For Victorians, flowers were the language of love. Proclaiming feelings in public was considered socially taboo, so the Victorians expressed intimacy through flowers. Coded into gifts of blooms, plants, and floral arrangements were specific messages for the recipient, expressing feelings that were improper to say in Victorian society. The appearance or behavior of plants and flowers often influenced their coded meanings. Plants sensitive to touch represented chastity, whereas the deep red rose symbolized the potency of romantic love. Some plants were used to send negative messages. Such as Aloe and Pomegranate. . . . #victoriangarden #victoriantimes #tulips #roses #farmerflorist #flowerfarming #flowerfarmer #inspiredbynature #fvlowerlanguage #linguageofflowers #flowersbypost #slowflowers #embracetheseasons #floralfix #floralinspiration #beeorchid #orchid #endangered #plantphotography🌱