England’s National Flowers:
England’s National Flowers
Red and White Roses
Date to the Wars of the Roses as the national emblem
History of the Rose:
History of the Rose In cultivation for 5,000 years
Chinese started the cultivation of roses
Used by the Romans for celebrations
Confetti
Perfume
Wars of the Roses:
Wars of the Roses Two Houses fighting for the rights to the Crown of England
House of York
White rose
House of Lancaster
Red rose
Adopted over a century after the end of the wars
Today’s Uses:
Today’s Uses Together, red and white roses are the national emblem of England
Appear at the base of the royal coat of arms
More Uses of Roses:
More Uses of Roses Widely used in formal gardens
Floral arrangements for state functions
Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation:
Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Rose oil, along with other oils, were used in the anointing oil
Embroidery on her dress included the national flowers of all nations in the UK
Coronation bouquet did not have any roses
Scotland’s National Flowers:
Scotland’s National Flowers
Legend of the Thistle:
Legend of the Thistle Battle of Largs (1263)
Sleeping Scots attacked by Vikings
Thistles:
Thistles Symbol of Defense
First used as a national emblem by King James III
On silver coins
Has a large taproot
Taproot is edible and can be used as a substitute for coffee
Flowers are sweet
Found in the fields and pastures of the highlands