Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details Wedding Flowers & Bouquets What Do Your Favorite Flowers Mean? Our Guide to Flower Symbolism, From Asters to Zinnias Convey your intended message to loved ones by choosing flowers based on their specific meanings. By Lyndsey Matthews Lyndsey Matthews Lyndsey is a former digital editor for MarthaStewartWeddings.com Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 1, 2024 Close Photo: Getty Images While any arrangement of flowers is typically well-received, knowing the meaning behind different varieties can help make your bouquet more personal. Whether you're giving them to a friend to congratulate them on a promotion or to your significant other to celebrate an anniversary, chances are there's a flower that's perfect for the occasion. To help you choose the right one for your arrangement, we're sharing the common meanings associated with some of the most popular flowers given today. The 11 Most Popular Flowers, According to Florists 01 of 50 Aster: Wisdom vkbhat/Getty Images 02 of 50 Baby's Breath: Everlasting Love 03 of 50 Bells of Ireland: Good Luck 04 of 50 Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty 05 of 50 Carnation: Pure Love 06 of 50 Pink Carnation: Woman's Love 07 of 50 Chamomile: Energy 08 of 50 Cherry Blossom: Education 09 of 50 Chrysanthemum: Friendship 10 of 50 Coxcomb: Unfading Love 11 of 50 Daffodil: New Beginnings 12 of 50 Dahlia: Dignity and Elegance 13 of 50 Daisy: Innocence 14 of 50 Delphinium: Bighearted JAMES WORRELL 15 of 50 Fern: Magic 16 of 50 Freesia: Innocence 17 of 50 Gardenia: Refinement 18 of 50 Geranium: True Friendship 19 of 50 Gladioli: Generosity 20 of 50 Holly: Happiness 21 of 50 Hyacinth: Playfulness 22 of 50 Pink Hydrangeas: Romance 23 of 50 Iris: Hope 24 of 50 Yellow Iris: Passion 25 of 50 Ivy: Friendship 26 of 50 Lady's Mantle: Comfort 27 of 50 Lavender: Devotion 28 of 50 Lilac: Spirituality 29 of 50 Lily-of-the-Valley: Renewed Happiness 30 of 50 Mimosa: Secret Love 31 of 50 Olive Branch: Peace 32 of 50 Orchid: Unity 33 of 50 Peony: Happiness 34 of 50 Red Poppy: Pleasure 35 of 50 Ranunculus: Radiant 36 of 50 Rose: Love 37 of 50 White Rose: Purity 38 of 50 Orange Rose: Fascination 39 of 50 Pink Rose: Elegance 40 of 50 Dark Pink Rose: Thankfulness 41 of 50 Peach Rose: Immortality 42 of 50 Rosemary: Remembrance 43 of 50 Snapdragon: Strength 44 of 50 Stephanotis: Marital Happiness 45 of 50 Stock: Affection 46 of 50 Sweet Pea: Delicate Pleasures 47 of 50 Pink Tulip: Love 48 of 50 Yellow Tulip: Joy 49 of 50 Magenta Zinnia: Lasting Affection 50 of 50 Scarlet Zinnia: Faithfulness Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit