tips and tricks for Oxalis triangularis and Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)

As August settles over the country, this is the time when late summer florals step into the spotlight. From the rich hues of dahlias to the elegance of delphiniums, these late summer flowers bring warmth, depth, and movement as we move from one season to another. These flowers have evolved to bring vital colour and structure to our shops, homes and gardens and are especially fabulous for weddings and events, corporate work and everyday floral gifting. I find that when I have

Su Whale recommends UK-grown flowers for late spring and shares her care and conditioning tips.

Orange is a colour that can't be ignored, so learn to design with it by following Su Whale's tips.

You might have heard of The World of Spray Roses, a brand loved across the globe for shining a spotlight on one of the most beautiful flowers out there. It brings together passionate growers and breeders with one shared goal: to make the world fall (more) in love with spray roses. And honestly? It’s working! With their soft shapes, rich colours, and amazing volume, spray roses are such a staple for florists everywhere. You don’t need many stems to create a full and luxurious

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Su Whale enjoys the reappearance of our native cornflower in wildflower meadows and explains how best to use it as a cut flower.

Fresh, seasonal herbs can be fabulous additions to bridal bouquets and wedding flowers. Su Whale suggests some of the best.

Karen Barnes guides you through the process of sourcing the perfect roses for your wedding work.

Make the most of lavender this summer, perfect for its scent as well as its dreamy purple colouring.

Dried flowers are more popular than ever. Su Whale suggests how to make the most of this trend.

This week Su Whale celebrates Sweet Williams, a cottage garden favourite that also makes a great cut flower.

One of the joys of spring, Ranunculus are an absolute delight. Su Whale explains how to make the most of them.

Very aptly named, Myosotis (pronounced MY-oh-so-tis) or ‘forget-me-not’ is a true blue flower with grey-green foliage which peppers gardens and carpets woodlands in late spring. Small and delicate with soft, hairy stems, it is often requested as part of a funeral tribute, for obvious reasons.  Why ‘forget-me-not’? There are various romantic stories as to how it acquired its common name. A symbol of love since the Middle Ages, it was said that anyone who wore a sprig would nev