Ironically enough… I learned about the Language of Flowers from a Japanese amime show called Sailor Moon.
Yeah…
Anyway, the Language of Flowers was used to send coded messages using, wait for it… flowers.
Different blossoms in various arrangements carried special meanings.
For example:
Plumeria: Perfection, Springtime, New BeginningsOrchid: Refined BeautyDahlia: Elegance, DignityBells of Ireland: LuckDaffodil: Chivalry, Unrequited Love
However, different colored flowers mean different things.
Blue Violet: FidelityWhite Violet: ModestyOrange Lily: Passion, DesireScarlet Lily: EbullienceWhite Lily: Purity, InnocenceRed Tulip: Declaration of LoveYellow Tulip: Hopeless LovePurple Carnation: Capriciousness, Whimsicality, UnreliabilityPink Carnation: "I will always remember you."Red Carnation: Deep Romantic Love, PassionWhite Carnation: Sweet and Lovely Innocence, Pure Love, FaithfulnessYellow Carnation: Rejection, DistainMauve Carnation: Dreams of Fantasy
Roses have the most meanings.
Thornless Rose: Love at First SightBlack Rose: Death, Hatred, RebirthLight Pink Rose: Joy, Energy, YouthDark Pink Rose: Gratitude, GraceBurgundy Rose: Unconscious BeautyCoral Rose: Desire, PassionLavender Rose: Love at First SightYellow Rose: Friendship, Jealousy, Infidelity, Apology, a Broken Heart, Intense Emotion, Dying Love, Extreme BetrayalRed Rose: True LoveBlue Rose: Mystery, Attaining the Impossible, Love at First Sight
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