The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Flowers The Romans' favourite flower was the rose. Private gardens were planted with rows of rose bushes. The Romans grew many other flowers such as marigolds, irises and delphiniums. Peonies were also popular. They were believed to have medicinal properties.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: The Town House