The love language of flowers

What do your favourite flowers mean when they are in bloom?

14 February 2022

A symbol of love, friendship and commitment, sending a bunch of blooms is a wonderful way to tell people we care about them. But, have you ever thought about the meaning behind your favourite flowers?
 
Over time, people have used plants to convey messages, sentiments and teachings. Used widely in poetry and literature, the language of flowers has remained of interest to those seeking to share a deeper meaning in their gardens or floral gifts.
 
We’ve highlighted the meanings behind some of the flowers and plants you may see featured in bouquets, as well as some you may not have realised have a romantic side to them.

Flowers:

Rose: Most commonly gifted in bouquets, a rose symbolises love. However, with so many varieties available, be careful which one you choose! Deep red roses are known to express bashful shame or embarrassment.
Lily: A white lily conveys a meaning of purity or sweetness, while lily of the valley represents a return of happiness.
Daisy: Gifting a daisy to someone can express that you share their sentiments.
Forget-me-not: A sweet blue flower, forget-me-nots symbolise true love.
Sunflowers: Bringing joy to anyone who sees them, dwarf sunflowers express adoration. However, tall sunflowers can symbolise haughtiness.

Herbs:

White clover: Commonly seen popping up in lawns and grassy areas, white clover has been used to share the sentiment of ‘think of me’.
Fennel: Gifting someone a bunch of fennel can mean you feel they are worthy of praise.
Peppermint: Sharing peppermint can express a warmth of feeling or a wish to meet someone again.
Lavender: Often used in gifts, lavender can represent luxury, devotion and elegance.
 
Looking to learn more about the language of flowers? Explore our resource here.