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The Best New Year’s Flowers
07 December 2023
When we get to this time of year, the focus is – understandably – Christmas. Gifts and decorations dominate, and Christmas flowers usually play their part. But what if your focus is the New Year? Which flowers work best for bringing in the New Year in style? Five Flowers for New Year’s Style Roses Roses are the go-to for almost any celebration. They have so many different meanings and they appeal to so many people that you can’t really go wrong with a beautiful rose arrangement. Whether you mix them in with other blooms – as you see in the beautiful Christmas ...
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Which Flowers Symbolise Gratitude?
13 November 2023
When you want to show your gratitude, saying ‘thank you’ often doesn’t feel enough. You want to make a bigger gesture, something that physically expresses how you feel. And with their beauty and colour, cut flowers can do the job perfectly. But some flowers carry more meaning than others. So, what are the best flowers to choose if you want to show your gratitude? Which Flowers Are the Best for Saying Thank You? There are many different reasons to show gratitude. And each of these nuances can be reflected in your choice of flower. Hydrangeas With its big mop of usually-p ...
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How to Dry Cut Flowers at Home
16 October 2023
Cut flowers can make a really wonderful gift. They’re beautiful, thoughtful, and can be meaningful. But they’re also transitory. While this is often a good thing – we all have enough clutter in our homes, without additional well-meaning gifts to accommodate – sometimes you want to keep a memento. Of course, you could take a picture. And you probably will! But sometimes, you want to keep something a little more tangible. And that’s where drying selected flowers can come in. How to Dry Cut Flowers Whether you’ve received a beautiful arrangement like Pink R ...
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Our Top Five Favourite Orange Flowers
08 September 2023
We’re officially in autumn (although the weather hasn’t felt like it!). And that calls for a whole new colour palette. Whether it’s the falling leaves or Halloween pumpkins, it’s a season inextricably associated with orange. So, we thought we’d celebrate the season with a run down of our favourite orange blooms. Five Fabulous Orange Flowers for Autumn Colour Gerbera Gerberas come in a wide range of colours, from the softest pastel shades to the most vibrant reds. In fact, they are available in every colour but blue. But orange gerberas are hard to beat. Like ...
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How and Why You Should Trim Cut Flower Stems
10 August 2023
If you regularly buy cut flowers, you may know that it’s good practice to trim the stems. But why, how, and how often should you do this? What Do You Need to Know About Trimming Cut Flower Stems? Why should you trim flower stems? Even if you know that you should trim your cut flowers, it can sometimes be tempting to just pop them in a vase and hope for the best. After all, what difference can trimming really make? The thing is, the answer is actually ‘quite a lot.’ And when you’ve invested in a beautiful hand-tied arrangement, like Apricot Rose, you want it to last ...
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Five Things You May Not Know About Sunflowers
12 July 2023
Nothing says ‘summer’ quite like the sunflower. With their bold yellow heads, towering stalks, and enormous blooms they can’t help but make their cheery presence felt. And as florists, we look forward to their coming every year. But while sunflowers are among our best-loved and most recognisable blooms, there are a few surprising facts about theses floral sun worshipers that you may not know. Five Interesting Facts About Sunflowers 1. Sunflowers are more than just a pretty face You may have sunflower oil in your kitchen cupboard and sunflower seeds in your bread. So, the ...
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Our Five Favourite Flowers to Celebrate Summer
22 June 2023
Flaming June has really lived up to its name so far this year. Apart from the occasional ground-quenching storm, it’s been hot and sultry for the entirety of the month. And our gardens are looking all the better for it. The brightest flowers are all coming into bloom – if they’re not there already. And foliage is looking at its most lush and lovely. So, what flowers should you be looking at if you want to bring the best of the summer flora into your home? The Best Cut Flowers to Bring the Summer into Your Home Sunflowers Nothing speaks of summer quite like the sunflower. ...
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Floral Focus: Why We Love the Dahlia
19 May 2023
A couple of decades ago, dahlias fell very much out of favour. Who knows why. They were no less varied or beautiful than they are today. But flower trends come and go, and for a time, dahlias were OUT. Now, with their rainbow hues and gloriously diverse shapes, they are making a massive comeback. And us florists couldn’t be happier about it! Here’s why. Six Reasons Why We Love Dahlias 1. There’s a lot of them. And we mean, a LOT. In the dahlia genus, there are 30 different species. And more than 20,000 cultivars. That means that no matter the occasion or the look you&rsq ...
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How to Choose Flowers for a Pet Owner
20 April 2023
Most people love receiving flowers. They’re a wonderful gift that can immediately bring a splash of colour and joy to the home. But for pet owners, buying or receiving flowers can be a bit of a minefield. Because while we love the colour, scent, and general vivacity of beautifully arranged blooms, we always have to ask ourselves the question: is it safe? A whole range of flowers can be highly toxic for pets, from the notorious lily to the ubiquitous chrysanthemum. So, what flowers should you look for if you’re buying for a pet owner? Our Five Favourite Flowers for Pet Own ...
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Barbiecore Blooms: The Floral Trend for Spring/Summer 2023
13 March 2023
Just like everything else, flowers come in and out of fashion. A decade ago, dahlias were outdated. Now, they’re de rigueur. Everything changes. And everything flows. So, while we’ve seen a recent yen for more muted shades in floral arrangements, with pastels and whites dominating the scene, we have a new pretender to the floral fashion crown. Barbiecore. Here’s what you need to know. Why Barbiecore Blooms are Big for 2023 What is Barbiecore? As the name suggests, Barbiecore refers to any style that references the world of Barbie. It’s bright. It’s brash. An ...
