The Magic Of Flower Languages

Sending flowers is one of the most special ways to show your love and care to your loved ones, because flowers speak beyond words.

Do you know the Language of Flowers? Many flowers symbolise different feelings, moods or ideas. They provide an incredibly nuanced form of communication. Some flowers, including roses and carnations, could express a wide range of emotions based on their colours.

Here is a GENERAL guide for a few of the common flowers.

Carnation

love, fascination, distinction
red – love, pride, admiration
pink – the love for a woman or a mother
yellow – disdain, rejection, disappointment
white – innocence, pure love

Chrysanthemum

loyalty
love
cheerfulness

Daisy

innocence
purity
gentleness

Gerbera

cheerfulness

Gladiolus

sincerity
generosity
natural grace

Hydrangea

heartfelt emotion
understanding

Iris

heartfelt emotion
understanding

Jasmine

grace
elegance

Lily

purity
majesty
virginity

Peony

romance
prosperity

Rose

true love, female beauty, I love you
long stemmed – I will remember you always
short stemmed – sweetheart, youth

pink – grace, perfect happiness
deep pink – thank you for your love
light pink – admiration
red – passionate love, desire, I love you
red & white – unity
white – innocence, purity, heavenly, charm
yellow – friendship, joy and happiness
peach/coral – enthusiasm, desire
orange – enthusiasm, desire

Magnolia

love of nature
dignity

Orchid

admiration
magnificence

Snapdragon

presumption
gracious lady

Stock

lasting beauty
bonds of affection

Sunflower

adoration
loyalty
happiness

Tulip

perfect lover
fame
passion
flower emblem of Holland

Sweet Moments Florist’s extensive online shop offers beautiful floral arrangements, bouquets, plants, gifts – a beautiful way to express your heartfelt thoughts, genuineness and intent. Take this opportunity to express your most sincere ad deepest sentiments with our beautiful blooms. Be it a message of love, compassion, ‘thinking of you’, friendship, or simply sending your love and care to your loved ones.