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What Do Pink Roses Mean?

  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 ...Read More

Floral Focus: Why We Love Alstroemeria

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 ...Read More

How to Choose Anniversary Flowers

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 ...Read More

The Best Spring Blooms to Brighten Your Easter

Flowers and Easter are almost synonymous. Slap bang in the middle of spring, Easter is a celebration always welcomed with a froth of early blooms. After the dull greyness of winter, who could resist the allure of such pure and simple beauty? And while the natural world is going wild, it seems a shame not to bring some of that splendour into your home. So, what are the best flowers to decorate your home this Easter? Our Favourite Spring Flowers for Easter Displays Gerberas We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again; gerberas are simply happy flowers. Bright and cheerful, and av ...Read More

2022 Wedding Flower Trends

After the Covid-riddled fiasco that was 2020 and 2021, 2022 is predicted to be the biggest year for weddings. The restrictions are gone. The vaccine uptake rate is high. And you’ve all had a LOT of time to plan and prepare. So, as you’re getting wedding-ready, it’s time to turn your thoughts towards flowers. Let’s take a look at what’s hot in wedding flowers for 2022. The Top Trends in Wedding Flowers for 2022 Big, bright, and bold Pastel tones have always been popular amongst brides. They complement the white dress, and they hold little threat of staining. B ...Read More

Why Do We Give Flowers on Valentine’s Day?

Last year, £261 million worth of flowers were purchased for Valentine’s Day in the UK. Globally, it is estimated that more than 250 million roses are produced for February 14th annually. And we all, almost instinctively, understand that the giving of flowers can be deeply romantic. But where does this link between flowers and Valentine’s Day come from? And why do we all rush to our local florist on February 14th? Valentine’s Day Flowers: Why Do We Send Them and When Did It Start? The history of Valentine’s Day flowers Valentine’s Day celebrations are th ...Read More

The Best Flowers for Making a Christmas Wreath

The countdown is officially on. The shopping is underway, and no one is going to judge you for putting up your decorations. That means that it’s time to start thinking about your wreath. You might have an old faithful that comes out year after year. But if you’re looking for a truly unique touch to bring some seasonal cheer to your front door, you may be considering making your own. And if you are, then fresh foliage and flowers take some beating. So, what are the best festive blooms to brighten your doorway this winter? Our Top 7 Favourite Flowers and Foliage for Making a Chris ...Read More

Our Five Favourite Flowers for Autumn

  With the weather being so mild, autumn has felt like a long-time coming this year. But with the mists creeping in and the leaves beginning to turn, in mid-November we’re just about there. So, being one cold snap away from bare branches, we thought we’d take a few minutes to appreciate our favourite autumn blooms. And there are still some real beauties to be found. Five Favourite Autumn Flowers Chrysanthemums We’ve spoken before about the wonder of chrysanthemums. They’re the birth flower of November babies. They’re symbolic of good luck and friendship. ...Read More

The Best Flowers for a Winter Wedding

Winter weddings can be magical. Clean, crisp air. Clear, blue skies. Frost on the ground crackling the leaves beneath your feet. And the warmest of receptions. But what do you do about flowers? Wedding flowers can contribute so much to your special day. Creating an unparalleled aesthetic, and accenting every aspect of your designs. From dress to décor. But how do you choose the best flowers for a winter wedding? What Are the Best Flowers for a Winter Wedding? Roses The rose is a flower that never goes out of fashion for weddings. It’s beautiful, romantic, long-lasting, and av ...Read More

Floral Focus: Why We Love the Gerbera

With their bright colours and happy, simple form, gerberas are simply pleasing flowers. In fact, they’re one of the five most popular flowers in the world. Discovered by a gold miner in South Africa in 1880, they have since been cultivated the world over. Members of the sunflower family, gerberas track the sun across the sky. They are also the birth flower for anyone born in April. But why do we all love them so much? Five Reasons Why We love the Gerbera 1. The range of colours Gerberas are, famously, available in every colour but blue. And this makes them a really versatile bloom ...Read More

How to Grow Your Own Wedding Bouquet

If you’re planning a wedding – congratulations! – you probably have a lot on your plate right now. There’s the venue(s), the guests, the food, the clothes, the transport, and – of course – the flowers. If you’re planning ahead, and you’ve got the time and space to grow your own – either for yourself or a loved one – a DIY bouquet or floral arrangement can be a lovely idea. But where do you even start? Tips for Growing Your Own Wedding Flowers Choose your flowers If you’re planning on growing your own wedding flowers you nee ...Read More

Do You Know Your Birth Flowers? Part 2

So, carrying on from the last blog, we thought we’d pick up the topic of birth flowers. And give you a rundown of all the flowers associated with the birthdays of those born between July and December. Birth Flowers by Month July The official flower of July babies is the larkspur. With tall spikes smothered in the most beautiful flowers of blue, purple, white, or pink (most commonly, although red species are available), and elegant, feathery foliage, larkspur is one of the prettiest of summer blooms. The only drawback is that they’re not that readily available in florists. So, ...Read More

