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Astrology of flowers

Are you an Earth, Water, Fire or Air sign and how does this affect your character? What are your astrological colours and birth stone? What flowers suit your star sign? These are all important questions if you are a fan of astrology and so we have gathered as much information as possible to help guide…

Eco plants

House plants are incredibly good for your home and your health, reducing pollutants in the air and giving us a clean, fresh home to live in. They can improve your mood, brighten your office and give you a general feeling of good health. With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of the best…

Flowers and names

We’re often asked about getting a plant or flower named after a loved one. It’s a very thoughtful and romantic gesture, but can be an expensive one too. To commission a grower to develop and breed a new variety of a rose (or any plant) will take years and cost thousands and even millions of…

Flowers in music

Here at Flowers.org.uk we love everything to do with plants and flowers and that includes music. We’ve put together our top ten favourite songs with ‘flowers’ in the title for you to enjoy. Just remember to pop them in your music player the next time you’re in the garden! Flowers in the Window: Travis Flowers:…

Flowers in poetry

Flowers and plants have inspired poets and writers for centuries and they are often used as metaphors for feelings and emotions. The sheer variety of colour, shape and season offers writers a wealth of choice when it comes to depicting flowers and can be used to create vivid images for the reader. Additionally, as they…

The journey of your flowers

Growing flowers is a multi-million pound industry and the import and export of flowers takes place across the world. The biggest flower-growing nations in the world are the Netherlands, Colombia, Kenya and Israel but many other countries such as South Africa, Ecuador and Malaysia are now investing time and money into growing flowers. Many flowers…

The meaning of flowers

Throughout history and across the globe, plants and flowers have been given significant meanings and symbolisms, creating a whole new language that has evolved from the practice of giving and receiving flowers. The idea was first encouraged in England in 1716 by Lady Mary Wortley Montague, wife of the English Ambassador to Turkey, who observed…

What to ask your florist when buying flowers

Where your flowers come from

Despite our open green fields and beautiful woodlands, the UK simply does not have enough space to grow all the varieties of flowers required all year round. Therefore, a number of them have to be imported from countries where particular species grow in abundance. This practice of import is particularly important during the winter months,…