The language of Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums, or "mums" as they are affectionately known, are a genus of flowering plants that have been cultivated for centuries. Originally na...

Chrysanthemums, or "mums" as they are affectionately known, are a genus of flowering plants that have been cultivated for centuries. Originally native to Asia and northeastern Europe, they have made...

The Language of Hydrangeas

Each colour of hydrangea carries a hidden meaning... The bountiful hydrangea has been capturing hearts and minds of people around the world ever s...

Each colour of hydrangea carries a hidden meaning... The bountiful hydrangea has been capturing hearts and minds of people around the world ever since it was first discovered.

The Language of Amaranthus

Amaranthus is a genus of flowering plants, collectively known as amaranths. It is believed to have originated in Central and South America and has...

Amaranthus is a genus of flowering plants, collectively known as amaranths. It is believed to have originated in Central and South America and has a long history of cultivation and...

The Language of Cosmos

Cosmos are perennial plants in the sunflower family. They are native to North and Central America but can now be found all over the world, as long...

Cosmos are perennial plants in the sunflower family. They are native to North and Central America but can now be found all over the world, as long as they are...

The Language of Achillea

Achillea is a flowering plant, also known as yarrow. It is native to Europe and Asia but has now naturalized in various regions across the world d...

Achillea is a flowering plant, also known as yarrow. It is native to Europe and Asia but has now naturalized in various regions across the world due to its hardy...

The Language of Fir

Fir is a genus of over 50 species of evergreen trees. They are large trees, known for their needle-like leaves. Although Native...

Fir is a genus of over 50 species of evergreen trees. They are large trees, known for their needle-like leaves. Although Native to North and central America, they can be...

The Language of Hypericum

Hypericum is a flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. It is native to Europe and is often found in woodland areas. After hypericum f...

Hypericum is a flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. It is native to Europe and is often found in woodland areas. After hypericum flowers during spring/summer, it is followed by...

The Language of Phsyalis

Physalis, also known as the Chinese lantern is a perennial plant which belongs to a family of more than 80 different species including gro...

Physalis, also known as the Chinese lantern is a perennial plant which belongs to a family of more than 80 different species including ground cherry and tomatillo. In the language...

The Language of Astrantia

Astrantia Major, the great masterwort is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to central and eastern Europ...

Astrantia Major, the great masterwort is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to central and eastern Europe.   These beautiful star-shaped flowers resemble a pincushion and...

The Language of Rosehip Berries

After the roses have finished flowering, it's time for the wonderful rosehips to bloom - a beautiful addition to any autumn bouqu...

After the roses have finished flowering, it's time for the wonderful rosehips to bloom - a beautiful addition to any autumn bouquet.    These autumnal berries can be found growing...

The Language of the Vuvuzela Rose

The Vuvuzela Rose is a variety of garden rose that has been bred since 2010, and has already developed a great reputation in the ...

The Vuvuzela Rose is a variety of garden rose that has been bred since 2010, and has already developed a great reputation in the language of flowers. Garden Roses are...

The Language of Lilies

Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs. Most species are native to the northern hemisphere. There ar...

Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs. Most species are native to the northern hemisphere. There are about 100 species in the Lilium family. They flower during the...

The Language of Gyposphila

There are around 150 species of gypsophila that are currently known. They bloom during spring and summer and can be found in shad...

There are around 150 species of gypsophila that are currently known. They bloom during spring and summer and can be found in shades of white, pink and purple. GYPOSPHILA IN...

The Language of Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a genus of 700 species of flowering trees.   The Eucalyptus tree is native to Australia but due to the variety of specie...

Eucalyptus is a genus of 700 species of flowering trees.   The Eucalyptus tree is native to Australia but due to the variety of species, they can be found in...

The language of Lisianthus

How these multilayered flowers came to receive their name...   Eustoma in the language of flowers, commonly known as lisianthus is ...

How these multilayered flowers came to receive their name...   Eustoma in the language of flowers, commonly known as lisianthus is a small genus of plants in the gentian family, with currently three known species....

The language of Clematis

How these dainty flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within...

How these dainty flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the Ranunculaceae family, commonly known as...

The language of Delphiniums

How these stunning flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species in ...

How these stunning flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species in the Ranunculaceae family. They are native to the Northern Hemisphere and also on the...

The language of Dahlias

How these sculptural flowers came to receive their name...   Dahlias are one of the favourite summer flowers - seen throughout the ...

How these sculptural flowers came to receive their name...   Dahlias are one of the favourite summer flowers - seen throughout the warmer months in Britain. They are closely related...

The language of Wax flowers

How these delicate blooms came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Chamelaucium, also known as wax flower, is a ge...

How these delicate blooms came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Chamelaucium, also known as wax flower, is a genus of shrubs that originated in Western...

The language of Sunflowers

How these joyful flowers came to receive their name...   Helianthus is a genus comprising about 70 species of annual and perennial f...

