Botanical greeting card

Text on the reverse side: The name “delphinium” derives from the Greek word for dolphin. Looking at a single bloom from the tall spike on the plant...

Text on the reverse side: Water lilies are used as a spiritual symbol in many traditions. Since they close up their petals in the evening, and then...

Text on the reverse side: The anemone can symbolise protection from evil and negativity, and European peasants used to carry them to ward off illne...

Text on the reverse side: These exotic and stunning flowers convey sentiments of strength, beauty or love. White orchids, in particular, signify i...

Text on the reverse side: In ancient Egypt, reproductions of cornflowers have been found dating back to the first half of the 4th millennium BC. Pr...

Text on the reverse side: Tales from Ancient China tell us that the fragrance of plum blossoms “lights the world from the bitterness and coldness ...

Text on the reverse side: The name Fritillaria is derived from the Latin word "fritillus" for "dice cup", referring to the shape of the flowers. "...

Text on the reverse side: The Rosa Gallica - the Gallic or French rose - was one of the first species of rose to be grown in central Europe. Illus...

Text on the reverse side: The saying 'great oaks from little acorns grow' officially dates back to the 14th century. The acorn remind us to look i...

Text on the reverse side: These exotic and stunning flowers convey a special message depending on the colour of the flower. The pink orchid represe...

Text on the reverse side: Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist ...

Text on the reverse side: The aquilegia flower has had several symbolisms through history, of which some include innocence, seven gifts of the holy...

Text on the reverse side: In 1630’s a kind of frenzy for tulips occurred in Western Europe named “Tulip mania” and tulips became so expensive as to...

Text on the reverse side: In ancient Egypt roses were considered as sacred flowers that were used to serve the goddess Isis in sacred rituals. The ...

Text on the reverse side: Poppies symbolise beauty, magic, consolation and eternal life. A single poppy can produce up to 60,000 seeds, which extra...

Text on the reverse side: Though their botanic name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes also called jonquils. The flower carries a powerful symbo...

Text on the reverse side: The iris represent faith, hope, and courage, whilst they can also express wisdom, respect and compliments. Illustration ...

Text on the reverse side: Representing creativity, inspiration, renewal, vitality and inner reflection, the daffodil is enjoyed with positive symb...

Text on the reverse side: Pineapples represent a message of welcome and hospitality. It is said to bringing about good cheer and affection for th...

Text on the reverse side: The iris represent faith, hope, and courage, whilst they can also express wisdom, respect and compliments. Illustration ...

Text on the reverse side: The yellow rose represents happiness. Associated with the sun, it is symbolic of lifting the spirit and expressing joy a...

Text on the reverse side: Amaryllis curvifolia, also known as nerine sarniensis, is not a true lily and is more closely related to the amaryllis -...

Text on the reverse side: The Romans cultivated this magnificent rose naming it Rosa Gallica, which is probably the oldest of all garden roses. Il...

Text on the reverse side: The Romans cultivated this magnificent rose naming it Rosa Gallica, which is probably the oldest of all garden roses. Il...

Text on the reverse side: Also known as Blush Noisette, or Noisette Carnée. The white rose is symbolic of purity, innocence and respect. The pink ...

Text on the reverse side: Narcissus Tazetta, also known as Chinese Sacred Lily, is one of the tallest narcissi and is grown commercially for its e...

Text on the reverse side: Named after the Swiss botanist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle who he went on to document hundreds of plant families and cr...

Text on the reverse side: Narcissus pseudonarcissus (commonly known as lent lily or wild daffodil) is a perennial flowering plant. Being strong an...

Text on the reverse side: The saying 'great oaks from little acorns grow' officially dates back to the 14th century. The acorn remind us to look i...

Text on the reverse side: The long-stalked coreopsis with their daisy-like flower heads, can be annual or perennial flowers. In the language of fl...

Text on the reverse side: Lychnis grandiflora, otherwise known as Lychnis coronata, was introduced to Britain from China in 1774. Illustration by ...

Text on the reverse side: The brightly coloured Gallardia is related to the sunflower family and is named after 18th century French magistrate and...

Text on the reverse side: The symbolism of the dahlia in the Victorian language of flowers has survived. Known for its continuous colourful flowers...

Text on the reverse side: The association between poppies and the cycle of life has a long history. A single poppy can produce up to 60,000 seeds. ...

Text on the reverse side: Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist ...

Text on the reverse side: Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist ...