The Meaning of Flowers 
When we are creating our silk memorial flower arrangements we like to consider the meaning of flowers to add symbolism and representation to each arrangement. Throughout history flowers have been given special meanings, for example the red rose symbolizes love, passion, respect, courage, I Love You, beauty, pure and prosperity. We have listed some of the most popular flowers below and their meanings. Next time you are ordering flowers for your lost loved one’s final resting place, consider sending a message through these flowers.

Alium: Strength
Alstromeria: Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune
Amaryllis: Pride
Anthurium: Lover
Apple Blossums: Good Fortune
Arbutus: “Thee only do I love”
Aster: Elegance, daintiness
Astilbe: “I’ll still be waiting”
Azalea: Love, Romance, First Love
Baby’s Breath: Innocence
Bachelor Button: Single blessedness
Balsam: Ardent love
Begonia: Beware
Bells of Ireland: Good Luck
Birds of Paradise: Magnificence
Buttercup: Childishness
Calendula: Grief
Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty
Camellia: Gratitude
Camellia, Pink: “Longing for you”
Camellia, Red: “You’re a flame in my heart”
Camellia, White: “You’re adorable”
Carnation: Distinction, Divine Love, Woman, Yes
Carnation, Pink: A woman’s love, “I’ll never forget you”, Mother’s Love
Carnation, Red: Admiration, “My heart aches for you”, fascination
Carnation, White: Innocence, Faithfulness, Sweet and Lovely, Pure Love, Ardent Love, Good Luck, Strength of motherhood
Cattail: Peace, Prosperity
Chrysanthemum: Cheerfulness, optimism, Rest, Truth
Chrysanthemum, Red: “I Love You”
Chrysanthemum, White: Truth, Loyal love
Chrysanthemum, Yellow: Sighted Love
Clematis: Clever, Intellectual
Cornflower: Delicacy
Cosmos: Modesty
Crocus: Cheerfulness
Cyclamen: Good-Bye, Resignation
Daffodil: Regard, Rebirth, New Beginnings, Unrequited Love, “You’re the Only One”, Chivalry, Joy, Happiness
Daisy: Innocence, Loyal Love, Purity
Day Lily: Mother
Delphinium: Big-hearted, Fun
Eremurus: Endurance
Fern: Sincerity, Magic, Confidence, Shelter
Fir: Time
Forget-Me-Not: True Love, Hope, Remembrance, Memories
Forsythia: Anticipation
Four Leaf Clover: Good Luck, “Be Mine”
Freesia: Innocence, Thoughtfulness
Fuchsia: Taste
Gardenia: “You’re Lovely”, Secret Love, Sweet Love
Geranium: Stupidity, Folly, Comfort, Gentility
Ginger: Strength
Gladiolus: Strength of Character, Remembrance, Infatuation, Splendid Beauty, Admiration
Gloxina: Love at First Sight
Heather, Lavender: Admiration, Solitude Beauty
Heather, White: Protection, Wishes will come true
Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Holly: Foresight, Domestic Happiness, Enchantment
Hollyhock: Ambition, Fruitfulness
Honeysuckle: Bonds of Love
Huckleberry: Simple Pleasure
Hyacinth: Sport, Play, Games
Hyacinth, Blue: Constancy
Hyacinth, Purple: Sorrow, “Please forgive me”
Hyacinth, Pink or Red: Play
Hyacinth, White: Loveliness, “I’ll pray for you”
Hyacinth, Yellow: Jealousy
Hydrangea: “Thank you for understanding”
Iris: Fleur-de-lis, “Your friendship means so much to me”, Faith, Hope
Iris, Blue: Faith, Hope
Iris, Purple: Wisdom
Iris, Yellow: Passion
Iris, White: Purity
Ivy: Fidelity, Wedded Love, Friendship, Affection, Marriage
Ixia: Happiness
Jasmine, White: Amiability, Sensuality, Attachment
Jasmine, Yellow: Grace, Elegance
Jonquil: Sympathy
Larkspur: Fickleness, Ardent Attachment, Lightness
Larkspur, Pink: Fickleness
Larkspur, Purple: First Love
Lavender: Devotion
Leatherleaf Fern: Fascination
Lilac: Youthful, Humility, Confidence
Lily: Majesty, Wealth, Pride, Innocence, Purity
Lily, White: Purity, Modesty
Lily, Orange: Flame
