Gardenia
These fragrant flowers are grown best indoors with bright but indirect sunlight. Mist with warm water regularly, feed every fortnight and prune in early spring to get the best out of this plant.

Gerbera
Colorfull gerberas produce beautiful blooms and they prefer full sunlight. Allow the soil to dry between. Ensure the crown of the plant is above the soil and provide good drainage.

Impress that special someone by brushing up on the meaning and history of flower giving. We've outlined a bit of history on flower giving along with a list of some of the more common flowers and their meanings so that you can best express yourself through flowers.

Flowers were once part of lengthy courtships, dating back to the Middle Ages. This was a form of communication allowing couples to express themselves to one another without being overheard. Different types of flowers conveyed different messages, and how the flowers were delivered factored into the meaning as well.

Despite all the changes of individual meanings, sending and receiving flowers still remains a ritual today. It continues to be one of the most popular social amenities symbolizing beauty, appreciation and affection.