Flower Symbolism: 100 Flower Varieties

Here’s a Hong Kong guide detailing the symbolic meanings of 100 different flowers, exploring themes such as love, friendship, healing, and spirituality.


A

  1. Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily) – Friendship, devotion, mutual support.
  2. Aster – Patience, elegance, daintiness, love.
  3. Amaryllis – Pride, radiant beauty, determination.
  4. Anemone – Protection against evil, anticipation, fragility.
  5. Azalea – Temperance, fragile passion, feminine beauty.
  6. Arum Lily – Purity, innocence, rebirth.

B

  1. Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) – Innocence, everlasting love, purity.
  2. Begonia – Caution, harmony, respect.
  3. Black-eyed Susan – Justice, encouragement, motivation.
  4. Bluebell – Humility, constancy, gratitude.
  5. Buttercup – Cheerfulness, childishness, simplicity.
  6. Bougainvillea – Passion, liveliness, welcoming energy.

C

  1. Camellia – Admiration, perfection, longing.
  2. Carnation – Fascination, love, distinction. (Color variations differ in meaning.)
  3. Chrysanthemum – Loyalty, honesty, optimism.
  4. Clematis – Ingenuity, mental beauty, artfulness.
  5. Crocus – Youthfulness, cheerfulness, joy.
  6. Calla Lily – Magnificent beauty, purity, rebirth.

D

  1. Daffodil – Rebirth, new beginnings, prosperity.
  2. Dahlia – Elegance, dignity, commitment.
  3. Daisy – Innocence, purity, true love.
  4. Delphinium – Levity, lightness, open heart.
  5. Dogwood – Durability, rebirth, resilience.

E

  1. Edelweiss – Courage, devotion, noble heart.
  2. Echinacea (Coneflower) – Strength, healing, resilience.
  3. Evening Primrose – Youthful love, patience, trust.

F

  1. Freesia – Innocence, thoughtfulness, trust.
  2. Forget-me-not – Remembrance, true love, connection.
  3. Foxglove – Insincerity (in general), healing, creativity.

G

  1. Gardenia – Secret love, purity, refinement.
  2. Geranium – Folly, gentility, happiness.
  3. Gladiolus – Strength, moral integrity, remembrance.
  4. Goldenrod – Encouragement, growth, success.

H

  1. Hibiscus – Delicate beauty, fleeting moments, glory.
  2. Holly – Defense, foresight, eternal life.
  3. Hyacinth – Sincerity, constancy, playful joy.
  4. Hydrangea – Gratitude, vanity, heartfelt emotion.

I

  1. Iris – Faith, hope, wisdom, courage.
  2. Impatiens – Motherly love, patience, calmness.

J

  1. Jasmine – Grace, sensuality, amiability.
  2. Jonquil – Desire, affection, renewal.

K

  1. Kalanchoe – Endurance, persistence, lasting affection.
  2. Kangaroo Paw – Uniqueness, opportunity, strength.

L

  1. Larkspur – Lightness, levity, strong attachment.
  2. Lavender – Devotion, serenity, grace.
  3. Lilac – First love, youthful innocence, remembrance.
  4. Lily – Purity, refined beauty, motherhood.
  5. Lotus – Enlightenment, rebirth, spiritual growth.
  6. Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) – Fascination, intricacy, delicacy.

M

  1. Magnolia – Nobility, perseverance, dignity.
  2. Marigold – Passion, creativity, remembrance.
  3. Morning Glory – Affection, mortality, fleeting love.
  4. Mimosa – Sensitivity, safety, protection.
  5. Moonflower – Intuition, dreams, serenity.

N

  1. Narcissus – Self-love, rebirth, inspiration.
  2. Nasturtium – Patriotism, conquest, victory.

O

  1. Orchid – Luxury, beauty, refinement.
  2. Oleander – Caution, desire, restraint.
  3. Oxeye Daisy – Innocence, purity, cheerfulness.

P

  1. Pansy – Thoughtfulness, remembrance, free thinking.
  2. Peony – Romance, prosperity, honor.
  3. Petunia – Resentment, comfort, companionship.
  4. Poppy – Consolation, remembrance, eternal sleep.
  5. Primrose – Youth, young love, new beginnings.

Q

  1. Queen Anne’s Lace – Sanctuary, delicacy, intricacy.
  2. Quince Blossom – Prosperity, fertility, protection.

R

  1. Ranunculus – Radiance, charm, attractiveness.
  2. Rhododendron – Danger, caution, beauty.
  3. Rose – Love, passion, beauty. (Varies by color.)
  4. Rudbeckia – Encouragement, positivity, strength.

S

  1. Snapdragon – Grace, deception, strength.
  2. Sunflower – Loyalty, longevity, adoration.
  3. Sweet Pea – Delicate pleasure, goodbyes, blissful pleasure.
  4. Snowdrop – Hope, purity, consolation.

T

  1. Tulip – Perfect love, fame, elegance.
  2. Tiger Lily – Wealth, pride, confidence.
  3. Thistle – Protection, pride, resilience.

U

  1. Ulex (Gorse) – Endurance, protection, energy.
  2. Ursinia – Cheerfulness, joy, summer energy.

V

  1. Violet – Faithfulness, modesty, virtue.
  2. Verbena – Healing, creativity, protection.
  3. Vanilla Orchid – Sweetness, refinement, calmness.

W

  1. Wisteria – Longevity, wisdom, devotion.
  2. Wallflower – Humility, modesty, faithfulness.
  3. Water Lily – Purity, enlightenment, peace.

X

  1. Xeranthemum (Everlasting Flower) – Immortality, remembrance, resilience.

Y

  1. Yarrow – Healing, protection, courage.
  2. Yellow Rose – Friendship, joy, caring.

Z

  1. Zinnia – Endurance, daily remembrance, lasting affection.
  2. Zephyranthes (Rain Lily) – Renewal, hope, purification.

Extra Varieties

  1. Acacia – Elegance, friendship, secret love.
  2. Borage – Courage, bravery, steadfastness.
  3. Celandine – Joy, lightness, happiness.
  4. Chicory – Fidelity, guidance, inspiration.
  5. Fuchsia – Humility, elegance, good taste.
  6. Hellebore – Scandal, serenity, tranquility.
  7. Lobelia – Malevolence (historically), gratitude, love.
  8. Passionflower – Faith, spiritual growth, devotion.
  9. Scabiosa – Purity, love, remembrance.
  10. Tansy – Immortality, health, resistance.

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