Flower Guides
Thank you for visiting this page. Here we will try to explain Flower meanings, some flowers for anniversary as well as how many roses can be given when you are having that special feeling for that someone who is important in your life.
FLOWER MEANINGS
Flower Meanings can be of any nature. Be it Everlasting love, Friendship, Concealed love or Innocent love, you can express range of emotions through flowers. Flowers are meant for all occasions. When words are unable to convey thoughtfulness and love, flowers easily pass the message and express feelings on sender's behalf.
MEANING OF ROSES
"Oh the roses are so lovely– thank you so much, dear. So why did you give me fifteen stalks?" the girl asks. "Huh? Hmm– well just thought the bouquet look nice with fifteen." Ha you just got yourself shoot!
The meaning of roses: the color of roses; the number of roses each has got their meaning. Do you know that 11 roses represent "You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life" whereas 15 roses represent "I am truly sorry, please forgive me"? Now isn't that a total twist of the meaning for the roses you gave? What had meant to be a message of love has just turned into a message of apology; implying you was guilty of something?
Before you try to impress that someone with that bouquet of roses, make sure you know the meaning behind it, the meaning of roses; what the number of roses represent.
MEANING OF ROSES BY COLOURS
-Red |
Sincere Love & Respect, Courage & Passion Send red roses to convey the message of your passionate love for that someone; saying "I love you" |
- Pink | Grace and Gentility, the rose of sweet thoughts. Send deep pink roses to show your appreciation & gratitude; saying "Thank you" Send light pink roses to convey admiration and sympathy |
- Yellow | In the Victorian times, yellow roses meant jealousy. But today, they signify friendship, joy, gladness and freedom, the promise of a new beginning. Send yellow roses to brighten up someone's day; to congratulate your friends and loved ones during Joyous occasions. |
- White | Spiritual love & Purity, the rose of confession, the bridal rose; "You are heavenly", "I am worthy of you" Commonly used as traditional bridal bouquet during weddings to symbolize a happy love. You can nevertheless use them to convey the message of "You are heavenly, I miss you" |
- Lavender | Love at first sight and enchantment Send lavender roses of course, to convey the message of your "love at first sight" with that special someone. You can nevertheless also send them if you would like to make a special impression. |
- Orange | Passionate desire, pure enthusiasm and fascination An excellent choice for a new relationship that you wish to pursue further. It can nevertheless also be referring to a new business partnership. |
MEANING OF ROSES BY THEIR COUNTS :
- 1 Rose |
Love at the first sight; you are the one
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- 2 Roses |
Mutual love between both, deeply in love with one another
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- 3 Roses |
I love you
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- 6 Roses |
I wanna be yours
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- 7 Roses |
I'm infatuated with you
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- 9 Roses |
An Eternal love, together as long as we live
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- 10 Roses |
You are perfect
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- 11 Roses |
You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life
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- 12 Roses |
Be my steady
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- 13 Roses |
Secret Admirer
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- 15 Roses |
I am truly sorry, please forgive me
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- 20 Roses |
Believe me, I am sincere towards you
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- 21 Roses |
I am devoted to you
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- 24 Roses |
Can't stop thinking about you, 24 hours everyday
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- 33 Roses |
Saying "I love you" with great affection
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- 36 Roses |
I will remember our romantic moments
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- 40 Roses |
My love for you is genuine
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- 50 Roses |
Regretless love, this is
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- 99 Roses |
I will love you for as long as I live
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- 100 Roses |
Harmoniously together in a century; remaining devoted as couple till ripe-old age
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- 101 Roses |
You are my one and only love
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- 108 Roses |
Please marry me!
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- 365 Roses |
Can't stop thinking about you, each and everyday
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- 999 Roses |
Everlasting and Eternal love
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Now that you know the true meaning of roses, you won't go wrong.
"Do you know why I gave you a bouquet of 11 red roses, my dearest dear? Cause you are my treasured one, the one I love most in my life" Hmm–? Don't you think the girl will be more impressed with you?
Whatever the occasion, there is always a rose color or combination that will express your feelings. Isn't it more meaningful that you chose the color that conveys a specific message for that special someone? The recipient might not truly understand the meaning behind the roses sent but well, there's always the accompanying card? Along with the roses, your message will be delivered.
