White Flowers

 

As a symbol of purity and perfection, white flowers, along with various off-white and cream shades, have long been associated with weddings and christenings. Brides traditionally wear white to symbolise their innocence and the clean white flowers can make a dramatic statement when arranged together. One of the most recognisable of the white flowers is the lily, which is also a common choice for funeral and sympathy flowers. They are also popular in spring bouquets as they represent the clean and fresh side of nature. White flowers by botanical name and common name:

 

Achillea, Yarrow

Agapanthus, African Lily

Allium, Flowering Onion

Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily

Amaryllis, Hippeastrum

Ammi, Queen Anne’s Lace

Anemone, Windflower

Anthurium, Painter’s Palette

Antirrhinum, Snapdragon

Aster Michaelmas, Daisy

Astilbe, False Goat’s Beard

Astrantia, Stinkwort

Bouvardia

Calla Lily, Zantedeschia, Arum Lily

Callistephus

Campanula, Canterbury Bells

Carnation

Spray Carnation

Cattleya Orchid

Centaurea, Cornflower

Chamaelaucium, Waxflower

Chrysanthemum

Convallaria, Lily–of the Valley

Cosmos

Cymbidium Orchid

Dahlia

Delphinium

Dendrobium Orchid, Singapore Orchid

Eremurus, Foxtail Lily

Eucharis, Amazon Lily

Eupatorium

Euphorbia Spurge

Freesia

Genista

Gentiana

Gerbera

Gladiolus

Gomphrena, Globe amaranth

Gypsophila

Helleborus, Christmas Rose

Hyacinth

Hydrangea

Iris

Ixia, African Corn Lily

Lathyrus, Sweet pea

Leucanthemum

Lily

Lilac

Lisianthus, Eustoma

Lysimachia, Loose Strife

Matthiola, Stock

Nerine

Nigella, Love–in–the–Mist

Ornithogalum Chincherinchee

Paphiopedilum Orchid, Slipper Orchid

Peony

Phalaenopsis Orchid, Moth Orchid

Phlox

Physostegia, Obedient plant

Papaver, Poppy

Protea

Prunus, Flowering cherry

Ranunculus

Rose

Saponaria

Scabious

Spiraea

Stephanotis, Wax flower

Symphoricarpos

Tanecetum

Trachelium

Tuberose, Polianthes

Tulip

Veronica, Speedwell

Zinnia

 

(In the left hand column there are a few examples of some of the white flowers listed above.)