It is quite a beautiful plant with pale pink or purple hue flowers and can be grown in home gardens. The Mallow flower is also referred to as the “Cheese flower” as their flat assortment of five petals on the flower head resembles a cheese disc. Plants bloom most of the summer. The Mallow flower, in past times, has been used for medicinal purposes — due to high levels of anti-oxidants, it is sometimes used in teas or as a way to combat dry coughs. Beautiful mallow plants are prolific and produce delicate flowers covering stems that grow to approximately 3 feet.

The above pictures of red flowers symbolize intense, passionate, dynamic and dangerous! Most people knew that red flowers indicate love and passion. They are magnificent and impulsive, inviting fast action, fun times and pulse-quickening excitement. I love red flowers. Why does most people not notice them? Well, flowers have always been used to fragrance your home, in candles, incense, oils, air fresheners etc.

I love using Lavender in aromatherapy. Research has confirmed that lavender produces slight calming, soothing, and sedative effects when its scent is inhaled. I also enjoy its fragrance. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) yields an essential oil with sweet overtones, and can be used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications. In addition to that, Lavender flavors baked goods and desserts (it pairs especially well with chocolate), as well as used to make “lavender sugar”. Lavender flowers are occasionally blended with black, green, or herbal tea, adding a fresh, relaxing scent and flavor.

The above photos were taken at different parts of United Kingdom. Lavender flower is in bloom from the middle of June until the end of August. I can’t wait to visit and see some of the famous Lavender field or enjoy a fantastic day out at Norfolk Lavender.

To know more about Lavender like its history, uses and taxonomy, you may find it here at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavender.

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