Stemming back thousands of years, the language of flowers reached a pinnacle of popularity in the Victorian era. Intentional flower combinations allow the giver to communicate without uttering a word.

The coded language of floriography meant that Victorians could secretly express affection, desire or disdain. Now the language of flowers is popular again, writes Emma Flint.

"The Language of Flowers" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh Flowers most certainly speak to us. Even those who don’t make a living from flowers will hear and answer their call. At weddings, at funerals ...

Here are 10 flowers with symbolic meaning in the Victorian era to keep an eye out for as you peruse the Met’s The Pre-Raphaelite Legacy British Art and Design, using some of the paintings in the ...

In the Victorian-era, flowers were used to deliver unspoken messages, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. They were also used to express certain feelings, based on the meanings behind them.

The Victorians had a passion for flowers and flower arrangements. They also expressed messages through the “secret language of flowers.”During Victorian times, many flowers or specifi… ...

When you’re reading about history or looking at old photos, it can be hard to imagine those old timey people as, well, people, who had actual feelings, problems, emotions and relationships. This ...

A: "I've done some research on that. There are a number of reasons but it's mainly just that in the Victorian era, flowers and gardens were in the absolute center of culture.

Marigolds for grief, purple dahlias for dignity, periwinkle for tender reflections. Basil for hate. The meanings attached to each flower underpin the life of Victoria Jones, the prickly and ...