Roses, especially red, have been associated with love and romance since Roman times.

Su Whale shares some essential facts about Hippeastrum, surely the most flamboyant of Christmas flowers.

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Flora United SA got its start in March 2007, when Willem Verhoogt, Niek Oudendijk, and Bertu Nieuwoudt decided to buy the Klein-Alexandershoek farm in South Africa. What began as a small dream has now grown into a successful business, growing 36 hectares of flowers (roughly 51 football fields). At first, the trio focused mainly on Leucospermum and Leucadendron, two flowers that grow really well in South Africa. But today, Flora United has expanded its range to include Geraldt

Beautiful berries without the prickles! Christmas designs cry out for holly berries, and this particular Ilex is possibly one of the most impressive of all the Christmas foliage. Its tall, straight stems of impressive, bright berries will give contemporary arrangements height, brilliance and structure. It is excellent for contract Christmas designs when even just two or three stems will deliver that all important wow factor. Commonly known as Winterberry, this variety of

Dyed Flowers…Yes or no? Love them or loathe them, dyed flowers are an established part of the vast choice of fresh materials available from wholesalers, and, as they can be conveniently dyed to suit the colours of the seasons they tend to peak in popularity round Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Why dye flowers? Why indeed, when nature has done such an incredible job of providing an unrivalled spectrum of colours herself. The desire for blue flowers, more specifically blue r

Accessing the right type of finance is essential for the growth and sustainability of any small business. From traditional bank loans and government grants to alternative options like angel investors and invoice financing, there are numerous ways to secure the funds you need. Each method comes with its own benefits, requirements, and risks, so understanding these options is key to choosing the best fit for your business goals. By exploring a mix of short-term and long-term fi

We often get questions about sustainability at our flower farms. Here, we answer your most-asked questions about how Marginpar is working with nature, not against it, to grow flowers that are beautiful in more ways than one. 1| How do you nurture soil health and biodiversity Healthy soil creates thriving ecosystems, resilient plants, and ultimately, stunning flowers. At Marginpar, we've embraced a nature-first approach, working with the earth rather than against it. One key

Floristry student Maddy Morgan, from Moreton Morrell College in Warwickshire has become the latest recipient of the Further Education Learner of the Year award, presented at a dedicated awards ceremony held at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. The Awards are organised by leading land-based training & qualification awarding body Lantra, and the representative body for land-based colleges and universities, Landex, with the aim of celebrating and rewarding the indust

Cloud Dancer ‘A lofty white neutral…a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world’ is how the Pantone Color Institute defines its much anticipated Colour of the Year for 2026. Or is it just a little bit…boring? Pantone have been choosing an annual colour since 1999, but this is the first time they have picked white as the colour which will define the trends and styles of fashion and interiors across the globe. The reaction has been mixed, with some calling the decision uni

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In recent years, chrysanthemums have gained remarkable interest in the floral market. Many florists, flower enthusiasts, and buyers are quickly embracing chrysanthemums in their arrangements—and for good reason. They are beautiful, have an excellent vase life, and come in unique forms and colours. We are proud to partner with Icon Selections, renowned chrysanthemum breeders whose varieties are bred along the equator. This makes their genetics highly adaptable to growing condi

When it comes to reaching your customers, email still beats social media hands down. 90% of emails land directly in inboxes, compared with just 2% of Facebook posts being seen in the News Feed. On top of that, email campaigns enjoy an average click-through rate of 3%, while tweets sit at just 0.5%. And it’s not just about click-throughs, email converts. 4.24% of visitors from email marketing go on to buy something, compared to 2.49% from search engines and just 0.59% from soc

Karen Barnes give some timely advice about the benefits and legality of foraging for foliage and other plant material.

Selling Houseplants for Christmas? Now’s the time to give them a seasonal shine. If you’re experiencing a bit of a lull, this is the ideal moment to sort out, tidy up and organise your houseplant displays ready for the festive season. How to revamp your houseplants display Work in sections: a shop with a lot of plants can be a bit daunting to tackle, also, you don’t want to have a counter strewn with plants and pots just when a customer comes in, so go through them methodic