

Delightful Daffodils - Fragrant Narcissus featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Su Whale explains how to care for and condition narcissi for cheerful spring displays.

Su Whale
Feb 11, 20254 min read


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

Su Whale
Feb 10, 20251 min read


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

Su Whale
Feb 7, 20252 min read


Fair Maids of February - Snowdrops
Su celebrates the joy of snowdrops as we head from winter into spring.

Su Whale
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Conditioning Roses for St. Valentine’s Day
A step-by-step guide The correct conditioning of cut roses is essential, no more so than at Valentine’s Day.

Su Whale
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Happy Chinese New Year!
Follow Su Whale's guide to flowers and plants symbolic of Chinese New Year.

Su Whale
Jan 29, 20252 min read


Anything but Roses! Featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Looking for creative alternatives to roses for Valentine's Day? Su Whale offers her suggestions.

Su Whale
Jan 28, 20254 min read


Bridal Mood Board: Toffee and Tan
Brown, in all its tones, tints and shades, is big news for wedding floristry. Here's our pick of the best stems and varieties to choose.

Su Whale
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Let Loose with Scissors: Keeping Hyacinths Happy
Now that hyacinths are back in season, Su Whale shares her tips for using them successfully in floristry work.

Su Whale
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Seasonal Foliage: A Hint of Spring
The tentative first buds of spring are starting to show, time to shake off the pine needles and holly berries and embrace the new season.

Su Whale
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Valentine’s Day with a Difference
Creative plant transformations can provide you with some profitable pick up and go gifts for Valentine’s Day

Su Whale
Jan 14, 20252 min read


Chrysanthemums featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
In 2021 the Netherlands exported around €470 million worth of Chrysanthemums, making them the second highest grossing flower, outsold only by roses. And that trend continues today, due partly to the versatility and reliability of this hard working flower, their myriad uses in the flower industry and the huge range of colours, shapes and forms which is continuingly being developed.

Su Whale
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Common Plant Problems: Botrytis
Learn how to identify and avoid this problematic fungal disease.

Su Whale
Jan 10, 20252 min read


Anthurium featuring Floristry Tips From Su Whale
With over 600 varieties there are unlimited possibilities.

Su Whale
Jan 10, 20252 min read


January's Floral Stars
Su Whale recommends the best and most reliable stems for January floristry.

Su Whale
Jan 6, 20252 min read




