Flowers by colour
Burgundy Flowers
Burgundy is red grown up — moody, opulent and deeply seasonal, the backbone of autumn and winter design.
What burgundy flowers mean
In the language of flowers, burgundy is associated with the meanings below. Meaning shifts with culture and context, but across most Western floristry these are the associations a designer works with when a palette calls for burgundy.
mature love, luxury and commitment
58 burgundy flowers
Akebia
Akebia quinata
mystery · allure · subtlety
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria
friendship · devotion · mutual support
Amaranthus
Amaranthus caudatus
enduring love · immortality · faith
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum
pride · determination · radiant beauty
Anemone
Anemone coronaria
anticipation · protection from evil · sincerity
Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
hospitality · abundance
Aster
Symphyotrichum
patience · elegance · love
Astrantia
Astrantia major
strength · protection · courage
Banksia
Banksia
endurance · strength · wilderness
Broomcorn
Sorghum bicolor
abundance · harvest · plenty
Calla lily
Zantedeschia
magnificence · beauty · purity
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
fascination · distinction · love (varies by colour)
Celosia
Celosia argentea
boldness · humor · warmth
Chocolate Cosmos
Cosmos atrosanguineus
romance · indulgence · mystery
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
longevity · joy · loyalty (varies by culture — funeral flower in France, Italy, Belgium)
Clematis
Clematis
mental beauty · ingenuity
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
harmony · peace · modesty
Crab Apple
Malus sylvestris
abundance · harvest · love
Cymbidium orchid
Cymbidium
nobility · friendship · beauty
Dahlia
Dahlia
elegance · inner strength · creativity
Daucus (False Queen Anne's Lace)
Daucus carota
sanctuary · delicacy · haven
Double tulip
Tulipa (double-flowered varieties)
springtime elegance · prosperity
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
healing · strength · protection
Galax
Galax urceolata
endurance · resilience · grounding
Garden nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
conquest · victory in battle · patriotism
Garden rose
Rosa (David Austin & similar)
love · devotion · romance
Gerbera
Gerbera
happiness · cheerfulness · beauty
Gladiolus
Gladiolus
strength of character · faithfulness · moral integrity
Globe amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
unfading love · immortality
Great Burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis
merriment · cheerfulness · grace
Hellebore
Helleborus
serenity · peace · tranquility
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
gratitude · grace · abundance
Hypericum Berry
Hypericum androsaemum
abundance · protection · resilience
Iris
Iris
wisdom · hope · faith
Leucadendron
Leucadendron
strength · warmth · autumn
Leucothoe
Leucothoe fontanesiana
grace · transformation · resilience
Matthiola
Matthiola incana
lasting beauty · contented existence
Oriental lily
Lilium (Oriental hybrids)
purity · refined beauty · devotion
Peacock Orchid
Gladiolus murielae
grace · elegance · sweetness
Peony
Paeonia
prosperity · romance · honor
Phalaenopsis orchid
Phalaenopsis
luxury · beauty · refinement
Pineapple Lily
Eucomis comosa
exotic · abundance · individuality
Protea
Protea
diversity · transformation · resilience
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
charm · attraction · radiance
Salpiglossis
Salpiglossis sinuata
opulence · mystery · allure
Scabiosa
Scabiosa atropurpurea
admiration · unfortunate love
Skimmia
Skimmia japonica
harmony · calm · winter
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
grace · strength · graciousness
Spray rose
Rosa hybrida (multiflora)
thoughtfulness · youth · gratitude
Standard rose
Rosa hybrida
love · passion · elegance
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
adoration · loyalty · longevity
Sweet pea
Lathyrus odoratus
blissful pleasure · departure · goodbye (Victorian meaning)
Sweet William
Dianthus barbatus
gallantry · grant one a smile · old-fashioned romance
Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum
abundance · freedom · resilience
Ti Leaf
Cordyline fruticosa
good luck · protection · prosperity
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
transition · adventure · seasonal change
Waxflower
Chamelaucium uncinatum
riches in love · lasting success
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
endurance · lasting affection · thoughts of absent friends
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