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Ravishing rhoddies

18 Friday May 2018

Posted by sconzani in flowers, nature, parks

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#FloralFriday, Bute Park, language of flowers, rhoddies, rhododendron

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Did you know that in the Victorian era, when flowers were used to convey not-so-hidden meanings, the rhododendron symbolised danger? I really can’t imagine why, except perhaps the danger of being stung by a bee if you put your face too close to the rhoddies’ extravagant blossoms. These beautiful blooms entranced me during a wander through Cardiff’s Bute Park on Monday.

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