The Language of Flowers: What They Mean (D-J)

All flowers have a meaning. The Victorians used to use flowers as a symbol to express their feelings. Here is a list of different flowers and their meanings.

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• Daffodil — Meaning: Respect
• Dahlias — Meaning: Elegance; Dignity
• Daisy— Meaning: Innocence
• Dandelion — Meaning: Wishes come true
• Delphinium — Meaning: Heavenly; Big-hearted
• Dutchman’s Pipe — Meaning: Peace and serenity
• Edelweiss — Meaning: Courage; Noble purity
• Eucalyptus — Meaning: Protection
• Fennel — Meaning: Worthy of all praise
• Fern — Meaning: Sincerity
• Magic Fern— Meaning: Fascination; Confidence and shelter
• Maidenhair Fern — Meaning: Secret bond of love
• Feverfew — Meaning: Protection
• Fir — Meaning: Time
• Flamingo Flower (Anthurium) — Meaning: Hospitality
• Flax — Meaning: Domestic symbol; Fate
• Forget Me Not — Meaning: True love; Memories
• Forsythia — Meaning: Anticipation
• Freesia — Meaning: Innocence; Thoughtfulness
• Gardenia — Meaning: You’re lovely; Secret love
• Garden Phlox — Meaning: Harmony; Romantic feelings
• Garlic — Meaning: Courage; Strength
• Geranium— Meaning: Preference
• Gerbera Daisy — Meaning: Cheerfulness; Innocence
• Gladiolus — Meaning: Love at first sight
• Goldenrod — Meaning: Encouragement; Good fortune
• Grass – Meaning: Submission; Utility
• Garland of Roses— Meaning: Reward of virtue
• Heather (Lavender) — Meaning: Admiration; Solitude
• Heather (White) — Meaning: Protection; Wishes will come true
• Hellebore — Meaning: Serenity; Tranquility
• Hibiscus — Meaning: Delicate beauty
• Holly— Meaning: Good will, Defense; Domestic Happiness; Foresight
• Honeysuckle — Meaning: Generous and devoted affection.
• Hyacinth (General) — Meaning: Games and sports; Rashness; Flower dedicated to Apollo
• Hyacinth (Blue)— Meaning: Constancy
• Hyacinth (Purple)— Meaning: I’m sorry; Please forgive me; Sorrow
• Hyacinth (Red or Pink)— Meaning: Play
• Hyacinth (White)— Meaning: Loveliness; I’ll pray for you
• Hyacinth (Yellow)— Meaning: Jealousy
• Hydrangea — Meaning: Thank you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness
• Hyssop— Meaning: Wards away evil spirits.
• Iceland Poppy — Meaning: Rest; Peace; Consolation
• Impatiens — Meaning: Motherly love; Patience
• Iris — Meaning: Faith; Hope; Wisdom and valor.
• Ivy — Meaning: Fidelity and friendship. Ivy – (Sprig of white tendrils) — Meaning: Anxious to please; Affection
• Jack-in-The-Pulpit — Meaning: Dignity; Independence
• Jacob’s Ladder — Meaning: Ascension; Improvement
• Japanese Columbine — Meaning: Anxiety; Wounded love
• Jasmine— Meaning: Amiability; Attracts wealth
• Jasmine (White) — Meaning: Sweet love; Amiability
• Jasmine (Yellow) — Meaning: Grace; Elegance
• Jonquil— Meaning: Love me; Affection returned; Desire; Sympathy; Desire for a return of affection
• Joseph’s Coat — Meaning: Desirable property
• Judas Tree — Meaning: Betrayal; Deception
• Juniper— Meaning: Protection
• Jumping Cholla — Meaning: Defense; Resilience

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