Plants of Valentine's

This Valentine’s, we’re celebrating the plants that have been quietly carrying romance for centuries. From heart-shaped vines to winter blooms that tuck their seeds into bed.

“Sweetheart plant or heart-leaf”

(Philodendron scandens)

Not only are the leaves of this fast-growing climber heart-shaped, it’s also known as an effective air purifier - a gift of love and good health.

“Flamingo flower”

(Anthurium)

Both the green leaves and red floral spathes of these tropical plants are heart-shaped. Vibrant, lush and great houseplants.

“Bleeding Heart”

(Lamprocapnos spectabilis)

Maybe you’re not with the one you love this Valentine’s. The Victorian ‘flower language”, this  symbolized unrequited love or a heart bleeding with devotion.

“Lucky Heart”

(Hoya kerrii)

This vine has thick heart-shaped leaves, often grown as a single leaf in a pot - a lucky heart that can grow that way for years.

Cyclamen

These were once considered a symbol of "resigned love" or "deep devotion. They’re winter-flowering, so are in-season for the day itself. The romantic bit? After pollination, the flower stalk coils up like a spring to pull the seed pod down to the soil. It literally tucks its babies in!

Red roses

(Rosa spp.) 

We couldn’t really do this without a rose could we. Not least as they’re one of the plants in Everleaf Mountain (rosehips to be precise). The quintessential Valentine’s “I love you” gift.