What A Flower Means

WHAT A FLOWER MEANS

Flowers may tell a story or have a unique meaning. Romance has long been linked to flowers. Do all symbolize love? Some say all Rose colors have special meanings. Some brides pay close attention to those meanings and just couldn't bear to have any other flowers on their wedding day. However, there are brides that have other preferences and may select the same flowers her mother may have carried or her wedding day, the state flower or her birth month flower. If the groom is a big flower giver the bride may select the first type of flower the groom gave her as a gift to carry on her wedding day.

Below are some flower facts I have been told through the years. If you know a flower fact or color meaning please share it with us and our readers.

Rose Colors and Meanings
Red: Love, passion, respect, courage
Yellow: Joy, friendship, freedomPink: Happiness, gratitude, appreciation, admiration
Cream: Thoughtfulness, charm, graciousness
Orange: Admiration, facination, enthusiasm, desire
White: Innocence, purity, secrecy, reverence
Roses in full bloom can express deep gratitude, a single rose says "I still love you."
A bouquet of rose buds represents innocent love, tea roses can send the message that you will always remember someone. Thornless roses can mean love at first sight. A bouquet of ten roses means perfection. Two roses means mutual love and affection. A bouquet of nine roses symbolizes you will be together forever. Three dozen roses means head over heels in love. A bouquet of fifty or more roses expresses a love that has no bounds.

Birth Month Flowers & Meanings
January: Carnation or Snowdrop - Facination; Devoted Love
February: Violet, Primrose or Iris - Modesty, faithfulness, Valor
March: Daffodil or Jonquil - Regard, Devotion, Sympathy
April: Daisy or Sweet Pea - Innocence, Blissful pleasure, Purity
May: Lilly of the Valley or Hawthorne - Fertility, Hope, Sweetness
June: Rose or Honeysuckle - Love, Devoted affection
July: Larkspur or Water Lily - Laughter, Purity of heart
August: Gladiolas or Poppy - Grace, Character, Imagination
September: Aster or Morning Glory - Daintiness, Symbol or love & affection
October: Calendula, Cosmos or Marigold - Joy, Modesty, Grace
November: Chrysanthemum - Rest, Cheerfulness, Lovliness
December: Narciassus, Poinsettia or Holly - Egotism, Formality, Good cheer, Merriment

Flower Meanings:
Calla: Transition of growth. Reflects beauty and pride gained from shared wisdom over time.
Bird of Paradise: Magnificence and splendor. Celebrates romance's unexpected side.
Hydrangea: Pride, greatfulness, praise and appreciation.
Orchid: Beauty, affection, understanding.

Other Flower Color Meanings:Pink: Innocence, youth, joy, grace
Purple: Royalty, ceremony, accomplishment, admiration
Red: Passion, Love
White: Innocence, Modesty, Elegance
Green: Health, good fortune
Shades of Blue: Calm
Orange: Confidence, satisfaction