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

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

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

This year the Spring or vernal equinox, falls on Sunday 20th of March. It marks the day when the Sun crosses the equator line and the Northern Hemisphere begins to tilt more towards the Sun, resulting in longer

Have you been given a beautiful bunch of flowers this Mother’s Day? How you care for your cut flowers can make a huge difference to how long they last. Here are 7 clever tips to make sure your

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes on an English flower farm? Here we reveal what’s been happening on our Hampshire and West Sussex flower farms this month. Our farm and Rose paddock are set within

Have you ever struggled to grow Sweet Peas from seed or are you interested in giving it a go for the first time this year? Our founder Rosebie Morton is known for her expertise in growing Sweet Peas

Would you like to learn how to make a natural Christmas wreath that lasts longer? The florists on our Hampshire Farm have a new technique that we are using this year, which helps keeps fresh foliage, herbs and

Are you looking for inspiration and eco-friendly ideas to make your Christmas wrapping even more special this year? Here, we have shared five ideas for environmentally friendly Christmas gift wrapping using our Winter Fresh from the Farm Flower