The meaning of flowers
When you know the meaning of flowers, you never go wrong when choosing the right
flowers for the occasion.
Flowers have been used in many ways as an extension of our emotions, we used them
to:
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Show your love to that special person in your life.
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Show your appreciation and gratitude to your mother, father,
grandparents and siblings.
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Congratulate a friend, a colleague, and business associates for their
achievements.
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Congratulations for wedding, birth of a new baby and
birthday.
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Show your encouragement and support.
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When it is difficult to express in words like “I am
sorry“.
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Do something different, surprised your boyfriend, partner or husband
with a bouquet of flowers.
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Bring a smile to someone who is not well, feeling down or
depressed.
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Tell the person you are thinking about him/her.
Sometimes we don’t even need a reason to buy someone flowers; it will always
bring a big smile and make the person day.
What is the meaning of flowers?
The following lists are some of the popular selection of flowers and what it
mean.
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Ambrosia
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Your love
is reciprocated
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Amaryllis
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Pride;
Splendid Beauty; Timidity
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Baby's
Breath
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Pure of
heart; Innocence
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Cactus
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Endurance
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Red
Carnation
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My heart
aches for you; Admiration
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Pink
Carnation
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I shall
never forget you; Woman's love
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Purple
Carnation
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Capriciousness
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White
Carnation
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Innocence; Sweet and lovely; Pure love; Woman's good luck gift; You're
adorable
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Yellow
Carnation
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Rejection; You have disappointed me
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Chrysanthemum
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Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend; Abundance; Wealth
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Daffodil
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You're
the only one; Regard; The sun shines when I'm with you
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Daisy
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Innocence; Loyal love; I will never tell; Purity; Gentleness;
Romance
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Freesia
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Innocence; Trust; Friendship
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Gladiolus
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Strength
of character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural grace
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Iris
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Faith;
Wisdom; Valour; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message
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Calla
Lily
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Beauty
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Eucharis
Lily
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Maiden
charms
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Tiger
Lily
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Wealth;
Pride; Prosperity
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Orchid
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Love;
Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence
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Palm
Leaves
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Victory;
Success
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Peony
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Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity
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Poinsettia
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Be of
good cheer
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Red
Rose
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Love; I
love you; Respect; Courage
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Pink
Rose
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Perfect
happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me; Thank you; Admiration
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Yellow
Rose
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Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care;
Gladness
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White
Rose
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Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm
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Peach
Rose
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Enthusiasm; Desire
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Red &
White Rose
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Unity
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Single
Red Rose
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Simplicity; I love you
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Long
Stemmed Rose
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I will
remember you always
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Assorted
Colours Roses
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You’re
everything to me
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Rosebud
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Beauty;
Youth; A heart innocent of love
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Red
Rosebud
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Pure;
Lovely
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White
Rosebud
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Girlhood
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Sunflower
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Adoration; Pride; Sunshine
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Tulip
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Perfect
lover; Fame; Love; Passion
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Red
Tulip
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Believe
me; Declaration of love
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Yellow
Tulip
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There is
sunshine in your smile; Hopeless love
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However, you do not have to follow to the tee about the meaning of different flowers. Sometimes, getting the
right type of flowers is instinctive. Do not let other people sway you away from your choice of flowers, you do not
have to follow the crowd, for example, is roses the only flower for valentine and carnation the only flower for
mother's day?
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