Flowers of The World
Flowers of The World
Flowers of The World
FLOWERS
In the floral world, the rose is king. Revered in poetry, film, theatre and music, it’s quite understandable
why the rose is the national flower of the United States, the United Kingdom and the Maldives. While
roses may be the flower of choice for many of the bouquets, boutonnieres, and centrepieces we deliver
in the Melbourne area, true beauty is found in the variety of flowers that make up some of the National
Flowers of the World. Flowers Across Melbourne has picked out our 10 favourite national flowers and
the countries they represent.
1. Golden Wattle — Australia
This fragrant shrub with its tiny explosions of yellow flowers is native to Australia’s Capital territory
and cemented in the country’s history. Literally. Some of the region’s first settlers used Acacias to
build their wattle and daub homes, subsequently coining the nickname “wattle.” Certain types of
Golden Wattle were even used by Aboriginals to craft weapons and tools.
2. Iris — France
The Iris, also called fleur-de-lis, has been officially representing the country of France since the 12th
century as both the country’s insignia and national emblem. Before that, it was the official flower of
the Roman Empire’s ruling class. The flower takes its name from the Greek word for “rainbow,” and
rightfully so; it comes in more than 200 different colours ranging from snow white to deep purple!
3. Lily of the Valley — Finland and Yugoslavia
This delicate plant has tiny bell-shaped flowers that smell extremely sweet, making it a favourite in
both perfumes and bridal bouquets. It flourishes in forests and any other cool, shady spot. The
flower is both a bane and blessing to gardeners. It’s a blessing because it grows in colonies and
spreads quickly. It’s a bane because—you guessed it— it spreads so quickly and can take over a
garden in a short amount of time.