Magnificent Peonies Its a wonderful time of year for cut flowers, especially as Peonies become widely available. Peonies are generally in season from late April until late June, give or take a couple of weeks.  The pink variety tend to be available earlier than white.  They are a beautiful flower, around a golf ball size before opening and then blossoming into a magnificent bloom, three times their original size. They are great as a single flower bouquet but can work well with a mixture of other varieties. History The Origins of the Peony date back many centuries in China. The flower ..read more

Rich autumn colours in Gerberas and Roses Autumn is fast approaching and it is that time of year when the trees explode into a fusion of glorious colours and tables are decorated to suit. Flower trends change from year to year and this is a great time to celebrate the coming of Autumn, rather than reminisce about the passing of summer. Whether you are planning an autumn wedding or looking for inspiration for your garden or for a stunning floral arrangement, Autumn is the perfect time to get creative. Warm Fusions Orangey red colours are trending this Autumn in a vibrant fusion of heat; Tango ..read more

Many of our customers send Christmas flowers and arrangements to loved ones and to family members who they may not be able to see over the festive period. Many of the recipients are people of age, maybe living on their own or maybe no longer able to decorate their home. Sending a Christmas bouquet or arrangement can bring come Christmas cheer, sparkle and a festive feel into someone’s living room. Christmas Candle Arrangement Sending a Christmas Hand-tied Bouquet is a great way of telling someone that you are thinking of them this Christmas and a great way to decorate someones house or offic ..read more

Funeral Letters A guide to Funeral Flowers Welcome to our local florist guide to choosing and buying funeral flowers. There are many shapes and sizes of funeral flowers. Wreaths to cover the coffin or to spell out a name through to small gestures such as a posy to let the family know your thoughts are with them on the funeral day. The history of funeral flowers Giving funeral flowers is one of the oldest funeral traditions in the world. Archaeologists have analysed graves from over 62,000 years ago in Iraq and found fragments of flowers left as a tribute.  Thousands of years later, funeral f ..read more

Christmas Holidays for Florists   So Christmas day has come and gone and New Year is fast approaching. Many people want to send flowers to say thank you or wish someone a Happy New Year. So why then are so many florists closed during this holiday period? The answer comes from the logistics of being able to get a supply of flowers to the quality or variety that we would normally expect. This then has a knock on effect for our customers so many of us find it better to stay closed during this time until a new supply of stock comes online after the New Year. Holland is the world centre for Flower ..read more