The Language of Flowers

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The Language of Flowers

We all believe that flowers have their own language and flowers mean different things to different people. According to “Aggie” Horticulture, the language of certain flowers is as follows:

AnemoneForsaken
AsterSymbol of Love, Daintiness
BegoniaBeware
Bells of IrelandGood Luck
DaffodilRegard, Unequaled Love, You’re the only one….
GardeniaYou’re Lovely, Secret Love
GeraniumStupidity, Folly
Hyacinth (purple)I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow
IvyWedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
MagnoliaNobility
MarigoldCruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Poppy (yellow)Wealth, Success
PrimroseI Can’t Live Without You
Rose (red)Love, I Love You
Rose (yellow)Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care
Stephanotis Happiness in Marriage, Desire to Travel
Violet (blue)Watchfulness, Faithfulness, I’ll Always Be There

You may see all the flowers listed above by visiting this website.

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Urban Horticulture, NCSU
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