Throughout history, especially during the Victorian era, an almost secret language of flowers has been used to convey messages.

Many cultures around the world have used plants and flowers as symbols; they represented gods, spirits, important landmarks in life, religious occasions, and so on. During the years leading up to the Victorian era, they took on a different sort of symbolism.

They became almost a language unto themselves, allowing people – particularly young men and women, who the protocol at the time kept from expressing themselves openly – to communicate by sending either a single flower, or a carefully selected bouquet.

Learn more: 15 flower meanings & symbolism

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