Suddenly the Gardenia was exotic and sexy
Billie became incredibly successful, and thanks to her the Gardenia acquired a completely different image. Both the plant and the flower became ‘cool jazz’ and came to symbolise sensuality, glamour and femininity, but also mystery: Billie liked to wear several flowers or one very large Gardenia above her ear. Too big to ignore, but also almost big enough to hide behind, this gave the Gardenia an extra hint of excitement.
Roaring Gardenia
The Gardenia has recently made its umpteenth comeback, thanks to a fresh appreciation for vintage elements. As both The Great Gatsby and Downton Abbey had a massive influence on the fashion world, the Gardenia’s ‘razzle-dazzle’ factor also became hot again. Thanks to the hipster scene, the Gardenia has remained on trend and the plant is now also being widely embraced by lovers of pure nature for its delectable fragrance. Bring it into your home to experience this for yourself: this flower will suit you too!
You can read more about the Gardenia in our plant guide.
