The Secret Meaning of Flowers

Excerpts from Kate Greenaway's "The Language of Flowers"

Symbolism

The Language of Flowers is a Victorian-era guide to the symbolic meaning of various flowers and plants.

The book explores the meanings associated with different flowers, such as roses for love, lilies for purity, and violets for modesty.

Our tool has organized the meanings to expose the secret messages within the petals.

The Meaning of Flowers

Pink, Indian, Double

Always lovely.

Pink, Indian, Single

Aversion.

Pink, Mountain

Aspiring.

Pink, Red, Double

Pure and ardent love.

Pink, Single

Pure love.

Pink, Variegated

Refusal.

Pink, White

Ingeniousness. Talent.

Plane Tree

Genius.

Plum Tree

Fidelity.

Plum, Indian

Privation.

Plum, Wild

Independence.

Polyanthus

Pride of riches.

Polyanthus, Crimson

The heart’s mystery.

Polyanthus, Lilac

Confidence.

Pomegranate

Foolishness.

Pomegranate, Flower

Mature elegance.

Poplar, Black

Courage.

Poplar, White

Time.

Poppy, Red

Consolation.

Poppy, Scarlet

Fantastic extravagance.

Poppy, White

Sleep. My bane. My antidote.

Potato

Benevolence.

Prickly Pear

Satire.

Pride of China

Dissension.

Primrose

Early youth.

Primrose, Evening

Inconstancy.

Primrose, Red

Unpatronized merit.

Privet

Prohibition.

Purple Clover

Provident.

Pyrus Japonica

Fairies’ fire.

Quaking-Grass

Agitation.

Quamoclit

Busybody.

Queen’s Rocket

You are the queen of

Quince

Temptation.

Ragged Robin

Wit.

Ranunculus

You are radiant with charms.

Ranunculus, Garden

You are rich in attractions.

Ranunculus, Wild

Ingratitude.

Raspberry

Remorse.

Ray Grass

Vice.

Red Catchfly

Youthful lore.

Reed

Complaisance. Music.

Reed, Split

Indiscretion.

Rhododendron (Rosebay)

Danger. Beware.

Rhubarb

Advice.

Rocket

Rivalry.

Rose

Love.

Rose, Austrian

Thou art all that is lovely.

Rose, Bridal

Happy love.

Rose, Burgundy

Unconscious beauty.

Rose, Cabbage

Ambassador of love.

Rose, Campion

Only deserve my love.

Rose, Carolina

Love is dangerous.

Rose, China

Beauty always new.

Rose, Christmas

Tranquillize my anxiety.

Rose, Daily

Thy smile I aspire to.

Rose, Damask

Brilliant complexion.

Rose, Deep Red

Bashful shame.

Rose, Dog

Pleasure and pain.

Rose, Full-blown, placed over two Buds

Secrecy.

Rose, Guelder

Winter. Age.

Rose, Hundred-leaved

Pride.

Rose, Japan

Beauty is your only attraction.

Rose, Maiden Blush

If you love me, you will find it out.

Rose, Multiflora

Grace.

Rose, Mundi

Variety.

Rose, Musk

Capricious beauty.

Rose, Musk, Cluster

Charming.

Rose, Single

Simplicity.

Rose, Thornless

Early attachment.

Rose, Unique

Call me not beautiful.

Rose, White

I am worthy of you.

Rose, White (withered)

Transient impressions.

Rose, White and Red together

Unity.

Rose, Yellow

Decrease of love. Jealously.

Rose, York and Lancaster

War.

Rosebay (Rhododendron)

Beware. Danger.

Rosebud, Moss

Confession of love.

Rosebud, Red

Pure and lovely.

Rosebud, White

Girlhood.

Rosemary

Remembrance.

Roses, Crown of

Reward of virtue.

Rudbeckia

Justice.

Rue

Disdain.

Rush

Docility.

Rye Grass

Changeable disposition

Saffron

Beware of excess.

Saffron Crocus

Mirth.

Saffron, Meadow

My happiest days are past.

Sage

Domestic virtue.

Sage, Garden

Esteem.

Sainfoin

Agitation.

Saint John’s Wort

Animosity. Superstition.

Sardony

Irony.

Saxifrage, Mossy

Affection.

Scabious

Unfortunate love.

Scabious, Sweet

Widowhood.

Scarlet Lychnis

Sunbeaming eyes.

Schinus

Religions enthusiasm.

Scotch Fir

Elevation.

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