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Floral designer and author Shane Connolly compared imported mass-produced cut flowers to budget fast food when he spoke to our founder, Rosebie Morton, for British Flowers Week. ‘Fast flowers’ often have a longer vase life, but so often

A Paler Shade of White White light consists of seven colours: Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red which helps explain why there are so many different shades of white. When it comes to decorating there are

If a wedding is on the cards this year, now is the time to begin thinking about flowers. We’ve noticed a shift towards natural and sustainable options which makes us very happy here at The Real Flower Company

We must give thanks to Sicilian monk, Franciscus Cupani, who on his wanderings in the Sicilian hillsides in the 17th Century came across wild sweet peas and sent seeds to England. Thus began our love affair with these

We must give thanks to Sicilian monk, Franciscus Cupani, who on his wanderings in the Sicilian hillsides in the 17th Century came across wild sweet peas and sent seeds to England. Thus began our love affair with these

The best of the bunch Flowers are such a treat and if you’re lucky enough to be given a bunch then you’ll want to enjoy them for as long as possible. Sustainably grown flowers often don’t have as

Whether it’s Valentine’s or Galentine’s, it’s all about getting the flowers right and this can create a flurry of dilemmas and indecision if you don’t often buy flowers and are unsure where to go and what to choose.

Floral trends come and go but a green and white colour palette never seems to date – especially a green and white floral theme that embraces seasonal flowers. There is something so beautifully timeless, elegant and fresh about

Grown with Care If you are planting a new rose always choose a plant from reputable grower. Look for a rose in a tall pot –roses have long roots so if you see a rose in a shallow

When you see a beautiful rose the temptation is to lean in and enjoy its scent. However, these days few modern cut roses and many garden Roses feature any trace of scent at all. This is because many

Love Peonies and have a garden or space for a large pot? If your answer is yes then read on as our founder Rosebie shares her all-time favourite varieties… Our Peony plants have all been hand-tended by our