Reference Shelf
This page is updated regularly, so please visit us often. Here you’ll find special lists – such as the meaning of particular types of flowers – and links to other Gulf Island and Wedding sites of interest.
The Meaning of Flowers
Acacia - Beauty in retirement
Agapanthus - Love Letters
Alstroemeria - Devotion, wealth, prosperity, fortune
Amaryllis - Splendid beauty; pride
Ambrosia - Your love is reciprocated
Anemone - Expectations; forsaken
Aster - Symbol of love, daintiness, variety, elegance
Astilbe - I’ll still be waiting
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Azalea - Chinese symbol of Womanhood; love, romance, first love
Baby’s Breath - Innocence; pure of heart
Bachelor Button - Hope
Begonia - A fanciful nature
Bells of Ireland - Good Luck
Bluebell - Everlasting love, humility
Bouvardia - Enthusiasm
Cactus - Endurance
Calla Lily - Magnificent Beauty
Camellia - Good luck gift for a man; gratitude; perfection
Camellia, blue - You’re a flame in my heart
Camellia, pink - Longing for you
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Camellia, white - You’re adorable
Carnation, general - Devoted love; fascination
Carnation, solid colour - Yes
Carnation, striped - Wish I could be with you
Carnations, pink - Woman’s love; I’ll never forget you
Carnations, purple - Capriciousness
Carnation, red - My heart aches for you; admiration
Carnation, yellow Disdain, rejection
Carnation, white Sweet and lovely; honesty; innocence; pure and ardent love
Chrysanthemum Loveliness and cheerfulness
Chrysanthemum, red I love you
Chrysanthemum, white Truth
Chrysanthemums, yellow Slighted Love
Cosmos Modesty
Crocus Gladness
Cyclamen Resignation and goodbye
Daffodil Regard
Dahlia Dignity and elegance
Daisy Gentleness, innocence, loyalty and romance
Delphinium Flights of fancy, ardent attachment
Fern Sincerity; magic, fascination
Fleur De Lis Flame, burning
Forget me not True love; undying hope, memory
Forsythia Anticipation
Foxglove Insincerity
Freesia Trust, friendship, innocence
Fuschia Taste
Gardenia “You are lovely”; secret love; refinement
Geranium Stupidity, folly
Gladiolus Generosity; natural grace
Globe amaranth Unfading love
Gloxinia Love at first sight
Goldenrod Success
Heather Admiration and beauty
Hibiscus Delicate beauty
Holly Foresight
Honeysuckle Bonds of love
Hyacinth Playful joy
Hydrangea Thank you for understanding
Iris Faith, wisdom, valour and promise
Ivy Friendship, fidelity in marriage.
Jasmine Grace and elegance
Jasmine, white Amiability
Jasmine, yellow Modesty
Jonquil Affection returned
Larkspur An open heart
Lavender Admiration, solitude, devotion
Lemon Leaves Everlasting love
Lilac, purple First emotions of love
Lilac, white Youth
Lily Pure and modest; innocence; majesty
Lily (Calla) Beauty
Lily (Day) Chinese emblem for Motherhood
Lily (Eucharis) Maiden charms
Lily (Tiger) Prosperity
Lily of the Valley Return of happiness
Lily, white Purity and modesty
Lily, yellow I’m walking on air
Magnolia Dignity, nobility, love of nature
Marigold Grief, sacred affection
Mimosa, Bloom Concealed love, sensitivity
Monkshood Beware, a deadly foe is near
Morning Glory Affection
Moss Maternal Love, charity
Myrtle Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage
Myrtle (wax) Discipline; instruction
Narcissus “Stay as sweet as you are”; egotism
Nasturtium Conquest, victory in battle
Oleander Beauty and grace
Orange Blossom Innocence, eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness
Orchid Rare beauty, magnificence, love
Orchid (Cattleaya) Maturity; charm
Palm Leaves Victory and success
Pansy Thoughtful Reflection
Peony Happy Marriage and Prosperity
Petunia Your presence soothes me
Pine Hope and pity
Poinsettia “Be of good cheer”
Poppy Eternal sleep
Pot marigold Grief, despair
Primrose Young Love
Queen Anne’s Lace Haven
Ranunculus Radiant, charming
Rose, general Love
Rose, orange Fascination; passion
Rose, peach Desire
Rose, pink Perfect happiness
Rose, dark pink Thankfulness
Rose, light pink Grace, gladness, joy
Rose, red Love and Desire; Single Red Rose: I Love You
Rose, white Innocence, purity, secrecy, charm
Rose, white and red together Unity
Rose, yellow Joy, friendship
Rosebud Beauty and youth
Rosemary Remembrance
Snapdragon Presumption; gracious lady
Spider Flower Elope with me
Star of Bethlehem Purity
Statice Sympathy, remembrance
Stephanotis Happiness in marriage
Stock Lasting beauty
Sunflower Pride; sunshine; adoration
Sweet Pea Lasting pleasure
Sweet William Grant me one smile; gallantry
Sweetpea Thank you for a lovely time
Tuberose Dangerous pleasure
Tulip, general Perfect lover
Tulip, red Declaration of love; believe me
Tulip, variegated Beautiful eyes
Tulip, yellow There is sunshine in your smile; hopeless love
Verbena May you get your wish
Veronica Fidelity
Viola Pansy Merriment; thoughtful recollection
Violet Modesty, faithfulness and virtue
Violet, blue I'll always be true
Violet, white Let's take a chance on happiness
Viscaria Will you dance with me?
Wallflower Fidelity in adversity
Water Lily Purity of heart
Weeping Willow Mourning
Wheat Friendliness
Wisteria Welcome
Xeranthemum Eternity and immortality
Yarrow Healing
Zinnia Thoughts of absent friends
Zinnia, magenta Lasting affection
Zinnia, scarlet Constancy
Zinnia, white Goodness
Zinnia, yellow Daily remembrance
Anniversary Gifts by Year
Anniversary Traditional Modern
First Paper Clocks
Second Cotton China
Third Leather Crystal/Glass
Fourth Fruit/Flowers Appliances
Fifth Wood Silverware
Sixth Candy/Iron Wood
Seventh Wool/Copper Desk Sets
Eighth Bronze/Pottery Linens/Lace
Ninth Pottery/Willow Leather
Tenth Tin/Aluminum Diamond
Fifteenth Crystal Watches
Twentieth China Platinum
Twenty fifth Silver Silver
Thirtieth Pearl Diamond
Thirty fifth Coral Jade
Fortieth Ruby Ruby
Forty fifth Sapphire Sapphire
Fiftieth Gold Gold
Sixtieth Diamond Diamond
Seventieth Diamond Diamond
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