Floriography is the ‘language of flowers’ and dates back to Victorian times.  The first dictionary of floriography appears in 1819 when Louise Cortambert, writing under the name ‘Madame Charlotte de la Tour’, wrote Le Langage des Fleurs. This secret language of flowers was used as a coded way of communication through various flowers and flower arrangements,  think of this as the texting acronyms of the past.

Victorians often exchanged small “talking bouquets”, called nosegays or tussie-mussies, which could be worn or carried as fashion accessories. Let’s go over the secret language of flowers -combining various flowers in bouquets actually makes the perfect well-written message to your recipient- try it out. If there are more things on your list and you would like to have a chat please feel free to contact flower delivery richmond !

A B C D E

F G

H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

Z

A- FLOWERS

Agapanthus Secret love

Agrimony Thankfulness

Allium Unity, Humility, Patience

Alstroemeria Devotion, Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune

Alyssum Worth beyond beauty

Ambrosia Pride, Timidity, Splendid beauty

Anemone Forsaken, Expectations

Apple Blossom Better things to come, Good fortune

Arbutus I only love you

Asparagus Fern Amazement, Fascination

Asphodel My regrets follow you to the grave

Aster Wisdom, Devotion

Azalea Be Safe, Take care of yourself, Temperance, Fragile

B- FLOWERS 

Baby's Breath Innocence, Pure of heart

Begonia A fanciful nature

Bells of Ireland Good luck

Bird of Paradise Faithfulness, love, and thoughtfulness

Bluebell Humility

Buttercup Childishness

C- FLOWERS 

Calla Lily Magnificent beauty

Carnation Woman love

Chrysanthemum You're a wonderful friend, , Cheerfulness

Clematis Cleverness, Ingenuity

Cornflower Delicacy

Crocus Cheerfulness

D- FLOWERS 

Daffodil Respect, Rebirth

Daisy Gentleness, Innocence, Purity

Dandelion Happiness

Delphinium Dignity

Dahlia Commitment

E- FLOWERS 

Eustoma (Lisianthus) Appreciation

F- FLOWERS 

Forget Me Not True love, Faithfulness

Forsythia Anticipation, Purity

Freesia Trust, Friendship, Purity

G- FLOWERS 

Gardenia Sweet love, You're lovely

Geranium Foolishness

Gerbera Innocence, Purity, and Cheerfulness

Gladiolus Generosity, Strength and moral integrity

Gypsophila Innocence, Pure of heart

H- FLOWERS 

Heather Good luck, Wishes will come true (White), Admiration (Lavender)

Holly Happy home life

Honeysuckle Generosity,I Love You

Hyacinth Playful, Sincerity

Hydrangea Gratitude,Boastfulness, Heartlessness

I- FLOWERS 

Iris Faith, Passion, Wisdom, Friendship

Ivy Fidelity, Wedded Love, Affection, Friendship,Life and Immortality

J- FLOWERS 

Jasmine Beauty, Sensuality,Modesty, Grace, Elegance

Juniper Healing, Protection

K- FLOWERS 

King Protea Change and Transformation

L- FLOWERS 

Larkspur An open heart

Lavender Devotion, Loyalty, Love,

Lilac Purity and Innocence, First emotion of love , Spirituality (purple)

Lily of the Valley Return of happiness

Lily Rebirth and Motherhood

Lily (Orange) Money, Wealth

Lily (White) Purity

Lotus Estranged love

M- FLOWERS 

Magnolia Nobility

Mistletoe Kiss me, Affection, Difficulties

Morning Glory Affection

Mum Hope

N- FLOWERS 

Narcissus Egotism, Formality

O- FLOWERS 

Olive Branch Peace

Orange Blossom Innocence, Purity, Eternal love, Marriage

Orchid Love, Beauty

P- FLOWERS 

Palm Leaves Success

Passion Flower Faith

Peony Happy marriage, Prosperity, Bashfulness

Petunia Our souls are united

Poppy Pleasure, Wealth,Eternal sleep, Oblivion, Imagination

Primrose I can't live without you

Pussy Willow Motherhood