Have you heard of Floriography?
Floriography is the ‘language of flowers’ and dates back to Victorian times. The first dictionary of floriography appears in 1819 when Louise Cortambert, writing under the name ‘Madame Charlotte de la Tour’, wrote Le Langage des Fleurs. This secret language of flowers was used as a coded way of communication through various flowers and flower arrangements, think of this as the texting acronyms of the past.
Victorians often exchanged small “talking bouquets”, called nosegays or tussie-mussies, which could be worn or carried as fashion accessories. Let’s go over the secret language of flowers -combining various flowers in bouquets actually makes the perfect well-written message to your recipient- try it out.
A | B | C | D | E |
F | G | H | I | J |
K | L | M | N | O |
P | Q | R | S | T |
U | V | W | X | Y |
Z |
A- Flowers
Agapanthus | Secret love |
Agrimony | Thankfulness |
Allium | Unity, Humility, Patience |
Alstroemeria | Devotion, Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune |
Alyssum | Worth beyond beauty |
Ambrosia | Pride, Timidity, Splendid beauty |
Anemone | Forsaken, Expectations |
Apple Blossom | Better things to come, Good fortune |
Arbutus | I only love you |
Asparagus Fern | Amazement, Fascination |
Asphodel | My regrets follow you to the grave |
Aster | Wisdom, Devotion |
Azalea | Be Safe, Take care of yourself, Temperance, Fragile |
B- Flowers
Baby's Breath | Innocence, Pure of heart |
Begonia | A fanciful nature |
Bells of Ireland | Good luck |
Bird of Paradise | Faithfulness, love, and thoughtfulness |
Bluebell | Humility |
Buttercup | Childishness |
C- Flowers
Calla Lily | Magnificent beauty |
Carnation | Woman love |
Chrysanthemum | You're a wonderful friend, , Cheerfulness |
Clematis | Cleverness, Ingenuity |
Cornflower | Delicacy |
Crocus | Cheerfulness |
D- Flowers
Daffodil | Respect, Rebirth |
Daisy | Gentleness, Innocence, Purity |
Dandelion | Happiness |
Delphinium | Dignity |
Dahlia | Commitment |
E- Flowers
Eustoma (Lisianthus) | Appreciation |
F- Flowers
Forget Me Not | True love, Faithfulness |
Forsythia | Anticipation, Purity |
Freesia | Trust, Friendship, Purity |
G- Flowers
Gardenia | Sweet love, You're lovely |
Geranium | Foolishness |
Gerbera | Innocence, Purity, and Cheerfulness |
Gladiolus | Generosity, Strength and moral integrity |
Gypsophila | Innocence, Pure of heart |
H- Flowers
Heather | Good luck, Wishes will come true (White), Admiration (Lavender) |
Holly | Happy home life |
Honeysuckle | Generosity,I Love You |
Hyacinth | Playful, Sincerity |
Hydrangea | Gratitude,Boastfulness, Heartlessness |
I- Flowers
Iris | Faith, Passion, Wisdom, Friendship |
Ivy | Fidelity, Wedded Love, Affection, Friendship,Life and Immortality |
J- Flowers
Jasmine | Beauty, Sensuality,Modesty, Grace, Elegance |
Juniper | Healing, Protection |
K- Flowers
King Protea | Change and Transformation |
L- Flowers
Larkspur | An open heart |
Lavender | Devotion, Loyalty, Love, |
Lilac | Purity and Innocence, First emotion of love , Spirituality (purple) |
Lily of the Valley | Return of happiness |
Lily | Rebirth and Motherhood |
Lily (Orange) | Money, Wealth |
Lily (White) | Purity |
Lotus | Estranged love |
M- Flowers
Magnolia | Nobility |
Mistletoe | Kiss me, Affection, Difficulties |
Morning Glory | Affection |
Mum | Hope |
N- Flowers
Narcissus | Egotism, Formality |
O- Flowers
Olive Branch | Peace |
Orange Blossom | Innocence, Purity, Eternal love, Marriage |
Orchid | Love, Beauty |
P- Flowers
Palm Leaves | Success |
Passion Flower | Faith |
Peony | Happy marriage, Prosperity, Bashfulness |
Petunia | Our souls are united |
Poppy | Pleasure, Wealth,Eternal sleep, Oblivion, Imagination |
Primrose | I can't live without you |
Pussy Willow | Motherhood |
Q- Flowers
Queen Anne's Lace | Sanctuary |
R- Flowers
Ranunculus | Radiant, Charming |
Rose(Red) | Love, I love you, Desire |
Rose (Pink) | Perfect happiness |
Rose (Coral) | Desire |
Rose (Yellow) | Friendship, Joy, Gladness |
Rose (Orange) | Fascination |
Rose (Lavender) | Enchantment |
Rose (White) | Charm, Innocence |
Rosebud | Beauty, Youth |
S- Flowers
Snapdragon | Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady |
Solidago | Success |
Star of Bethlehem | Atonement, Reconciliation |
Stephanotis | Marital happiness |
Statice | Remembrance |
Sunflower | False riches, Pride |
Sweet Pea | Blissful pleasure, Good-bye, Departure |
T- Flowers
Tiger Lily | Prosperity |
Trumpet Flower | Separation |
Tuberose | Dangerous Pleasure |
Tulip | Love and Passion |
V- Flowers
Veronica | Fidelity |
Violet | Faithfulness, Modesty |
W- Flowers
Water Lily | Purity of heart |
Wax Flower | Riches |
Wisteria | Welcome |
Y- Flowers
Yarrow | Healing |
Z- Flowers
Zinnia | Sincerity, Symbol of love |
Zinnia (Yellow) | Daily remembrance |
Zinnia (Magenta) | Lasting affection |
Zinnia (White) | Goodness |
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