Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are tall, stately flowers that were a staple in Victorian gardens. Native to Asia and Europe, these biennials can reach heights of up to 8 feet and produce large, showy ...

Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are tall, stately flowers that were a staple in Victorian gardens. Native to Asia and Europe, these ...

Their gardens were colorful, flamboyant and outrageous with eccentric floral displays to go along with their colorful and fantastical homes. We have to remember that during Victorian times the ...

The significance of all these codes and connections is explored in An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers by floriography expert Jessica Roux. Symbols of all kinds have long ...

We give them at birthdays, send them to funerals and wear them at weddings – but how much do we ever think about our floral choices ... character revives the Victorian trend for bestowing ...

Much was forbidden in the Victorian era. With so many taboos, the secret language of flowers was one of the only ways to get messages through. For more stories from Under the Influence ...