Flower Photography by Type
(Contains 49 photos)  A Rose generally means confidentiality, love and passion, Specific colour meanings are shown below. Roses were associated with Aphrodite and Venus, both Greek goddesses of love. The Latin expression sub rosa, translated to under the rose, means something told in secret. The Rose if the national flower of England,the 15th Anniversary flower, the Birth Month flower for June and the astrology flower for Gemini. More rose history and individual colour rose meanings can be found on the Flower Meanings page. | (Contains 60 photos)  Tulips are available in most colours and tend to be bright and bold. The general meanings for Tulips are Romance, Perfect lover, Fame, Elegance, Grace, specific colour meanings are shown below. The name originates from the Turkish word for gauze, Tuliband, with which turbans were wrapped. It is said that the tulip's velvety black centre represents a lover's heart, darkened by the heat of passion. Tulips are the national flower of Holland, Hungary, Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. The Tulip is also the 11th Anniversary flower and the Astrology flower for Aries. For more history and individual Tulips colour meanings visit the Flower Meanings page. |
(Contains 5 photos)  Poppy means Eternal sleep, Imagination, Oblivion, Pleasure and Wealth. Papaver is the Greek noun for the poppy, and its species name, Somniferum is from the Latin word meaning sleep inducing. The red corn poppy has become a symbol of Remembrance Day because the battlefields of France bloomed with poppies after the fighting churned up the ground. The Poppy also proliferated over the graves of the fallen. The Poppy is the national flower of Belgium, Poland and Bhutan. For more information and history on Poppies visit the Flower Meanings page. | (Contains 15 photos)  Sunflowers mean Adoration, Pride, Sunshine, Warmth and Longevity. It is believed that the natives of the Inca Empire worshipped a giant sunflower and Incan priestesses wore large sunflower discs made of gold on their garments. They believed the Sunflowers magic came from it's geometric perfection. A Sunflower follows the sun throughout the day, its face always pointing to the sun. This dedicates this flower to Apollo and sun gods of any culture. Sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine, the 3rd anniversary flower and the astrology flower for Leo. For more history on Sunflowers, see the Flower Meaning page. |
(Contains 38 photos)  Orchids signify Love, Beauty, Pure affection and Refinement. The name is derived from the Greek word orchis, meaning testicle and in ancient Greece Orchids were associated with virility. Orchids are the national flowers of Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Seychelles and Venezuela. The Orchid is also the 14th anniversary flower and the astrology flower for Aquarius. To see more myths and legends about Orchids see the Flower Meanings page. | (Contains 9 photos)  Daffodils mean You're the only one, Regard, The sun shines when I'm with you, chivalry and respect. Named after Narcissus from Greek mythology, because he was so arrogant that he looked into a mirror and fell in love with his own reflection. He was later said to have been turned into a flower. The Daffodil is the national flower of Wales and is traditionally worn on St David's Day. The daffodil is also the 10th anniversary flower and the birth month flower for March. |
(Contains 18 photos)  The Iris flower means Faith, Wisdom,Valor, Hope and Your friendship means the world to me. Named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow (the Greek word for Iris), who was said to have been the link between heaven and earth. It is believed that purple Irises were planted over the graves of women to summon the goddess Iris to guide them into heaven. The three leaves of the Iris are believed to represent faith, wisdom, and valor. The Iris is the national flower of France, Croatia and Jordan. the Iris is also the 25th anniversary flower and the birth month flower for February. For more flower history and myths, visit the Flower Meanings page. | (Contains 22 photos)  Lilies have many meanings depending on type and colour, shown below.The name is is from a translation of the Greek word leiron to Lily and is believed to refer to the Madonna Lily. The Lily is the national flower of Kazakhstan, Bangladesh (Water Lily), Ethiopia (Calla Lily), Finland (Lily-of-the-valley), Guyana (Water Lily), Sri Lanka (Water Lily), Yugoslavia (Lily-of-the-valley), and Zimbabwe (Gloriosa Lily). The Lily is also the 30th anniversary flower, the astrology flower for Taurus and the birth month flower for May. the Calla Lily is the 6th anniversary flower and the Lily-of-the-valley is the 2nd anniversary flower. For more Lily history, see the Flower Meanings page. |
