Blue Florist (2024)

08/12/2024

Which Flowers are the Most Romantic to Propose With?

As we move into the festive season, not everyone has Father Christmas on their mind. For many, it’s romance taking centre stage. According to some estimates, as many as 15–43% of all engagements occur between Christmas and New Year's. In 2020, Bridebook estimated that over 100,000 engagements occurred during the Christmas season. So, if ever there was a time to talk about romantic flowers, this has to be it!

Proposals and flowers go hand in hand. The question is, which are the most romantic flowers to choose when you want to pop the question?

Read on: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/blog/which-flowers-are-the-most-romantic-to-propose-with_

05/12/2024

It's official - our Christmas shop is OPEN!

Whether you're looking for gifts or decorating your home, we're sure you'll find a floral arrangement that you'll love.

Head to the website to check out the full Blue Florist Christmas flower collection: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/shop/Christmas_Flowers.aspx

01/12/2024

What plant could possibly be chosen for December birthdays other than holly?

Better known for its striking green leaves and bright red berries than its delicate white flowers (which form in May), holly symbolises good cheer, fertility, and fortune. And while, alone, holly doesn’t make the best of birthday bouquets, it can be integrated within a broader floral arrangement to striking effect. Just ask your florist about seasonal arrangements closer to the time.

28/11/2024

Arrangement of the Day: Autumn Hand-tied Without Lilies

Wow! What can be said about this stunning pet-friendly arrangement? Every one is different, depending on the best blooms we have available on the day, but this arrangement is always a guaranteed mood-lifter!

The fiery reds, sunny yellows, and warming oranges are just what you need to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step!

Order yours today: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/flowers/Large_Autumn_Classic_Hand-tied_Without_Lilies.aspx

24/11/2024

Which Flowers Symbolise Gratitude?

When you want to show your gratitude, saying ‘thank you’ often doesn’t feel enough. You want to make a bigger gesture, something that physically expresses how you feel. And with their beauty and colour, cut flowers can do the job perfectly. But some flowers carry more meaning than others. So, what are the best flowers to choose if you want to show your gratitude?

Read on: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/blog/which-flowers-symbolise-gratitude_

20/11/2024

What better way to celebrate a beautiful new bundle than with a bouquet of blooms? Boy, girl or both, our expertly arranged and softly scented bouquets make a lovely way to say, ‘well done, mum,’ and ‘welcome to the world, little one.’ Freshly cut and hand tied, every Blue Florist arrangement will last at least seven days, bringing a little cheer and vitality as the reality of those long, sleepless nights begins to dawn! In blues, pinks, and the softest neutral shades, there’s a Blue Florist bouquet just waiting for every new bundle of joy.

Shop the collection: https://www.blueflorist.co.uk/shop/New_Baby_Flowers.aspx

17/11/2024

Our Top Five Favourite Orange Flowers

Autumn calls for a whole new colour palette. Whether it’s the falling leaves or Halloween pumpkins, it’s a season inextricably associated with orange. So, we thought we’d celebrate the season with a run down of our favourite orange blooms.

Gerbera - Geberas come in a wide range of colours, from the softest pastel shades to the most vibrant reds. In fact, they are available in every colour but blue. But orange gerberas are hard to beat. Like sunflowers, they turn their heads to track the sun as it moves from east to west. And when cut, they can happily last in a vase for up to 14 days.

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. Instead, 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.

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.

Which are your favourites? Let us know in the comments!

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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

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