The Language of Flowers: A Complete Guide

Floriography - the Victorian language of flowers - allowed people to express feelings that could not be spoken aloud. Red roses mean passionate love, while yellow roses mean friendship. White lilies symbolize purity.

Daffodils represent new beginnings. Forget-me-nots are true love. The practice peaked in Victorian England and France (1800s).

Different sources sometimes contradicted each other, creating confusion. Today, flowers still carry symbolic meaning in weddings, funerals, and gifts worldwide. Understanding flower meanings adds depth to any bouquet or garden..