People often ask me what my favourite flower is. And I always reply…can I have two? They are, without doubt, ranunculus and peonies. I just adore their amazing petals! Layers upon layers of them…and oh, so delicate.… Read more
When I went to New Covent Garden Flower Market in London on Monday morning, there were lots of peonies still available. But unfortunately their season is shortly coming to an end for us here in the UK.
Before they disappear though, I thought you may like to see an amazing variety called ‘Dinner Plate’, from Zest Flowers at the Market.… Read more
I’m delighted today to feature photographer Katie Spicer‘s beautiful images of this month’s Flower of the Month. Thank you so much to both Katie and florist Ann Briggs for collaborating on this post.
Ann chose to use the dainty cyclamen. They’re so pretty and come in one of my favourite shades of pink!
“This little flower is rarely used as a cut flower. It’s far more likely to be seen as a pot plant standby at this time of year. It is obviously good as a ‘filler in of gaps’ but is surprisingly successful as a stand alone flower for use in small arrangements.… Read more
I’m delighted today to feature photographer Katie Spicer‘s beautiful images of this month’s Flower of the Month. Thank you so much to both Katie and Helen Cranmer of Helen Cranmer Floral Design for collaborating on this post.
I was so excited when Helen told me she wanted to use orchids in her design for Flower of the Month. I absolutely love orchids and their very efficient way of getting things done, all the while looking incredibly beautiful. As always on these shoots, I was wowed by her creations.… Read more
I’m delighted today to feature photographer Katie Spicer‘s beautiful images of this month’s Flower of the Month. Thank you so much to both Katie and Vanessa Birley for collaborating on this post.
September’s flower had to be the delightful dahlia. Named after the botanist Dr. Anders Dahl, a student of Linnaeus and correctly pronounced dah – lia as opposed to day – lia, as they are commonly known.
Florist Vanessa Birley has continued the tradition well of creating the most beautiful arrangements with dahlias for us.… Read more
