Flower Dictionary for Florists

1. Rose (Rosa)

• Description: Classic, layered petals, often fragrant.

• Colors: Red, pink, white, yellow, orange.

• Uses: Bouquets, weddings, romantic occasions.

• Symbolism: Love, passion, beauty.

2. Tulip (Tulipa)

• Description: Cup-shaped, smooth petals.

• Colors: Red, yellow, pink, white, purple.

• Uses: Spring bouquets, minimalistic designs.

• Symbolism: Perfect love, elegance.

3. Lily (Lilium)

• Description: Large trumpet-shaped blooms with strong fragrance.

• Colors: White, orange, pink, red, yellow.

• Uses: Weddings, sympathy arrangements, elegant bouquets.

• Symbolism: Purity, renewal, sympathy.

4. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum)

• Description: Dense petals, pompom or daisy-like forms.

• Colors: White, yellow, red, purple, bronze.

• Uses: Fall bouquets, sympathy flowers, fillers.

• Symbolism: Friendship, optimism, longevity.

5. Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)

• Description: Frilled petals with clove-like scent.

• Colors: Pink, red, white, yellow, green.

• Uses: Boutonnieres, corsages, mixed bouquets.

• Symbolism: Fascination, love, distinction.

6. Orchid (Orchidaceae)

• Description: Exotic, delicate blooms with intricate patterns.

• Colors: White, pink, purple, yellow, green.

• Uses: Luxury arrangements, corsages, tropical themes.

• Symbolism: Beauty, strength, luxury.

7. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

• Description: Large yellow petals surrounding a dark center.

• Colors: Yellow, orange, red.

• Uses: Summer bouquets, rustic decor, cheerful arrangements.

• Symbolism: Happiness, adoration, loyalty.

8. Daisy (Bellis perennis)

• Description: Simple flower with white petals and yellow center.

• Colors: White, pink, yellow.

• Uses: Casual bouquets, wildflower arrangements.

• Symbolism: Innocence, purity, new beginnings.

9. Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

• Description: Large, round clusters of small flowers.

• Colors: Blue, pink, white, purple.

• Uses: Wedding centerpieces, large arrangements.

• Symbolism: Gratitude, grace, abundance.

10. Peony (Paeonia)

• Description: Large, lush blooms with ruffled petals.

• Colors: Pink, white, red, coral.

• Uses: Wedding bouquets, romantic arrangements.

• Symbolism: Prosperity, romance, honor.

11. Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria)

• Description: Small lily-like blooms in clusters.

• Colors: Pink, orange, red, yellow.

• Uses: Mixed bouquets, fillers.

• Symbolism: Friendship, devotion.

12. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum)

• Description: Tall spikes with dragon-shaped flowers.

• Colors: Pink, yellow, red, white, purple.

• Uses: Vertical accents, bouquets.

• Symbolism: Grace, strength, deception.

13. Freesia (Freesia)

• Description: Sweetly scented trumpet-shaped flowers.

• Colors: White, yellow, pink, purple.

• Uses: Corsages, delicate bouquets.

• Symbolism: Innocence, friendship.

14. Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)

• Description: Large daisy with bold colors.

• Colors: Red, pink, yellow, orange, white.

• Uses: Cheerful bouquets.

• Symbolism: Happiness, purity.

15. Iris (Iris)

• Description: Unique petals often with a “beard.”

• Colors: Blue, purple, yellow, white.

• Uses: Elegant arrangements.

• Symbolism: Faith, hope, wisdom.

16. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)

• Description: Fragrant, waxy white blooms.

• Colors: White.

• Uses: Wedding bouquets, corsages.

• Symbolism: Purity, secret love.

17. Calla Lily (Zantedeschia)

• Description: Smooth, trumpet-shaped, elegant flower.

• Colors: White, pink, yellow, purple.

• Uses: Weddings, modern arrangements.

• Symbolism: Magnificent beauty, rebirth.

18. Ranunculus (Ranunculus)

• Description: Multi-layered, delicate petals.

• Colors: Pink, red, orange, yellow, white.

• Uses: Wedding bouquets, romantic arrangements.

• Symbolism: Radiance, charm.

19. Anemone (Anemone coronaria)

• Description: Poppy-like flowers with dark centers.

• Colors: White, red, purple, blue.

• Uses: Boutonnieres, whimsical bouquets.

• Symbolism: Protection against evil.

20. Lisianthus (Eustoma)

• Description: Rose-like delicate blooms.

• Colors: White, purple, pink, blue.

• Uses: Wedding bouquets, fillers.

• Symbolism: Appreciation, charisma.

21. Statice (Limonium)

• Description: Small papery flowers, often dried.

• Colors: Purple, blue, white.

• Uses: Fillers, dried flower crafts.

• Symbolism: Remembrance, sympathy.

22. Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Description: Fragrant, ruffled petals.

• Colors: Pink, purple, white, red.

• Uses: Romantic bouquets.

• Symbolism: Delicate pleasure, goodbyes.

23. Gladiolus (Gladiolus)

• Description: Tall spikes with trumpet-shaped flowers.

• Colors: Pink, red, white, yellow.

• Uses: Vertical accents, dramatic bouquets.

• Symbolism: Strength, integrity.

24. Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila)

• Description: Tiny white or pink clusters.

• Colors: White, pink.

• Uses: Fillers, wedding bouquets.

