and Just to add to the pressure of choosing the right bunch of flowers for a gift....
White Lily= majesty, purity, virginity
Apparently theres a whole lotta meaning behind those buds!!!
take the LILY;
Stargazer Lily= ambition
Tiger lily= wealth, pride
Calla Lily= beauty, regal
the daffodil= chivalry, respect
a yellow chrysanthemum= secret admirer
a daisy= innocence, fidelity
Carnations
| pink | gratitude |
| red | flashy |
| striped | refusal |
| white | remembrance |
| yellow | cheerful |
| general | Fascination; distinction; love |
| red | Deep romantic love, passion, "My heart aches for you," "Alas; for my poor heart!" |
| green | secret symbol of the followers of Oscar Wilde |
| white | Sweet and lovely, innocence, pure love, faithfulness |
| pink | A woman's love, a mother's love, "I'll never forget you," "Always on my mind." |
| yellow | rejection, disdain, You have disappointed me |
| purple | Capriciousness, whimsical, changeable, unreliability |
| mauve | Dreams of fantasy |
| striped | No, refusal, "Sorry I can't be with you." |
| solid color | Yes, affirmative |
hibiscus or orchid= delicate beauty
Marigold= desire for riches, pain and grief
(ironic double meaning?)
peony= healing, bashful balsamine= impatience
lisianthus= outgoing 
sunflower= adoration, pure thoughts
lavender= distrust
lilac= first love
acacia= secret love
asparagus (foliage)= fascination
so dont be too offended if you get a bunch of asparagus on your first date... :P
rhododendron= beware!!
snap dragon= desire 
Tulips= declaration of love!
| pink | caring |
| purple | royalty |
| red | declaration of love |
| white | forgiveness |
| yellow | hopelessly in love |
| Violet | faithfulness |
Roses= romance, love, all that jazz| pink | friendship |
| red | passionate love |
| red & white | unity |
| white | purity |
| yellow | zealous |
| red | True love |
| blue | Mystery, attaining the impossible, love at first sight |
| white | silence or innocence, wistfulness, virtue, purity, secrecy, reverence and humility |
| dried white rose | sorrow |
| black | Death, hatred, farewell, rejuvenation or rebirth |
| yellow | Friendship, jealousy, infidelity, apology, a broken heart, intense emotion, undying love, extreme betrayal |
| pink | Grace |
| dark pink | Gratitude |
| light pink | Desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy |
| burgundy | Unconscious beauty |
| coral or orange | Desire, passion |
| lavender (violet) | Love at first sight |
| red and white together | United |
| red and yellow together | Joy, happiness and excitement |
| thornless | Love at first sight |
MORAL OF THE STORY
Dont read into the meaning of flowers too much, because usually
WE JUST PICKED THEM BECAUSE THEY LOOK PRETTY !
(for me anything that smells good or is fantastically coloured is a winner :) )
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