Ron Zvagelsky asked:




Everyone knows that it is customary to give a woman flowers but did you know that each flower has its own significance?

Whether it is choosing a flower for your anniversary, or looking for the best flower to let her know that you are sorry for an argument, flowers have meanings and choosing a flower based upon its significance shows her that you are genuinely interested in her feelings and shows that you have a romantic side. So next time you choose a flower, bouquet, or even a plant choose one that is appropriate for the occasion or compliments your heartfelt apology, expresses your truest feelings of love, or compliments your fiery passion. Choosing flowers for anniversaries based upon their meanings are also a wonderful gift that any woman will welcome with open arms. Here is a list of flowers associated with anniversaries.

1st Anniversary – Pansy

2nd Anniversary – Cosmos

3rd Anniversary – Fuchsia

4th Anniversary – Geranium

5th anniversary – Daisy

6th Anniversary – Calla Lily

7th Anniversary – Jack -in -the – Pulpit

8th Anniversary – Clematis

9th Anniversary – Poppy

10th Anniversary – Daffodil

11th Anniversary – Morning Glory

12th Anniversary – Peony

13th Anniversary – Hollyhock

14th Anniversary -Dahlia

15th Anniversary – Rose

20th anniversary – Day Lily

25th Anniversary – Iris

28th Anniversary – Orchid

30th Anniversary – Sweet Pea

40th Anniversary – Nasturtium

50th Anniversary – Violet

Along with anniversaries, each flower also has its own significance. Here is a list of flowers and their meanings.

Acacia – chaste love

Ambrosia – reciprocal love

Amaryllis – pride

Anemone – forsaken

Arbutus – one true love

Aster – daintiness

Azalea – fragile passion; Chinese symbolism for womanhood

Bachelor Button – single blessedness

Begonia – beware

Bells of Ireland – good fortune or luck

Bittersweet – truth

Bluebell – humility

Cactus -endurance

Pink Camellia – longing for your love

Red Camellia – you are a flame in my heart

White Camellia – you are adorable

Carnation – woman love

Pink Carnation – I’ll never forget you

Red Carnation – My heart aches for you

Purple Carnation – capriciousness

Solid Carnation – yes

Striped Carnation – Wish I could be with you, or Sorry that we are not together

White Carnation – pure love, innocence, sweet

Yellow Carnation -rejection, disappointment

Cattail – peace, prosperity

Chrysanthemum – a good friend

White Chrysanthemum – truth

Yellow Chrysanthemum – slighted love

Crocus – cheerfulness

Cyclamen – good bye

Daffodil – unrequited love

Daisy – innocence, purity

Dandelion – happiness

Fern – Confidence

Flax – domestic

Forget -Me -Not – true love

Forsythia – anticipation

Gardenia – secret love

Geranium – stupidity

Gladioli – flower of the gladiator

Gloxinia – love at first sight

Lavender Heather – admiration, solitude

White Heather – Protection

Holly – defense

Hyacinth – sports

Blue Hyacinth – constancy

Purple Hyacinth – I’m sorry, apologetic

Red or Pink Hyacinth – Play

White Hyacinth – I’m praying for you

Yellow Hyacinth – jealousy

Hydrangea – heartlessness

Iris – friendship, wisdom, valor

Ivy – fidelity, affection

Jonquil – returned affection

Pink Larkspur – fickleness

White Lily – virginity, purity

Yellow Lily – false and gay

Calla Lily – beauty

Day Lily – Chinese symbol for motherhood

Tiger Lily – Wealth

Lily of the Valley – humility

Magnolia -nobility

Marigold – Grief

Narcissus – egotism

Orange Blossom – eternal love

Orchid – Beautiful woman

Petunia – resentment, anger

Poppy – eternal sleep

Rose – love

Pink rose – perfect happiness

Red Rose – I love you

Rose without thorns – Love at first sight

White Rose – innocence, purity

White and Red Rose Mix – Unity

Yellow Rose -Jealousy

Rosebud – Beauty, youth

Red Rosebud – purity

White Rosebud – girlhood

Bouquet of Full Roses – gratitude, thanks

Single Full bloom rose – I love you

Red Tulip – Believe Me

Yellow Tulip – beautiful smile

Violet – modesty

Blue Violet – faithfulness

Zinnia – lasting affection