• Symbolism: Innocence, everlasting love.

25. Camellia (Camellia japonica)

• Description: Glossy leaves with rose-like blooms.

• Colors: Pink, red, white.

• Uses: Elegant arrangements.

• Symbolism: Admiration, perfection.

26. Heather (Calluna vulgaris)

• Description: Small bell-shaped flowers.

• Colors: Pink, purple, white.

• Uses: Rustic bouquets, fillers.

• Symbolism: Admiration, solitude.

27. Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)

• Description: Bright, round blooms.

• Colors: Red, orange, yellow, pink.

• Uses: Summer bouquets, garden-style arrangements.

• Symbolism: Thoughts of absent friends.

28. Daffodil (Narcissus)

• Description: Trumpet-shaped central corona with petals.

• Colors: Yellow, white.

• Uses: Spring bouquets.

• Symbolism: New beginnings, rebirth.

29. Clematis (Clematis)

• Description: Star-shaped flowers on vines.

• Colors: Purple, white, pink.

• Uses: Garden arrangements.

• Symbolism: Ingenuity, mental beauty.

30. Blue Thistle (Eryngium)

• Description: Spiky, globe-like blue flowers.

• Colors: Blue.

• Uses: Rustic bouquets, accents.

• Symbolism: Independence, attraction.

31. Protea (Protea)

• Description: Large, dramatic flower heads with spiky petals.

• Colors: Pink, red, white.

• Uses: Tropical arrangements.

• Symbolism: Change, hope.

32. Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)

• Description: Clustered, fragrant flowers.

• Colors: Red, pink, white, purple.

• Uses: Garden bouquets, fillers.

• Symbolism: Gallantry, finesse.

33. Verbena (Verbena)

• Description: Small clustered flowers.

• Colors: Purple, pink, white.

• Uses: Garden bouquets, fillers.

• Symbolism: Healing, creativity.

34. Nigella (Nigella damascena)

• Description: Delicate, feathery foliage with star-shaped flowers.

• Colors: Blue, white.

• Uses: Wildflower bouquets.

• Symbolism: Delicacy, harmony.

35. Delphinium (Delphinium)

• Description: Tall spikes with many small flowers.

• Colors: Blue, purple, pink, white.

• Uses: Vertical accents, weddings.

• Symbolism: Cheerfulness, goodwill.

36. Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)

• Description: Daisy-like flowers with feathery foliage.

• Colors: Pink, white, red.

• Uses: Wildflower bouquets.

• Symbolism: Peace, serenity.

37. Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba)

• Description: Exotic climbing flower with curled petals.

• Colors: Red, yellow.

• Uses: Tropical bouquets.

• Symbolism: Glory, beauty.

38. Cockscomb (Celosia)

• Description: Velvety, crested or plume-like flowers.

• Colors: Red, yellow, orange.

• Uses: Bold bouquets, tropical arrangements.

• Symbolism: Boldness, uniqueness.

39. Mimosa (Acacia dealbata)

• Description: Small, fluffy yellow spherical flowers.

• Colors: Yellow.

• Uses: Filler, spring bouquets.

• Symbolism: Sensitivity, friendship.

40. Hellebore (Helleborus)

• Description: Nodding cup-shaped flowers in early spring.

• Colors: White, pink, green, purple.

• Uses: Winter bouquets.

• Symbolism: Scandal, serenity.

41. Larkspur (Delphinium ajacis)

• Description: Tall spikes with tubular flowers.

• Colors: Blue, pink, white.

• Uses: Vertical accents, weddings.

• Symbolism: Lightness, levity.

42. Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

• Description: Small, drooping white flowers in late winter.

• Colors: White.

• Uses: Winter bouquets.

• Symbolism: Hope, consolation.

43. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

• Description: Flat-topped clusters of tiny flowers.

• Colors: White, yellow, pink.

• Uses: Rustic bouquets, fillers.

• Symbolism: Healing, courage.

44. Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis)

• Description: Tall spikes with bell-shaped green calyxes.

• Colors: Green.

• Uses: Unique fillers, modern arrangements.

• Symbolism: Good luck.

45. Scabiosa (Scabiosa)

• Description: Pin cushion flowers with round heads.

• Colors: Purple, pink, white.

• Uses: Romantic bouquets.

• Symbolism: Admiration, purity.

46. Celosia (Celosia argentea)

• Description: Flame-like, plume or crested flowers.

• Colors: Red, yellow, orange.

• Uses: Bold arrangements.

• Symbolism: Boldness, warmth.

47. Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa)

• Description: Highly fragrant, white tubular flowers.

• Colors: White.

• Uses: Perfume, wedding bouquets.

• Symbolism: Dangerous pleasure.

48. Statice (Limonium sinuatum)

• Description: Papery flowers often dried for arrangements.

• Colors: Purple, blue, white.

• Uses: Fillers, dried arrangements.

• Symbolism: Remembrance, sympathy.

49. Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)

• Description: Tiny clustered flowers with sweet fragrance.

• Colors: White, pink, purple.

• Uses: Ground cover, fillers.

• Symbolism: Beauty, sweetness.

50. Amaranthus (Amaranthus)

• Description: Long, trailing tassels or upright plumes.

• Colors: Red, green, gold.

• Uses: Dramatic bouquets, tropical designs.

• Symbolism: Immortality, unfading love.