What are the meanings of flowers according to the Turkish "Selam", which is the custom of conveying messages through the "Language of Flowers" ?
The meaning of Valentines's Day flowers and the meaning of flowers in general are traced to the Turkish "Selam", the ancient custom of communicating one's feelings through the meaning of flowers; in short, it is known as the "Language of Flowers".
The more popular the flower, the more meanings and symbolisms have been attached to it. The meaning of Valentines Day flowers, particularly the traditional Valentine's Day flower, the rose, has a variety of messages that go with it, but all are centered around the themes of passion and love. Valentine Day flowers are a traditional and exceptional way to convey your feelings when you add the language of flowers to the arrangement of the bouquet. To assist you in creating a special Valentine's Day bouquet based on the meaning and language of flowers, here is a fairly comprehensive list of the meaning of flowers so that the meaning of your Valentine's Day flowers can that much more creative and special for your beloved one(s).
A
Acacia - Secret love
Acorn - Nordic symbol of life and immortality
Aloe - Grief
Allspice - Compassion
Ambrosia - Love returned
Amaryllis - Pride; Timidity
Anemone - Unfading love
Angelica - Inspiration
Aniseed - Restoration of youth
Arbutis - Only love
Apple - Preference
Aster - Love; daintiness
Azalea - Take care of yourself for me; fragile passion; Chinese symbol of womanhood
B
Bachelor Button - Celibacy
Baby's Breath - Everlasting Love
Basil - Best Wishes, Love
Bay Leaf - Strength
Bignonia - Beware
Bells Of Ireland - Good luck
Bird Of Paradise - Magnificence
Bittersweet - Truth
Bluebell - Humility; constancy
Borage - Courage
Bouquet Of withered flowers - Rejected love
Burnet - A merry heart
Buttercup - Cheerfulness
C
Cactus - Endurance; warmth
Calendula - Joy
Camellia - Admiration; perfection; good luck gift to a man
Candytuft - indifference
Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you
Carnation (purple) - Capriciousness; whimsical; changeable
Carnation (red) - My heart aches for you; admiration
Carnation (solid color) - Yes
Carnation (striped) - No; refusal; sorry I can't be with you; wish I could be with you
Carnation (white) - Sweet and lovely; innocence; pure love; woman's good luck gift
Carnation (yellow) - Rejection; disdain
Cattail - Peace; prosperity
Chamomile - Patience ; attracts wealth
Chrysanthemum (in general) - Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend
Chrysanthemum (red) - I love
Chrysanthemum (white) - Truth
Chrysanthemum (yellow) - Slighted love
Coreopsis - Always cheerful
Coriander - Lust
Cowslip - Pensiveness; winning grace
Crocus - Cheerfulness; abuse not
Cyclamen - Resignation and goodbye
Clover - Good luck
D
Daffodil - Respect
Daisy - Innocence
Dandelion - Wishes come true
E
Eucalyptus - Protection
F
Fennel - Worthy of all praise
Fern - Sincerity
Fern (Magic) - Fascination; confidence and shelter
Fern (Maidenhair) - Secret bond of love
Feverfew - Protection
Fir - Time
Flax - Domestic symbol; fate
Forget me not - True love; memories
Forsythia - Anticipation
G
Gardenia - You're lovely; secret love
Garland of roses - Reward of virtue
Garlic - Courage; strength
Geranium (Scented) - Preference
Gladiolus - Love at first sight
Grass - Submission; utility
H
Heather (lavender) - Admiration; solitude
Heather (white) - Protection; wishes will come true
Hibiscus - Delicate beauty
Holly - Good will, defense; domestic happiness; foresight
Honeysuckle - Generous and devoted affection
Hyacinth (general) - Games and sports; rashness; flower dedicated to Apollo
Hyacinth (blue) - Constancy
Hyacinth (purple) - I'm sorry; please forgive me; sorrow
Hyacinth (red or pink) - Play
Hyacinth (white) - Loveliness; I'll pray for you
Hyacinth (yellow) - Jealousy
Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding; frigidity; heartlessness
Hyssop - Wards away evil spirits