How these joyful flowers came to receive their name...   Helianthus is a genus comprising about 70 species of annual and perennial flowering plants commonly known as sunflowers.   They are native to North & Central...

The language of Orchids

How these oriental flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Orchidaceae commonly called the orchid family...

How these oriental flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Orchidaceae commonly called the orchid family, is one of largest families of flowering plants. There are over...

The language of Roses

How this famous flowers came to receive their reputation as king in the language of flowers...   The rose is one of the oldest and m...

How this famous flowers came to receive their reputation as king in the language of flowers...   The rose is one of the oldest and most famous flowers in the...

The language of Astilbe

How this feathery flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Astilbe is a genus of 18 species of rhizomatou...

How this feathery flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Astilbe is a genus of 18 species of rhizomatous flowering plants within the family Saxifragaceae....

The language of Rosemary

How this fragrant herb came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Rosemary, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub identifi...

How this fragrant herb came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Rosemary, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub identified by it’s needle-like leaves and purple, pink, white...

The language of Nigella

How these romantic flowers came to receive their name...   Nigella damascena is an annual garden flowering plant, belonging to the...

How these romantic flowers came to receive their name...   Nigella damascena is an annual garden flowering plant, belonging to the buttercup family.    Nigella is native to Europe, north...

The language of Peonies

How these loved flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   We are so excited that our May flower of the mon...

How these loved flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   We are so excited that our May flower of the month is peonies - a...

The language of Daisies

How these little beauties came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Bellis perennis, the daisy, is a European spec...

How these little beauties came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Bellis perennis, the daisy, is a European species of the family Asteraceae. Although they originated...

The language of Daffodils

How these spring favourites came to receive their name...   Daffodil is the common name used for the genus plant Narcissus.   Daffo...

How these spring favourites came to receive their name...   Daffodil is the common name used for the genus plant Narcissus.   Daffodils are native to northern Europe and are...

Why we Love: Hydrangea

In the Language of Flowers, the hydrangea is a resilient little plant with large globe-like petals. With the right care, hydrangea can gr...

In the Language of Flowers, the hydrangea is a resilient little plant with large globe-like petals. With the right care, hydrangea can grow throughout spring, summer and autumn in a...

The language of Sweet pea

How these fragrant flowers came to receive their name...   Sweet pea is is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fab...

How these fragrant flowers came to receive their name...   Sweet pea is is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae, native to Sicily, southern Italy...

The language of Guelder Rose

How these pom-pom like flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Guelder Rose, also known as Viburnum opulu...

How these pom-pom like flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Guelder Rose, also known as Viburnum opulus is a hardy shrub, native to Europe,...

The language of Carpe Diem Roses

How these ruffled beauties came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of ...

How these ruffled beauties came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family...

The language of Ammi

How these textured flowers came to receive their name   Ammi is a genus of about six species of summer-flowering plants in the famil...

How these textured flowers came to receive their name   Ammi is a genus of about six species of summer-flowering plants in the family Apiaceae.     They are native...

The language of Icelandic Poppies

How these magical flowers came to to receive their name in the language of flowers...   The Icelandic poppy is a boreal flowering pl...

How these magical flowers came to to receive their name in the language of flowers...   The Icelandic poppy is a boreal flowering plant.     Native to subpolar regions...

The language of Lilac

THE LANGUAGE OF LILAC   How these scented flowers came to receive their name...   In the language of flowers, the genus name of a Lil...

THE LANGUAGE OF LILAC   How these scented flowers came to receive their name...   In the language of flowers, the genus name of a Lilac flower is Syringa which...

The language of Ranunculus

How these delicate flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Ranunculus is a large genus of about 600 spec...

How these delicate flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Ranunculus is a large genus of about 600 species of flowering plants in the family...

The language of Mimosa

How these vibrant flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Mimosa is a genus of about 420 species of herbs...

How these vibrant flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...   Mimosa is a genus of about 420 species of herbs and shrubs. It is native...

The language of Memory Lane Rose

How these lilac roses came to receive their name...   There are over 150 species of roses in the world, each with a different meanin...

How these lilac roses came to receive their name...   There are over 150 species of roses in the world, each with a different meaning in the language of flowers....

The language of Holly

How these festive flowers came to receive their name...   Holly is a genus of over 560 species of flowering plants in the family Aqu...

How these festive flowers came to receive their name...   Holly is a genus of over 560 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus...

The language of Tulips

How these popular flowers came to receive their name...   Tulips originated as a wild flower growing in Central Asia. They were foun...

How these popular flowers came to receive their name...   Tulips originated as a wild flower growing in Central Asia. They were found by the Turks as early as 1000AD....

The Language of Poppies

  How these colourful flowers came to receive their symbol...   Poppies have been used over the past 200 years to remember those who...

  How these colourful flowers came to receive their symbol...   Poppies have been used over the past 200 years to remember those who have given their lives in battle. ...