What do flowers mean? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

flowers have more meaning Than Just Their Natural Beauty

You love flowers, but do you know their meanings?

372
https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1664/25733147140_a6a2b64329_b.jpg

In This Article:

There are a lot of events in the summer—graduation, prom, birthdays, house parties, etc. With these events is one common thing: they involve flowers in some way. During graduation, you receive tons of flower bouquets from friends and family. During prom, you have to pick out your corsage and boutonniere. You can't go to a house warming party without a gift either. Flowers are pretty, but they are even prettier when you understand their meaning.

So you know what each flower represents next time you're getting them for a special occasion, here is an 11 flower guide to help pick a flower with the best meaning

1. Sunflower

This is my favorite flower. The sunflower symbolizes adoration, loyalty, and longevity.

2. Roses

For roses, there are many different colors, and each color has a different meaning. Not only that, but the number of roses has a meaning as well. Red means love and romance. Pink means gratitude, grace, admiration, and joy. Orange means enthusiasm and passion. Yellow means friendship. White means innocence and purity. One means love at first sight. Two means shared and deep love. Three means "I love you." Six means "I want to be yours"..Seven means "I'm infatuated with you." Nine means eternal love. Ten means "You're perfect."

3. Tulips

Tulips are commonly associated with perfect or deep love. Since they are the first to bloom in spring, they can mean rebirth. In Victorian times, tulips were associated with charity.

4. Daisy

In every culture, daisies have different meanings. The most common meanings are innocence, purity, childbirth, motherhood, and new beginnings. They are commonly brought to new mothers to congratulate their new motherly status.

5. Lily

Just like roses, there are different types of lilies. Since there are different types of lilies, there are different meanings. In general, lilies mean rebirth, motherhood, and good luck. White means purity and virtue. Pink (Stargazers) mean prosperity and abundance. Red means passion. Orange (Tiger) means confidence, pride, and wealth. Yellow means thankfulness and a desire for enjoyment.

6. Hydrangea

upload.wikimedia.org

Hydrangeas have different colors as well. They represent gratitude, but their colors may say something different. Pink is heartfelt emotion. Blue is frigidity and apology. White is boasting or bragging. Purple is a desire to deeply understand someone.

7. Carnations

Carnations, also with different colors, generally mean fascination, distinction, motherly love, and love. White symbolizes purity and luck. Light red symbolizes admiration. Dark red symbolizes love and affection. Pink symbolizes gratitude. Yellow symbolizes disappointment and rejection. Purple symbolizes capriciousness.

8. Daffodils

Daffodils represent rebirth, new beginnings, and good luck. In some other cultures, they represent good luck, prosperity, and good fortune.

9. Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums represent joy and beauty. In the Victorian era, people used the flowers to show friendship and well-wishing. They are also used as a memorial flower in some countries to honor loved ones. Red represents love and deep passion. Yellow represents neglected love or sorrow. White represents loyalty and honesty. Violet represents a wish to get well.

10. Iris

upload.wikimedia.org

Irises symbolize wisdom, hope, trust, and valor. Purple represents royalty and wisdom. Yellow represents passion. Blue represents faith and hope. White represents purity.

11. Orchid

c1.staticflickr.com

Orchids represent fertility, virility, sexuality, integrity, and elegance. White represents innocence, purity, elegance, and reverence. Pink represents femininity, grace, and joy. Yellow represents friendship and new beginnings. Orange is pride, enthusiasm, and boldness. Purple represents loyalty and admiration.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

2136
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less
Jenna Pizzi and her mom smiling by a waterfront with a historic ship in the background.
Jenna Pizzi

There is always a time in the semester when you have about three papers, four tests, five assignments and two projects due within the same time period. Isn't that just the best?

It's almost as if the professors all plot against you just to make college even more stressful than it already is. No matter how many people try to make you feel better, no one ever compares to your mom. Moms always know exactly what to say.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

7 Jobs Your Roommate Has

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

2014
Cristina Yang and Meredith Grey in scrubs sit against a wall, smiling and enjoying a break.

If you are anything like my roommate and I, you have a friendship with your roomie. You’re lucky to have gotten a roommate that is easy to get along with and more importantly cool to live with. Whether you found her on Facebook or went random, a roommate is a big part of life in college. This list goes through some of the jobs that a roommate has that help you get through college.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

35 Things I Wish I Learned In My Freshman Year Of College

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1636
Towson University
YouTube

Freshman year can either be the greatest year, or the roughest year. It depends on your transition and how you adjust. For me, freshman year in college was one of the best years of my life. However, looking back, there are a few things that I wish I learned.

Now that I am a sophomore, I can finally do things a little differently. Here are a few things that I wish I learned my freshman year of college!

Keep Reading...Show less
Woman in field with a red heart-shaped balloon under a colorful sky.

Being single can be great and awful at the same time. Yeah, it's awesome to have time to yourself to figure out who you are and make your own decisions. It would also be nice to have someone to go through life with, but it needs to be the right person. I haven't found that person yet and here's a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments