![]() ![]() Bound by a tradition that is steeped in keeping emotions concealed, he expressed his sense of loss through his choice of blooms myrtle for love and prosperity, paired with English oak to represent strength. One of the most prominent examples of recent floriography is King Charles's choice of funeral wreath for his mother, the late Queen. ![]() The vintage French style resonating now According to the Royal Horticultural Society, it's a practice that dominated Victorian culture in England and the US, and, despite being largely forgotten for decades, is steadily gaining popularity once more. Through the art of floriography, a coded means of communication more commonly referred to as the language of flowers, emotional intimacy has been allowed to flourish where it may otherwise be repressed. When we wish to convey our affection, joy or condolences, and words won't suffice, we rely on their beauty. Flowers have a longstanding tradition as a means of emotional expression. ![]()
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