Do You Know Your Birth Flowers? Part One

Receiving flowers for your birthday is the best. But it’s even better when you realise that the sender has taken the time to do something extra special. And selected an arrangement that contains your birth flower. Just as every month has a birth stone associated with it, it also has a birth flower. Often two! No one can really agree upon when this custom was established. Some say it dates back to the early Romans. Others, that it comes down to the Victorians and the language of flowers that they made so popular. But regardless of its origin, birth flowers are very much a thing. And se ...Read More

Why You Should Consider Sending Flowers for Father’s Day

Have you noticed that there’s kind of a strange sexism when it comes to flowers? While no one would bat an eyelid at a man admiring a beautiful garden, exclaiming over the scent of a rose, or putting all of his free time into the cultivation of an allotment of dahlias, society all but quails at the idea of gifting a man a bouquet of flowers. Floral bouquets are feminine. And come Mother’s Day, they’re the go-to gift. In fact, in America, it’s believed that approximately US$2.66 billion was spent on Mother’s Day flowers this year. And that’s really lovely. ...Read More

The Best Flowers for Reducing Stress

Flowers have long been known for their soothing effect. And we use them to celebrate happy occasions because they also make us happy. But in 2018,  a research study conducted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, showed just how much flowers can help to reduce stress in every day life. From providing a boost of energy, happiness and enthusiasm at work, to helping people feel more compassionate toward others, have less worry and anxiety, and feel less depressed. So, as April is the official Stress Awareness Month, we thought that we’ ...Read More

Our Top Five Tips for Amazing Easter Flowers

Easter is all about rebirth. And at this time of year, we see that nowhere more prominently than amongst flowers. Wherever you go in March and April there are crocuses and daffodils popping up in gardens. Muscari slowly pushing up through the earth. Primroses and cowslips in meadows and woodlands, while dog violets are beginning to form buds. There is a palpable sense of rejuvenation in spring. But how do you bring that feeling of new life and optimism into your home without disrupting the natural balance of nature outside? Which Flowers to Choose for a Perfect Easter Floral Arrangement 1. ...Read More

Five Happy Flowers to See You Through February

February 16th. We’re just over halfway through what is widely acknowledged to be the most depressing month of the year. And with Covid-19, lockdown, and the other woes of the world, 2021’s February has been a doozy. But the end is in sight. Spring is fast approaching, the end of lockdown has been hinted at, and it looks like we’re finally getting to grips with this flipping virus. Now, we just need something cheerful to help us through the last few weeks. And that is where flowers come in. Flowers have long been known to make us happy. Scientifically proven to make us feel ...Read More

Beyond Roses: Five Other Flower Choices for Valentine’s Day

Gather the rose of love whilst yet is time. — Edmund Spenser Roses and Valentine’s Day go together like strawberries and cream, Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings, Netflix and chill. The one is practically synonymous with the other. So, when it comes to choosing flowers for Valentine’s Day, the rose is the easy option. But what if you don’t want to make that grand passionate [expensive] statement that 100 red roses implies? What if you’re at the beginning of a relationship, or hoping to be? At that delicate point where too big a gesture can be just that. ...Read More

Do Flowers Make a Good Christmas Gift?

Yes. Well, we would say that, wouldn’t we? But despite the fact that we are well and truly biased, we do believe that there is a strong case for giving flowers for Christmas. So, what do you need to know? Do Flowers Make a Good Christmas Gift? And What Do You Need to Consider? Why do flowers make a good Christmas gift? There are all sorts of answers to this question. One of the primary is that flowers are happy things. And they make people happy. Floral arrangements also look wonderful and add a vibrant splash of natural colour and scent to the home. But there’s more that t ...Read More

Floral Focus: Why We Love the Chrysanthemum

November’s birth flower, the chrysanthemum has been one of the florist’s go-to blooms for decades. It’s taken some knocks over the years, with garage forecourts doing it very few favours. But while it’s not always been the most fashionable of flowers, the chrysanthemum remains a floristry favourite. And it’s for more reasons than you might think! Why We Love Chrysanthemums The diversity There are literally thousands of different types of chrysanthemum. There are 40 wild species and 13 different types. They come in practically every colour you can imagine. And ...Read More

The Dos and Don’ts of Sending Flowers

People send flowers for all kinds of reasons. Sympathy, romance, farewell, or simply to make someone smile. But when you’re sending flowers for a specific occasion, it can be difficult to know what to send. Many occasions come with their very own floral etiquette. So, where do you even start? The Dos and Don’ts of Sending Flowers Whether it’s a birthday, a promotion, or a new baby, flowers are one of the most popular gifts to send. But what should you be sending, if you don’t want to create the wrong impression? Don’t: … Send red roses unless you&rsqu ...Read More
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