Floriology - the symbolic meanings of flowers - a brief overview:

Floriography has been recorded throughout history, the fervor for this form of communication was undoubtedly the strongest during the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837 to 1901. In response to conservative social constructs of the time that placed value on chastity, Victorian-era courtship relied on secret flirtations and affairs. To openly communicate about such activities was an act against both God and the law, so couples often turned to creative communication techniques.  

When designing our bouquets and arrangements, we pay careful attention to be sure that flowers we send truly express the sentiments of the senders.

The following is a list of flowers and their symbolic meanings...

Agapanthus - love for many

Alstromeria - devotion & friendship

Allium - good fortune & prosperity

Amaranthus - immortality & unending love

Amaryllis - determination, beauty & love, success

Anemone - anticipation & fragility

Astilbe - patience & dedication to a beloved

Astrantia - strength, courage & protection

Brunia - chivalry

Calla lily - rebirth & resurrection

Calcynia (heather) - good luck, admiration & protection

Carnations - white - pure love & good luck

Carnation - red - admiration, deep love & affection

Carnation - pink - mother's undying love

Celosia - silliness & affection

Chamomile - may all of our dreams be fulfilled

Chrysanthemum - happiness, love, longevity & joy

Crocosmia - confidence & love

Cymbidium orchid - morality, virtue, beauty, refinement & love

Dahlia - commitment, ever-lasting bond or union

Delphinium - cheerfulness & goodwill, encouragement & joy

Dendrobium orchid - love & pure affection, refinement, innocence

Dusty miller - joy

Eucalyptus - healing

Freesia - innocence and friendship

Gerber daisy - innocence, purity & cheerfulness

Gladiola - strength & integrity, infatuation

Gypsophilia - long lasting love

Heather - good luck, admiration & protection

Hellebores - serenity, tranquility & peace

Hydrangea - green - renewal & rebirth, purple - deep understanding, white - grace & purity, blue - frigidity & apology, pink - heartfelt emotion

Hypericum - healing, calming, fights depression & anxiety

Iris - wisdom, hope, truth & valor

Kangaroo paw - unequal

Liatris - joy, bliss & happiness

Lily - devotion & purity, rebirth, motherhood

Lisianthus - appreication, gratefulness & charisma

Myrtle - good luck in a marriage

Orchid - love, luxury, beauty & strength

Peony - romance, prosperity, honor & compassion

Phlox - good partnership, harmony & sweet dreams

Protea - diversity, courage, change & transformation

Queen Annes Lace - sanctuary

Ranunculus - charm & atractiveness

Rice flower - everlasting beauty

Rose - red - love, passion

Rose - white - purity, innocence

Rose - light pink - admiration, grace, joy & sympathy

Rose - yellow - joy, delight & friendship

Rose - orange - fascination, desire & enthusiasm

Rose - lavender - love at first sight, enchantment

Rose - coral - desire

Rose - peach - appreication & sincerity

Rosemary - remembrance, love, happiness & longevity

Scabiosa - pure love, purity & peace

Snapdragon - deception & graciousness

Statice - fond memories & sympathy

Strawflower - immortality

Sunflower - adoration, loyalty & longevity

Sweet pea - delicate pleasure

Tansy - immortality & hope for good health

Thistle - might & brilliance

Trachilium - unnoticed beauty

Tulip - red - true love

Tulip - white & purple - royalty

Tulip - yellow - cheerful thoughts & sunshine

Tweedia - peace & harmony

Veronica - fidelity & love

Viburnum - delicate attentions

Wax flower - riches & long-lasting love