It’s national ‘plant a flower day’ so in-keeping with the spirit, we have pulled together a blog about the language of flowers – what each type of flower means. We have 24 English language centres based in various locations, cities, beach and close to nature like EC Cambridge, EC Dublin and EC Cape Town.
In Victorian times, people would communicate messages to each other using this subtle method. It’s fascinating to explore how each flower carries unique symbolism.
Alstroemeria:
Symbolises devotion and friendship. Its twists and turns represent the trials and tribulations in friendships.
Amaryllis:
Known for representing splendid beauty and pride, indicating worth beyond beauty.
Anemone:
In Greek, anemone means ‘wind,’ hence its nickname ‘Wind Flower.’ It can signify fading hope and being forsaken, or on a positive note, anticipation.
Daffodil:
A symbol of chivalry and regard, also representing rebirth, eternal life, and new beginnings. A single daffodil signifies misfortune, while a bunch symbolises joy and happiness.
Daisy:
Represents purity, innocence, and loyal love. A Gerbera Daisy specifically means cheerfulness.
Delphinium:
Symbolises boldness, as its tall stalks tower over other garden flowers.
Freesia:
Represents trust and is often used to commemorate deep friendship.
Gardenia:
Known for symbolising secret love, with its beautiful fragrance and fragile nature.
Geranium:
In the language of flowers, signifies silliness and fun, possibly due to its bright colours and ease of growing.
Gladiolus:
Symbolises strength, victory, and power, drawing its name from the Latin word for sword.
Hibiscus:
Hibiscus generally represents delicate beauty.
Roses:
Perhaps the most famous, roses carry different meanings based on their colour. Red roses symbolise love and passion, white roses purity and innocence, yellow roses friendship and joy, and purple roses admiration and appreciation.
Sunflowers:
Often seen as symbols of happiness, while chrysanthemums represent truth and sincerity.
Flowers are used for different occasions, such as funerals, where white flowers, especially lilies, symbolise peace and purity. So while deciding which seeds to plant today, perhaps plant the first ones for your future self too – check out our offers and grow in 2024!