Floriography – the language of flowers – is a means of communication through the use or arrangement of flowers. 

Did you know that the Language of Flowers heralds from ancient civilisations and interest in its use soared in Victorian times? 

The Victorians relied on floriography to send cryptic messages of love that couldn’t be spoken aloud in their restrained society. 

They often exchanged small “talking bouquets” called nosegays or tussie-mussies, which could be worn or carried as a fashion accessory. 

Many would go around, armed with floral dictionaries ready to decipher bouquets they had received from admirers; because each flower has a special meaning and symbolism.