Blue Florist (2024)

14/11/2024

Arrangement of the Day: Autumn Classic Gift Box

If ever there were a floral arrangement designed to brighten up a dull, drizzly day, it was this. Sparkling with warmth and colour, this zingy combination of pinks, oranges, and sunshine yellow is serotonin in a box!

Order yours: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/flowers/Large_Autumn_Classic_Gift_Box.aspx

10/11/2024

How to Help Your Cut Flowers Survive the Central Heating

Have you caved yet? Right about now, householders throughout the UK will be having the same discussion. Should you put the heating on? It may only be October, but it’s grey and it’s cold. Some parts of the UK have already had their first frost. If you haven’t put the heating on yet, you probably will do soon. But while those warm rays feel wonderful for us, they do bring one little problem. Central heating is terrible for cut flowers! So, how can you make your arrangements last longer throughout the winter?

Read on: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-help-your-cut-flowers-survive-the-central-heating

09/11/2024

Have you seen that our autumn flower shop is open?

Packed with all the colours of the season, we have blooms, boxes, and hand-tied bouquets!

Why not drop in to see the full collection? https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/shop/Autumn_Flowers.aspx

08/11/2024

If you're looking for the perfect flower to give someone for a November birthday, look no further than the humble chrysanthemum.

Hardy ‘mums bloom throughout October and November, making them an invaluable addition to the autumn and winter garden. And a beautiful birth flower for those born in November. Chrysanthemums are ancient flowers – believed to have been first cultivated in 15th century BC China. Associated with good luck and friendship, they’re the perfect birthday choice.

Order yours today: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/

28/10/2024

If you’re looking for a display that will give a real ‘wow’, our luxury flower collection is an exceptional choice. These show-stopping arrangements are handcrafted from the highest quality blooms and foliage to create bouquets like no other. Select from the sumptuous antique-style roses of Darling Duende, the fizzing orange lilies and contrasting pink germini, astilbe and alstroemeria of Apricot Ardour, or go for a truly eye-popping assortment of reds, purples and pinks with the phalaenopsis orchids, roses and germini offset with eucalyptus and pistache of Daring Delight. Whichever colour combination takes your fancy, your bouquet will ooze with opulence. The perfect way to show someone that you care.

View the complete collection: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/shop/Luxury_Range.aspx

25/10/2024

Looking for some orange flowers for Halloween?

These are our top five favourites:

Gerbera - Gerberas come in a wide range of colours, but the orange are hard to beat. When cut, they can happily last in a vase for up to 14 days. But the thing we like most about these beautiful big daisies is that they always look so happy!

Roses - If you’re going to buy roses, most people opt for red, pink, or white. But orange roses can be simply breath-taking. Although they were traditionally used to denote desire, energy, enthusiasm, and fascination, they are not often used symbolically these days. They make the perfect choice when you’re looking for a pop of colour.

Alstroemeria - Alstroemeria is another florist’s favourite for its brilliant flowers and incredible vase life. And the beauty of this flower is that each and every bloom comes in a range of shades. So, if you choose carefully, you can have three or four different oranges on a single flower.

Protea - There’s something almost alien about the flowers of the protea, but they really are uniquely stunning. And in orange, it’s like bringing a burst of autumn sunshine into your home. If well cared for, they usually last 10-14 days when cut.

Lilies - Lilies can be a divisive flower. You either love them or hate them. They are big – and in orange, they are incredibly bold – and they fill the air with scent. However, their pollen can stain and they’re no good for pet owners. But if you’re looking for orange flowers that really WOW, you can’t beat the lily.

Order you Halloween flowers today: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/

22/10/2024

Arrangement of the day: Flaming Fiesta

Featuring yellow large headed roses, orange spray roses, orange lilies, cerise alstroemeria, white ammi and cerise germini, hand-tied with pistache and salal, presented in Interflora Gift Packaging. This beautiful bouquet is bursting with orange and yellow blooms which are associated with happiness and sunshine and guaranteed to brighten up anyone’s grey autumn day.

Order yours: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/flowers/Flaming_Fiesta_Hand-tied_Extra_Large_.aspx

19/10/2024

How to Dry Cut Flowers at Home: 4 Steps

1. Select your flowers
Not all flowers can be dried successfully. But if you have blooms such as roses, achillea, amaranth, delphinium, hydrangea, chrysanthemum, and dahlias, the hanging method works really well. Choose flowers that are at their peak and showing no signs of wilting or decay. Flowers that have only just opened are perfect.

2. Prepare your flowers
Once you’ve selected your flowers, cut away any foliage and trim the stems. Tie string around the stem securely enough to hold the flowers upside down. If you are working with smaller flowers, such as pansies, it’s OK to group them into small bunches. But for larger flowers, work individually.

3. Hang your flowers
Find somewhere dry to hang your flowers. If you have ceiling hooks, that can work perfectly. Otherwise, try using an old coat hanger to tie the other end of your string to. Your flowers must be suspended upside down, and left for around three weeks. If you want your flowers to retain their vibrancy, make sure that they are hung in a dark place, away from direct sunlight. A shed, or an understairs cupboard would be perfect.

