03.08.2024

Every flower has a meaning: here is your guide to the language of flowers

By Lesia

Flowers have a real language with a special meaning. They serve to convey our feelings depending on the occasion and everyone has their own opinion. Often used to express love, flowers can also convey different moods, gratitude, a sign of friendship, the announcement of good news or even to treat yourself. Better than words, flowers can convey all kinds of messages, from joy to sadness to gratitude. Flowers are unique and have their own meaning.

Discover the meaning of these flowers that can accompany you in your daily life.

What are the meanings of the most beautiful flowers?

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Flowers have always been with us in life, to express our feelings or as a sign of belonging. The language of flowers can bear witness to different things that cannot be expressed through words.  They are ideal for composing a bouquet and offering it to the person you love, but also as a simple decorative object.   The most beautiful flowers have different meanings and can convey messages. Discover the meaning and symbolism of these flowers.

– The red rose, flower of passion and love.

The red rose is one of the most symbolic flowers that represents love and passion. When it is red, the rose invites eroticism and intense love. They are highly appreciated flowers to express feelings towards someone.  It is ideal as a bouquet for a declaration of love. Depending on the number of flowers you offer, the message is not the same.  If you offer, for example, 3 roses it means: “I love you.” But if you offer 15 then you are apologizing to someone. Some floral arrangements also symbolize love at first sight.

– The orchid, flower of perfection

The orchid is the symbol of grace and feminine beauty.  It invites pleasure and lust, and is perfect as a gift for a woman to express all her admiration and love.  Depending on its color, it has a different meaning. When it is white it expresses purity and when it is red it expresses desire and passion. The orchid can also be offered as a thank you or to a young mother.

– The gardenia, a beautiful indoor flower

The gardenia is an indoor flowering plant that doesn’t go unnoticed with its large green leaves and white flowers.  It is often used in fashion to make buttonholes.   When you give a bouquet of gardenias as a gift, you are telling the person that you find them beautiful. It is known to enhance feminine beauty.

– The Indian rose, the flower of the dead

The marigold is also known as the “flower of the dead” because in Mexico it is used to celebrate the deceased.   It is a flower with very exuberant yellow and orange colors.

– The cherry blossom to symbolize life.

Cherry blossoms are very symbolic as they represent life and also success.  It is synonymous with renewal and evolution. In Japan, it is often used as a lucky charm.

– The Poinsettia, the Christmas flower

The poinsettia is the flower that symbolizes the expression of best wishes.  It is also the symbol of Christmas because it is often used as a decoration on this occasion.   This plant originates from Mexico and can reach up to 4 meters in height.

– The tulip, the flower of promise

The tulip is also ideal for declaring your love to a person.   It conveys a powerful message that symbolizes the promise of a perfect relationship.  If the tulip is red, it carries a very strong message of love.

– Lilac, the flower of innocence

Lilacs are flowers that are offered to bear witness to a budding love full of sincerity.  They often symbolize youth and innocence of feelings.   In England, the purple lilac is associated with funeral ceremonies and in France it symbolizes the arrival of spring and new romantic feelings or a first love.

There are different flower symbols that can accompany you in your daily life and add a personal touch when you want to convey a message.