The Secret

Language

of Flowers

Valentine's Cupcakes 2025

Definition

Floriography

The Victorian language of flowers was a discrete method of communication during a time when proper etiquette discourage open displays of emotion.

Each flower had a symbolic meaning creating coded messages in each bouquet. to send tokens of love or warning.

Love Bouquet

Love

Rose

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.

Eternal Love

Blossom

The spring wind bears me your breath, you are mine for a passing moment, but I am yours to the death.

energy in adversity

Chamomile

Hate Bouquet

Trolling is not a modern day dilemma. During the Victorian era, 'vinegar valentines' included insulting poems and were anonymous to mail.

By the mid-19th century, vinegar valentines made up about half of all valentine sales in the US.

Distrust

Lavender

For well I know how very bitter my life would be, if I should take you for my spouse, a rattlesnake.

Eternal Sleep

Poppy

When a man is your patient he's plundered in purse, and stands a good chance for a ride in a hearse!

Hate

Basil

Remember your age if you can, people can see without looking, you're mutton dressed as lamb!