Flowers are a gift to this earth. As Gerard De Nerval once said, “Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.” They paint contrasting colors along the ground and bring joy to many. Their elegance and delicate touches have us all in awe and exhilaration. This is often why flowers are seen as loving gifts for the special people in our lives, and the reaction of the person receiving the flowers is priceless.
Carnation
These ruffly flowers may be the stuff of high school secret admirers, but they work for a lover on a budget. If you pick up one of these blooms, choose white ("sweet and lovely") or pink ("I will never forget you"). But stay away from other colors. The two-toned version means "I cannot be with you," and yellow ones signify "disdain." Not exactly a crush-worthy sentiment.
Snapdragons
Maybe it comes as no surprise, given the name, but the symbolism behind snapdragons isn't exactly friendly. They stand for deception, so you may not want to give these to your main squeeze for Valentine's Day.
Salvia
Depending on its color, salvia can have several different meanings. Blue salvia (like this one) means "thinking of you," but in red, it means "forever mine." So if you're adding salvia to a sweetheart's bouquet, watch your colors!
Magnolia
These stunning blooms often festoon the trees as spring arrives, getting everyone who sees them excited for the season to come. That's why it's only logical that they signify a love of nature.
Sunflower Meanings
Because of the myth of Clytie and Apollo, the sunflower most commonly means adoration and loyalty. However, sunflower meanings can vary across cultures.
In China, people associate sunflowers with a long life, good fortune, and vitality.
To Native American groups, sunflowers represented harvest, bounty, and provision because they provided seeds, pigment, and more.
Red Tulips
Red roses aren't the only flower with a romantic meaning, so you don't have to totally splurge to show your dedication. Red tulips are also considered a declaration of love, and they're especially gorgeous in the spring.
Tulip Symbolism & Colors
In the stories above, red tulips grow as signs of everlasting love, but what is the tulip symbolism for non-red blooms?
Pink tulips symbolize happiness and confidence.
Purple tulips symbolize royalty.
Yellow tulips symbolize cheerful thoughts.
White tulips symbolize forgiveness.
Daisy
Daisies are the first level of Girl Scouts so it's only fitting that they represent innocence. And with their cheery, sunny little faces, the symbolism definitely makes sense.
Lavender
From their wonderful scent to their beautiful purple hue, a bouquet of lavender is a message of devotion. It also has calming aromatherapy properties, so a bouquet of lavender may make an excellent gift for a student or anyone in your life who needs some relaxation.
Chrysanthemum
It may be tricky to spell, but the chrysanthemum has a simple message: honesty. They also look lovely as part of a fall bouquet and because they can withstand cool temperatures, often appear in autumn landscaping.
Red Roses
This probably comes as news to exactly no one, but red roses are some of the most romantic flowers out there. These are the perfect bloom for Valentine's Day, representing love and desire.
Daffodil
Gift these cheery yellow blooms to someone celebrating a new job, a new home, or a new addition to their family. Daffodils symbolize "new beginnings," so they couldn't be more perfect for any of these occasions.
These pretty little bell-shaped flowers carry a message that's just as innocent as they look. They stand for purity, happiness, luck, and humility. Though they smell delicious, don't be fooled: These flowers aren't edible.
There's a reason this fragrant flower often shows up in perfume. Its scent is as intoxicating as its message: sweet love.
They're the first signs of spring, so it makes sense that crocuses symbolize youthful happiness. It's also the way we feel when we see them start peeking through the snow at the first bit of warmth.
Yes, it's all in the name! Forget-me-nots ask that you forget-me-not. A faraway friend would surely appreciate these delicate blossoms.
White Jasmine
There's a reason this fragrant flower often shows up in perfume. Its scent is as intoxicating as its message: sweet love.
What Does the Sampaguita Flower Mean?
Love
Fidelity
Devotion
Dedication
Purity
Divine Hope
The sampaguita flower is considered the flower of love in many South Asian countries, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is used in wedding and religious ceremonies to symbolize love, devotion, purity and divine hope.
Etymological Meaning of the Sampaguita Flower
Sampaguita is the common for ‘Jasminum sambac’, a flower in the same family as the common jasmine (Jasminum grandiflores). Sampaguita is also referred to as the Philippine Jasmine or Arabian Jasmine. It differs from the common jasmine in that it grows on an evergreen vine, while many common jasmine grow on smaller shrubs or bushes. The flowers and the fragrance are similar.
