Commercial Floriculture

Flowers for Expression of our Feelings

• Flower meanings and symbolization were a key element for flower choice since time immemorial as they expresses the most sensitive, delicate and ever loving feelings eloquently what our words fail to express.
• Besides the above, flower also adds meaning to the actual life and reinforces faith in nature by filling the whole atmosphere with its delicate fragrance.
• So it may help the flower lovers to make the right decision in offering the right flowers to their belongings.

The following is the list of flower types and the meanings/ sentiment/ feelings.

Flowers	Flower meanings/ Symbolization /Feelings
Acacia	Concealed Love, Beauty in Retirement, Chaste Love
Aster	Symbol of Love, Daintiness
Azalea	Take Care of Yourself for Me, Temperance, Fragile Passion, Chinese Symbol of Womanhood
Cactus	Endurance
Carnation (General)	Fascination, Woman Love
Carnation (Pink)	I'll Never Forget You
Carnation (Red)	My Heart Aches For You, Admiration
Carnation (Purple)	Capriciousness, Whimsical
Carnation (Striped)	No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You
Carnation (White)	Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift
Carnation (Yellow)	You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection
Cattail	Peace, Prosperity
Chrysanthemum (General)	You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest.
Chrysanthemum (White)	Truth
Chrysanthemum (Yellow)	Slighted Love
Daffodil	Respect, Regard, Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You
Daisy	Innocence, Loyal Love, I'll Never Tell, Purity
Fern	Magic, Fascination, Confidence and Shelter
Geranium	Stupidity, Folly
Gladiolus	Give Me a Break, I'm Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators
Hydrangea	Thank You for Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness
Ivy	Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
Lily (White)	Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It's Heavenly to be with You
Lily (Yellow)	I'm Walking on Air, False and Gay
Lily (Calla)	Beauty
Lily (Day)	Coquetry, Chinese Emblem for Mother
Lily (Eucharis)	Maiden Charms
Lily (Tiger)	Wealth, Pride
Marigold	Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Orchid	Love, Beauty, Refinement, Beautiful Lady, Chinese Symbol for Many Children, Thoughtful, Maturity, Charm
Orchid (Cattleya)	Mature Charm
Primrose	I Can't Live Without You
Primrose (Evening)	Inconstancy
Rose (Bridal)	Happy Love
Rose (Dark Crimson)	Mourning
Rose (Hibiscus)	Delicate Beauty
Rose (Leaf)	You May Hope
Rose (Pink)	Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me
Rose (Red)	Love, I Love You
Rose (Tea)	I'll Remember Always
Rose (Thorn less)	Love at First Sight
Rose (White)	Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly,Secrecy and Silence
Rose (White And Red)	Unity, Flower Emblem of England
Rose (White-Dried)	Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
Rose (Yellow)	Decrease of Love, Jealousy, Try to Care, Friendship
Rosebud	Beauty and Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love
Rosebud (Red)	Pure and Lovely
Rosebud (White)	Girlhood
Rosebud (Moss)	Confessions of Love
Roses (Bouquet of Mature Blooms)	Gratitude
Roses (Single Full Bloom)	I Love You, I Still Love You
Stock	Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You'll Always Be Beautiful to Me
Sweet pea	Good-bye, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time
Tulip (General)	Perfect Lover, Frame, Flower Emblem of Holland
Tulip (Red)	Believe Me, Declaration of Love
Tulip (Variegated)	Beautiful Eyes
Tulip (Yellow)	There's Sunshine in Your Smile
Wisteria	Welcome
Zinnia (Magenta)	Lasting Affection

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Traditional colour choice
These traditional colour choices mainly apply to roses but may also be applied to other flower types.
• Red roses mean romantic love.
• Purple roses signify that the giver has fallen in love with the recipient at first sight.
• Orange roses signal desire.
• Yellow roses are joy and friendship.
• Pink roses express our gratitude and appreciation.
• Light pink roses show feelings of admiration and sympathy.
• Peach is more indefinite, as it can signify either sympathy or gratitude.
• White roses show meaning of reverence and humility.
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