The Secret Meanings Behind Your 30 Favorite Flowers
Who wouldn't want to know the perfect bloom for every emotion and occasion?
By Amy Preiser
Our friends at The Salonniere recently shared the secret language of flowers, which got us thinking: Who wouldn't want to know the perfect bloom for every emotion and occasion? PLUS: Don't miss their history on the topic
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CALLA LILY
Meaning: Magnificent beauty
Perfect For: Gifting to underappreciated loved ones, weddings
Perfect For: Gifting to underappreciated loved ones, weddings
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CAMELLIA
Meaning: Magnificent beauty
Perfect For: Gifting to underappreciated loved ones, weddings
Perfect For: Gifting to underappreciated loved ones, weddings
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WHITE CAMELLIA
Meaning: Adoration
Perfect For: Gifting to loved ones, births
Perfect For: Gifting to loved ones, births
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CHRYSANTHEMUM
Meaning: Abundance and wealth
Perfect For: Graduations, bridal showers
Perfect For: Graduations, bridal showers
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DAFFODIL
Meaning: Chivalry
Perfect For: "Thank you" or "Congratulations" gifting
Perfect For: "Thank you" or "Congratulations" gifting
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DAHLIA
Meaning: Dignity and elegance
Perfect For: Retirement parties, "Get Well Soon" gifting
Perfect For: Retirement parties, "Get Well Soon" gifting
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DAISY
Meaning: Innocence
Perfect For: Baby showers, kids' birthday parties
Perfect For: Baby showers, kids' birthday parties
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FREESIA
Meaning: Innocence
Perfect For: Baby showers, kids' birthday parties
Perfect For: Baby showers, kids' birthday parties
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GARDENIA
Meaning: Secret love
Perfect For: ...We'll leave this one upto you.
Perfect For: ...We'll leave this one upto you.
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GERBERA
Meaning: Innocence
Perfect For: Baby showers, kids' birthday parties
Perfect For: Baby showers, kids' birthday parties
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HYACINTH
Meaning: "Forgive me"
Perfect For: "Get well soon" and "I'm sorry" gifting
Perfect For: "Get well soon" and "I'm sorry" gifting
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HYDRANGEA
Meaning: "Thank you for understanding"
Perfect For: Gifting to close friends, or as a "Thank you"
Perfect For: Gifting to close friends, or as a "Thank you"
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IRIS
Meaning: Faith and wisdom
Perfect For: Retirement parties, "Get well soon" gifting
Perfect For: Retirement parties, "Get well soon" gifting
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LILAC
Meaning: Beauty and pride
Perfect For: Romantic gifting, weddings, graduations
Perfect For: Romantic gifting, weddings, graduations
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MAGNOLIA
Meaning: Nobility
Perfect For: "Get well soon" gifting, business gifting
Perfect For: "Get well soon" gifting, business gifting
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MORNING GLORY
Meaning: Affection
Perfect For: Gifting to loved ones, new babies
Perfect For: Gifting to loved ones, new babies
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ORANGE ROSES
Meaning: Fascination
Perfect For: Birthdays, weddings, housewarmings
Perfect For: Birthdays, weddings, housewarmings
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ORCHID
Meaning: Love, beauty and fertility
Perfect For: Gifting to loved ones, anniversaries
Perfect For: Gifting to loved ones, anniversaries
From: ELLE Decor US
I’m the Senior Editor of VERANDA.com, and you’ll also find me on our sister sites ELLEDECOR.com and Housebeautiful.com. I own far too many throw pillows, and dream of leaving my Brooklyn rental behind for a home I can wallpaper lavishly. Have a suggestion for the site (or for my dream home’s wallpaper)? I’d love to hear it via Twitter!
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