Tulips represent forgiveness, which is all you hope for when it comes to making amends with a person who's important to you. White tulips symbolize renewal, which makes them the perfect choice when used to repair a relationship with the chance of a better future.
Daffodils should be given as a symbol of forgiveness, or in appreciation. Even though they're not seen much in the US until spring, the Narcissus, also known as the Daffodil, Jonquil, or Paperwhite, is the flower of December.
White tulips, in particular, symbolise forgiveness, honour, consideration and respect, making them the perfect apology flower. Red tulips symbolise passionate love, so may be given in apology to a romantic partner.
Yellow roses: The rose is universally loved by all and is, depending on its color, representative of many qualities, including passion (red roses), purity (white roses) and friendship/forgiveness (yellow roses).
Hyacinths symbolize jealousy, a desire for forgiveness, joy, and sincerity, depending on the flower color. Yellow hyacinths are linked to jealousy, purple flowers mean you're seeking forgiveness, and blue hyacinths are tied to sincere care.
Petunia. A flower that is not very common, Petunias display feelings of deep resentment and anger.
Forget-me-nots symbolize true love and respect. When you give someone these tiny blooms, it represents a promise that you will always remember them and will keep them in your thoughts.
They are perfect to give to family members and good friends. Red salvia means 'forever mine', and blue salvia says, “I think of you.” Violets speak of loyalty, devotion, and faithfulness.
Lilies with big petals resonate with the feelings of missing someone strongly. In particular, the stargazer lilies are the ones that say I Miss You. Stargazer lilies are the hybrid ones from the oriental group of lilies.
Burgundy (black) dahlia's are flowers that have the most negative meaning out of all the colours, as they are said to symbolise betrayal – Or they're just the perfect choice for a goth friend.
The Willow flower essence is for feeling resentful, inflexible or bitter, for the tendency to blame others and see oneself as the victim.
The lotus flower symbolizes purity, overcoming adversity, and rebirth.
It might sound strange at first to send white tulips to someone as a way to say sorry—they themselves are flowers that represent forgiveness.
Blue. Blue is associated with forgiveness, harmony, astral projection, and the throat chakra.
Different colour roses have different meanings behind them, so for saying 'I'm Sorry', the best colours are Red or Yellow. Red roses are more suited to apologising to your other half, expressing your love and affection for them.
Mercy suggests various meanings: there is Our Lady's Keys or Cowslip which signals her role as mediatrix; the White Purple Orchid is called Mary's Hand of Pity. Again, many flowers reflect Mary's sorrow, among them Mary's Heart or Bleeding-Heart; also the Common Dandelion or Bitter Sorrow. Enjoy Our Lady's flowers!
Giving flowers is a sweet gesture and can break the ice for your apology. If you want to be more sincere, you should consider writing them a heartfelt note to include with the flowers. They will be sure to cherish this gift for a long time.
I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. ⏩I know I was wrong; this is why I am writing to you with a heartfelt apology. I hope you can forgive me, but please take all the time you need. ⏩I will always regret how I treated you.
Apollo named the flower that grew from Hyakinthos's blood hyacinth. Symbolizing sport or play in the language of flowers, hyacinth represent constancy, while blue hyacinth expresses sincerity.
In Hinduism, the lotus represents spiritual enlightenment, beauty, fertility, purity, prosperity and eternity. It is said that there's a lotus flower in every Hindu's heart, and that when this lotus blooms, the person achieves enlightenment. The lotus is also an important symbol in the Hindu tantric tradition.
Purple flowers are said to symbolize success and even royalty, although feelings of admiration and tradition may also come through in purple flowers. A few of our favorite purple flower types include clematis, iris, allium, and bellflower.
The lily is the flower most commonly associated with bereavement, specifically when it's white in color. White lilies symbolize innocence, the rebirth of the soul, and purity. Additionally, the Oriental lily signifies sympathy, and the stargazer lily symbolizes eternal life.
Bleeding Heart Flower Meaning & Symbolism
But in many Asian cultures, the flowers stand for a broken heart or unrequited love.
Other cultures see the strong stem of the Lotus which supports the flower from underneath the water, as the strength of their family with an unbreakable bond.