carnation, red: My heart aches for you.

carnation, yellow: You have disappointed me.

chrysanthemum: friendship, cheerfulness

daffodil: regard

daisy: innocence, loyalty, purity

gardenia: secret love

gloxinia: love at first sight

honeysuckle: generous and devoted affection

hyacinth, blue: constancy

hyacinth, purple: I’m sorry.

hyacinth, yellow: jealousy

hydrangea: Thank you for understanding.

ivy: wedded love, fidelity, everlasting life, friendship, affection

jasmine: amiability

lily: chastity, innocence, purity

lily, calla: beauty

lily, orange: hatred

magnolia: nobility

myrtle: love, Hebrew emblem of marriage

nasturtium: patriotism

orange blossom: innocence; eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness

orchid: love, beauty, refinement

peony: happy marriage, a charm against the powers of darkness

petunia: resentment, anger

primrose: I can’t live without you.

primrose, evening: inconstancy

rosemary: remembrance, fidelity in love

stephanotis: happiness in marriage

sweet pea: blissful pleasure

tulip: perfect lover

tulip, red: declaration of love

tulip, yellow: There’s sunshine in your smile.

violet: modesty

zinnia, scarlet: constancy

zinnia, white: goodness

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