Let's face it – summer can be brutal on cut flowers. While sunshine brings weddings, garden parties and plenty of business through the door, it also brings soaring temperatures that can leave even the freshest blooms looking stressed. Not every florist has the luxury of a walk-in flower cooler, especially if you're working from a studio, home workshop or pop-up shop. But don't worry – plenty of experienced florists keep flowers looking fabulous all summer long with a few clev

Go tropical this season with our selection of the best five flowers and foliage for that statement summer look.

The 'Campanulove' campaign helps florists to shift the whole mood of an arrangement. Some flowers are loved because they shout. Campanula is loved because it knows exactly where to sit in a design. With its bell-shaped flowers, long stems, and soft but clear presence, Campanula can do a lot more than many florists expect at first glance. It can bring height to a bouquet, soften bridal work, stand beautifully on its own, and help colour combinations feel more natural. It is a

Viv Bradford explains the threat of ethylene gas and how to protect your fresh flower stock from its effects.

There were some pretty amazing florals decorating the World Cup in Manchester; every one was constructed without using floral foam

Su Whale offers advice on how to create wedding cake flowers and what to avoid.

What a way to kick off the flower show season with blue skies and sunshine on the first day of the Harrogate Spring Show. A champion of floristry and flower arranging, the Floral Art Pavilion, one of the shows biggest draws, was buzzing with visitors appreciating the variety of floral artistry on view. The Pavilion was also the shop window for northern floristry colleges to show off their skills, and they took full advantage of it. College Successes All the floristry students

Competing has such an important role to play in developing floristry skills, so it was very encouraging to see the high standard and number of entrants in the Floral Art Pavilion, one of the main visitor attractions at Harrogate’s Spring Show. Congratulations to everyone who put so much thought, work and effort into their competition pieces. Not everyone can win, but the knowledge and experience gained, wherever placed, is invaluable. ‘Floral Couture – Masquerade’ First place

Marking RHS National Gardening Week 27th April – 3rd May. Why choose Succulents? Easy to care for, with an appeal to both adults and children, there is something very charming about the symmetry and muted colours of these slow-growing, sturdy plants. Their requirements are not complicated, making them straightforward to plant up, look after and sell. Where to display Succulents Succulents need a bright spot, away from direct sunlight, and as they appreciate fresh air, can be

Its time to wake up your houseplants for the summer season. Su Whale tells you how.

If you’re looking for the creative inspiration and technical expertise to take your wedding floristry to the next level, then put this date in your diary. 4‑Day Wedding Floral Workshop: 8th – 11th June 2026 Led by internationally acclaimed floral designers Max van der Sluis, Per Benjamin and Vincenzo Antonuccio, this four-day training programme offers expert tuition and the insider knowledge to craft high quality wedding bouquets, centrepieces and installations with confide

Timeless roses and a soft pastel colour palette. Su Whale describes the detail.