The creation of Portmeirion's classic Botanic Garden pattern came when founder Susan Williams-Ellis came across an antique flower encyclopaedia from the 1800s.Inspired by the vastness of the book, Williams-Ellis created a line of tableware that would be as diverse as a botanic garden could be.The Botanic Garden pattern features 30 distinct flower varieties, with new plants introduced on a regular basis, so you can continue to refresh and expand your collection.Crafted in England from vitreous stoneware, the dishes are safe in the freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and oven.