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The symbolism of flowers
Flowers have a long history of symbolism that you can incorporate into your writing to give subtext.
Symbolism varies between cultures and customs, and these particular examples come from Victorian Era Britain. You'll find examples of this symbolism in many well-known novels of the era!
- Amaryllis: Pride
- Black-eyed Susan: Justice
- Bluebell: Humility
- Calla Lily: Beauty
- Pink Camellia: Longing
- Carnations: Female love
- Yellow Carnation: Rejection
- Clematis: Mental beauty
- Columbine: Foolishness
- Cyclamen: Resignation
- Daffodil: Unrivalled love
- Daisy: Innocence, loyalty
- Forget-me-not: True love
- Gardenia: Secret love
- Geranium: Folly, stupidity
- Gladiolus: Integrity, strength
- Hibiscus: Delicate beauty
- Honeysuckle: Bonds of love
- Blue Hyacinth: Constancy
- Hydrangea: Frigid, heartless
- Iris: Faith, trust, wisdom
- White Jasmine: Amiability
- Lavender: Distrust
- Lilac: Joy of youth
- White Lily: Purity
- Orange Lily: Hatred
- Tiger Lily: Wealth, pride
- Lily-of-the-valley: Sweetness, humility
- Lotus: Enlightenment, rebirth
- Magnolia: Nobility
- Marigold: Grief, jealousy
- Morning Glory: Affection
- Nasturtium: Patriotism, conquest
- Pansy: Thoughtfulness
- Peony: Bashfulness, shame
- Poppy: Consolation
- Red Rose: Love
- Yellow Rose: Jealously, infidelity
- Snapdragon: Deception, grace
- Sunflower: Adoration
- Sweet Willian: Gallantry
- Red Tulip: Passion
- Violet: Watchfulness, modesty
- Yarrow: Everlasting love
- Zinnia: Absent, affection