You can have a celebrity spotting in your own backyard!

Flowers have long been named after people who either discovered them, bred them, or wished to honour. Celebrities often get some of the most beautiful, colourful blooms named after them to honour their contributions to society and the joy they bring.

Here's a "who's who" of the botanical world.

Elizabeth Taylor

This hot pink, hybrid tea rose has a beautiful smell and a double bud—the petals unfurl to reveal another flower in the centre.

King Charles |||

This mauve, late-blooming clematis called "Prince Charles" produces 3 to 4-inch flowers.

Audrey Hepburn

This light pink tea rose has a fruity fragrance and deep green foliage—it's full of elegance and class.

Cher

This Iris Cher is a tall purple flower that blooms through late summer. 

Julia Child

This buttery yellow rose with a sweet licorice scent had to be named after one of our favourite chefs.

Helen Mirren

These tubular flowers feature beautiful patterns and feature an opening often with red "lips."

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