The Meaning Of Flowers

Many different flowers have their own particular meanings. Before you send flowers to anyone else, it is important to consider just what message you are giving to another person. What are you trying to say? For example, nothing says you love someone as much as a red chrysanthemum.A flower can be sent as a message to others, from love to disgust to boredom. Many of these messages have been forgotten over the course of time, but if there's something you want to subtly (or not so subtly) say to someone, here's a good way to do it.INSULTING FLOWERSAlmond - means stupidity or indiscretion.The African Marigold means a vulgar mind.Balsam - impatience, whilst Red Balsam means don't touch me!Basil - hatredFLOWERS AND PRAISEAngelica - inspirationA pink acacia means elegance.

Amethyst - admirationCactus - warmthClematis - mental beautyYellow daffodil - chivalryFennel - worthy of praiseFLOWERS AND POSITIVE THOUGHTSFlowering almond means hope.Allspice - compassionAmerican Starwort - welcome to a strangerIndian Azalea - true to the endBalm - sympathyWhite daisy - innocenceFLOWERS AND NEGATIVE THOUGHTSAmaryllis - prideApple - temptationApocynum - deceitBegonia - dark thoughtsBramble - envyCreeping cereus - horrorCrownhill - envyDogsbane - deceitFlytrap - deceitFLOWERS AND LOVEAmbrosia -means love returned.The American Linden -means matrimonyCedar Leaf - I live for you.Red Chrysanthemum - I loveWhite Chrysanthemum - TruthYellow Chrysanthemum - slighted loveForget-me-not - true loveSo next time you pop off to get some flowers for a friend, wife, husband or other, think about the message you are sending them!By Winnie Jones