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.

With flower prices at a premium and ongoing supply worries, concerns have resurfaced over the cost and availability of red roses for St. Valentine’s Day .

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

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

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

Looking for creative alternatives to roses for Valentine's Day? Su Whale offers her suggestions.

There’s more than one way to say ‘I love you’ than with a dozen red roses, however gorgeous!