Types of Flowers and What They Mean

Flowers have always been a part of nearly every- Delphinium - heavenly
culture in the world. Some types of flowers, like the- Freesia - innocence
lotus, bear significance in religions such as Buddhism- Forget-me-not
and Hinduism. Other types of flowers are revered by- Gladiolus - strength of character
many a poet and scholar. Indeed, there is a flower- Great Yellow Daffodil - chivalry
type that serves as a reflection of a person or a- Heather - admiration
group's goals and aspirations.- Holly - Am I forgotten?
A flower is a lovely product of a plant. It is serves both- Hyacinth - constancy
an aesthetic and practical purpose. Besides making a- Hydrangea - heartfelt
plant look attractive, the flower also plays an important- Indian Jasmine - attachment
role in the plants ability to reproduce. Send flowers to- Ivy - marriage
show someone how you feel or to brighten their day!- Iris - I have a message for you; My compliments
Different types of flowers reproduce in many different- Larspur - levity
ways. Some types of flowers reproduce from bulbs- Lilac - youthful innocence ·
while others grow from cuttings. Still, others grow from- Lily - majesty
seeds. There are types of flowers that are perennials.- Orchid - a belle
Hence, they do not have to replanted every year.- Pansy - thoughts
There are also annual types of flowers, or those that- Peony - bashful
bloom once every year. There are even types of- Pink Carnation - woman's love
flowers that are edible. The variety is endless.- Pink Rose - indecision
When you give flowers to your loved ones on special- Purple Lilac - first emotions of love
occasions like a birthday or wedding or even on- Queen Anne's Lace - sanctuary
ordinary days that you felt were special because of- Ranunculus - radiant
how you felt for that person, the flowers aren't just- Red Rose - love
pretty things of different shades and color. They have- Red Tulip - declaration of love
meanings, too, depending on the types of flowers.- Snapdragon - desire
Each flower has a corresponding language, whether- Statice - remembrance
expressing romantic feelings, jealousy, gratitude,- Stock - lasting beauty
admiration, or celebration a momentous occasion.- Sunflower - pure thoughts
Below are a few types of flowers and what they- Sweet Pea - delicate pleasure
mean:- White Daisy - innocence
- Alstroemeria - friendship- White Rose - I am worthy of you
- Amaryllis - splendid beauty- Yellow Rose - Friendship
- Anemone - anticipation- Yellow Iris - passion
- Anthurium - hospitality- Zinnia - thoughts of absent friends This list of types
- Aster - patienceof flowers is incomplete, of course. To include all
- Birds of Paradise - joyfulnessflower types from all over the world would be next to
- Bouvardia, Double - enthusiasmimpossible. Some species of flowers have yet to bear
- Blue Violet - faithfulnessa name even. But the list above should give you some
- Carnation - pride and beautyidea on what flowers to give in order to tell that special
- Chrysanthemum - cheerfulness in old age; fidelitysomeone your real thoughts.