I
Iris - Faith; hope; wisdom and valor
Ivy - Fidelity and friendship
Ivy - sprig of white tendrils - Anxious to please; affection
J
Jasmine - Amiability; attracts wealth
Jonquil - Love me; affection returned; desire; sympathy; desire for a return of affection
Juniper - Protection
L
Lavender - Devotion
Lemon - Zest
Lemon Balm - Brings love
Lemon verbena - Attracts opposite sex
Lily (general) - Keeps unwanted visitors away
Lily (calia) - Beauty
Lily (day) - Coquetry
Lily (eucharis) - Maiden charms
Lily (orange) - Hatred
Lily (tiger) - Wealth; pride
Lily (white) - Virginity; purity; majesty; it's heavenly to be with you
Lily (yellow) - I'm walking on air; false and gay
Lily of the valley - sweetness; return to happiness; humility
M
Magnolia - Sweetness; beauty; love of nature
Marigold - Comforts the heart
Mint - Protection from illness; warmth of feeling
Marjoram (sweet) - Joy and happiness
Mistletoe - Kiss me; affection; to surmount difficulties; sacred plant of India
Monkshood - Beware, a deadly foe is near; chivalry
Moss - Maternal love; charity
Myrtle - Love; Hebrew emblem of marriage
N
Narcissus - Egotism; formality; stay as sweet as you are
Nasturtium - Conquest; victory in battle; maternal love; charity; patriotism
O
Oleander - Caution; beware
Orange Blossom - Brings wisdom
Orange Mock - Deceit
Orchid - Love; beauty; refinement; beautiful lady; Chinese symbol for many children
Orchid (cattleya) - Mature charm
P
Palm leaves - Victory and success
Pansy - Thoughts; love
Peach - Longevity
Peony - Aphrodisiac
Petunia - Resentment; anger; your presence soothes me
Pine - Hope; pity
Poppy (general) - Eternal sleep; oblivion; imagination
Poppy (red) - Pleasure; consolation
Poppy (white) - Consolation; sleep
Poppy (yellow) - Wealth; success
Prickly Pear - Satire
Primrose - I can't live without you; early youth
Primrose (evening) - Inconstancy
R
Rose (general) (Red) - Love ; I love you
Rose (white) - Eternal Love ; innocence; heavenly; secrecy and silence
Rose (pink) - Perfect happiness; please believe me
Rose (Yellow) - Friendship ; jealousy; try to care
Rose (Black) - Death
Rose (red and white) - Together; unity
Rose (thornless) - Love at first sight
Rose (single, full bloom) - I love you; I still love you
Rose bud - Beauty and youth ; a heart innocent of love
Rose bud (red) - Pure and lovely
Rose bud (white) - Girlhood
Rose bud (moss) - Confessions of love
Roses (Bouquet of full bloom) - Gratitude
Roses (Garland or crown of) - Beware of virtue; reward of merit; crown ; symbol of superior merit
Roses (musk cluster) - Charming
Rose (tea) - I'll always remember
Rose (cabbage) - Ambassador of love
Rose (Christmas) - Tranquilize my anxiety; anxiety
Rose (damask) - Brilliant complexion
Rose (dark crimson) - Mourning
Rose (hibiscus) - Delicate beauty
Rose leaf - You may hope
Rosemary - Remembrance
S
Sage Wisdom - long life
Salvia (blue) - I think of you
Smilax - Loveliness
Snapdragon - Deception; gracious lady; presumption
Spiderflower - Elope with me
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage; desire to travel
Stock - Lasting beauty
Strawberry - Perfect goodness
Sunflower - Loyalty; wishes
Sweetpea - Goodbye; departure; blissful pleasure; Thank you for a lovely time
T
Thyme - Strength and courage; ensures restful sleep
Tulip (general) - Fame,charity; perfect lover
Tulip (red) - Believe me; declaration of love
Tulip (variegated) - Beautiful eyes
Tulip (yellow) - Hopeless love
V
Violet - Modesty; calms tempers; induces sleep
Violet (blue) - Watchfulness; faithfulness; I'll always be true
Violet (white) - Let's take a chance on happiness
Viscaria - Will you dance with me?
W
Woodruff - sweet humility
Y
Yarrow - Health, healing
Z
Zinnia - Thoughts of friends
Zinnia (magenta) - Lasting affection
Zinnia (mixed) - Thinking of an absent friend
Zinnia (scarlet) - Constancy
Zinnia (white) - Goodness
Zinnia (yellow) - Daily remembrance
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