Flowers have a language of their very own and every emotion is expressed in one form or another by these delicate blooms. Of course, even the experts disagree on the "true meaning" of many flowers and most have different meanings to different people. So, while all flowers convey beauty and love, here are some of the more traditional flower meanings. And, remember, a gift of flowers for a special someone will always create its own personal meaning, too.

FLOWER TYPE MEANING
Alstromeria - Devotion
Amaryllis - Pride, splendid
Apple blossom - Hope, good fortune better things to come
Gypsophilia - Pure heart
Bluebells - Constancy
Camellia - Loveliness good luck, contentment, perfect loveliness, Excellence, gratitude
Calla - Magnificent Beauty
Carnation - Distinction, Lasting fidelity, deep love , fascination & Love
Chrysanthemum - Cheerfulness, constancy, truth
Chrysanthemum/red - Love "I love you"
Chrysanthemum/white - Truth
Cyclamen - Modesty & shyness
Daffodil - Regard, joy, devotion
Daisy - Faith cheer, simplicity, innocence "share your feelings
Fern - Sincerity, magic, beauty, fascination
Forget-me-not - True Love & Remembrance
Freesia I- nnocence
Gladioli - Generosity, beauty, strength of character
Heather/white - Good luck
Hibiscus - Delicate beauty
Holly - Foresight
Honeysuckle - Devotion, generous & devoted affection, bonds of love.
Hyacinth - play, constancy & loveliness
Hydrangea - Boastfulness
Iris - Faith, wisdom, health, warmth of affection
Ivy - Fidelity, wedded love, eternal, friendship & marriage
Jasmine - Amiability, joy, attachment, grace & elegance
Jonquil - "I desire a return of affection"
Larkspur - Laughter, Levity & Lightness
Lavender - Distrust
Lilac - Youthful innocence, first emotions
Lilac/purple - First love
Lilac/white - Innocence
Lily - Beauty, elegance, gaiety, innocence, majesty, pride, purity & virtue
Lily of the Valley - Return of happiness
Mimosa - Sensitivity & Secret love
Mint - Virtue
Mistletoe - "I overcome difficulties"
Moss - Maternal love
Myrtle - Love & remembrance
Orange Blossoms - "Your purity equals your loveliness" bridal festivities, chastity, eternal love, fertility, happiness, marriage, prosperity, purity & virginity
Orchid - Rare beauty, a belle, love, fertility
Pansy - "Think of Me"
Peony - Shame & bashfulness
Peppermint - Warm feeling
Periwinkle/blue - Friendship
Phlox - Agreement
Rose - Happy, love, & friendship
Rose/coral - Desire
Rose/dark pink - Thankfulness
Rose/orange - Fascination
Rose/peach - Modesty
Rose/red - Passion love "I love you" unity
Rose/white - Worthiness, purity, innocence, unity "I am worthy of you"
Rose/yellow - Friendship jealousy
Rosebud - Beauty, youth, purity
Rosemary - Remembrance
Sage - Wisdom & domestic virtue
Snowdrop - Hope
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage
Stock - Lasting beauty
Sunflower (dwarf) - Adoration
Sweet Basil - Good wishes
Sweet Pea - Blissful, delicate & lasting pleasures, and departure
Sweet William - Gallantry
Thyme - Activity
Tuberose - Dangerous pleasures
Tulip - Love, perfect lover, happiness
Tulip/Red - Declaration of love.
Tulip/Yellow - Hopeless love
Veronica - Fidelity
Water lily - Purity of heart