Rose Platter
Slab made with seasonal plant decoration using a buff stoneware, pressed in plants and glazed.
Hand painted and decorated using wild Dog Roses.
Folklore
Wild Rose is often linked with love, protection, and quiet resilience. In folklore it is said to guard the boundaries between the wild and the cultivated world, its thorns acting as a natural ward against negative spirits. Roses have long been associated with the sacred feminine and the mysteries of the heart, symbolising both beauty and the bittersweet nature of love.
Medicinal
Wild Rose has been traditionally valued for its nourishing and restorative qualities. The petals have been used gently for calming the heart and lifting the spirit, while the rose hips are rich in vitamin C and have been used to support the immune system, digestion, and overall vitality.
Time of Year
May – July
Wild Roses typically bloom from late spring into early summer, with peak flowering often in June. After the petals fall, bright red rose hips develop through late summer and remain on the plant into autumn and early winter.
Rose Platter
Slab made with seasonal plant decoration using a buff stoneware, pressed in plants and glazed.
Hand painted and decorated using wild Dog Roses.
Folklore
Wild Rose is often linked with love, protection, and quiet resilience. In folklore it is said to guard the boundaries between the wild and the cultivated world, its thorns acting as a natural ward against negative spirits. Roses have long been associated with the sacred feminine and the mysteries of the heart, symbolising both beauty and the bittersweet nature of love.
Medicinal
Wild Rose has been traditionally valued for its nourishing and restorative qualities. The petals have been used gently for calming the heart and lifting the spirit, while the rose hips are rich in vitamin C and have been used to support the immune system, digestion, and overall vitality.
Time of Year
May – July
Wild Roses typically bloom from late spring into early summer, with peak flowering often in June. After the petals fall, bright red rose hips develop through late summer and remain on the plant into autumn and early winter.
