The Edwardians had a thing about the aspidistra. In the 1970s rubber plants were all the rage. That's the problem with fashionable plants, one minute they're à la mode
- the next, positively passé. Roses, by contrast, are timeless. Two thousand years ago, Nero
- in his more agreeable moods
- liked to shower his guests with rose petals. In the 15th century the unification of the royal houses of Lancaster & York was symbolised by the red & white Tudor rose. & Empress Josephine whiled away the hours growing roses when her husb&, Napoleon, was conquering Europe. It would seem that the appeal of roses is universal
- as is their ability to adapt to each & every trend. Take this new rose arrangement for instance. A stunning combination of classic roses in a contemporary cube vase, it will look effortlessly stylish in a sitting room or study, office reception or guest bedroom. We'd like to think that Henry & Josephine would have approved. As for Nero
- it's hard to say. He was a bit unpredictable...