4. Finish
If properly dry, your flowers should last for a couple of years on display. To make them last a little longer, you can spray the dried blooms with unscented hairspray. Or keep them under glass.

Head to our blog for tips on microwave flower drying: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-dry-cut-flowers-at-home

16/10/2024

Ooops! Have you forgotten something? Is there an unexpected celebration underway? Or, do you just really want to show that you care? Whatever the reason you need them, order before 3pm and Blue Florist can deliver freshly made bouquets on the same day. This service is available Monday to Saturday. And deliveries will be made before 6pm.

Order yours: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/shop/Same_Day_Flowers.aspx

13/10/2024

Do Flowers Make a Good Leaving Gift?

If you’ve ever been in the position of having to choose a leaving gift for a colleague, you’ll know the pressure. You want to buy something meaningful. Something they’ll like. Something that will make a big impression. But not something that will be an inconvenience or they’ll feel obliged to keep. There’s also the pressure of not wanting to waste your other colleague’s money. It’s not an easy balance to strike. That’s why so many people opt for flowers. But do flowers really make a good leaving present?

Read on: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/blog/do-flowers-make-a-good-leaving-gift_

10/10/2024

Did you know that there are 32,000 species of daisy?

From chrysanthemum to artichoke, these incredible flowers come in so many different shapes, sizes, and colours, it's practically impossible for you not to find one that you love.

And that's why we love them so much at Blue Florist!

Get in touch to order an arrangement featuring your favourite daisy flowers: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/Contact_Us.aspx

08/10/2024

Five arrangements trending with Blue Florist customers:

One of a Kind - Every order is unique, according to the customer's requirements
Chalky Charm - Roses are a perennial favourite and white roses are beautifully versatile
Summer Hand-tied (without lilies) - Perfect for pet lovers and beautiful to boot
Pastels Hatbox - Pretty and appealing, ideal for autumnal interiors
Dramatic Dozen - There are a lot of romantics out there, and this arrangement of red roses can be used for a whole range of occasions.

Which Blue Florist arrangement would you choose? https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/

04/10/2024

When should you give yellow roses?

Of all the different coloured roses, the yellow rose is probably the most difficult to categorise. They’re beautiful and sunny, and many varieties are fragrant. But they’ve had something of a chequered history, meaning that it’s not always clear when yellow roses should be given.

So, what do you need to know?

A friend’s or loved one’s birthday is the perfect occasion to give yellow roses. But they also make wonderful congratulations flowers and pick-me-up flowers. And they are a great way simply to show a friend that you care.

Less commonly, people sometimes select yellow roses as funeral flowers. This is a mark of lasting friendship, loss, and remembrance. In fact, in Mexico, yellow roses are frequently worn on the Day of the Dead (November 2nd) to show that the wearer is thinking about the loved ones they have lost.

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01/10/2024

The marigold is the birth flower of October.

Vibrant in glowing shades of orange, whether you select the English marigold (calendula) with their large, open heads, or the more compact Spanish variety, you can often still find marigolds happily growing in the October garden… Which is probably partly why they are said to represent a stubborn determination to succeed!

Sadly, you’ll be hard pressed to find either form in a florists. So, if you know an October baby, maybe plan ahead and plant your own sunshine crop in the spring.

26/09/2024

Arrangement of the day: Treasured Time

Featuring pink alstroemeria, white Oriental lilies, pink large headed roses, white spray chrysanthemums, lilac statice, and pink germini with eucalyptus cinerea and salal, this arrangement brings a breath of fresh air into home.

Order yours today: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/flowers/Treasured_Time_Extra_Large.aspx

22/09/2024

It can be immensely difficult to know what to say when someone loses a loved one. Most of us resort to platitudes, when all we want to do is express how much we care. And that’s one of the reasons why flowers have become such an important aspect of the funeral process. But what are the different meanings behind funeral flowers? And which should you choose?

Read on: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/blog/the-symbolism-of-funeral-flowers

19/09/2024

Five Facts About Chrysanthemums

1. There are 40 wild species and 13 different types of chrysanthemum.
2. They last at least a fortnight once cut.
3. Chrysanthemums have many different meanings around the world - in Asia, the symbolise life and rebirth. In America, chrysanthemums stand for honour and respect. In Japan, they symbolise health, happiness and immortality. Here in the UK, we use chrysanthemums to denote happiness and friendship. And in parts of Europe they are often used to denote sympathy.
4. Many cultures eat chrysanthemums. They contain calcium, beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium, ascorbic acid, iron and Vitamin C, among other things. But we wouldn't advise just eating the 'mums from your local supermarket! If you fancy giving them a try, buy one specifically grown for eating.
5. Chrysanthemums can be used to create a natural pesticide.

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16/09/2024

Selecting flowers for a funeral is never easy. You had so much left to say. So much left that you wanted to do. And now, you’re left with flowers. It’s your last gesture. The final goodbye.

Our carefully chosen collection of funeral flowers have been designed to help you express your grief, but also your gratitude for a life that was shared. With wreaths, posies, caskets and sprays, and customisation available, we’ll help you to say ‘goodbye’ the only way that we know how.

Let us know how we can help you: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/Contact_Us.aspx

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