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The meaning of flowers

Acacia
beauty in retirement

Daffodil
respect

Marigold
grief

Agapanthis
secret love

Daisy
loyal love and innocence

Narcissus
"stay as sweet as you are"

Ambrosia
"your love is returned"

Freesia
trust

Orchid
thoughtful, maturity, charm

Anemone
sincerity; forsaken

Forget-me-not
true love and good memories

Petunia
"your presence soothes me"

Aster
symbol of love

Hyacinth
"please forgive me"

Primrose
"I cannot be without you"

Azalea
"take care of yourself"

Honeysuckle
happiness

Stephanotis
happiness in marriage

Bluebell
humility

Hydrangea
"thank you for understanding"

Sweet Pea
"thanks for a lovely time"

Cactus
endurance

Iris
wisdom, faith and hope

Sunflower
pride, sunshine

Caladium
great joy and delight

Jonquil
desire for affection returned

Tulip
perfect lover and luck

Camellia
good luck gift for a man

Larkspur
fickleness

Violet
faithfulness, virtue

Chrysanthemum
"you are a wonderful friend"

Lily of the Valley
beauty, gaiety, coquetry

Viscaria
"dance with me"

Crocus
gladness

Magnolia
nobility

Wisteria
welcome

Carnations
The flower of fascination
Pink - "always on my mind"
Red - passion
White - sweet, lovely, good luck
Rose
Roses
The flower of love
Red - love, passion
Pink - happiness
White - purity, innocence
Yellow - friendship

The world is divided into six floral kingdoms

1. Holarctic kingdom: (North American west coast and Central Asia)
2. Paleotropical kingdom (Central Africa)
3. Neotropical kingdom (South America)
4. Australian kingdom
5. Holantarctic kingdom (Tip of South America)
6. Capensis kingdom (Western Cape, South Africa)

International Flower Day is celebrated on May, 20th

Birthstones and birthday flowers

Wedding anniversaries

For the meaning of the months, please see Calendars

Royal Hoticultural Society
Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (world's largest flower show) External link

Valentine's Day used to be celebrated on Feb 15th

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