Do you know what the flowers you send on Mother's Day say?

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The Meaning and Symbolism of Flowers

If you knew what the flowers you send on Mothers Day mean, would you choose flowers that send a special message? Most people know that red roses spell love. But did you know that different colors have different symbolism and that virtually every flower has its conveys its own message? Once you learn these meanings, you can customize your bouquets to say exactly what you want to say. This info will be especially useful when you send you mom flowers for Mother's Day!

The Meaning of Roses

Roses are the birth flower of June and the most popular choice for giving on Valentines' Day and Mother's Day. Roses bear straightforward messages.
Each color offers a distinct meaning:

Red:
passion, the lover's rose

White:
humility and innocence

Yellow:
friendship

Pink:
gratitude, appreciation and admiration

Orange:
enthusiasm and desire

Lilac and purple roses:
love at first sight.


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What Do Some Other Flowers Symbolize?

carnationMany flowers mean love and that makes them a perfect choice for Mother's Day: Ambrosia, Arbutus, Aster, Forget-me-not, pink Larkspur, red roses and single stem roses. But the meaning can be a variant of love. There are flowers that are symbols of innocent love, married love, and unrequited love.


  • Secret love: Acacia, Aganthis, and Gardenia
  • Rejection: striped carnation, yellow carnation, yellow chrysantemum, cyclamen
  • Passionate longing: pink Camellia, red Camellia, red carnation
  • Innocent love: white carnation, daisy, white lily, white roses, any rosebud
  • Marital love: flax, Stephanotis, Ivy, myrtle
  • Lasting love: magenta zinnia
  • Confession of love: moss rosebud
  • Love at first sight: Gloxinia, thornless rose
  • Maternal love: moss
  • Love returned: jonquil

Check Out These Odd Flower Meanings

GladiolaThere are as many meanings for flowers as there are flowers!
And here some of the fun ones:


  • Let's take a chance: white violet
  • Dance with me: viscaria
  • Elope with me: spider flower
  • I can't live without you: primrose
  • Kiss me: mistletoe
  • Give me a break: Gladioli

Even more mom gift ideas!

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