I am sure you have been giving or receiving flowers throughout your life. But do you really know the flower meaning of these little gifts of heart?

Back in Victorian era, giving a secret message to your love ones using a carefully chosen bouquet of flowers was the most popular thing to do. The type of flower, its color and even whether if the flower was presented with the right or left hand (right for yes, left for no) all had a special meaning to convey to the other party.

This language of flowers, also called floriography, is not widely used today, when flowers are chose more often for their color, scent or shape. Nonetheless, the meanings would still remain, and if you want to tell your lover how you feel or relay a thoughtful note to a close friend, why not do it with flowers?

Here are 15 popular flowers to choose from, accompanied with their meanings (be sure to include a legend on your own flower messages so the other party can decode its true meaning.

1. Gardenia
Have a hidden crush? Give him or her gardenias. They mean ecstasy, , and I am secretly in love you, you are lovely.

2. Daisy
Looking for a stylish flower? A Gerbera daisy is the one. A lot of girls are a big fan of the daisies.

But then, what do they really symbolize? Innocence, love, gentle, loyal and purity.

3. Lilac
Lilacs symbolise a new found love so they're popular not just to celebrate a new union at weddings, but also signifies the first love between a mother and child.

4. Rose
The rose is probably the most commonly known romantic flower, but did you know they're also edible? The flavor of a rose is reminiscent of green apples and strawberries, and the darker the color is, the stronger the flavor is. In terms of meaning, a rose's color is absolutely important.

· Red: Beauty, love, romance, I love you, passion.

· Yellow: happiness, Joy, a new beginning, remember me, friendship

· White: Purity, youthful, sincerity, unity, humility, innocence.

· Pink: Gracefulness, appreciation, thank you, Elegance

· Peach: Desire, optimism for the future, let's be together, anticipation.

· Lavender: Love at the first sight

5. Tulip
In general, tulips signifies charity, fame and a perfect lover. If you want to be even specific, choose a color.

· Red: Declaration of love, trust me

· Yellow: love without hope

· Variegated: You got beautiful eyes

6. Lily of the Valley
This flower symbolize humility, sweetness, return to happiness.

7. Orchid
Orchid in China is a symbol for many children, but in general they also mean love, beauty.

8. Stephanotis
This fragrant, sweet-smelling flower is the favorite flowers for a wedding, as it means marital bliss, as also a desire to travel (go on a honeymoon).

9. Hydrangea
A hydrangea has two, very distinct sides. It can express thanks for understanding, but it can also mean heartlessness.

10. Sunflower
Many people love to snack on sunflower seeds. Interested more in meaning than eating? Sunflowers symbolize loyalty and best wishes.

Whatever your flowers may be, it all boils down to your heart and sincerity. Without sincerity, flowers are just plain plants.

So don't hesitate and give your loves one a token of your heart in the form of flowers.

And then again, you might want to do something a little special or more affordable. How about origami flowers? Here's a video on how to do it.