Best Anniversary Flowers by Year: Traditional Blooms for Every Milestone
Each wedding anniversary is more than just a date; it’s a celebration of love, commitment, and shared memories. At James Cress Florist, we believe in honoring these milestones with fresh, hand-crafted arrangements that speak from the heart.
To help you mark every chapter of your love story, we’ve created this guide to the best anniversary flowers by year, based on traditional floral symbolism.
Anniversary Flowers for Years 1 to 10
1st Anniversary Carnation
Carnations are the traditional flower for the first anniversary. These blooms symbolize young, passionate love and admiration–perfect for celebrating the early joy of marriage.
2nd Anniversary – Lily of the Valley
Lily of the valley represents sweetness, devotion, and the quiet strength of a love that continues to grow. These dainty, fragrant flowers are a charming tribute to year two.
3rd Anniversary – Sunflower
Known for their bold color and sturdy stems, sunflowers reflect loyalty, vitality, and a relationship that stands strong and faces the light together.
4th Anniversary – Geranium
Geraniums are symbols of comfort, stability, and friendship; key elements in a strong foundation as you move through your fourth year as partners.
5th Anniversary – Daisy
Daisies signify innocence, purity, and lasting love. Their simple beauty represents the harmony and trust built over five years of shared life.
6th Anniversary – Calla Lily
Elegant and refined, calla lilies symbolize the deepening connection and growing sophistication of your relationship six years in.
7th Anniversary – Freesia
Freesia stands for trust and thoughtfulness, making them an ideal way to honor the emotional openness and care that come with seven years of marriage.
8th Anniversary – Clematis
Clematis flowers symbolize intelligence, creativity, and a strong mental connection. They're a perfect fit for a relationship thriving on mutual respect and shared dreams.
9th Anniversary – Poppy
Poppies represent imagination and pleasure, ideal for couples who continue to surprise and inspire each other nine years into their journey.
10th Anniversary – Daffodil
Daffodils are bright, hopeful, and full of life, just like a love that’s blossomed over a decade. They symbolize new beginnings and everlasting joy.
Anniversary Flowers for Years 11 to 20
11th Anniversary – Morning Glory
Morning glories bloom with the sunrise and close at night, symbolizing renewal and the everyday beauty of a lasting relationship.
12th Anniversary – Peony
Peonies are beloved for their full, lush blooms and are associated with romance, prosperity, and a happy, flourishing marriage.
13th Anniversary – Hollyhock
Hollyhocks signify ambition and family roots, reflecting a growing bond that’s built on shared values and long-term vision.
14th Anniversary – Dahlia
Dahlias symbolize inner strength, creativity, and elegance; beautiful traits that define a couple who’s weathered life’s highs and lows together.
15th Anniversary – Rose
Roses are the classic emblem of enduring love. Whether red for romance or white for loyalty, they’re a perfect tribute to 15 cherished years.
16th Anniversary – Statice
Often used in dried arrangements, statice symbolizes lasting beauty and remembrance, ideal for celebrating sweet memories made over sixteen years.
17th Anniversary – Red Carnation
Red carnations represent admiration, deep love, and commitment, marking year seventeen with bold, heartfelt passion.
18th Anniversary – Bluebell
Bluebells are known to symbolize humility, gratitude, and steadfastness; qualities that shine in a love nearly two decades strong.
19th Anniversary – Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums represent joy and fidelity. They’re a meaningful way to honor nineteen years of growth, laughter, and enduring trust.
20th Anniversary – Aster
Asters signify wisdom and patience; virtues earned through twenty years of partnership. Their star-like shape also reflects the guiding light of love.
Anniversary Flowers for Years 21 to 30
21st Anniversary – Iris
Irises are rich in symbolism, representing hope, faith, and wisdom. This flower celebrates the journey and growth that come with more than two decades of marriage.
22nd Anniversary – Camellia
Camellias express admiration, perfection, and everlasting love. Their elegant beauty mirrors the grace of a well-balanced relationship.
23rd Anniversary – Gladiolus
Known for their tall, striking stems, gladiolus flowers represent strength of character and integrity, making them a meaningful choice for year twenty-three.
24th Anniversary – Lavender
Lavender evokes tranquility, devotion, and peace. Its soft fragrance and color reflect a deep emotional connection and mutual understanding.
25th Anniversary – Silver Rose
For the silver anniversary, a silver-toned rose (or white rose with silver accents) is a timeless way to honor twenty-five years of commitment and romance.
26th Anniversary – Ivy
Ivy symbolizes fidelity and eternal life, as its vines intertwine endlessly just like a love that continues to grow stronger.
27th Anniversary – Foxglove
Foxgloves represent intuition and confidence in one another, making them a unique and thoughtful flower for the twenty-seventh year.
28th Anniversary – Orchid
Orchids are exotic and elegant, symbolizing rare beauty and refined love. After nearly three decades, your relationship deserves something this special.
29th Anniversary – Celosia
Celosia’s flame-like shape stands for boldness and lasting affection, perfect for a marriage still full of fire and fun.
30th Anniversary – Lily
Lilies are symbols of devotion, elegance, and renewal. They make a fitting tribute for thirty years of love that continues to blossom.
