The Symbolism of Flowers

So while browsing through my email yesterday, I came across an email sent to me from Deborah LaFranchi Couture Gowns about the symbolism of flowers. I thought it was a great article to share, and who knows, maybe you will change the type of flowers you had in mind for that dream bouquet or decor.....so here goes....Happy reading!

Ambrosia.... love returned

Anemone.... expectation

Apple Blossom ....hope, good fortune, better things to come

Baby's Breath...innocence, pure heart

Bluebell...constancy

Blue voilet...faithfulness

Calla Lily...beauty

Camellia...loveliness, gratitude

Daffodil...regard, joy

Daisy...gentleness, innocence

Forget-Me-Not...remembrance, true love

Freesia...innocence

Gardenia...purity

Heather...future fortune

Heliotrope...devotion, faithfulness

Hyacinth...loveliness

Iris...warmth of affection

Ivy...fidelity

Lilac...youthful innocence

Lily...majesty

Lily of the Valley...happiness

Orange Blossom...purity, virginity

Orchid...rare beauty

Queen Anne's Lace...trust

Rose...red love

Rose-yellow...friendship

Rose-white...innocence

Rose-pale pink...grace

Rose-dark pink...thankfulness