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How to Care for Cut Roses
17 February 2023
The rose is the UK’s most-loved flower. It comes in a wide range of colours and sizes. It is the bloom of choice for bouquets. And it is the most-given floral gift for almost every occasion. In a vase, roses will typically last around one week. But if properly cared for, they can last longer. So, how can you get the best from your cut roses? How to Make Cut Roses Last as Long as Possible Trim the stems When cut, the stems of flowers form a dry crust over the wound, in an attempt to preserve water. What this means is that when you take them home and put them in a vase, the stem&rsquo ...
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Why We Love White Roses for Valentine’s Day
16 January 2023
The red rose has become synonymous with Valentine’s Day. And with romance in general. But it’s not the only choice for romantic occasions. If you’re looking for a flower that speaks of something more than the fiery love of early passion, our Valentine’s favourite is the white rose. Why Choose White Roses for Valentine’s Day Historic symbolism For centuries now, the red rose has been the ultimate symbol of love. But historically, it was the white rose that held that honour. The flower of Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love (who was later renamed Venus by the Roma ...
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Our Favourite Flowers for the Christmas Table
08 December 2022
There’s something special about setting the Christmas dinner table. Whether you’ve invited guests or it’s a simple family affair, it’s the one day of the year that you really want to go all-out. And flowers can really take your display to the next level. But which ones should you choose? Our Top Seven Favourite Flowers for the Christmas Table Red roses Red is undoubtedly the colour most associated with Christmas. And red roses are a timeless classic, loved by almost everyone. While red roses are widely associated with romance, they also have religious connota ...
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Which Cut Flowers Will Last the Longest for Your Christmas Display?
14 November 2022
Cut flowers can make a really lovely addition to your Christmas decorations. But who has time to worry about refreshing flowers when they’re in the midst of the festivities? Selecting flowers with a long shelf can save you time and money, while ensuring that you have beautiful blooms that will see you through from Christmas to New Year. So, what flowers should you be asking for in your Blue Florist one-of-a-kind Christmas floral arrangement? Long-Lasting Flowers to Choose for Christmas Chrysanthemums Probably because they’re a lot cheaper than many other cut flowers, ch ...
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When Should You Give Yellow Roses?
14 October 2022
Of all the different coloured roses, the yellow rose is probably the most difficult to categorise. They’re beautiful and sunny, and many varieties are fragrant. But they’ve had something of a chequered history, meaning that it’s not always clear when yellow roses should be given. So, in this post, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about yellow roses. What Do You Need to Know About Giving Yellow Roses? What is the meaning behind yellow roses? Unlike the red rose and its eternal association with romance, the meaning behind yellow roses has changed ove ...
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The Symbolism of Funeral Flowers
19 September 2022
It can be immensely difficult to know what to say when someone loses a loved one. Most of us resort to platitudes, when all we want to do is express how much we care. And that’s one of the reasons why flowers have become such an important aspect of the funeral process. But what are the different meanings behind funeral flowers? And which should you choose? What do Different Funeral Flowers Mean? Lilies Lilies have traditionally been among the most popular funeral flowers. And this is for a wide range of reasons. It’s partly because all lilies have an association with purity. B ...
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How to make Cut Flowers Last Longer in Hot Weather
15 August 2022
There is nothing quite like a fresh cut flower arrangement to brighten the home. They add interest and beauty and always raise a smile. Especially if they’ve been given by someone special. But cut flowers never seem to last so long in summer. Why is that? And what can you do to improve their longevity? Helping Cut Flowers to Last Longer in Hot Weather Why don’t cut flowers last so long in summer? Like us, flowers can often struggle in high temperatures. The hotter it becomes, the more moisture they lose through transpiration. And because the flower stalks begin to deteriorate ...
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Five Things You Didn’t Know About Lilies
22 July 2022
Bold and blousy and available in a veritable rainbow of colours, the lily is one of the nation’s favourite flowers. Second only to the rose. Available in a range of forms, from dog tooth violets, to the towering giant Himalayan lily, which can reach a massive eight feet in height, there is a lily for almost every occasion. They are one of the longest-lived cut flowers around. And many of them have the most delicious scent imaginable. But while lilies have long been perennial garden favourites, we’re willing to bet that there’s a thing or two that you don’t know ...
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What Do Pink Roses Mean?
13 June 2022
The symbolism of the red rose is known far and wide. It is passion, romance, desire. For those times of complete infatuation, only the red rose will do. Poems have been written about it. Millions – billions? – of lovers have proposed with it. But what about the pink rose? It is arguably equally beautiful. But few of us are familiar with its meaning, or know when we should give it. So, here’s what you need to know about pink roses. The Meaning of Pink Roses Explained The history of pink roses Pink roses have been around for millennia. While they were first wi ...
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Floral Focus: Why We Love Alstroemeria
17 May 2022
There is so much to love about late spring. The days are long and lovely. The weather is warm without being stultifying. And the natural world has leapt forth into life. If you’re a lover of gardening or flowers, it is a season of complete indulgence, with blooms budding almost everywhere you look. And one of the most spectacular of the season is alstroemeria. With glorious tropical-looking blooms, and a flowering season that will carry you right through from now until early autumn, it is a real garden doer. But there is so much more to this South American native. Five Reasons W ...
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How to Choose Anniversary Flowers
11 April 2022
Choosing anniversary flowers feels like it should be easy. Dozen red roses? Job done! But while roses are undeniably beautiful, they’re not the only flower for special occasions. And sometimes it’s nice to show that little bit of extra thought, and find a floral arrangement that is truly special. Five Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Anniversary Flowers Look to your wedding for inspiration OK, so you had a lot on, on the day that you were married. You can’t be expected to remember everything. But, if the flowers have managed to lodge themselves in your head, then or ...
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