In 17th century Turkey secret messages were conveyed by sending flowers, each one of which had a special meaning. Introduced to Europe in the 1700’s, the Turkish secret language of flowers became a popular way to send symbolically arranged (coded) bouquets to communicate feelings of attraction, affection or love.
Flower Meanings
Acacia Hidden Love
Amaryllis Pride
Anemone Sincerity
Aster Love
Azalea Womanhood, Fragile, Also 'Look After Yourself For Me'
Begonia Be Careful
Bittersweet Truth
Bluebell Humility
Bunch of Dead Flowers Rejected Love
Camellia Admiration
Candytuft Indifference
Carnation Fascination
Carnation (Red) Admiration
Carnation (White) Innocence
Carnation (Yellow) Rejection
Carnation (Pink) I'll Never Forget You
Chrysanthemum (White) Truth
Chrysanthemum (Red) Love
Crocus Cheerfulness
Cyclamen Farewells
Daffodil Respect
Daisy Purity
Dandelion Happiness and Devotion
Forget-Me-Not True Love
Forsythia Expectation
Freesia Faith
Geranium Stupidity
Gladioli Professing Sincerity
Grass Surrender
Heather Admiration, Fulfilled Wishes
Holly Happiness At Home
Hyacinth (Yellow) Jealousy
Hyacinth (Purple) Regret And Contrition
Hyacinth (Blue) Constant
Hydrangea Insensitive
Iris Affection, Friendship
Lilac Beauty
Lily (White) Purity
Lily (Yellow) Gratefulness
Lily Of The Valley Humility
Magnolia Dignity
Marigold Jealousy
Mistletoe Kiss Me
Myrtle Love
Narcissus Correctness
Orchid Refinement, Beauty
Pansy Happiness
Petunia Anger And Bitterness
Poppy Oblivion
Primrose I Need You
Rhododendron Take Care
Rose (Red) Love and Romance
Rose (White) Purity
Rose (Yellow) Jealousy
Rose (Dark Red) Grieving
Snapdragon Deceit
Stock Loving Ties
Sweat Pea Leaving, Thank You
Tulip Good Luck
Tulip (Red) I Love You
Violet Virtue And Faithfulness
Wallflower Faithfulness, Particularly Through Bad Times
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