Everything you need to know about flowers is here.


Arranging your flowers

  • When you come to arrange your flowers, think about the size of the area in which you are going to place the flowers, and choose a suitable size container or vase accordingly.
  • When you are arranging open flowers such as roses or daisies, arrange the in a different way so that you get to see the flower from different angles. Try not to arrange them so that all of the flowers are facing the same direction.
  • Spread the flowers out as evenly as possible to create a nice looking arrangement, leaving space between the heads of the flowers.
  • If the flowers are not sitting how you want them to, it maybe because the vase you are using is too small. A general rule of thumb is to use a vase that is a minimum of half the height of the flowers.
  • If you have cut your flowers too short for the size of the vase, try putting some marbles in the vase which they can sit on.
  • To give your arrangement a fuller looking effect. Cut the flowers at different lengths rather than having all the flowers the same height.
  • Only use as much filler flowers as you need. You don’t want the flowers to get lost in all the green.


Seasonal Flowers

All flowers are available all year round as the majority of flowers purchased are grown in green houses in controlled conditions. Most of which come from Holland. Some florists purchase flowers from local suppliers which are grown seasonally. Here is a list of the flower seasons.

Spring Flowers
Amaryllis, Apple blossom, Azalea, Broom, Bluebell, Camellia, Carnation, Cherry Blossom, Clematis, Crocus, Chrysanthemum, Daffodil, Daisy, Forsythia, Freesia, Gladioli, Heather, Honeysuckle, Iris, Jasmine, Lilac, Lily, Mimosa, Orchid, Polyanthus, Primrose, Rhododendron, Stephanotis, Tulip, Waxflower

Summer Flowers
Aster, Azalea, Carnation, Cornflower, Chrysanthemum, Delphinium, Daisy, Freesia, Fuschia, Gardenia, Gladiolo, Hollyhock, Heather, Iris, Jasmine, Larkspur, Lilax, Lily of the valley, Lupin, Marigold, Orchid, Peony, Rose, Rhododendron, Stock, Sweetpea, Sweet Willia, Tiger Lily

Autumn Flowers
Chrysanthemum, Daisy, Dahlia, Freesia, Gladioli , Gypsophila, Hydrangea, Iris, Lily, Love-lies-bleeding, Micklemas Daisy, Morning, Glory, Orchid, Rose

Winter Flowers
Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Freesia, Forsythia, Gypsophila, Gentian, Holly Berries, Iris, Lily, Orchid, Rose, Stephanotis, Snowdrop, Winter Jasmine

Over the years certain flowers have acquired various meanings. Some brides use this list when choosing their wedding flowers:-

Flower Meaning
Almond Blossom Hope
Apple blossom Good fortune
Asphodel My regrets follow you to the grave
Barberry Bad temper
Burdock Touch me not
Camellia Gratitude
Carnation Fascination
Chrysanthemum – red I love you
Chrysanthemum – white Truth
Daffodil Regard
Daisy Innocence
Fern Fascination
Forget-me-not Remembrance
Gardenia Joy
Heather Good luck
Hellebore Scandal
Heliotrope Devotion
Honeysuckle Generosity
Hyacinth Loveliness
Hydrangea Boastfulness
Ivy Fidelity
Iris Flame/burning love
Japonica Loveliness
Jasmine Amiability
King’s Cup I wish I were rich
Larkspur Fickleness
Lemon blossom Fidelity in love
Lilac Youthful innocence
Lily Majesty
Lily-of-the-valley Return of happiness
Magnolia Perseverance
Maidenhair Discretion
Marigold Grief
Meadow Saffron My best days are past
Mimosa Sensitivity
Myrtle Love
Narcissus Egotism
Orange blossom Purity
Orchid Beauty
Peach blossom Captive
Pink Boldness
Rose Love, happiness
Snowdrop Hope
Sweetpea Pleasure
Tulip – red I love you
Tulip – white I am worthy of you
Tulip Love
Veronica Fidelity
Violet Faithfulness