OTHER FLOWERS
Agapanthus - Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love
Aster - Symbol of Love, Daintiness
Carnation (White) - Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift
Carnation (Pink) - I'll Never Forget You
Carnation (Red) - My Heart Aches For You, Admiration
Purple Carnation - Capriciousness, Whimsical
Carnation (solid colour – red) – Yes
Carnation (Striped) - No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You
Carnation (Yellow) - You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection
Chrysanthemum - You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest.
Chrysanthemum (White) – Truth
Chrysanthemum (Yellow) – Slighted Love
Daffodil - Respect, Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You
Freesia – Trust
Gladiolus - Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators
Hyacinth (Blue) – Constancy
Hyacinth (Purple) – I am Sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
Hyacinth (Red or Pink) – Play
Hyacinth (White) – Loveliness, I’ll pray for you
Hyacinth (Yellow) – Jealousy
Hydrangea – Thank you for understand, Frigidity, Heartlessness
Iris - Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valour, My Compliments
Lily (White) - Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You
Lily (Yellow) – I’m Walking on Air, False and Gay
Calla Lily (White) – Beauty
Sunflower - promises power, warmth, and nourishment, attributes of the sun itself, Dwarf Sunflower signifies "a devout admirer."
Orchid - a universal message of love, beauty, wisdom, and thoughtfulness
Lisianthus (Eustoma) – symbolizes the essence of an outgoing nature.
Protea (King) - symbolize the element of courage
Statice - To show someone you miss them, never forget to include statice in your flower bouquet.
ANNIVERSARY FLOWERS
Love is a strong feeling of fondness towards someone and there are a lot of ways on how one can express his love. Romance and passion have always been connected with flowers because of its beauty. Roses are flowers that are normally given to convey love messages and to show how one truly care for someone. Heartfelt emotions can be suggested by sending flowers especially during special occasions such as anniversary. Although, there are lots of flowers associated with love and passion, did you know that each year celebrated with a loved one also has a corresponding flower representation? That is right! Here are significant years, equivalent flower and their meaning:
• Carnation is the flower that represents the 1st anniversary which ties lasting vows of commitment and joy for the next years.
• During the 2nd anniversary, lily of the valley which signifies the purity of your relationship along with modesty and devotion is a powerful symbol of love.
• On your 3rd anniversary, sunflower represents you bond which indicates strength and warmth that is shown in loyalty and fidelity.
• Hydrangea is the flower representing your 4th anniversary with message of gratefulness and appreciation.
• Innocence and gentleness of the romantic future is created by daisies on the 5th year of the relationship.
• It is throughout the 6th year that calla symbolizes the growth and beauty of celebrated love and wisdom.
• Freesia, on the 7th year, stands for trust and faithfulness.
• On the 8th year of being together, lilacs symbolically makes the couple recall the sweetness of their love and first emotions.
• Magnificence and finery of celebrating love on the 9th year is represented by bird of paradise.
• A yellow daffodil on the 10th anniversary simply reminds the couple about simple pleasures that they share.
• As a declaration of love and devotion, on the 11th year, a tulip would mean deep passion.
• It is on the 12th anniversary that a peony conveys honor and fortune of a happy relationship.
• Chrysanthemum on the 13th year represents the abundance of love.
• Pure affection, understanding and mature charm is being symbolized by orchids during the 14th anniversary.
• One of the most beautiful flowers is associated with the 15th year; rose celebrates the beauty and perfection of love between two individuals.
• It is on the 20th year that aster represents wisdom and good fortune.
• During the 25th anniversary, iris symbolizes the faith and promise of happy and long lasting marriage.
• Lily on the 30th anniversary means magnificence of pride, beauty and devotion.
• Vibrancy and remembrance is being signified by gladiolus on the 40th anniversary.
• During the 50th anniversary, yellow roses and violets celebrates virtue, humility and faith the made the union of two people long lasting.
It’s never too hard to find perfect present for your loved one on your anniversary. All you need to do is remember this special occasion and find the perfect anniversary flowers that will signify the years you and your loved one have been together.
BIRTHDAY FLOWERS
If there are birth stones, there are also birthday flowers which differ depending on your birth month. Did you know that each birthday flower has a corresponding meaning? Know what your birthday flower is!
• January
People who are born during this month have carnation as their birthday flower. Carnation buds symbolize deep love and eternal fidelity.
• February
Violet which signifies faithfulness, humility and cleanliness, is the birthday flower of individuals born in February.
