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The Essay The Meaning of Flowers - Series 2 Episodes

Back up to: The Essay

  1. Poppies

    Fiona Stafford explores why poppies are a globally significant flower.

  2. Lavender

    Fiona Stafford explores why Lavender is now more popular than ever after 2000 years.

  3. Daffodils

    Fiona Stafford reveals that daffodils are awash with literary surprises, and are not Welsh

  4. Orchids

    Fiona Stafford studies orchids, the largest flowering plant family, and a UK favourite.

  5. Bluebells

    Bluebells are a British icon, voted our favourite flower but now a besieged Brexit symbol.