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Meanings of flowers

~ Floral facts ~ Social & Botanical
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The world is divided into six floral kingdoms:

1. Holarctic kingdom: (North American west coast and Central Asia)
2. Paleotropical kingdom (Central Africa)
3. Neotropical kingdom (South America)
4. Australian kingdom
5. Holantarctic kingdom (Tip of South America)
6. Capensis kingdom (Western Cape, South Africa)

The meaning of flowers

Acacia ~ beauty in retirement
Daffodil ~ respect and "the sun always shines when I am with you"
Marigold ~ grief
Agapanthis ~ secret love
Daisy ~ loyal love and innocence
Narcissus ~ "stay as sweet as you are"
Ambrosia ~ "your love is returned"
Freesia ~ trust
Orchid ~ thoughtful, maturity, charm
Anemone ~ sincerity; forsaken
Forget-me-not ~ true love and good memories
Petunia ~ "your presence soothes me"
Aster ~symbol of love
Hyacinth ~"please forgive me"
Primrose ~"I cannot be without you"
Azalea ~"take care of yourself"
Honeysuckle ~happiness
Stephanotis ~happiness in marriage
Bluebell ~humility
Hydrangea ~"thank you for understanding"
Sweet Pea ~"thanks for a lovely time"
Cactus ~endurance
Iris ~wisdom, faith and hope
Sunflower ~pride, sunshine
Caladium ~great joy and delight
Jonquil ~desire for affection returned
Tulip ~perfect lover and luck
Camellia ~good luck gift for a man
Larkspur ~fickleness
Violet ~faithfulness, virtue
Chrysanthemum ~"you are a wonderful friend"
Lily of the Valley ~beauty, gaiety, coquetry
Viscaria ~"dance with me"
Crocus ~gladness
Magnolia ~nobility
Wisteria ~welcome
Carnations ~The flower of fascination
Roses ~The flower of love


Pink - "always on my mind"
Red - passion
White - sweet, lovely, good luck
Striped - refusal
Red - love, passion
Pink - happiness
White - purity, innocence Yellow - friendship



Birthday Flowers & Birthstones

JANUARY Flower: Carnation Stone: Garnet FEBRUARY Flower: Violet Stone: Amethyst MARCH Flower: Jonquil Stone: Aquam APRIL Flower: Sweet Pea Stone: Diamond MAY Flower: Lily Stone: Emerald JUNE Flower: Rose Stone: Pearl JULY Flower: Larkspur Stone: Ruby AUGUST Flower: Gladiolus Stone: Peridot SEPTEMBER Flower: Aster Stone: Sapphire OCTOBER Flower: Calendula Stone: Opal NOVEMBER Flower: Chrysanthemum Stone: Topaz DECEMBER Flower: Narcissus Stone: Turquois

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