Garden idea of the day

The meaning of flowers--some flowers have different meanings, based on different sources.  It's fun to pick out a flower and to consider the meaning before you send or present it to someone.  For a special occasion, choose accordingly and let the recipient know why you chose the flowers you did.

Information below is taken from this website:
http://www.aboutflowers.com/flower-a-plant-information-and-photos/meanings-of-flowers.html

Flower & Plant Information and Photos - Meanings of Flowers

In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules - it's the sentiment that gives the gift its meaning. Your florist can help you send the right message. Many people assign their own personal meanings - a flower or color that might remind them of a special event or moment in their lives. For those interested in the historic meanings of flowers, the Society of American Florists has compiled this list from a variety of different sources: Flower                    Meaning Alstroemeria aspiring Amaryllis dramatic Anemone fragile Apple Blossom promis Aster contentment Azalea abundance Baby's Breath festivity Bachelor Button anticipation Begonia deep thoughts Black-Eyed Susan encouragement Camellia graciousness Carnation pink gratitude red flashy striped refusal white remembrance yellow cheerful Chrysanthemum bronze excitement white truth red sharing yellow secret admirer Cosmos peaceful Crocus foresight Daffodil chivalry Delphinium boldness Daisy innocence Freesia spirited Forget-Me-Not remember me forever Gardenia joy Geranium comfort Ginger proud Gladiolus strength of character Heather solitude Hibiscus delicate beauty Holly domestic happiness Hyacinth sincerity Hydrangea perseverance Iris inspiration Ivy fidelity Jasmine grace and elegance Larkspur beautiful spirit Lavender distrust Lilac first love Lily Calla regal Casablanca celebration Day enthusiasm Stargazer ambition Lisianthus calming Magnolia dignity Marigold desire for riches Nasturtium patriotism Orange Blossom fertility Orchid delicate beauty Pansy loving thoughts Passion flower passion Peony healing Poppy consolation Queen Anne's Lace delicate femininity Ranunculus radiant Rhododendron beware Rose pink friendship red passionate love red & white unity white purity yellow zealous Snapdragon presumptuous Star of Bethlehem hope Stephanotis good luck Statice success Sunflower adoration Sweetpea shyness Tuberose pleasure Tulip pink caring purple royalty red declaration of love white forgiveness yellow hopelessly in love Violet faithfulness Wisteria steadfast Yarrow good health Zinnia thoughts of friends