One of the joys of spring, Ranunculus are an absolute delight. Su Whale explains how to make the most of them.

Longiflorum lilies are at their best right now. Su Whale explains how to care for them to get the best from their scent, colour and form.

If cabbages make you think of school dinners, think again! For this versatile vegetable, otherwise known in floristry as the ornamental cabbage, has worked its way into becoming a seasonal floral fixture. What Is Cabbage Crush Pinterest Trend 2026 Pinterest has released its latest annual Pinterest Predicts report, which highlights 21 trends it expects to take off in 2026. The motto for 2026? Live, laugh, leaf! With Cabbage Crush Boomers and Gen X will say goodbye to their

Cymbidium orchids are prized for their colour range, elegance and long vase life. Su Whale shares her tips on caring for and using them.

Let’s take a familiar analogy, that of creating a bouquet, to explore some key steps that will support you to engage, serve & keep customers

Make the most of seasonal flowers and foliage.

Follow Su Whale's guide to conditioning and caring for your Valentine's roses.

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Jump to: Christmas and Winter Trends Christmas Garland Winter Vase Design Winter Floral Arrangement Watch how Karen brings popular winter & Christmas trends to life. Discussing colours, designs and packaging to inspire your winter & Christmas range. Showcasing three designs that will be featured in future videos. Karen shares expert

Originating from South Africa, the Protea family is an ancient one, with evidence from fossils showing that they were growing 75-80 million years ago. They are unusual flowers, with lots of small, densely packed showy florets surrounded by waxy bracts, forming a cup shape. Spring flowering in their natural environment, cultivated Protea are available all year round, with different varieties peaking within that time. What colours are Proteas available in? Shades of pink an

Bridge Farm is the UK’s leading horticultural expert, with a legacy cultivated over decades of innovation and sustainable growing. At their state-of-the-art facilities and glasshouses, they combine leading edge technology and advanced horticultural science to optimise nature. They deliver the very best of each season, growing naturally at scale. Growing more than 70 million plants a year in a low-carbon, water-efficient, biomass heated glasshouse. They carefully select and br

Join Su Whale as she demonstrates how to create a luxury Christmas bouquet featuring stunning cymbidium orchids. This arrangement blends elegance, texture, and festive charm — perfect for gifting or decorating during the holiday season. Su uses Cymbidium orchids (bronze mini stems), bluey-grey eucalyptus foliage, blue spruce for festive texture, Ilex with red berries, snowy white Hypericum berries, kraft paper, cellophane and velvet ribbon. Su Whale is a florist and freelance

Also known as the China or Matsumoto Aster, this member of the Aster family has strong associations with autumn, despite being available from the Dutch auctions for most of the year. Pronounced ‘kal-lee-STEPH-us’ it is a cheerful, multi-petalled flower with a bright yellow central disc and can be bought in either single or double forms. Colour Range : White, lilac, pale pink, dark pink, red, purple. Vase life : 7-10 days. Peaks March – December, seasonally available August

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Jump to the Videos Autumn Trends Video Autumn Hand-Tied Design Autumn Square Vase Design Autumn Hand-tied / Swag Video Watch how Karen brings popular autumn trends to life. Discussing colours, designs and packaging to inspire your autumn range. Showcasing three designs that will be featured in future videos. Identifying this season's l

Bromeliads are perfect impulse purchase plants - colourful, fun and easy to care for.

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Christmas Swag. Using magnolia, spruce, cotton, gold cones and of course a Christmas bow and twinkling lights. With over 35 years’ experience, Karen Barnes is one of the UK’s leading consultants to the floral industry and an expert in product development, future trends & colours, and floral photogr