WILDFLOWER BUTTONHOLE
WILDFLOWER BUTTONHOLE
A sweet little Boutonniere to liven any lapel.
Each petal and leaf is intricately illustrated and hand sculpted from Italian crepe paper.
This collection of symbolic flowers represents the embarkment of a lovers united journey and happy hopes.
We believe your story is a legacy if you have a way to pass it on, so our pieces are made to be treasured and enjoyed for years to come.
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ABOUT THE FLOWERS…
Fleabeane Daisy / Erigeron annuus
LOVE * LAUGHTER
A delicate variety of the daisy family to symbolise affection, and journeys full of laughter.
Daisies are the sacred flower of Freya, the Norse goddess of Love. A powerful force, Freya was legendary in her ability to control her destiny.
Lemon Myrtyle / Backhousia citriodora
LUCK * COMMUNITY
Since ancient times , Myrtyle has been used to represent love, prosperity and community.
Queen Victoria adopted the use of floriography in presenting floral emblems containing this leaf to her daughters on their wedding days.
Glueseed / Blennosperma nanum
JOY * HOPE
This Californian wildflower is an unusual variety of Daisy, which in its yellow form is symbolic of joy and hope for the future.
Maidenhair fern / Adiantum raddianum
PROTECTION * UNITY
With their natural resistance to the elements, they have long been associated with protection,.
In Baltic and Slavic Mythology the plant is celebrated as magical. whomever can find one blooming on the eve of a summer solstice will have good luck.
Forget Me Not / Myosotis Sylvatica
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
A symbol of true and unconditional love, these little flowers have been used by courting lovers since medieval times
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Your boutonniere arrives lovingly gift boxed, with the option to add a personal message to the floral symbolism card.
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Want to go Bespoke? We can create something meaningful especially for you. For a free floriography consultation, or for urgent orders, please contact info@posypatou.com