The Meaning Behind Spring Flowers

For me, spring is the romantic season. It exists as a time when subtle breezes whisper in the ears of once alienated lovers. Revealing secrets, while playing at the pleats of dainty women's dresses and ruffling suit coats of debonair businessmen; spring romances us. Captivating us with its bold gardens and flowerbeds, we find ourselves entranced by spring's seductiveness; as floral scents politely kiss our brow. Spring is the aficionado that brings laughter to the faces of haunted bodies stolid from winter's sometimes abusive disposition.

Wooed by our sophisticated lover, we play dress up…prettying our own gardens, we become landscaping geniuses. However, many of us have no clue of the message we are sending. What is the meaning behind the flowers we choose? Below, I have listed the names of several spring flowers and their meanings. This spring, why not send the right message. After all, mixed signals ruin relationships. Before you know it, winter is back to bite us in the gluteus maximus.

Alstroemeria: aspiring

Amaryllis: dramatic

Anemone: fragile

Apple Blossom: promise

Aster: contentment

Azalea: abundance

Baby's Breath: festivity / happiness

Bachelor Button: anticipation

Begonia: deep thoughts

Black-Eyed Susan: encouragement

Camellia: graciousness

Carnation, Pink: gratitude

Carnation, Red: flashy

Carnation, Striped: refusal

Carnation, White: remembrance

Carnation, Yellow: cheerful

Chrysanthemum, Bronze: excitement

Chrysanthemum, White: truth

Chrysanthemum, Red: sharing

Chrysanthemum, Yellow: secret admirer

Cosmos: peaceful

Crocus: foresight

Daffodil: chivalry

Delphinium: boldness

Daisy: innocence

Freesia: spirited

Forget-Me-Not: remember me forever

Gardenia: joy

Geranium: comfort

Ginger: proud

Gladiolus: strength of character

Heather: solitude

Hibiscus: delicate beauty

Holly: domestic happiness

Hyacinth: sincerity

Hyacinth, white: Loveliness

Hyacinth, yellow: Jealousy

Hydrangea: perseverance

Iris: inspiration / faith / wisdom

Ivy: fidelity

Jasmine: grace and elegance

Jasmine, White: Amiability and Cheerfulness

Larkspur: beautiful spirit

Lavender: distrust

Lilac: first love

Lily, Calla: regal

Lily, Casablanca: celebration

Lily, Day: enthusiasm

Lily, Stargazer: ambition

Lisianthus: calming

Magnolia: dignity

Marigold: desire for riches

Nasturtium: patriotism

Orange Blossom: fertility

Orchid: delicate beauty

Pansy: loving thoughts

Passion Flower: passion / faith & piety

Peony: healing

Poppy: consolation

Queen Anne's Lace: delicate femininity

Ranunculus: radiant

Rhododendron: beware

Rose, Pink: friendship / admiration

Rose, Red: passionate love

Rose, Red & White: unity

Rose, White: purity

Rose, Yellow: zealous

Snapdragon: presumptuous

Star of Bethlehem: hope

Stephanotis: good luck

Statice: success

Sunflower: adoration

Sweet Pea: shyness

Tuberose: pleasure

Tulip, Pink: caring

Tulip, Purple: royalty

Tulip, Red: declaration of love

Tulip, White: forgiveness

Tulip, Yellow: hopelessly in love

Violet: faithfulness / modesty and simplicity

Wisteria: steadfast

Yarrow: good health

Zinnia: thoughts of friends

Zinnia, Pink: Lasting Affection