The Victorians truly loved flowers. The type of flower and even color spoke volumes and indicated much about the person giving them. The very first flower dictionary was written by Charlotte de la Tour in 1818, prior to the Victorian Era. Le Language des Fleurs was it’s name. Thereafter, another was written about the symbolism of flowers by Miss Corruthers, in 1879. This became the standard for flower symbolism as we know of it today.
Flowers played an important role in decorating as well. And they were used to convey special messages to others. Don’t forget the variety of superstitions regarding some flowers. Victorian’s simply adored using flowers as a means to communicate and to decorate. One of the true desires of most Victorian women was to express herself through the decoration of her home. Surely, flowers played a part in her expressions. Women of today also get a sense of enjoyment from expressing themselves through decorating their homes. Flowers are simply essential to decorating and to expressing one’s heart.
Roses, were endearing to the hearts of many in the Victorian Era. This flower epitomized the romance of the era. Victorians marveled in the beauty of the rose and used it to decorate their homes, as a theme of a poem or ballad sung in popular tunes of the time. Yes, Victorians had rose fever. Flowers in general were the love of many. They became so associated to the Victorian Era that most regard roses and flowers as an “old fashioned” thing. And this so adds to their appeal to the many Victorian enthusiasts of today.
(Information taken from http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/townevictorian/flowers.html)
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