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 The Language of Love
The language of flowers, sometimes called
floriography, was a Victorian-era means of
communication in which various flowers and floral
arrangements were used to send coded messages,
allowing individuals to express feelings which
otherwise could not be spoken. This language was
most commonly communicated through Tussie-Mussies,
an art which has a following today.
The nuances of the language are now mostly
forgotten, but red roses still imply passionate,
romantic love and pink roses a lesser affection;
white roses suggest virtue and chastity and yellow
roses still stand for friendship or devotion. Also
commonly known meanings are sunflowers, which can
indicate either haughtiness or respect – they were
the favorite flower of St. Julie Billiart for this
reason. Gerbera (daisy) means innocence or purity.
The iris, being named for the messenger of the gods
in Greek mythology, still represents the sending of
a message. A pansy signifies thought, a daffodil
regard, and a strand of ivy fidelity.
The Secret Language of Roses
RED - True love
BLUE - Mystery, love at
first sight
WHITE - Eternal love, silence or innocence,
BLAC - Death, hatred, farewell
YELLOW - Friendship
PINK - Grace
DARK PINK - Gratitude
LIGHT PINK - Desire, passion
BURGUNDY - unconscious beauty
CORAL - Desire, passion
LAVENDER (violet) - Love at first sight
RED AND WHITE TOGETHER - United
RED AND YELLOW TOGETHER - Joy, happiness
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