Anniversary Flowers for Years 31 to 40
31st Anniversary – Nasturtium
Bright and vibrant, nasturtiums stand for victory and loyalty, marking a love that has overcome challenges and continued to thrive.
32nd Anniversary – Jasmine
Jasmine is a flower of sensuality and spiritual love. Its sweet fragrance and graceful blooms represent a harmonious, romantic bond.
33rd Anniversary – Hydrangea
Hydrangeas symbolize heartfelt emotions and deep gratitude, making them perfect for honoring thirty-three years of shared memories and unconditional love.
34th Anniversary – Amaryllis
With its bold presence, the amaryllis stands for strength and radiant beauty. It celebrates the power and pride in a long-lasting union.
35th Anniversary – Coral Rose
Coral roses represent desire and enthusiasm, a passionate reminder that love still runs deep after thirty-five wonderful years.
36th Anniversary – Delphinium
Delphiniums convey positivity, dignity, and grace–an elegant reflection of a partnership rooted in respect and joy.
37th Anniversary – Snowdrop
Snowdrops symbolize hope and quiet renewal. They’re a poetic choice for a couple who continues to find new beginnings together.
38th Anniversary – Crocus
Crocuses bloom early in the year, signaling youth, cheerfulness, and enduring love; beautiful traits of a relationship that’s stood the test of time.
39th Anniversary – Hellebore
These hardy winter flowers symbolize serenity and lasting beauty, honoring a calm, confident, and grounded love.
40th Anniversary – Nasturtium (again)
As a nod to loyalty and steadfastness, nasturtiums make a return for the ruby anniversary, bringing a vibrant celebration of forty years together.
Anniversary Flowers for Years 41 to 50
41st Anniversary – Fuchsia
Fuchsias are vibrant, elegant flowers that represent confiding love and good taste just like the relationship you’ve cultivated over forty-one years.
42nd Anniversary – Snapdragon
Snapdragons symbolize strength and graciousness. Their tall, colorful spikes reflect a bold, resilient love that continues to flourish.
43rd Anniversary – Passion Flower
Passion flowers represent spiritual devotion and enduring connection, making them perfect for honoring a love that’s both deep and meaningful.
44th Anniversary – Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera daisies bring joy, cheer, and positivity to the occasion, echoing the light-hearted and colorful moments in your shared life.
45th Anniversary – Blue Iris
A symbol of faith, wisdom, and hope, the blue iris reflects a long-standing commitment rooted in trust and mutual admiration.
46th Anniversary – Heather
Heather flowers are associated with protection and admiration, representing the safe, supportive bond of a love that’s stood the test of time.
47th Anniversary – Magnolia
Magnolias signify dignity and a powerful bond. Their enduring beauty makes them a graceful tribute to forty-seven years of togetherness.
48th Anniversary – Zinnia
Zinnias are cheerful and long-lasting flowers that symbolize endurance, remembrance, and an unshakable partnership built over decades.
49th Anniversary – Yellow Rose
Yellow roses radiate joy, warmth, and friendship; beautiful qualities to celebrate just before reaching the golden milestone.
50th Anniversary – Violet
Violets are a traditional symbol of modesty, loyalty, and faithfulness. For a golden anniversary, their delicate beauty echoes lasting devotion.
Anniversary Flowers for Years 51 to 60
51st Anniversary – Sweet Pea
Sweet peas symbolize lasting pleasure and thankfulness, making them a lovely way to say “thank you” for fifty-one cherished years.
52nd Anniversary – Anemone
Anemones represent anticipation and protection, beautifully symbolizing a relationship that still looks ahead with excitement and care.
53rd Anniversary – Protea
Proteas are bold and exotic flowers that stand for transformation and courage. They honor the remarkable evolution of a long and loving marriage.
54th Anniversary – Tuberose
Tuberose, with its intoxicating fragrance, represents passion and deep connection–perfect for celebrating a romance that continues to inspire.
55th Anniversary – Alstroemeria
Also called Peruvian lilies, alstroemeria blooms symbolize friendship, mutual support, and enduring love–an ideal match for year fifty-five.
56th Anniversary – Veronica
Veronica flowers represent fidelity and loyalty. Their elegant structure reflects a relationship that remains strong and steady.
57th Anniversary – Lisianthus
Lisianthus flowers are graceful and long-lasting, symbolizing appreciation and charisma, traits of a couple whose love still shines bright.
58th Anniversary – Scabiosa
Scabiosa is often associated with love, peace, and commitment. It’s a meaningful bloom for celebrating nearly six decades together.
59th Anniversary – Marigold
Marigolds signify creativity, warmth, and affection–a golden-hued reminder of the life you’ve built side by side.
60th Anniversary – Diamond Orchid
For the diamond anniversary, the rare and refined orchid symbolizes luxury, strength, and enduring elegance, a perfect tribute to sixty incredible years of marriage.
Honoring Your Anniversary
Every anniversary is a chance to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate the love you’ve nurtured. Whether it’s your first or your sixtieth, honoring that journey with flowers brings emotion and meaning to the moment.
At James Cress Florist, we’re proud to offer hand-designed floral arrangements that honor each milestone with beauty and care. From delicate daisies to regal orchids, our anniversary flower collection has something for every year and every kind of love.