The language of flowers

There is a flower with a meaning for everyone!

Flowers for weddings, anniversaries and gifts have been used through the ages and along the way have picked up various meanings I have included a few here to help you choose that perfect bloom with the right sentiment.
This list is by no means definitive. The meaning changes from place to place and from century to century.

Popular flowers and their meanings.
Alstroemeria - Devotion
Amaryllis - Beautiful, timid, proud
Anemone - Farewell to the past
Anthurium - No secrets from you!
Apple blossom - Good fortune
Arum Lily- Ardour
Asparagus fern - Sincerity
Birch - Longevity
Bluebell - lasting love
Calla Lily - Magnificent beauty
Carnation (Pink) - I'll never forget you
Carnation (Red) - My heart aches for you
Carnation (White) - Innocence, pure love
Chrysanthemum (white) - Truth
Cornflower - Admiration, hope
Cotton flower - Nature
Daffodil - Regard or joy
Daisy - Innocence or loyal love
Delphinium - An open heart
Eucalyptus - Spirituality
Fern - Magic, fascination, confidence & shelter
Forget-me-not - Remembrance and true love
Freesia - Innocence and trust, sweetness
Gardenia - Joy
Gerbera - Cheerfulness
Heather - Good luck
Hellebore - Scandal
Hollyhock - Devotion
Honeysuckle - Generosity
Hyacinth (purple) - playfulness
Hyacinth (white) - Modest loveliness
Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding
Iris - The flame of love and warm affection, hope and wisdom
Ivy - Wedded love, fidelity
Jasmine - Amiability, sensuality
Larkspur - Fickleness
Lilac (white) - Youthful innocence
Lily (Calla) - Beauty
Lily - Majesty
Lily of the Valley - Return to happiness
Lisianthus - Appreciation
Mimosa - Sensitivity
Miniature Rose - Always remember
Moss - Eternal affection
Myrtle - Love
Narcissus - Stay sweet
Orchid - Refined love
Peony - Captivation
Pink - Boldness
Poppy - Pleasure, imagination
Protea - Magic and enchantment
Ranunculus - I am dazzled by your charms!
Rose (coral) - Passion
Rose (dark pink) - Thankfulness
Rose (lavender) - Enchantment
Rose (orange) - Fascination
Rose (pale pink) - Grace
Rose (peach) - Modesty
Rose (pink) - Grace
Rose (red) - Love
Rose (white) - Innocence
Rose (yellow) - Friendship
Rosebuds - Youth & beauty
Rosemary - Remembrance
Snapdragon - Grace
Snowdrop - Hope
Spray carnation - Fascination
Stargazer lily - Wealth
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage, good luck
Stock - Bonds of affection
Sunflower - Devotion, adoration
Sweet pea - Delicate pleasure
Tuberose - Dangerous pleasure
Tulip (General) - Perfect lover
Tulip (red) - I love you
Tulip (variegated) - Enchantment
Tulip (white) - I am worthy of you
Tulip (yellow) - Hopeless and perfect love
Twisted willow - Remembrance
Veronica - Fidelity
Violet - Faithfulness



Wedding Anniversaries.
1st - PAPER
2nd - COTTON
3rd - LEATHER
4th - LINEN
5th - WOOD
6th - IRON
7th - WOOL
8th - BRONZE
9th - POTTERY
10th - TIN
11th - STEEL
12th - SILK
13th - LACE
14th - IVORY
15th - CRYSTAL
20th - CHINA
25th - SILVER
30th - PEARL
35th - CORAL
40th - RUBY
45th - SAPPHIRE
50th - GOLD
55th - EMERALD
60th - DIAMOND
70th - PLATINUM
80th - OAK