I've always been fascinated by the symbolic meaning
of flowers (as well as numbers and colours). Here's a little list of some of our favourites
Roses
Red– Passion, love, Courage
Yellow – Friendship (or jealousy)
White – Purity
Pink – Grace, Gentleness
Peach – Desiring closeness
Gerberas
Red – truly loved
Yellow – cheerfulness
Pink – adoration
Orange – full of life
White - Innocence and purity
Lilies
White - Peace
Dahlias - Commitment, inner strength, dignity
Astrantia – strength, courage protection
Statice – remembrance, compassion
Solidago – encouragement, growth
Sweet peas – blissful pleasure (peace)
Clematis – unchanged for eternity
Ranunculus - Means little frog in Latin - Radient charm/attractive
Red carnations - courage, love, admiration
Hypericum - vitality, hope, courage
Delphiniums - means dolphin - Dignity and grace
Honesty - Transparency and truth. Also money
Helleborus - Greek. Helios- Sun Bora- food/substance
Blue bell - Gratitude, humility
Cornflower -“Bachelor’s button,” has earned its name due to its association with the spinsters, who would wear Cornflower as a sign of their unmarried status. inflammatory, healing, loyalty
Gyp - Holy Spirit
Daisy - Innocence
Astilbe - Patience, perseverance, determination, sensitivity,
Sedum – tranquillity (peace) – rest by water.
Bouvardia – excitement
Eryngium (blue thistle) – independence
Lisianthus - calmness
Verbena – tender, emotional
Veronica (blue spike) – faith, loyalty
Foliage’s
Rosemary – remembrance
Eucalyptus – healing, protection, covered
Marjoram – comfort
Poppy seed heads – imagination
Privet – prohibit
Olive - reconciliation, friendship
Viburnum - love/romance, deep affection
Flowers
Numbers
Colours
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One denotes absolute singleness.
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Two symbolizes witness, support, unity or division
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Three signifies completion or perfection, and unity.
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Four relates to the earth.
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Five is associated with grace.
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Six is the number of man.
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Seven is divine perfection, or completeness.
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Eight symbolizes new beginnings.
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Red: love, passion, sacrifice (blood)
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Blue: Stands for heaven, revelation, truth and loyalty.
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White: Symbolizes purity and innocence
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Green: Represents life and growth.
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Purple: Denotes royalty and glory. Also mourning
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Orange: Creativity, wisdom and fire
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Yellow: Hope, light, joy and jealousy