Certain types or colors of flowers mean different things, and you don't want to send the wrong message if you give them as a gift! Of course, not everyone knows what a particular flower means, but you can never be too sure!

FLOWER NAME and/or COLOR -- FLOWER MEANINGS

Carnations

Carnation (General) -- Fascination

Carnation, Pink -- Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you

Carnation, Purple -- Antipathy and Capriciousness

Carnation, Red -- Admiration, my heart aches for you

Carnation, Striped -- No, Sorry, I cannot be with you

Carnation, White -- Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence

Carnation, Yellow -- Disdain and Rejection

Lilies

Lily, Calla -- Majestic Beauty

Lily, Day -- Coquetry

Lily, Orange -- Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride

Lily, White -- Majesty and Purity, Virginity

Lily of the Valley -- Purity and Humility, Sweetness

Roses

Rose, Coral/Orange -- Enthusiasm, Desire

Rose, Dark Pink -- Thank you

Rose, Light Pink -- Admiration

Rose, Musk -- Capricious Beauty

Rose, Pale -- Friendship

Rose, Peach -- Let's get together, Closing of the deal

Rose, Pink -- Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely

Rose, Pink & White -- Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done

Rose, Red -- Majesty and Purity, Virginity

Rose, Red & Yellow -- Congratulations

Rose, White -- Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly

Rose, White on Red -- Unity/Flower Emblem of England

Rose, Yellow -- Infidelity, Joy, Friendship, Welcome Back, Remember me

Rose, Yellow & Orange -- Passionate thoughts

Tulips

Tulip -- Symbol of The Perfect Lover

Tulip, Red -- Believe me, Declaration of love

Tulip, Variegated -- Beautiful eyes

Others

Daffodil -- Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love

Daisy -- Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love

Iris -- Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much

Orchid -- Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement

Sunflower -- Homage and Devotion

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