Lily of the Valley: Return of Happiness, Purity of Heart, Sweetness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, “You’ve made my life complete”, Happiness
Lotus Blossom: Estranged Love
Magnolia: Dignity, Love of Nature, Nobility
Marigold: Affection, Grief, Jealousy
Marigold, Pot of: Grief, Despair
Mimosa: Sensitivity
Mistletoe: “Kiss Me”, Affection, To Surmount Difficulties
Morning Glory: “I Love You”
Moss: Maternal Love, Charity
Myrtle: Love
Narcissus: Egotism, Self Love, Self Admiration
Oak Leaves: Bravery
Oleander: Caution
Olive Branch: Peace
Orange Blossom: Purity, Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage, Fertility
Orchid: Rare Beauty, Love, Refinement, Beautiful Lady
Palm Leaves: Victory, Success
Pansies: “Thinking of you”, Thought, Remembrance
Peony: Bashfulness, Happy Life, Happy Marriage, Good Health, Prosperity
Periwinkle: Friendship
Petunia: “Your presence soothes me”
Poppy: Eternal Sleep, Imagination
Poppy, Red: Pleasure
Poppy, White: Consolation, Sleep, Rest
Poppy, Yellow: Wealth, Success
Primrose: “ I can’t live without you”
Primrose, Evening: Happy Love
Queen Anne’s Lace: Haven
Ranunculus: “You are radiant”, Radiant Charm
Rhododendron: Danger, Caution
Rose: Love, Passion, Perfection
Rose, Burgundy: Beauty Within
Rose, Coral: Desire
Rose, Dark Crimson: Mourning
Rose, Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Rose, Lavender: Love at First Sight, Enchantment
Rose, Leaf: “You may hope”
Rose, Moss: Confessions of love
Rose, Orange: Fascination, Display feeling of enthusiasm
Rose, Peach: Desire, Gratitude, Appreciation, Admiration, Sympathy, Modesty
Rose, Pink: Happiness, Appreciation, Admiration, Friendship, Sympathy
Rose, Dark Pink: Thankfulness
Rose, Light Pink: Grace, Gladness, Joy, Perfect Happiness, Admiration, Gentility
Rose, Red: Love, Passion, Respect, Courage, “I Love You”, Beauty, Pure and Lovely
Rose, Deep Red: Unselfconscious beauty
Rose, Single in bloom: “I Love You”, “I still love you”, New Love
Rose, Bud small: Pure and Lovely, Beauty and Youth, a Heart of Innocence
Rose, White: Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, “I am worthy of you”, Silence, Friendship, Truth, Virtue, Girlhood, Spiritual Love, Reverence, Charm, Happy Love
Rose, Yellow: Joy, Friendship, True Love, Freedom, Gladness
Roses, Bouquet: Gratitude
Roses, Red & White together: Unity
Roses, Yellow & Red together: Happiness, Congratulations
Roses, Yellow & Orange together: Passionate thoughts
Rosemary: Remembrance, purity, rebirth
Sage: Virtue
Smilax: Loveliness
Snapdragon: Gracious lady, Deception
Spearmint: Warm Sentiment
Spider Flower: “Elope with me”
Star of Bethlehem: Purity
Statice: Sympathy, Remembrance, Success
Stephanotis: Happiness in marriage, Desire to travel
Stock: Lasting Beauty, Bonds of Affection, “You’ll always be beautiful to me”
Sunflower: Follows the sun as it grows, Adoration
Sweet Pea: Lasting Pleasure, Good-Bye, Departure, “I think of you”
Tuberose: Dangerous Pleasure
Tulip: Perfect Lover
Tulip, Red: Declaration of Love, Fame
Tulip, Variegated: Beautiful Eyes
Tulip, Yellow: Hopeless Love, “There’s sunshine in your smile”
Violet: Modesty, Faithfulness, Innocence, Understated Beauty.
Violet, Blue: Watchfulness, Faithfulness, “I’ll always be true”
Violet, Purple: Thoughts of You
Violet, White: “Let’s take a chance”, youthful innocence
Violet, Yellow: Love of Country
Water Lily: Purity of Heart
Weeping Willow: Mourning
Wheat: Friendliness
Yarrow: Healing, Sorrow
Zinnia: Thoughts of absent friends, In memory of an absent friend
Zinnia, Scarlet: Constancy
Zinnia, White: Goodness
Zinnia, Yellow: Daily Remembrance


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