmon and red.

Bouvardia Flowers

Today, carnations can be found in a wide range of colors, and

while in general they express love, fascination and distinction,

virtually every color carries a unique and rich association. White

carnations suggest pure love and good luck, light red symbolizes

admiration, while dark red represents deep love and affection.

Purple carnations imply capriciousness, and pink carnations carry

the greatest significance,

Carnation Flowers

The Calla lily is a beautiful flower, oddly enough, a Calla lily is not

even a lily, and it is in the Araceae family and is actually poisonous.

The Calla lily is also known as the Arum lily so it can be called both

names

Calla Lily Flower

If there a flower that is common and that everyone knows, it is

the daisy. There are all kinds of great varieties of the daisy and

people absolutely love them. It is probably just as common as

the rose, but the cost is so much less and this is a great flower to

give friends and family or to grow

Daisies Flowers

This flower has some deep floral meanings, it actually says “You

are lovely” and it is even a symbol of a secret love. This is a

great gift for those of us that are true romantics, think Romeo

and Juliet style.

Gardenia Flowers

Gerbera is an ornamental plant from the sunflower family

(Asteraceae). It was named in honor of the German naturalist

Traugott Gerber. Gerbera is the fifth most important cut flower in

the world. The Gerbera flower suggests enduring purity.

Gerbera Flower

Named for the shape of their leaves, gladioli from the Latin word

“gladius” meaning sword have a history than spans from Africa to

the Mediterranean. Symbolizing strength and moral integrity,

gladioli also represent infatuation, with a bouquet conveying to a

recipient that they pierce the giver’s heart with passion.

Gladiolus Flower

Heather Flower

Today, it’s the beautiful heather flower in colors ranging from

white to pink, purple and red that draw our attention.

Symbolizing admiration and good luck, heather is also believed

have protective powers.

Hydrangea Flower

First discovered in Japan, the name hydrangea comes from the

Greek “hydro” meaning water, and “angos” meaning jar or

vessel. This roughly translates to “water barrel” referring to the

hydrangea’s need for plenty of water and its cup-shaped flower.

Iris Flower

The iris's mythology dates back to Ancient Greece, when the

goddess Iris, who personified the rainbow (the Greek word for iris),

acted as the link between heaven and earth. It's said that purple

irises were planted over the graves of women to summon the

goddess Iris to guide them in their journey to heaven.

Everyone loves the lily, this is a flower that is known really well

and that people appreciate throughout the world. The great thing

about the lily is that the uses really are endless; it can be used for

just about anything that you can think of.

Lilies Flowers

The most highly coveted of ornamental plants, the delicate,

exotic and graceful orchid represents love, luxury, beauty and

strength. You will see that the orchid really has morphed, been

cultivated, and has had all kinds of great flowers come out of it.

Orchid Flowers

Roses Flowers

Long a symbol of love and passion, the ancient Greeks and Romans

associated roses with Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of love.

Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words,

they also represent confidentiality.

Snapdragon Flowers

Derived from the Greek words “anti,” meaning like, and “rhin,”

meaning nose, antirrhinum, the snapdragon’s botanical name, is a

fitting description of this snout-shaped flower. It’s said that the

common name for this colorful flower comes from the snap it

makes when the sides of the “dragon’s mouth” are gently

squeezed.

Grown for both its colorful flowers and its everlasting calyx (the

green leaf that encloses the flower bud), statice is also

considered an herb, referred to as “sea lavender.” Statice is

commonly used in dried flower arrangements as well as fresh

bouquets.

Statice Flowers

Stock Flowers

A symbol of happy life and contented existence, the stock flower,

with its sweet, heady-scented blooms, is native to Southwestern

Greece and the Mediterranean. Typically found in white, pink, red

or lilac, stock is also called gillyflower or Virginia stock.

While their distinctive and brilliant appearance makes it easy to see

why sunflowers have long held our fascination, when they were first

grown in Central and South America, it was more for their usefulness

than beauty. And perhaps this unique combination of striking beauty

and utility is, in part, why sunflowers have appeared as such revered

symbols throughout the ages.

Sunflowers Flowers

In the language of flowers, tulips have their own meaning and

symbolism. In general the tulip flowers mean perfect love and a true,

passionate lover. They means fame, passion and romance. And of

course, tulip flowers are always associated with spring. Blooming in a

multitude of colors, they are a vibrant, timeless symbol of spring.

Tulip Flowers

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