wild daffodil / cennin pedr welsh language mother's day card
Illustrated A6 botanical card, featuring the Welsh: ‘diolch am gynorthwyo fi i dyfu’ - ‘thank you for helping me grow’. Perfect for parents, teachers and anyone who’s been a nurturing presence in your life.
Illustrated and produced by hand in Pembrokeshire from 100% recycled cardstock. Left blank inside for your own message.
Please note this card doesn’t come with seeds
Emerging in early spring, the yellow daffodil is an iconic symbol of Wales. Smaller in stature than its cultivated cousin, the wild plant is abundant throughout the meadows, woodlands and banks of Cymru. The flower is an emblem of St David’s day, likely because it’s always in bloom on the first of March.
In Christianity, the flowers are associated with Easter, new life and re-birth, and were said to have grown at the foot of Jesus’ cross. In Ancient Greece however, the flowers symbolised death and flourished in the underworld, along the banks of the river Styx. Representing wealth and immortality in China, living sculptures are made by carving Narcissus bulbs to encourage decorative growth and commemorate the New Year.
The Welsh ‘Cenhinen Pedr’ literally means Peter’s leek, likely referring to St Peter. The word cenhinen however, describes several wild bulb-forming plants including wild leeks, chives and hyacinths, as well as the cultivated vegetable.
Additional Welsh names include Blodau Dewi (David’s Flowers), Clychau Babi (Baby Bells), Croeso Gwanwyn (Welcom-the -Spring), Gwayw’r Brenin (King’s Spear), and Lili Grawys (Lent Lily).
Illustrated A6 botanical card, featuring the Welsh: ‘diolch am gynorthwyo fi i dyfu’ - ‘thank you for helping me grow’. Perfect for parents, teachers and anyone who’s been a nurturing presence in your life.
Illustrated and produced by hand in Pembrokeshire from 100% recycled cardstock. Left blank inside for your own message.
Please note this card doesn’t come with seeds
Emerging in early spring, the yellow daffodil is an iconic symbol of Wales. Smaller in stature than its cultivated cousin, the wild plant is abundant throughout the meadows, woodlands and banks of Cymru. The flower is an emblem of St David’s day, likely because it’s always in bloom on the first of March.
In Christianity, the flowers are associated with Easter, new life and re-birth, and were said to have grown at the foot of Jesus’ cross. In Ancient Greece however, the flowers symbolised death and flourished in the underworld, along the banks of the river Styx. Representing wealth and immortality in China, living sculptures are made by carving Narcissus bulbs to encourage decorative growth and commemorate the New Year.
The Welsh ‘Cenhinen Pedr’ literally means Peter’s leek, likely referring to St Peter. The word cenhinen however, describes several wild bulb-forming plants including wild leeks, chives and hyacinths, as well as the cultivated vegetable.
Additional Welsh names include Blodau Dewi (David’s Flowers), Clychau Babi (Baby Bells), Croeso Gwanwyn (Welcom-the -Spring), Gwayw’r Brenin (King’s Spear), and Lili Grawys (Lent Lily).
Illustrated A6 botanical card, featuring the Welsh: ‘diolch am gynorthwyo fi i dyfu’ - ‘thank you for helping me grow’. Perfect for parents, teachers and anyone who’s been a nurturing presence in your life.
Illustrated and produced by hand in Pembrokeshire from 100% recycled cardstock. Left blank inside for your own message.
Please note this card doesn’t come with seeds
Emerging in early spring, the yellow daffodil is an iconic symbol of Wales. Smaller in stature than its cultivated cousin, the wild plant is abundant throughout the meadows, woodlands and banks of Cymru. The flower is an emblem of St David’s day, likely because it’s always in bloom on the first of March.
In Christianity, the flowers are associated with Easter, new life and re-birth, and were said to have grown at the foot of Jesus’ cross. In Ancient Greece however, the flowers symbolised death and flourished in the underworld, along the banks of the river Styx. Representing wealth and immortality in China, living sculptures are made by carving Narcissus bulbs to encourage decorative growth and commemorate the New Year.
The Welsh ‘Cenhinen Pedr’ literally means Peter’s leek, likely referring to St Peter. The word cenhinen however, describes several wild bulb-forming plants including wild leeks, chives and hyacinths, as well as the cultivated vegetable.
Additional Welsh names include Blodau Dewi (David’s Flowers), Clychau Babi (Baby Bells), Croeso Gwanwyn (Welcom-the -Spring), Gwayw’r Brenin (King’s Spear), and Lili Grawys (Lent Lily).