Many different flowers have their own particular meanings.
A flower can be sent as a message to others, from love to disgust to boredom. Many of these messages have been forgotten over the course of time, but if there's something you want to subtly (or not so subtly) say to someone, here's a good way to do it.
INSULTING FLOWERS
Almond means stupidity or indiscretion.
The African Marigold means a vulgar mind.
Balsam impatience, whilst Red Balsam means don't touch me!
Basil hatred
FLOWERS AND PRAISE
Angelica - inspiration
A pink acacia means elegance.
Amethyst admiration
Cactus warmth
Clematis mental beauty
Yellow daffodil - chivalry
Fennel worthy of praise
FLOWERS AND POSTIIVE THOUGHTS
Flowering almond means hope.
Allspice compassion
American Starwort welcome to a stranger
Indian Azalea - true to the end
Balm sympathy
White daisy innocence
FLOWERS AND NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
Amaryllis pride
Apple temptation
Apocynum deceit
Begonia dark thoughts
Bramble envy
Creeping cereus horror
Crownhill envy
Dogsbane deceit
Flytrap - deceit
FLOWERS AND LOVE
Ambrosia means love returned.
The American Linden means matrimony
Cedar Leaf I live for you.
Red Chrysanthemum I love
White Chrysanthemum Truth
Yellow Chrysanthemum slighted love
Forget-me-not true love
So next time you pop off to get some flowers for a friend, wife, husband or other, think about the message you are sending them!!!!