• March
Yellow daffodils represent optimism, reverence, kindness and warmth which are also believed to be common traits of people born in March.
• April
April’s birthday flower is daisy which comes in pink and purple colours. These flowers often indicate pleasure, curiosity, inquisitiveness and playfulness.
• May
Lilies that have white blossoms represent strength, complete life, sweetness and wild beauty is the birthday flower of May.
• June
The most common and beautiful flower, Rose stands for passion, friendship, magnificence and love.
• July
Long stemmed blossoms of Larkspur represent July for their beauty. Good luck, lightness and laughter are often associated with this flower.
• August
Strength of character, marriage and family is an important sense for people born in August. These are also meanings attached to their birthday flower, gladiola.
• September
Aster or morning glory is known to have rich and deep colours that radiate beauty to its surroundings. People who were born in September are believed to have a strong devotion to life and are filled with light.
• October
Contentment, excellence, gratitude and love for nature are characterized by Calendula which is the October birthday flower.
• November
Bright colours of chrysanthemum connote cheerfulness, sensitivity and compassion.
• December
Poinsettia, the Christmas flower, is the birthday flower of December which symbolizes celebration, wealth and success.
Flower meanings that are attached to each month had already been traditionally handed over to generations. But the real reason to celebrate is the birth of the child and the warm welcome that we give him through gifts of love.
There are several birth flowers that are connected with our Zodiac signs and each has a corresponding meaning and character that is being attributed to the person who was born during a certain month. Check out your birth flower and how this is similar to your virtues and personality:
Aries
People who were born between the 21st of March until the 20th of April has Aries as their zodiac sign. These individuals are said to be very energetic, dynamic and confident. The flower that is being connected to them is Opuntia Cactus, red rose, red peppers, tulip and other thorny shrubs because they are known to be enthusiastic and adventurous.
Cancer
Birth flowers of people born between June 22 and April 18 are passion flower, cornflower, iris, hydrangea and other ferns that are believed to symbolize being protective, imaginative, sensitive and cautious.
Libra
Libra is the zodiac of people born between September 23 and October 23. Birth flowers that are believed to symbolize the diplomatic personality of these people are Orinthogalum, gadiolus, tea roses, and cymbidium orchids.
Capricorn
Prudent and practical - these are traits associated with the goat sign. Individuals born between December 22 and January 20 are believed to have these traits. Their birth flower includes African violet, ivy, jasmine, holly, snowdrop, and kentia palm.
Taurus
Fruit bearing trees, lavender, aster, lily of the valley, scented stock, and sweat pea are flowers representing Taurus which is believed to symbolize being patient, reliable, home loving and practical.
Leo
From July 23 until August 23, people born during these dates are considered under the Leo sign. These people are believed to be dominant but warm hearted and creative. They have croton, marigold, dahlia, sunflower and gerbera as their birth flowers.
Scorpio
They say that people with a Scorpio sign are intense, passionate and compulsive. Birth flowers of these people like red hot poker, cactus, peony and anthurium are believed to signify determination.
Aquarius
The water bearer sign were born between January 21 and February 18. These people have bird of paradise, protea, aloe, arum lily and yucca as their birth flowers that symbolize honesty and independence.
Gemini
Under the Twins sign, flowers and plants like winter cherries, acacia, daffodil and cactus are known as the birth flowers. People who were born on these dates are known for their intellectual abilities and energetic ways.
Virgo
Virgo is under the Earth sign which is believed to be a sign for intelligence and modesty. Flowers that are presented with this sign are violet, eucalyptus, veronica, thistle and ivy.
Sagittarius
People born between November 23 and December 21 fall under the Sagittarius sign. Berried plants, foxtail lily, blazing star and carnation are the birth flowers of this sign which signify optimism and exploration.
Pisces
From February 19 up to March 20, the birth flowers are jasmine, gypsophila, madonna lily and lilac which show that these people are kind, imaginative and sensitive.
Have you checked out which flowers fall on your sign? Do these flowers really symbolize your personality? If these flowers do, pick your birth flower now and start growing your flower counterpart!
FLOWER THEMES
Spring Flowers
Tulips, Crocuses, Hyacinths, Irises and Daffodils or Narcissi
Tropical Flowers
Anthurium, Bird of Paradise, Ginger, Pineapple, Pincushion Protea, Pink Mink Protea, Calla Lily and Calla Lily Mini
Exotic Flowers
Orchids, Tulips and more..