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The Language of Flowers

If you simply can't decide on which type of flowers to have, you could always choose by what feelings you'd like to express, using the Victorian language of flowers.

Flower Meaning
Apple Blossom Good fortune
Camellia Gratitude/loveliness
Carnation Fascination, love, betrothal
Chrysanthemum – white Truth
Chrysanthemum – red I love you/sharing
Cyclamen Shyness, voluptuousness
Daffodil Regard
Daisy Innocence
Fern Fascination/sincerity
Forget-me-not True love
Gardenia Joy
Heather Good luck
Heliotrope Devotion/faithfulness
Honeysuckle Generosity/devotion
Hyacinth Loveliness
Iris Flame/burning love
Ivy Good luck, eternal fidelity, marriage
Ivy geranium Marriage
Japonica – white Loveliness
Jasmine Grace
Larkspur Fickleness
Lemon blossom Fidelity in love
Lily Majesty/purity/modesty
Lily of the Valley Happiness, return of happiness
Mimosa Sensitivity
Myrtle Love
Narcissus Vanity
Orange Blossom Chastity, virginity
Orchid Beauty, perfection
Pansy Thoughtfulness, remembrance, love