Sending flowers must be one of the most special ways to brighten up someones day. Its made extra special if the flower meanings send a message too There is more to just giving or receiving flowers as every flower lover knows but even the experts can't agree on the real meaning of many flowers. Here are a few of the more traditional ones.
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Meanings |
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight | |
| Grass | Submission | |
| Heather (Lavender) | Erica | Admiration; Solitude |
| Heather (White) | Protection; Wishes will come true | |
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty | |
| Holly | Foresight; Domestic happiness; Defense | |
| Hyacinth | Hyacinthus | Games; Sports; Rashness |
| Hyacinth (Blue) | Hyacinthus | Constancy |
| Hyacinth (Purple) | Hyacinthus | Please forgive me; Sorrow |
| Hyacinth (Red / Pink) | Hyacinthus | Play |
| Hyacinth (White) | Hyacinthus | Lovliness; I'll pray for you |
| Hyacinth (Yellow) | Hyacinthus | Jealousy |
| Hydrangea | Hydrangea | Thank-you for understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness |
| Iris | Iris | Faith; Wisdom; Valor; Promise; My compliments; Hope; Message |
| Ivy | Wedded love; Fidelity; Friendship; Affection | |
| Jonquil | Narcissus | Affection returned; Sympathy; Desire; Love me |
| Lilac (Purple) | Syringa | First emotion of love |
| Lilac (White) | Syringa | Youthful innocence; Purity; Modesty; Virginity; Majesty |
| Lily ( Calla) | Zantedeschia | Beauty |
| Lily (Day) | Hermerocallis | Conquetry |
| Lily (Eucharis) | Maiden charms | |
| Lily (Tiger) | Wealth; Pride; Prosperity | |
| Lily of the Valley | Sweetness; Humility; Return of happiness | |
| Longi Lily | Lilium Longiflorum | Pure; Modest |
| Magnolia | Love of nature; Nobility; Dignity | |
| Marigold | Tagetes | Grief; Cruelty; Jealousy; Sacred affection; Despair |
| Mimosa, Bloom | Acacia | Concealed love; Sensitivity |
| Monkshood | Aconitum | Chivalry; Beware; A deadly foe is near |
| Moss | Maternal love; Charity | |
| Myrtle | Vinca | Duty; Affection; Home; Love; Discipline; Instruction |
| Narcissus | Stay as sweet as you are; Egotism; Formality | |
| Nasturtium | Tropaeolum | Patriotism; Conquest; Victory in battle |
| Oleander | Caution; Beauty; Grace | |
| Orange Blossom | Purity; Innocence; Eternal love; Marriage; Fruitfulness; Lovliness | |
| Orchid | Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful lady; Flower of magnificence | |
| Orchid (Cattleaya) | Mature charm | |
| Palm Leaves | Victory; Success | |
| Pansy | Viola | Thoughtful reflection; Merriment |
| Peony | Bashfulness; Happy marriage; Prosperity | |
| Petunia | Petunia Hybrida | Resentment; Anger; Your presence soothes me |
| Phlox | Phlox | Our souls are united |
| Pine | Hope; Pity | |
| Poinsettia | Be of good cheer | |
| Poppy | Papaver | Eternal sleep; Imagination; Oblivion |
| Poppy ( Red) | Papaver | Pleasure |
| Poppy ( White) | Papaver | Consolation |
| Poppy (Yellow) | Papaver | Wealth; Success |
| Primrose | Primula | I can't live without you |
| Primrose (Evening) | Lamarckiana | Inconstancy |
| Queen Anne's Lace | Ammi Majus | Haven |
| Ranunculus | Radiant; Charming | |
| Rose (Red) | Love; I love you; Respect; Courage | |
| Rose (Pink) | Perfect happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please believe me | |
| Rose (Deep Pink) | Thank you | |
| Rose (Light Pink) | Admiration | |
| Rose (Yellow) | Friendship; Joy and happiness; Jealousy; Trying to care; Gladness | |
| Rose (White) | Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm | |
