How to Use Flowers in Writing
The symbolism behind flowers can vary depending on the context in which they are used. For example, in some cases, roses might symbolize love and romance, while in others, they might represent healing or rebirth. The colors of the flowers also have different meanings.
One thing you want to keep in mind while using flowers as symbols is that in certain cultures might see flowers in a different light. For example, Spider Lilies in Japan are sacred flowers associated with the dead and the afterlife. In America, Spider Lilies represent love and passion.
- Buttercup – fragility, positivity, growth
- Carnation – love, admiration, luck, distinction
🌸White – purity
🌸Red – admiration
🌸Yellow – disappointment or rejection
🌸Striped – rejection or regret - Chrysanthemum – friendship, trust, joy, fidelity
🌸Red – love, deep passion
🌸Yellow – neglected love, sorrow
🌸White – loyalty, honesty
🌸Violet – get well soon - Daffodil – trust, new life, rebirth, perseverance, forgiveness
- Dahlia – inner strength, grace, commitment, elegance, dignity
🌸Red – power, strength
🌸White – purity, innocence
🌸Pink – kindness, grace, feminine beauty
🌸Blue – fresh start, positive changes
🌸Black – sadness, betrayal - Daisy – innocence, purity, simplicity
- Dandelions – hope, innocence, new beginnings
- Gardenia – connection, tranquility, secret love, hope, purity
- Geranium – happiness, vitality, friendship
- Honeysuckle – happiness, nostalgia
🌸White – purity, innocence
🌸Yellow – trust, respect, friendship
🌸Pink – romance, playfulness
🌸Red – passion, romance - Hyacinth – passion, romance
🌸White – purity, peacefulness
🌸Pink – joy, playfulness, new love, fresh start
🌸Purple – royalty, wealth, elegance
🌸Dark blue – elegance, respect, good wishes - Iris – faith, wisdom
🌸White – humility, patience
🌸Orange – bravery, exuberance
🌸Blue – devotion, faith, trust
🌸Purple – royalty, respect, knowledge
🌸Red – passion, romance
🌸Black – honor, pride, change
🌸Yellow – passion, friendship - Jasmine – warmth, positivity, sensuality
- Lavender – calm, silence, luxury, trust
- Lotus – beauty, purity, spiritual enlightenment
🌸Red – love, care, affection
🌸White – tranquility, purity
🌸Blue – wisdom, knowledge
🌸Pink – spiritual path, enlightenment - Lily – love, serenity, purity, innocence, spirituality
🌸White – virtue, purity
🌸Stargazer – prosperity, abundance
🌸Red – passion
🌸Tiger – confidence, pride, wealth
🌸Yellow – thankfulness, desire for enjoyment - Marigold – joy, optimism, luck, affection, sorrow, mourning
- Orchid – luxury, fertility, sensuality, nobility
🌸White – purity, luxury, reverence, fertility
🌸Yellow – friendship
🌸Pink – grace, joy, femininity
🌸Green – good luck, success
🌸Purple – admiration, respect, royalty
🌸Orange – boldness, pride, positivity
🌸Red – passion, love, courage, determination - Peony – prosperity, abundance, shyness, compassion, love
- Poppy – sleep, peace, death, memories
- Rose – love, loyalty, beauty
🌸Red – love, romance
🌸Pink – gratitude, admiration, grace
🌸Orange – passion, enthusiasm
🌸Yellow – friendship - Sunflower – happiness, warmth, loyalty
- Tulip – love, affection, passion, charity
🌸Red – perfect love
🌸Orange – joy, enthusiasm
🌸Yellow – (older times) jealousy, rejection of love, (newer times) friendship, cheerfulness
🌸White – purity, peace
🌸Pink – good wishes, good health, confidence, affection
🌸Purple – royalty, grace, elegance - Violet – faith, true love, trust, modesty, remembrance, respect
- Zinnia – endurance, friendship, romance
🌸White – recovery, healing, peace, elegance
🌸Yellow – energy, joy, youthfulness, support, friendship
🌸Green – wealth, success, growth
🌸Orange – power, energy, success, ambition
🌸Pink – gentleness, grace, affection, happiness
🌸Purple – elegance, commitment, royalty, regalness
🌸Red – romance, passion