Larkspur Meaning — Symbolism, Colours & Gifting
What do larkspurs symbolise? Their meaning in the language of flowers, colour by colour, plus when to give them — a florist's gifting guide.
Larkspur is the annual, more available cousin of delphinium — same vertical line and true blue potential at a lower price. Dries with the colour preserved, so it's used widely in dried wreath and boutonniere work. Toxic if ingested; not for households with pets that chew flowers.
TL;DR. Larkspurs stand for open heart, lightness and swift attachment in the language of flowers. Colour shifts the message — red for love, white for purity, pink for gratitude.
What Larkspurs symbolise
In the language of flowers larkspurs carry meanings of open heart, lightness and swift attachment. A bouquet is never only decorative — the flower you choose, and the colour you choose it in, is a message. That is what makes larkspurs such a considered gift: they say something the card alone cannot.
For the botany, varieties and full profile, see the Larkspur encyclopedia entry.
Larkspurs by colour — what each shade says
Larkspurs come in several colours, and each one tilts the meaning:
- White larkspurs — purity, sympathy and fresh starts.
- Pink larkspurs — gratitude, admiration and gentle affection.
- Purple larkspurs — admiration, dignity and enchantment.
- Blue larkspurs — calm, trust and the rare and hard-to-find.
- Lavender larkspurs — grace and refinement.
Browse arrangements and pairings by shade in the flowers by colour guide.
Larkspurs 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 larkspurs 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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