The Language of Flowers: Communicate with Flowers!

When words are missing, say it with flowers! This section is dedicated to the language of flowers, a tradition that has always had a fundamental importance in communication between people. Knowing the symbolism and meaning of flowers can be useful for choosing the right flower for every occasion and for expressing your feelings effectively. Giving the right flower means sending the exact message to express your state of mind, from jealousy to love, from passion to friendship. Discover the meaning of flowers and find the right one to communicate your message.

A

Acacia: platonic love. To use when you don’t want to reveal yourself too much.
Holly: strength and endurance.
Laurel: triumph.
Ambrosia: reciprocated love.
Anemone: due to its transience it symbolizes ephemeral feelings, the sense of abandonment and betrayed love, but also hope and waiting. To give as a gift to say: you neglect me, come back to me. Not only to a love but also to a friend and relative.
Artemisia: serenity, happiness, health. To be given as a gift to thank for what is given to us every day.
Azalea: Chinese symbol of femininity and temperance, also symbolizes luck, a flower to give as a gift before facing an important test.Azalea: Chinese symbol of femininity and temperance, also symbolizes luck, a flower to give as a gift before facing an important test.

B

Begonia: be careful.
Balsamine: engagement. To be given as if it were an invitation to resolve doubts.
Hawthorn: hope, and prudence. It can be given as a gift while waiting for a positive response.
Mouthful: indifference.
Snowdrop: consolation. To be donated to attest to your solidarity.

C

Marigold: sorrow, jealousy, pain of love.
Cactus: duration.
Camellia: sacrifice. It is a pledge and a commitment to face every sacrifice in the name of love.
Red camellia: you are the flame in my heart.
White camellia: you are adorable.
Cyclamen: resignation and farewell.
Chrysanthemum: pain.

D

Dalia: gratitude, good taste, is usually given to express gratitude.

E

Ivy: loyalty, exclusive love.
Erica: loneliness.

F

Fern: sincerity.
Cornflower: delicacy and first love.
Orange blossoms: virginity, fruitfulness, purity and for the bravest marriage request.
Cherry blossoms: good manners.
Peach blossoms: immortal love.

G

Gardenia: sincerity. If anyone thinks you lied this is the right flower to have your say.
White carnation: fidelity. It is the symbol of mutual love. Donate it to tell her it’s unique.
Red carnation: anger, resentment, but also energy.
Gelsomino bianco: amabilità, affetto, è il fiore della timidezza da usare quando ci si vuole esporre ma non troppo.
Yellow jasmine: kindness, whiteness, elegance and nobility.
Geranium: stupidity, madness.
Blue hyacinth: constance.
Hyacinth purple: forgive me.
Red or pink hyacinth: game.
Yellow hyacinth: jealousy.
Lily: purity. A legend has it that Mary chose Joseph among many because she saw him with a lily in his hand. In the meaning of the flowers, as well as representing purity and chastity, a meaning that still remains, the lily today symbolizes nobility and pride of soul. It is the ideal flower to give to a proud, honest and classy woman, to tell her that we consider her a queen.
Yellow lily: nobility.
Pink lily: vanity.
Sunflower: adoring love, unhappy love.

I

ipernico: originality.
Iris: simboleggia la fede e la speranza ma anche la voglia di mandare un messaggio. Per comunicare che ci sono novità o buone notizie, per fare gli auguri, per chi sta per intraprendere qualcosa d’importante.
Iris giallo: ardo di passione per te.

L

Lauro: glory, triumph, aphrodisiac.
Lavender: good luck or distrust and detachment.
White lilac: purity and virginity.
Yellow lilac: I’m in the clouds.
Lilac tiger: pride.
Lilac from the valley: tenderness, humility.

M

Magnolia: nobility.
Margherita: simplicity, innocence, spontaneity, goodness, freshness and purity.
Mimosa: innocence, freedom, autonomy.
Thrush: virginity, coquetry.

N

Narcissus: egotism.
Forget-me-not: eternal love and perpetual fidelity.

O

Orchid: sensuality, passion. The flower to give as a gift when you are really sure that your passion is reciprocated. In the language of flowers the orchid means “thank you for giving yourself!”.

P

Palma: victory.
Pink poppy: serenity, liveliness.
Red poppy: pride.
Passiflora: faith, religion.
Primula: youth, first love, hope of renewal.

R

Rhododendron: first love.
Rose: the rose deserves a separate dictionary. Each color carries a different message. However, it is important to know the meaning that unites them all. The rose is the symbol of the secret, of things to be revealed delicately. The rose, whose bud is well hidden by the petals, also embodies female chastity while the blooming rose represents the beauty of youth.
White rose: silence.
Rosehip: delicacy and pleasure but also suffering and pain.
Yellow rose: jealousy.
Pink rose: tenderness.
Red rose: passion, true love.

T

Tulip: not everyone knows it but the flower that represents true love is the tulip, the perfect flower for a full-blown declaration of love. Popular legend has it that the flower was born from the blood of a young man who committed suicide out of love. Perfect to say that you love and will love forever.
Red tulip: declaration of love.
Red tulip: declaration of love.
Violet tulip: modesty.

V

Purple of thought: intense and romantic thought, it is suitable for giving on anniversaries.
Violetta: humility and modesty.

The Etiquette of Flowers

The right flower: On some occasions, as important gifts, orchids are preferred for their elegance.

A large bouquet or a cute bouquet?: Avoid huge bouquets and prefer small, well-groomed bouquets. A single flower can be equally appreciated.

Cut flowers or green plant?: Not everyone loves cut flowers. A green plant is always a safe option, especially for professionals.

The importance of color: The color of flowers has a precise symbolic meaning. Be careful not to give yellow flowers to your girlfriend (symbol of betrayal) and prefer white for brides.

The number of flowers: better odd: Odd bouquets are preferable, especially for those who are superstitious.

Flowers also for men: It is possible to give flowers to men, but avoid fragile or softly colored ones. Prefer bold colors and strong design corollas.

the color of the flowers

• White: Purity, innocence, sincerity.
• Yellow: Infidelity, betrayal, luxury, success.
• Orange: Joy, satisfaction.
• Rosa: Youth, admiration.
• Red: Fiery love, passion, courage.
• Dark red: Constance, immortality.
• Purple: Modesty, generosity, humility.
• Lille: Sincere love.
• Azzurro: Difficulties, restlessness.
• Green: Hope, joy, optimism.

The Flowers and the Zodiac

• Aries (March 20 – April 19): Narcissus.
• Taurus (19 April – 20 May): Pink.
• Gemini (20 May – 21 June): Carnation.
• Cancer (21 June – 22 July): Water lily.
• Lion (22 July – 22 August): Sunflower.
• Virgin (22 August – 22 September): Margaret.
• Libra (22 September – 23 October): Giglio.
• Scorpio (23 October – 22 November): Orchid.
• Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Margaret.
• Capricorn (22 December – 20 January): Margherita.
• Aquarius (21 January – 20 February): Mimosa.
• Pisces (February 21 – March 20): Mimosa.