Glossary

Carnation, also known as Dianthus, or Divine Flower was used by Elizabethan portrait painters as a background wash. It is available in a large variety of colours.

Gysophila, or Baby Breath, a delicate little white flower is mostly used as a filler to complement any flowers used in the arrangement.

Iris, or 'rainbow' in Greek due to its wide variety of colours, is widespread in Europe, Asia and North America. For more info at: wikipedia, www.flowers.org.uk

Rose, or Rosa by its Latin name, means 'red' and is a hugely popular cut flower used as a symbol of love. It can come in a vast variety of colours and shades, each colour bearing a different meaning. More info at www.rosesbydesign.co.uk

Poinsettia, or otherwise known as Winter Rose and Christmas Star originated in Mexico and was introduced in the US in 1825. For more info visit: wikipedia