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For centuries, flowers have been used to express emotion.

Their scent, behaviour in response to nature and physical attributes such as thorns, have led to their association with many different states of mind and being.

Find out more about some of the themes linked to the tulip, sunflower, lily and rose.
By Theme


Death

Fantasy &
Temptation


Love &
Beauty


Fashions &
Trends


Power &
Loyalty


Prosperity

Purity

Religion

Vices

Vitality




Death Fantasy
Love Fashions
Power Prosperity
Purity Religion
Vices Vitality


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