The language of flowers was a Victorian-era means of
communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to
send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise
could not be spoken. There is a meaning
to the colors of, numbers of, and groups of flowers.
| Month |
Flower |
Meaning |
| January |
Carnation/pink
Carnation/red
|
I will never forget you
My heart breaks
|
| February |
Iris
|
Message |
| March |
Daffodil
|
New beginnings |
| April |
Daisy
|
Innocence |
| May |
Lily
of the Valley |
Return of happiness |
| June |
Rose/red
Rose/white
Rose/yellow
|
Love
A heart unacquainted with love
Infidelity
|
| July |
Delphinium |
Levity |
| August |
Dahlia |
Dignity |
| September |
Aster |
Patience |
| October |
Marigold
|
Grief |
| November |
Chrysanthemum
|
Truth |
| December |
Poinsettia |
Be of good cheer |
Multiple Rose Meanings
Single Rose, any color: Gratitude
or simplicity
Single bloom, red Rose: Love
at first sight or I still love you
12 Roses: Be
mine
15 Roses: I’m
truly sorry
25 Roses: Congratulations
108 Roses: Will
you marry me?
999 Roses: I
love you till the end of time
