Sometimes, a flower is just a flower. But when someone presents you with one (or a dozen!) or you keep dreaming of a specific kind, well then, there's probably some symbolism behind it. Of course, ...

The old adage “say it with flowers” is not just a saying, it is a suggestion. Flowers have a meaning and this meaning is conveyed through the type and colour of the flower, and in some instances, the ...

Yellow roses in Germany can hint at adultery. In the US, they simply mean ‘I miss you’. Adam Jacot de Boinod has a lot more. In this week’s Capital Letters. Flowers can be used to express a range of ...

The idea of flowers fading from yellow to white might evoke complaint in some quarters. Why not plant pure yellows next to pure whites and be done with it? You will achieve the same effect without ...