In the Victorian language of flowers, the blue hydrangea means gratitude, a heartfelt way to say thank you. This full blue hydrangea bloom was painted in watercolor by artist Meredith Raiford Akins and printed on a generously sized white 100% cotton flour sack tea towel.
Part of the Language of Flowers collection, this lovely towel features a blue hydrangea in the center display on crisp white cotton, its scientific name on the bottom right-hand side, and its translation into floriography, 'gratitude,' on the bottom left. Its soft blues feel at home in coastal, cottage, and classic kitchens alike.
A meaningful thank-you gift for a teacher, a hostess, or a friend who showed up when it mattered, and a lovely Mother's Day gift.
Details
- 100% cotton flour sack tea towel, white
- 27" x 27" — generously sized for everyday use or display
- Pre-washed and pre-shrunk, so it holds its size wash after wash
- Original botanical watercolor, hand-painted by Meredith Raiford Akins
- Victorian flower meaning: "Gratitude"
- Soft, absorbent, lint-free, and durable
All towels are pre-washed and pre-shrunk so you don’t have to worry about fading or warping with time. They are made with a specialty printer that allows the ink to be embedded into the fabric rather than set on top of it. This further protects the artwork with use and gets rid of that unwanted sheen that sometimes comes across in similar towels.
Care
Machine wash cold and tumble dry low.
What does the blue hydrangea mean in the language of flowers?
In Victorian floriography, the blue hydrangea symbolizes gratitude — appreciation, thankfulness, and heartfelt understanding.


