Applebee Wildflower Planter

Floral two-handled dolomite pot or planter decorated with meadow flowers, echoing the watercolour studies of Caroline Maria Applebee (c.1786–1854). Applebee’s delicate botanical paintings reflected the Georgian and Victorian enthusiasm for natural history and domestic gardening. In the early nineteenth century, the study and depiction of plants became a popular pastime among women of education and means, offering a socially acceptable avenue for artistic expression and scientific engagement. Such imagery frequently decorated ceramics and textiles. Ideal for displaying seasonal blooms or herbs on a kitchen windowsill, conservatory, or garden table. Makes a thoughtful gift for keen gardeners or lovers of botanical art.

Colour: Multicoloured
Dolomite
13 x 13cm dia, 19cm including handles
No drainage hole
Hand wash only