Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and you
don't want to send the wrong message if you give them as a gift!
Of course, not everyone knows what a particular flower means,
but you can never be too sure!
Flower Name and/or Color -- Flower Meanings
Carnations
Carnation (General) - Fascination
Carnation, Pink - Emblem of Mother's Day,
I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple - Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red - Admiration, my heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped - No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
Carnation, White - Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
Carnation, Yellow - Disdain and Rejection
Lilies
Lily, Calla - Majestic Beauty
Lily, Day - Coquetry
Lily, Orange - Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride
Lily, White - Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Lily of the Valley - Purity and Humility, Sweetness
Roses
Rose, Coral/Orange - Enthusiasm, Desire
Rose, Dark Pink - Thank you
Rose, Light Pink - Admiration
Rose, Musk - Capricious Beauty
Rose, Pale - Friendship
Rose, Peach - Let's get together, Closing of the deal
Rose, Pink - Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely
Rose, Pink & White - Love, Desire, Respect, Courage,
Job well done
Tulip - Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip, Red - Believe me, Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated - Beautiful eyes
Daffodil - Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love
Daisy - Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love
Iris - Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much
Orchid - Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
Sunflower - Homage and Devotion
