floriography

the victorian language of flowers

Botanical illustration of an aster

Aster

Aster

Aster amellus

Afterthought; Elegance; Hope; Like a star; Love.

Botanical illustration of an azalea

Azalea

Azalea

Azalea

Fragile; Passion; Patient; Take care of yourself for me; Temperance.

Botanical illustration of a carnation

Carnation

Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus

Admiration; Disappointed; Good fortune; Misfortune; Strength.

Botanical illustration of a gardenia

Gardenia

Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides

Healing; I am too happy; I love you in secret; Sweet love; You are lovely.

Botanical illustration of a geranium

Geranium

Geranium

Geranium

Envy; Frustrations passing away; Returning joy; Stupidity; True friend.

Botanical illustration of a hyacinth

Hyacinth

Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis

Constancy; Gentleness of nature; Overcoming grief; Play; Protection.

Botanical illustration of a lily

Lily

Lily

Lilium

Devotion; Humility; Magnificence; Majesty; Unity of heart.

Botanical illustration of a peony

Peony

Peony

Paeonia officinalis

Anger; Bravery; Compassion; Prosperity; Shame.

Botanical illustration of a ranunculus

Ranunculus

Ranunculus

Ranunculus asciaticus

Childhood reminiscence; Ingratitude; Perfidy; Self-esteem; Wealth.

Botanical illustration of a snowdrop

Snowdrop

Snowdrop

Galanthus nivalis

Consolation; Friend in adversity; Friend in need; Hope; Hope in sorrow.

Botanical illustration of a sweetbriar

Sweetbriar

Sweetbriar

Rosa rubiginosa

A wound to heal; Poetry; Simplicity; Spring; Sympathy.

Botanical illustration of a tulip

Tulip

Tulip

Tulipa

Absolute romance; Aspiration; Dreaminess; Opportunity; Wild speculation.