The Meaning of Flowers and their Colors

Flowers hold very symbolic meanings through their beautiful colors.

The next time you shop at the florist or flower shop to select a bouquet for someone special, you will know that flowers hold special symbolic meanings through the beauty of their colors.

Red-Red flowers hold the symbolic meaning that is often associated with love, passion, lust, beauty, heat, fire, strength, or desire. When red flowers are given as gifts in a certain number, they have different meanings such as, ‘I love you.”

Yellow-Yellow flowers are the symbol of friendship, joy, new beginnings and smiles. Yellow represents the coming of spring.

Orange-Orange flowers hold the symbolic meaning of excitement, vitality, passion for life, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Pink-Pink flowers hold the symbolic meaning of happiness, grace, youth, and innocence.

Blue-Blue flowers hold the symbolic meaning of peacefulness, calmness, serenity, and dignity.

Purple-Purple flowers hold the symbolic meaning of success, royalty, or pride.

White-White flowers hold the symbolic meaning of purity or innocence.

Lavender-Lavender flowers hold the same symbolic meaning of purple flowers with an addition of tenderness.

Black-Black flowers hold the symbolic meaning of death, doom, distaste, evil, or disdain.

Flowers capture the essence of human feelings. Different types of flowers hold very different meanings.

Amaryllis-Beauty and pride.

Azalea-Love and romance.

Baby’s Breath-Festivity and happiness.

Bamboo-Loyalty and strength.

Basil-Sends best wishes.

Blueberry-Prayer and security.

Buttercups-Charm and cheerfulness.

Carnations-Ardent love and lasting beauty.

Clovers-Hard working and good luck.

Dafodils-Respect and grace.

Dogwood-Faithfulness.

Forget-Me-Nots-True love.

Fig-Fertility.

Grape-Prosperity.

Gardenia-Secret longing.

Holly-Happiness and goodwill.

Honeysuckle-Protective love.

Iris-Passion and romance.

Jasmine-Happiness.

Lilac-Attraction.

Lily of the Valley-Elegance.

Magnolia-Sweetness.

Passion flower-Religious faith and christianity.

Poinsettia-Cheerfulness and prosperity.

Roses-Beauty, love, desire, innocence, truth, friendship, religious, and death. Their meanings are determined by the color that is given or recieved.

Rosebud-Youth and beauty.

Sunflower-Pride.

Sweet pea-Departure.

Tuberose-Danger.

Thistle-Grief.

Violet-Loyalty and love.

Wisteria-Entwining.

Yarrow-Healing.

Zinna-Loyalty.

These are just a few flowers I have listed, but there are quite a few more. Each and every flower holds a specific meaning. Each and every flower has it’s own beauty. Each flower is unique. Flowers are one of God’s beautiful creation in nature. Flowers are known in all regions of the world. Flowers are loved by many people all over the world. They make excellent gifts. The next time you recieve or give flowers, you will know that they hold true sybolism and true meanings. Make someone smile by sending them flowers. Send anyone a true message with beautiful flowers.