Introduced in the mid-1970s as part of Royal Albert’s Provincial Flowers series, Dogwood honors British Columbia’s official floral emblem, the Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), chosen in 1956. Delicate white blossoms—echoing springtime blooms—are gracefully rendered atop fine bone china, often edged with brushed gold trim. Some editions feature a dramatic black chintz background, accentuating the purity of the floral designs.
This pattern was created to celebrate Canada’s botanical heritage, blending regional pride with Royal Albert’s signature elegance. Tea cups, saucers, and full dinnerware services carried the design, appealing to collectors and those drawn to both national symbolism and refined porcelain artistry.
Collectors prize Dogwood for its blend of beauty, nostalgia, and Canadian cultural significance. When repurposed into pendants, fragments of the design become intimate, wearable tokens—tiny blossoms and gold-lined motifs transformed into heirloom jewelry that carries history and artistry into the modern day.