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

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.

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With over 600 varieties there are unlimited possibilities.

Su Whale recommends the best and most reliable stems for January floristry.

For some, winter is all about armfuls of spruce and pine or boughs of holly and mistletoe, but for others, who prefer something a little more pared back, a few tastefully arranged tropical flowers will fit the bill. Although more expensive per stem than traditional flowers, fewer are required to make an impact and deliver that all important ‘wow’ factor.

Su Whale encourages us to embrace a soft colour palette of blue, white and green, as an antidote to the Christmas excess.

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a cheerful poinsettia. Learn how to make the most of them here.

Su Whale celebrates St Andrew's Day using Eryngium as a handy substitute for thistles!

Glitter & sparkle have always been part & parcel of Christmas but at what cost to the environment? And what, if any, are the alternatives?

Su Whale celebrates the big, bold beauty of hydrangea and their many versatile uses in floristry.

Tall, colourful and perfect for showy arrangements, Gladioli are stars of the autumn flower scene.

Pin Holders As floral foam continues to fall out of favour, such as the banning of its use at RHS shows for example, the challenge for florists is how to create designs that can be constructed confidently without the use of dependable, water retaining floral foam. ‘A traditional design using a pinholder at Chelsea Flower Show.’ This is when the pin holder, once relegated to the bottom of the workbox after the invention of foam, has come into its own once again. So wh

Dianthus, or carnations as they are universally known, are a little like Marmite, some people love them, some can happily live without them. They should be a firm favourite for all though, as they are utterly reliable, long-lasting and are grown in a huge spectrum of colours. They may not have the delicate charm of spring flowers, the wow factor of bold Hippeastrum or the heady perfume of lilies, but they suite every occasion and where would we be without them? Different Ty

There is more to organic flowers than just growing them without chemicals