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Ultimate Guide to Flower Symbolism
Flower | Symbolism / Meaning | Common Colors | Occasions / Usage |
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Rose | Love, passion, purity, secrecy (sub rosa) | Red, white, yellow, pink | Romance, sympathy, weddings, anniversaries |
Lily | Purity, rebirth, motherhood, transience | White, pink, orange | Funerals, Easter, Mother’s Day |
Tulip | Perfect love, charity, elegance | Red, yellow, purple, white | Spring celebrations, romantic gestures |
Daisy | Innocence, new beginnings, loyalty | White, pink, yellow | Birthdays, baby showers, get well |
Sunflower | Adoration, loyalty, positivity | Bright yellow | Gratitude, summer events, encouragement |
Carnation | Fascination, distinction, motherly love | Pink, red, white | Mother’s Day, weddings, memorials |
Chrysanthemum | Longevity, fidelity, grief (varies by culture) | Red, white, yellow, purple | Sympathy (Asia), celebration (Europe) |
Orchid | Exotic beauty, strength, luxury, fertility | Purple, pink, white | Romantic occasions, appreciation, tropical arrangements |
Iris | Wisdom, courage, royalty, hope | Blue, purple, white | Sympathy, graduation, admiration |
Peony | Romance, prosperity, good fortune | Pink, white, red | Weddings, spring gifts, apologies |
Lavender | Serenity, devotion, calm, healing | Purple, lilac | Wellness, aromatherapy, relaxation gifts |
Hydrangea | Gratitude, understanding, apology | Blue, pink, white | Thank-you bouquets, reconciliation |
Gardenia | Purity, secret love, joy | White | Weddings, romantic gestures |
Marigold | Passion, creativity, remembrance (Day of the Dead) | Orange, yellow | Memorials, cultural festivals |
Forget-Me-Not | Remembrance, true love, loyalty | Blue | Memorials, anniversaries |
Daffodil | Renewal, hope, new beginnings | Yellow, white | Spring, birthdays, cancer awareness |
Poppy | Remembrance (WWI), sleep, consolation | Red, white, orange | Memorial Day, remembrance ceremonies |
Camellia | Admiration, perfection, longing | Pink, red, white | Romantic or platonic love gifts |
Anemone | Protection, anticipation, fading hope | Red, blue, white | Sympathy, personal growth symbolism |
Zinnia | Endurance, lasting affection, friendship | Red, orange, pink, yellow | Long-distance relationships, appreciation |
Hibiscus | Delicate beauty, femininity, fleeting moments | Red, pink, white, yellow | Tropical decorations, admiration |
Lotus | Spiritual awakening, purity, rebirth | Pink, white, blue | Eastern spiritual practices, meditation |
Aster | Wisdom, valor, afterthought | Purple, white, blue | Farewell, reflection, intellectual admiration |
Bluebell | Humility, gratitude, everlasting love | Blue | Tokens of appreciation, remembrance |
Ranunculus | Radiant charm, attractiveness | Pink, red, yellow | Flirtation, dating, celebration bouquets |