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Meanings and Occasions: Flower Symbolism and What to Give

Guides by Andrew Gaumond, Linsay Evans, Madison Moulton and 4 more writers. Updated .

Explore what flowers mean, from an A to Z of flower meanings and the symbolism of each color to birth month flowers and the language of flowers across cultures. Our guides also cover which flowers to give for holidays, occasions and the people in your life, helping you choose blooms that say exactly what you mean.

Meanings and Occasions Guides by Topic

Birth Month Flowers, Anniversaries and the Zodiac

12 guides

The Language of Flowers and Cultural Traditions

2 guides

Flowers to Give: Occasions, Holidays and the People in Your Life

13 guides

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Who Writes Our Meanings and Occasions Guides

  • Andrew GaumondEditorial DirectorHorticulturist and Editorial Director at Petal Republic68 guides here
  • Linsay EvansContributing EditorWriter on flowers, floriography and floral design20 guides here
  • Madison MoultonContributing EditorGardening writer, editor and author9 guides here
  • Brandy WellsContributing EditorWriter and flower delivery tester8 guides here
  • Briana YablonskiContributing EditorFlower farmer, grower and flower delivery tester3 guides here
  • Edward HodsdonContributing EditorWriter and wildlife gardener3 guides here
  • Jade McGeeContributing EditorWriter, editor and photographer2 guides here

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