Sunshine and flowers

The sun is shining on the UK like it's not done for a VERY long time! It's glorious - too glorious to be inside, that's for sure.

So let's stay outside with some flowers. Do you know the meanings of flowers? Here's a list of some.

Amaranthus: Constancy and fidelity

Amaryllis: Pride, pastoral beauty

Anemone: Abandonment, forsakenness, sincerity, fragility

 Chrysanthemum: Happiness and long life

 Chrysanthemum (White): Truth

 Chrysanthemum (Yellow): Secret admirer

Chrysanthemum (Red): Love

 Daffodil (a.k.a. Narcissus): Respect, good fortune, chivalry, unrequited love

 Daisy: Innocence, loyal love, purity

Forget-Me-Not: Faithful love and memory, true love

 Iris: Faith and wisdom, inspiration

 Ivy: Fidelity, wedded love, affection

Lilac: First love

 Lily: Purity and sweetness

 Lily of the Valley: Renewed happiness and humility

 Orchid: Love and beauty

Peony: Happiness and prosperity

 Rose (Red): Love and desire

 Rose (White): Purity and innocence

 Sweet Pea: Departure

 Tulip: True love

 Violet: Modesty

 Zinnia: Thoughts of friends, thoughts of absent friends

Interestingly, flower meanings from North America and the UK aren't always the same. This list is from North America. Will do a UK list for comparison.