Ivy Meaning — Symbolism, Colours & Gifting
What do ivies symbolise? Their meaning in the language of flowers, colour by colour, plus when to give them — a florist's gifting guide.
Ivy is the classical cascading greenery — trailing vines up to two metres, small leaves in deep green or variegated, exceptional vase life. A wedding bouquet staple for centuries, and now the go-to trailing element for modern bridal cascades and archway installations. Some varieties will even root in vase water — an old symbolic touch of fidelity.
TL;DR. Ivies stand for fidelity, eternal life and wedded love in the language of flowers. Colour shifts the message — red for love, white for purity, pink for gratitude.
What Ivies symbolise
In the language of flowers ivies carry meanings of fidelity, eternal life and wedded love. A bouquet is never only decorative — the flower you choose, and the colour you choose it in, is a message. That is what makes ivies such a considered gift: they say something the card alone cannot.
For the botany, varieties and full profile, see the Ivy encyclopedia entry.
When to give Ivies
Ivies are a natural fit for weddings. Match the colour to the sentiment — love, thanks, congratulations or comfort — and the bouquet does the talking. For seasonal timing and what pairs well, see the Ivy entry.
Ivies in a meaningful bouquet
Meaning works best when it is intentional. Choose the colour for the message, keep the number of stems in mind (in many traditions odd numbers are for joy), and let the recipient know what the flowers say. Then give them the care they deserve — see how to keep ivies fresh — so the message lasts as long as possible.
From the Lacy Bird studio. This guide is written by our florists. We deliver seasonal flowers across the UAE — see flower delivery in Dubai — and we teach floristry, from a first bouquet to running your own shop, at the Lacy Bird Academy.
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