Symbolic Meaning of Flower Colors on Whats-Your-Sign

Last Updated on April 4, 2023 by Avia

Exploring Symbolic Meaning of Flower Colors: The meaning of flower colors is a unique aspect of symbolism you can use to send a special (maybe even secret) message to someone.

Long before it became the social fashion in the Victorian era, flowers and their coloration were used to enhance meanings, and even interpreted as oracles. For example, the ancient Greeks interpreted the meaning of flower colors as mood indicators of their gods (like mood rings). Similarly, ancient Celts consulted flowers as portents of weather and predictions of genders in childbirth.

These days, our purpose of flowers may be a bit more practical (but they don’t have to be). Learning about the meaning of flower colors gives you an opportunity to send an uncommon sentiment – like sending a secret code to someone you admire.

Be creative with your flower antics. Mix different color meanings in your bouquets. Include the meanings in the card if you send the arrangement to someone.

Flower colors are like a fistful of paintbrushes – color your world with their various meanings and be inspired!

List of Symbolic Meaning of Flower Colors
Conclusion

“Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.”
~Theodore Roethke, American Poet

List of Symbolic Meaning of Flower Colors

Whether you are expressing yourself with rose colors on Valentine’s day, or just curious about flower color meanings in general – this basic guide will help you decipher the color codes of the flower world…

Red Flowers:
There is good reason red roses are given to sweethearts. It’s because red is symbolic of passion, love, and energy. Red runs through our bodies in raging rivers of blood. Red rushes to our cheeks when we feel the heat of our feelings. Red resonates with the root chakra and reminds us of our animal instincts. Indeed, red is the spark that kindles our most fervent flames of desire. Send red flowers to someone who needs a jolt of energy – this shock of color is sure to get their engines revving!

Orange Flowers

Orange is the closest match to the shade of the sun, so it is symbolic of expansion, growth, and warmth. It is also a color of friendship and community. Think back to when you were a kid, and the sun poured out of the sky after a span of long grey days. Odds are, all the kids in your neighborhood flocked to the streets and parks to play after being cooped up for days. That’s the overall feeling of orange; it beckons us to go out and play with friends, remember good times, enjoy the company of like-minds, and share big smiles all around.

Yellow Flowers

Yellow is associated with gold, and is considered a symbol of purity, clarity truth and intellect. Mayans viewed the color in yellow to be associated corn, thus it holds symbolism of provision, sustenance, and all things that are wholesome. Scientific studies indicate writing on yellow tablets increases memory retention. This ties the meaning of flower color in yellow to intelligence and reason. Give yellow flowers to your friend in graduate school to help with his/her studies. Or, give a bright bunch of yellow daffodils to your babysitter to indicate your appreciation for his/her ability to provide honest, wholesome care to your kids.

Green Flowers (includes leaves, ivies, vines)

Anybody who has endured a long winter will tell you how jazzed they get at the first glimmer of green in spring. The meaning of flower color in green is about renewal, growth, hope, health and youth. Think of luscious emerald lawns, the smell rich with juicy goodness. You can’t help but smile at the thought. Green is also the color of the heart chakra, and so it takes on the meaning of good health. Bright green is the color of Mother Nature at her highest peak. Feel her bounty and embrace her gifts of harvest and health. Express these sentiments by giving a verdant ivy to a friend or loved one today!

Blue Flowers

The symbolism of blue makes me think of that line in the movie Outlaw Josey Wales when Sandra Locke’s character observed clouds were like “dreams floating across a sky-blue mind.” That’s precisely what blue symbolizes – the clarity found in our dreams, thoughts, and imaginations. The color blue speaks to the dreamers in our world, and blue flowers are the perfect gift to call out the muse in the poet, artist or musician in your life. Or, gather up a bunch of blue flowers when you need a boost of inspiration. They are also the perfect hue for enhancing calm and tranquility.

Indigo Flowers

The meaning of flower colors runs deep in the realm of indigo. Consider the cavernous depths of the ocean where currents still themselves to better hear the secrets of their own watery womb. Then consider the yawning waves of indigo clouds that roll on the horizon as an impressive storm brews. Indigo speaks to us of emotions, depth, and expressive moods. Give indigo flowers to people who do too much. The ones you love who never sit still, always running, always doing – these people need indigo in their lives to keep them still so they can listen to the secrets of their own soul-womb.

Violet Flowers

This color in flowers is both energizing and spiritual at the same time. It is used in holy articles as a devotional color too. When we see violet our eyes open wider – we allow its vibrancy to flow into our aura. This natural reaction opens our spiritual senses and reminds us that we are all connected to an infinitely divine system. Violets are the perfect sentiment that says to someone “you are unique, special, and part of a perfect whole.” Violet is also considered a color of royalty and nobility in ancient symbolism. Incorporate violet flowers in your life as a symbol of faith, and a reminder that nobility of the heart is the greatest aspiration.

White Flower Meanings

White flower meanings are typically a symbol of peace and forgiveness. They are often a sign of honor for loved ones loss, and that’s why we frequently see white flowers during funearl services.

More on meaning of flower colors in white are symbolic of:

Purity
Cleansing
Healing
Clarity

Conclusion

I hope this page on the meaning of flower colors will inspire you to send special message to your friends, families, and neighbors (or even a stranger). Flower energy is an amazing gift – the memories associated with their beauty last ages after the actual flower has faded.

Sending you bright, colorful, blooming blessings,

Mighty brightly,