What Do Your Favorite Flowers Mean? The Symbolism Behind 57 Popular Blooms Convey your intended message to loved ones by choosing flowers based on their specific meanings. Close Credit: Malkovstock / 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 perfect flower for the occasion. To help you choose the right one for your arrangement—or perhaps, the newest meaningful addition to your garden—we're sharing the common meanings associated with some of the most popular flowers given today. 13 Long-Lasting Cut Flowers for Beautiful Bouquets 01 of 57 Aster: Wisdom Credit: vkbhat/Getty Images 02 of 57 Azalea: Renewal Credit: DianaLynne / Getty Images 03 of 57 Baby's Breath: Everlasting Love 04 of 57 Bells of Ireland: Good Luck 05 of 57 Black-Eyed Susan: Motivation, Justice Credit: twomeows / Getty Images 06 of 57 Bleeding Heart: Love, Heartbreak Credit: vkbhat / Getty Images 07 of 57 Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty 08 of 57 Carnation: Pure Love 09 of 57 Pink Carnation: Woman's Love 10 of 57 Chamomile: Energy 11 of 57 Cherry Blossom: Education 12 of 57 Chrysanthemum: Friendship 13 of 57 Cosmo: Harmony Credit: Getty Images 14 of 57 Coxcomb: Unfading Love 15 of 57 Daffodil: New Beginnings 16 of 57 Dahlia: Dignity and Elegance 17 of 57 Daisy: Innocence 18 of 57 Delphinium: Bighearted Credit: JAMES WORRELL 19 of 57 Fern: Magic 20 of 57 Forget-Me-Not: Faithfulfness Credit: ksena32 / Getty Images 21 of 57 Freesia: Innocence 22 of 57 Gardenia: Refinement 23 of 57 Geranium: True Friendship 24 of 57 Gladioli: Generosity 25 of 57 Hellebore: Adversity, Peace Credit: Rosemary Calvert / Getty Images 26 of 57 Holly: Happiness 27 of 57 Hyacinth: Playfulness 28 of 57 Pink Hydrangeas: Romance 29 of 57 Iris: Hope 30 of 57 Yellow Iris: Passion 31 of 57 Ivy: Friendship 32 of 57 Lady's Mantle: Comfort 33 of 57 Lavender: Devotion 34 of 57 Lilac: Spirituality 35 of 57 Lily-of-the-Valley: Renewed Happiness 36 of 57 Mimosa: Secret Love 37 of 57 Olive Branch: Peace 38 of 57 Pansy: Affectionate Thoughts Credit: RomanovRV / Getty Images 39 of 57 Orchid: Unity 40 of 57 Peony: Happiness 41 of 57 Red Poppy: Pleasure 42 of 57 Ranunculus: Radiant 43 of 57 Rose: Love 44 of 57 White Rose: Purity 45 of 57 Orange Rose: Fascination 46 of 57 Pink Rose: Elegance 47 of 57 Dark Pink Rose: Thankfulness 48 of 57 Peach Rose: Immortality 49 of 57 Rosemary: Remembrance 50 of 57 Snapdragon: Strength 51 of 57 Stephanotis: Marital Happiness 52 of 57 Stock: Affection 53 of 57 Sweet Pea: Delicate Pleasures 54 of 57 Pink Tulip: Love 55 of 57 Yellow Tulip: Joy 56 of 57 Magenta Zinnia: Lasting Affection 57 of 57 Scarlet Zinnia: Faithfulness Explore more: Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details Wedding Flowers & Bouquets