Flower Meaning Hope For The Future. Soft and mellow yet utterly spellbinding. The language of flowers (hanakotoba, 花言葉) is fading.
It was first published in 1972 and reflects the idealism of the counterculture of the period. They signify respect and admiration. Another flower that means love is the peony.
As we all experience life in our own unique ways, with different circumstances, our outlook towards hope is also that―different.
The pure white color conveys respect, pays homage to new starts and expresses hope for the future. To some of us, sunflowers are ritualistic, hold great meaning and are a big part of our lives, even having tattoos of them. They signify respect and admiration. This is how it became associated with weddings and bridal bouquets.