HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -In Greek design, the flower’s color was never as important as its fragrance and the symbolism associated with it. Many of their arrangements included hyacinths, honeysuckle, roses, lilies, tulips, larkspur, and marigolds. They also made use of decorative herbs like rosemary, flowering basil, and thyme.

Detailed explanation-2: -The era of Greek floral design lasted from 600 BC to 146 BC. The Greeks generally used florals for both aesthetic and religious purposes. Historically, the Greeks did not often use vases for their banquets and gatherings. Rather, they spread flowers and petals loosely on trays and on tables.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both the Greeks and Romans valued flowers for fragrance and symbolism. Colors of flowers, although secondary in importance, included vibrant sky blue, maroon, terra cotta, rose, and violet. Flowers and foliages representing this period of history included crocus, daisy, grains, honeysuckle, hyacinth, iris, and lily.