While roses and peonies tend to be popular requests for weddings, there's one flower in particular that most brides would overlook and even go as far as to put on their "Absolutely not!" lists. When ...

Once upon a time, you couldn’t move for carnations. They were at every wedding, presented to every dinner host, given to every teacher at the end of term. But they’re deeply unfashionable these days.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The flowers look like they have been tossed into the air, or onto a stage at a Maria Callas performance,” says ...

Carnation flowers have ancient symbolic value dating back to mythological times. Perhaps best known as one of the official flowers for Mother’s Day, they traditionally symbolize love, respect, and ...