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The 'lost' language of flowers
The Coded Meanings of Flowers
Over the centuries certain flowers have acquired meanings. Some brides take account of the meanings of flowers when deciding which blooms to include in their bouquet. A list of flowers with their meanings is given below:
| Flower | Message |
| Almond blossom | hope |
| Apple blossom | good fortune |
| Asphodel | my regrets follow you to the grave |
| Barberry | bad temper |
| Burdock | touch me not |
| Camellia | gratitude |
| Carnation | fascination |
| Chrysanthemum - red | I love you |
| Chrysanthemum - white | truth |
| Cyclamen | modesty |
| Daffodil | regard |
| Daisy | innocence |
| Fern | fascination |
| Forget-me-not | remembrance |
| Gardenia | joy |
| Heather | good luck |
| Hellebore | scandal |
| Heliotrope | devotion |
| Honeysuckle | generosity |
| Hyacinth | loveliness |
| Hydrangea | boastfulness |
| Ivy | fidelity |
| Iris | flame/burning love |
| Japonica | loveliness |
| Jasmine | amiability |
| King's Cup | I wish I were rich |
| Larkspur | fickleness |
| Lemon blossom | fidelity in love |
| Lilac | youthful innocence |
| Lily | majesty |
| Lily-of-the-valley | return of happiness |
| Magnolia | perseverance |
| Maidenhair | discretion |
| Marigold | grief |
| Meadow Saffron | my best days are past |
| Mimosa | sensitivity |
| Myrtle | love |
| Narcissus | egotism |
| Orange blossom | purity |
| Orchid | beauty |
| Peach blossom | captive |
| Pink | boldness |
| Rose | love, happiness |
| Snowdrop | hope |
| Sweatpea | pleasure |
| Tulip - red | I love you |
| Tulip - white | I am worthy of you |
| Tulip | love |
| Veronica | fidelity |
| Violet | faithfulness |