The Victorian tradition of the language of flowers is the subject of a fascinating new exhibition currently being held at Scolton Manor.
Floral symbolism – the idea that flowers secretly convey feelings and meanings – has recently seen a revival of interest, thanks partly to the Duchess of Cambridge using it for her wedding flowers.
But its heyday dates back to the 19th century, when secret messages could be sent between sweethearts without them ever having to link their fingers.
The choice of blooms and their colour, the number of flowers and their arrangement, even the hand with which they were presented, could all send a message to their beloved.
Red roses are universally accepted as the flower of love, but did you know that white roses stated ‘I am worthy of you’ and yellow roses symbolised infidelity?
To find out more about the world of floriography, come and visit the exhibition at Scolton Manor, Pembrokeshire’s county museum near Haverfordwest.
The exhibition will run daily until 31st May from 11am – 5pm. Normal admission charges apply.
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Discover the language of flowers at an exhibition on the Victorian tradition of floral symbolism at Scolton Manor.
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