WHITE FLOWERS: PURITY & SYMPATHY
Symbolic white flowers are often used to convey messages of sympathy, especially blooms like lilies, roses, gladiolus, carnations, and chrysanthemums. White flowers represent things like purity, innocence, thoughtfulness, reverence, modesty, humility, honesty, fidelity, perfection, and elegance. In addition to sympathy and bereavement bouquets, white flowers such as anemones, hydrangeas, daisies, calla lilies, ranunculus, peonies, and alstroemeria are also used to celebrate weddings and are commonly included in bridal bouquets. It is also said that white flowers enhance the symbolism of other flower colors when arranged together in bouquets. For instance, a red rose might become more passionate and romantic when white lilies are nestled alongside them.
