Botanical Greeting Cards

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

Text on the reverse side: In classical mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow - the link between heaven and earth. She was also regarded as...

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 symbolises protection against illness or bad luck. The flower’s reaction of closing up at night and opening f...

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 es...

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 in...

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 b...

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. "P...

Text on the reverse side: Known also as blue water lily or nymphaea coerulea, the flower is a symbol of the universe itself. Rooted in the mud, it ...

Text on the reverse side: The sunflower comes originally from western North America and was introduced to the UK in the late sixteenth century. It...

Text on the reverse side: The Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria), native to South America, was introduced to Europe in the 18th century. It became popul...

Text on the reverse side: This botanical chart by George Spratt, illustrates the principle poisonous mushrooms and exotic plants cultivated in Bri...

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. Illust...

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: Often found growing along roadside ditches and other humble places, these flowers have enchanted poets. Besides the medic...

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: Auricula means "ear-shaped", and so the flower is also called "Bear's ear" due to the ear like shape of their leaves. Gro...

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 o...

Text on the reverse side: One of the world’s most easily recognised flowers is symblic of perfect enduring love, whether between partners or family...

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

Text on the reverse side: Symbolising loyalty, and a connection that lasts through time, forget me not flowers are given with the hope that the rec...

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

Text on the reverse side: Originating from 15th century French, the word pensee, meaning to think or to ponder. Therefore the pansies are symbolic ...

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

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 r...

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

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 in...

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: The anemone plant symbolises love that does not fade. It is also a symbol of luck, anticipation, and protection against e...

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 ...