Victorian Flowers

Victorian flowers often held special symbolic meanings and were used to convey specific sentiments and messages. This practice, known as “floriography,” was especially popular during the Victorian era (1837-1901). Here are some popular Victorian flowers and their associated meanings:

1. Roses:
   • Red Rose: Love and passion.
   • White Rose: Purity and innocence.
   • Yellow Rose: Friendship or jealousy.
   • Pink Rose: Gratitude and admiration.
2. Lilies:
   • White Lily: Purity and sweetness.
   • Calla Lily: Beauty and magnificence.
3. Violets:
   • Purple Violet: Modesty and humility.
   • Blue Violet: Faithfulness and watchfulness.

4. Forget-me-nots: Remembrance and true love.

5. Daisies: Innocence, purity, and loyal love.

6. Carnations:
   • Red Carnation: Deep love and admiration.
   • White Carnation: Pure love and good luck.
   • Pink Carnation: A mother’s undying love.

7. Ivy: Fidelity and wedded love.

8. Pansies: Thoughtfulness and remembrance.

9. Lavender: Devotion and calmness.

10. Hyacinths:
    • Purple Hyacinth: Sadness and sorrow.
    • Blue Hyacinth: Constancy.
    • White Hyacinth: Loveliness and prayers for someone.

11. Sunflowers: Adoration and loyalty.

12. Primroses: Young love and a sense of being unable to live without someone.

13. Chrysanthemums:
    • Red Chrysanthemum: Love.
    • White Chrysanthemum: Truth and loyal love.
    • Yellow Chrysanthemum: Slighted love.
14. Peonies: Shame, bashfulness, and happy marriage.

The Victorians often arranged these flowers in bouquets to send intricate, non-verbal messages to the recipient. This subtle form of communication added a layer of depth and nuance to the social interactions of the time.