Petite and delicate, Miniature roses are perfect tiny replicas of their garden cousins and, it could be said, no Mother’s Day plant display is complete without them. Occasionally referred to as the China rose as they originate from the East and are a descendant of the old Chinese rose Rosa chinensis.   Although only small in stature, their development over the past sixty years or so has been extensive, and there are over seventy varieties of miniature rose listed, available i

Su Whale suggests which houseplants could be best sellers for Mother's Day this year.

Su Whale selects three different types of UK-grown foliage to give your Spring designs extra zing.

Follow Su Whale's tips for a successful and hopefully, stress-free Mother’s Day.

The nation’s love affair with houseplants continues unabated, with new varieties and ideas on how to display them being constantly...

A stem of Phalaenopsis orchid is without doubt a luxury, but it is one which never fails to give value for money; delicate and sophisticated with an excellent vase life, it will enhance and add elegance to designs, large or small. Phalaenopsis flowers with their attractive curved outer edges are made up of both petals and sepals, these surround a central throat, often in a contrasting colour, which is one of the outstanding features of this exotic flower.  Colours

Make the most of striking structural branches when foliage is at a premium. Su Whale offers inspiration.

Su Whale celebrates the humble daffodil on St David's Day.

Upgrade your bathroom with houseplants to add some cheer, a touch of glamour or even to purify the air. Su Whale explains how.

The much-loved hellebore is one of our earliest flowering plants

Flower Council of Holland Mood boards for 2025  Each year the FCH, together with a group of organisations representing  garden and horticultural associations, develop four style trends for the sector. In 2025, as a world of uncertainty lies ahead, global problems are central to this year’s trends. How can we as an industry react to worldwide issues in a positive and hopeful way?  The FCH believe that emphasising the calming and nurturing effect that plants and flowers have, a

Su Whale explains how to care for and condition narcissi for cheerful spring displays.

Get to know this delicate, trailing houseplant and it could become a favourite with you and your customers.

Forget red for Valentine's and embrace pastel shades instead, with inspiration from Su Whale.

Su celebrates the joy of snowdrops as we head from winter into spring.