Flowers can be used as a way to send messages and communicate. Every flower seems to have an emotion or feeling attached to it. People working as florists seem to have a good understanding of these! Was interesting to learn about some of them!

Flowers and Emotions/Feelings

1. Daisy – Attachment
2. Violets – Modesty
3. Lily of the Valley – Sensitiveness
4. Yellow Rose – Contentment
5. White Rose – Purity
6. 100 petaled Red rose – Sincere love
7. Jasmine – Faithfulness
8. Geranium – Sincerity
9. Nettle – Defiance
10. Rhododendron – Strength
11. Cornflower – Riches
12. Narcissus – Pride
13. Pansy – Messenger of love
14. Christmas Rose – Relief from anxiety
15. Red Tulip – Declare love
16. Honeysuckle – Devoted affection
17. Wild Rose – Pleasure and pain
18. Edelweiss – Cleanliness
19. Sunflower – Attraction
20. Forget-me-Not – True Love
21. Chamomile – Adversity
22. Red Poppy – Extravagance
23. Fern – Fascination
24. Sweet Basil – Good wishes
25. Snowdrop – Hope
26. Bluebell – Constancy
27. Daffodil – Regard
28. Ivy – Marriage
29. Wattle – Secret love
30. Peony – Shame
31. Dame’s rocket – Rivalry
32. Aloe Vera – Grief
33. Angelica – Inspiration
34. Bay leaf – Strength
35. Buttercup – Cheerfulness
36. Begonia – Beware
37. Anemone – Unfading love
38. Iris – Wisdom
39. Marigold – Cruelty
40. Snapdragon – Desire
41. White carnations – Remembrance
42. Purple Hydrangeas – Abundance and understanding
43. Purple Tulips – Royalty
44. Gardenias – Clarity, Enlightenment
45. Protea – Change, transformation and courage
46. Orchid – Love, luxury, beauty, elegance
47. Calla Lily – Sophistication
48. Baby’s breath – Faith

Secret messages with flowers

1. Canterbury bell – Your letter received
2. Yellow Marguerite – I come soon
3. Red Fuchsia – I like your taste
4. Yellow Pansy – Thinking of you
5. Hyacinthe – Your loveliness charms me
6. Poppy – I am not free
7. Daisy – I love you truly
8. Red Carnation – My heart aches for you
9. Corn flower – Be gentle with me
10. Apple Blossom – I prefer you before all
11. White Rose – I cannot
12. Zinnia – Thinking of absent friends
13. Ranunculus – You are radiant with charms
14. Coreopsis – Love at first sight
15. Ambrosia – Returning your love
16. Azalea – Take care of yourself for me
17. Yellow Rose – I see you as a friend
18. Amaranthus – Never fading feelings
19. Chrysanthemum – Life of ease
20. Dahlia – Proud love without compromise
21. Globe Amaranth – Immortality and unfading love
22. Daffodils – New beginnings

Almanac from different countries seem to have mostly similar meanings associated with flowers. Next time you send someone flowers, think about the secret message that is being communicated 🙂

Interesting to look at what flowers we are surrounded by and their meanings!

If you are looking to change your emotions, try getting a few fresh flowers of the specific type to decorate your home, or plant it in your garden! Observe the changes it triggers in your life!