Budding hell

Flowers are great. Not only do they make our gardens look presentable, they're perfect for smoothing over stormy relationships with loved ones. In fact, they're so versatile they may be integral to the future of the Pokémon series, according to The Pokémon Company International's Director of Consumer Marketing J.C. Smith.

Speaking to Nintendo World Report at the recent 2015 Pokémon World Championships in Boston, Smith was asked to give a hint at the future of the franchise:

NWR: And last but not least, can you just throw a cryptic word out there? Just anything. Something will get me to scratch my head. That, like, in eight months I'll go, 'That's what he was talking about!

Smith: Flowers.

What could this one-word answer possibly mean? Could it be a hint at the setting for the next Pokémon outing, presumably on 3DS? Or could it be related to a new type of Pokémon, or an existing pocket monster which will be pushed to the forefront? Or could Smith merely have been having a little joke?

We have no idea, so why don't you let us know your theory by placing it in fresh soil, watering it regularly and allowing it to grow into a beautiful comment below?

[source nintendoworldreport.com]