THE MEANING OF FLOWERS
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BIRTHDAY FLOWERS
JANUARY |
FEBRUARY |
MARCH |
APRIL |
Carnation, Snowdrop |
Primrose, Violet |
Jonquil, Violet
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Daisy, Sweet Pea
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MAY |
JUNE |
JULY |
AUGUST |
Hawthorn, Lily of the Valley |
Honeysuckle, Rose |
Larkspur, Water Lily |
Gladiolus, Poppy |
SEPTEMBER |
OCTOBER |
NOVEMBER |
DECEMBER |
Aster, Morning Glory |
Calendula, Cosmos |
Chrysanthemum |
Holly, Narcissus, Poinsettia |
INDIVIDUAL FLOWERS
Alstroemeria
(alstroemeriaceae)
Peruvian Lily
Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune
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Amaryllis
(amaryllidaceae)
Pride, Pastoral Poetry
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Anthurium
(araceae)
Hospitality
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Aster (aster)
Love, Daintiness,
Talisman of Love
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Baby's Breath
( gypsophelia muralis )
Innocence, Pure of Heart
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Bird of Paradise (musaceae)
From a woman to a man
as a symbol of faithfulness
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Cactus (cactus)
Endurance
My heart burns with love
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Carnation
(dianthus caryophyllus)
Fascination, Devoted Love
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Cattleya Orchid
(cattleya orchidaceae)
Mature charms
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Chrysanthemum
(chrysanthemum)
You are a wonderful friend,
cheerfulness and rest
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Daisies (bellis perennis)
The "Love me, Love me not" Flower:
Innocence, Loyal Love,
I'll Never Tell, Purity
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Gerbera (asteraceae)
Purity, strenght
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Gladioli (gladiolus)
Give Me a Break,
I'm Really Sincere,
Flower of the Gladiator
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Fern
Magic, Fascination,
Confidence and Shelter
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Liatris
(liatris spicata) Blazing Star, Gayfeather
Strength, solid
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Orchids (orchiadeaceae)
Love, Beauty, Refinement,
Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children, Thoughtful, Maturity, Charm
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Lilies (liliacea)
White- Virginity, Purity, Majesty,
It's Heavenly to be with You
Yellow- I'm Walking on Air, False
Calla- Beauty
Tiger- Wealth and Pride
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Roses (rosaceae)
Red : romantic love
Purple: love at first sight; also opulence,
majesty and glory
Coral and Orange:desire
Yellow: friendship
Light pink: admiration and sympathy
Pink: gratitude and appreciation
Peach: sympathy or gratitude
White: reverence and humility.
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Snapdragon (antirrhinum majus)
Desire
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Sunflowers (helianthus annuus)
Pride, sunshine, loyalty,
adoration and respect
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Statice (limonium)
Remembrance |
Tulip - (tulipa)
Perfect Lover
Red: Believe me, Declaration of Love
Variegated: Beautiful Eyes
Yellow: There is Sunshine in your Smile
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