The Secret Language of Flowers

The Secret Language of Flowers is a gift book that reveals the hidden meanings of over 50 popular flowers. It explains how flowers acquired their meanings in folklore and how they became the language of courtship, love, friendship, beauty, and more. The illustrations are stunning and capture the beauty of flowers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Did you know that the type of flowers you give can speak volumes? The Secret Language of Flowers is a fascinating insight into the Victorian tradition of using flowers to convey secret messages in a society where feelings often had to be suppressed. Samantha Gray reveals how over 50 blooms acquired their meanings in folklore and how they became the language of courtship, love, friendship, beauty, and more – discover how lily of the valley symbolises the return of happiness, how bluebells stand for constancy and everlasting love, and how daffodils represent high regard and chivalry. With stunning illustrations by artist Sarah Perkins that capture all of the beauty of flowers, this is an exceptionally lovely and fascinating gift book.

Did you know that the type of flowers you give can speak volumes? The Secret Language of Flowers is a fascinating insight into the Victorian tradition of using flowers to convey secret messages in a society where feelings often had to be suppressed. Samantha Gray reveals how over 50 blooms acquired their meanings in folklore and how they became the language of courtship, love, friendship, beauty, and more – discover how lily of the valley symbolises the return of happiness, how bluebells stand for constancy and everlasting love, and how daffodils represent high regard and chivalry. With stunning illustrations by artist Sarah Perkins that capture all of the beauty of flowers, this is an exceptionally lovely and fascinating gift book.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 130 x 194 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800651937