Flower meanings

Every flower carries a message. Red roses say “I love you,” yellow roses say “you’re my best friend,” and white lilies say “I’m thinking of you.” Pick a flower to see what it means, which colors change the message, and when to send it.

• Rose

  love, but the color changes the message

• Tulip

  a symbol of perfect, uncomplicated love

• Sunflower

  loyalty, adoration and positivity, because young sunflowers turn to follow the sun

• Daisy

  innocence, new beginnings and loyal love

• Gerbera daisy

  cheerfulness, innocence and the joy of life

• Peony

  romance, prosperity, good fortune and a happy marriage

• Lily

  purity, renewal and remembrance

• Lavender

  calm, serenity, devotion and grace

• Hydrangea

  heartfelt emotion, gratitude and understanding

• Carnation

  love, fascination and distinction

• Cosmos

  order, peace and harmony

• Anemone

  Anemones, also called windflowers, symbolize anticipation and protection against bad luck

• Ranunculus

  charming

• Poppy

  remembrance, as well as sleep, dreams and imagination

• Baby's breath

  everlasting love, purity and innocence

• Forget-me-not

  true, faithful love and remembrance

• Cherry blossom

  Cherry blossoms, or sakura, symbolize the beauty and shortness of life and the start of something new

• Eucalyptus

  Greenery gives a bouquet shape and meaning