The Language of Flowers (40 page)

Pansy (
Viola
) … 
Think of me

Parsley (
Petroselinum crispum
) … 
Festivity

Passionflower (
Passiflora
) … 
Faith

Peach (
Prunus persica
) … 
Your charms
are unequaled

Peach blossom (
Prunus persica
) … 
I am
your captive

Pear (
Pyrus
) … 
Affection

Pear blossom (
Pyrus
) … 
Comfort

Peony (
Paeonia
) … 
Anger

Peppermint (
Mentha
) … 
Warmth of
feeling

Periwinkle (
Vinca minor
) … 
Tender
recollections

Persimmon (
Diospyros kaki
) … 
Bury
me amid nature’s beauty

Petunia (
Petunia
) … 
Your presence
soothes me

Phlox (
Phlox
) … 
Our souls are united

Pineapple (
Ananas comosus
) … 
You are
perfect

Pink (
Dianthus
) … 
Pure love

Plum (
Prunus domestica
) … 
Keep your
promises

Poinsettia (
Euphorbia pulcherrima
) … 
Be of good cheer

Polyanthus (
Primula
) … 
Confidence

Pomegranate (
Punica granatum
) … 
Foolishness

Pomegranate blossom (
Punica
granatum
) … 
Mature elegance

Poplar, black (
Populus nigra
) … 
Courage

Poplar, white (
Populus alba
) … 
Time

Poppy (
Papaver
) … 
Fantastic
extravagance

Potato (
Solanum tuberosum
) … 
Benevolence

Potato vine (
Solanum jasminoides
) … 
You are delicious

Primrose (
Primula
) … 
Childhood

Protea (
Protea
) … 
Courage

Purple coneflower (
Echinacea
purpurea
) … 
Strength and health

Queen Anne’s lace (
Ammi majus
) … 
Fantasy

Quince (
Cydonia oblonga
) … 
Temptation

Ranunculus (
Ranunculus asiaticus
) … 
You are radiant with charms

Raspberry (
Rubus
) … 
Remorse

Redbud (
Cercis
) … 
Betrayal

Rhododendron (
Rhododendron
) … 
Beware

Rhubarb (
Rheum
) … 
Advice

Rose, burgundy (
Rosa
) … 
Unconscious
beauty

Rose, moss (
Rosa
) … 
Confession of love

Rose, orange (
Rosa
) … 
Fascination

Rose, pale peach (
Rosa
) … 
Modesty

Rose, pink (
Rosa
) … 
Grace

Rose, purple (
Rosa
) … 
Enchantment

Rose, red (
Rosa
) … 
Love

Rose, white (
Rosa
) … 
A heart
unacquainted with love

Rose, yellow (
Rosa
) … 
Infidelity

Rosemary (
Rosmarinus officinalis
) … 
Remembrance

Saffron (
Crocus sativus
) … 
Beware of
excess

Sage (
Salvia officinalis
) … 
Good health
and long life

Saint-John’s-wort (
Hypericum
perforatum
) … 
Superstition

Saxifraga (
Saxifraga
) … 
Affection

Scabiosa (
Scabiosa
) … 
Unfortunate
love

Scarlet Pimpernel (
Anagallis arvensis
) … 
Change

Snapdragon (
Antirrhinum majus
) … 
Presumption

Snowdrop (
Galanthus
) … 
Consolation
and hope

Sorrel (
Rumex acetosa
) … 
Parental
affection

Speedwell (
Veronica
) … 
Fidelity

Spirea (
Spiraea
) … 
Victory

Star-of-Bethlehem (
Ornithogalum umbellatum
) … 
Purity

Starwort (
Stellaria
) … 
Welcome

Stephanotis (
Stephanotis floribunda
) … 
Happiness in marriage

Stock (
Malcolmia maritima
) … 
You will always be beautiful
to me

Stonecrop (
Sedum
) … 
Tranquility

Strawberry (
Fragaria
) … 
Perfection

Sunflower (
Helianthus annuus
) … 
False
riches

Sweet briar (
Rosa rubiginosa
) … 
Simplicity

Sweet pea (
Lathyrus odoratus
) … 
Delicate pleasures

Sweet William (
Dianthus barbatus
) … 
Gallantry

Tansy (
Tanacetum
) … 
I declare war
against you

Thistle, common (
Cirsium
) … 
Misanthropy

Thrift (
Armeria
) … 
Sympathy

Thyme (
Thymus
) … 
Activity

Trachelium (
Trachelium
) … 
Neglected
beauty

Trillium (
Trillium
) … 
Modest beauty

Trumpet vine (
Campsis radicans
) … 
Fame

Tuberose (
Polianthes tuberosa
) … 
Dangerous pleasures

Tulip (
Tulipa
) … 
Declaration
of love

Turnip (
Brassica rapa
) … 
Charity

Verbena (
Verbena
) … 
Pray for me

Vetch (
Vicia
) … 
I cling to thee

Violet (
Viola
) … 
Modest worth

Wallflower (
Cheiranthus
) … 
Fidelity
in adversity

Water lily (
Nymphaea
) … 
Purity
of heart

Waxflower (
Hoya
) … 
Susceptibility

Wheat (
Triticum
) … 
Prosperity

White Monte Casino (
Aster
) … 
Patience

Willow herb (
Epilobium
) … 
Pretension

Winter cherry (
Physalis alkekengi
) … 
Deception

Wisteria (
Wisteria
) … 
Welcome

Witch hazel (
Hamamelis
) … 
A spell