The Real Flower Company blog

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 apparently over 150,000 different shades of white paint to select from, a detail you might not choose to share with your clients...

  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 because it’s what we’re all about. Most of the flowers and foliage we use are grown on our own sustainable farms, retaining...

    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 enchanting flowers which have found their way into our hearts, our gardens and also our homes on pottery and on fabrics...

    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 enchanting flowers which have found their way into our hearts, our gardens and also our homes on pottery and on fabrics...

  Mothering Sunday and How it all Began Mothers come in all shapes and sizes and we love them just as they are and for the many wonderful things they do for us, and whilst it feels entirely right that they should have their own special Sunday it's not how it all began. We need to go back to the...

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 long a vase life as fast flowers but they more than make up for this with their unique scent and character and...

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. Should you use your local florist or supermarket, try an online Valentine’s Day delivery service or perhaps even resort to the much...

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 a white and green colour scheme for wedding flowers - and the style of floristry and choice of blooms can take it...

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 container then steer clear because its roots may have been bent upwards and will never recover. Look for plants that have at...

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 commercially grown flowers have had their scent gene genetically removed to increase their durability and shelf life. Our founder, Rosebie Morton has...

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 farm manager Rob and the small team here on our climate positive Hampshire flower farm. Your plant will arrive in a large...

Have you tried to grow Sweet Peas before but found they did not quite make the mark? Or perhaps this is your first year? Our founder and flower farmer Rosebie Morton has been growing Sweet Peas in our specialist Sweet Pea nursery for more than twenty years. Here she shares her tips to get you started. How much space do...