Mediterranean
Sun-drenched and ancient
The cradle of Western civilisation is also the cradle of its most beloved flowers. Warm, aromatic, and steeped in myth, the Mediterranean flora shaped Greek, Roman, and Islamic garden traditions.
48 flowers from this region
Mediterranean flowers
Almond Blossom
Prunus dulcis
Hope in sorrow
Middle East, South Asia
Anemone
Anemone coronaria
Protection against evil and anticipation
Mediterranean
Autumn Daffodil
Sternbergia lutea
Golden reward
Mediterranean, Middle East
Bear's Breeches
Acanthus mollis
The fine arts
Mediterranean
Bishop's Flower
Ammi majus
Delicate joy
Mediterranean, North Africa
Borage
Borago officinalis
Courage
Mediterranean
Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
Fascination and distinction
Mediterranean
Common Myrtle
Myrtus communis
Love in absence
Mediterranean
Common Sage
Salvia officinalis
Domestic virtue
Mediterranean
Corn Marigold
Glebionis segetum
Durability
Mediterranean
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
Resignation and goodbye
Eastern Mediterranean
Damask Rose
Rosa damascena
Perfection of beauty
Middle East
Dutch Iris
Iris × hollandica
Hope and valor
Mediterranean (hybrid)
Egyptian Star Flower
Pentas lanceolata
Unity
Africa, Middle East
Gladiolus
Gladiolus
Strength of character and moral integrity
Africa, Mediterranean
Glory-of-the-Snow
Chionodoxa luciliae
Glory of the snow
Turkey
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Constancy and sincerity
Eastern Mediterranean
Italian Bugloss
Anchusa azurea
Falsehood
Mediterranean, western Asia
Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis russelliana
Steadfastness
Turkey
Judas Tree
Cercis siliquastrum
Redemption
Mediterranean, western Asia
Lamb's Ear
Stachys byzantina
Softness
Turkey, Iran, Armenia
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Devotion and undying love
Mediterranean
Mignonette
Reseda odorata
Your qualities surpass your charms
North Africa
Narcissus
Narcissus tazetta
Self-reflection and hope
Mediterranean
Neroli
Citrus aurantium
Purity and eternal love
Southeast Asia (cultivated in Mediterranean)
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Beware, beauty conceals danger
Mediterranean, Middle East, South Asia
Paperwhite
Narcissus papyraceus
Respect and self-love
Mediterranean
Pheasant's Eye
Adonis annua
Sad memories
Mediterranean, southwestern Asia
Pink Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
A mother's undying love
Mediterranean
Pomegranate Blossom
Punica granatum
Mature elegance
Iran to Himalaya
Purple Toadflax
Linaria purpurea
Notice me
Italy
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
You are radiant with charm
Eastern Mediterranean
Red Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
My heart aches for you
Mediterranean
Rock Rose
Cistus × purpureus
Popular favour
Mediterranean
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Remembrance
Mediterranean
Saffron Crocus
Crocus sativus
Beware of excess
Greece, Southwest Asia
Sea Lavender
Limonium sinuatum
Everlasting beauty
Mediterranean coast
Sicilian Honey Garlic
Nectaroscordum siculum
Elegant mystery
Mediterranean
Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin
Delicate happiness
Iran to China
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Gracious and presumptuous
Mediterranean
Snow-in-Summer
Cerastium tomentosum
Simplicity and honesty
Italy, Sicily
Stock
Matthiola incana
A beautiful and happy life
Mediterranean
Striped Squill
Puschkinia scilloides
Tender beginning
Lebanon, Turkey, Caucasus
Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Worth beyond beauty
Mediterranean
Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
Blissful pleasure and a thank-you for a lovely time
Southern Italy, Sicily
Wallflower
Erysimum cheiri
Prompt
Greece, Aegean Islands
White Asphodel
Asphodelus albus
My regrets follow you to the grave
Mediterranean
White Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
Pure love and good luck
Mediterranean