What Do Your Favorite Flowers Mean? Our Guide to Flower Symbolism, From Asters to Zinnias

Convey your intended message to loved ones by choosing flowers based on their specific meanings.

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While any arrangement of flowers is typically well-received, knowing the meaning behind different varieties can help make your bouquet more personal. Whether you're giving them to a friend to congratulate them on a promotion or to your significant other to celebrate an anniversary, chances are there's a flower that's perfect for the occasion. To help you choose the right one for your arrangement, we're sharing the common meanings associated with some of the most popular flowers given today.

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Aster: Wisdom

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Baby's Breath: Everlasting Love

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Bells of Ireland: Good Luck

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Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty

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Carnation: Pure Love

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Pink Carnation: Woman's Love

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Chamomile: Energy

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Cherry Blossom: Education

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Chrysanthemum: Friendship

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Coxcomb: Unfading Love

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Daffodil: New Beginnings

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Dahlia: Dignity and Elegance

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Daisy: Innocence

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Delphinium: Bighearted

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Fern: Magic

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Freesia: Innocence

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Gardenia: Refinement

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Geranium: True Friendship

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Gladioli: Generosity

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Holly: Happiness

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Hyacinth: Playfulness

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Pink Hydrangeas: Romance

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Iris: Hope

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Yellow Iris: Passion

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Ivy: Friendship

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Lady's Mantle: Comfort

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Lavender: Devotion

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Lilac: Spirituality

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Lily-of-the-Valley: Renewed Happiness

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Mimosa: Secret Love

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Olive Branch: Peace

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Orchid: Unity

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Peony: Happiness

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Red Poppy: Pleasure

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Ranunculus: Radiant

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Rose: Love

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White Rose: Purity

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Orange Rose: Fascination

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Pink Rose: Elegance

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Dark Pink Rose: Thankfulness

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Peach Rose: Immortality

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Rosemary: Remembrance

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Snapdragon: Strength

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Stephanotis: Marital Happiness

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Stock: Affection

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Sweet Pea: Delicate Pleasures

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Pink Tulip: Love

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Yellow Tulip: Joy

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Magenta Zinnia: Lasting Affection

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Scarlet Zinnia: Faithfulness

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