Direct2Florist Blog

Flower Shop Adventures With Joy Knight

Join our New Zealand industry expert, Joy Knight, as she explores a variety of local flower shops over the last few weeks.

By Joy Knight 28 March 2024

Flower Shop Adventures With Joy Knight

Join our New Zealand industry expert, Joy Knight, as she explores a variety of local flower shops over the last few weeks.

By Joy Knight 28 March 2024

Reducing stress through floral mindfulness

In today’s digital age, sometimes it really can be hard to switch off and enjoy some much-needed downtime. While yoga, meditation, digital detoxing and gardening are just some of the wellbeing exercises being used around the world to ensure we look after ourselves, one new trend that has understandably interested us over the last few months is floral mindfulness.

By Austin Clark 22 September 2023

It’s autumn, so let’s talk about spring flowers!

Now that we've officially entered autumn, it's time to think about that most springlike of flowers – the beautiful tulip!

By Austin Clark 22 September 2023

Boosting employee morale: sending flowers to remote workers

Houseplants brighten up a room by bringing colour, shape and sometimes even fragrance to a living space. But did you know plants can also brighten your day by making you feel better and supporting fitness and general health?

By Austin Clark 16 August 2023

Healthy Houseplants

By Austin Clark 16 August 2023

Sending blooms to your bestie this Friendship Day?

A common question we’re often asked by our customers here at Direct2florist is, “what flowers should I send my friend?” So, with International Day of Friendship fast approaching on Sunday 30 July, we thought we would take a look at which flowers are best for besties – and what this very special day is all about.

By Austin Clark 14 July 2023

Edinburgh’s Floral Clock: a timeless masterpiece

In the heart of Edinburgh, nestled within the lovely West Princes Street Garden, lies a flower-laden marvel that has captivated visitors for over a century – the Edinburgh Floral Clock.

By Austin Clark 14 July 2023

Direct2florist sponsors WorldSkills UK floristry competition to champion up-and-coming professional floristry talent

Direct2florist, the business that connects flower senders directly with the world’s leading independent florists, is championing the latest wave of up-and-coming floristry talent by sponsoring the 2023 WorldSkills UK Floristry competition.

By Austin Clark 03 July 2023

Five of the best flower-filled hotels to visit this summer

With the summer holiday season upon us, we thought we would take a journey around the world and check into some of the finest hotels for those who love flowers. From London to Las Vegas, and Paris to Dubai via Italy, here’s our pick of five luxurious places to stay where the floral displays are as opulent as the accommodation.

By Austin Clark 15 June 2023

Victory bouquets: the story behind sport and its love of flowers

From the medal ceremonies at the Olympic Games to cycling’s stage winner ceremonies and bouquets handed out as athletes cross the finish line, flowers are part and parcel of many sporting celebrations.

By Austin Clark 15 June 2023

Anyone for a floral cocktail?

From magnolias to poppies, unique floral ingredients are sprouting up in enticing new cocktails and spirits – and according to some in the know, the cocktail world's (worst kept?) secret ingredient is a dash of your favourite bloom!

By Austin Clark 15 May 2023

RHS Chelsea set to return with a series of floral firsts

If amazing garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and a bit of celebrity spotting sound like your thing, then don’t miss the 2023 edition of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

By Austin Clark 12 May 2023

Proud Sponsor of WorldSkills UK - Competition 2023

This year we are very proud to be sponsoring The World Skills for the UK along with their organising partner the BFA. This competition encourages florists from around the country with less than 5 years experience to enter and prove themselves to have the real skills needed to flourish in our profession. This is not just about design skills but business acumen, buying skills, health and safety, the list goes on.

By Wendy Rea 26 April 2023

From Coronation Carnations to Coronation Chicken: the story of a high-society florist

With the coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, we thought we would answer the question that you’ve probably never asked (but which is very timely): what connects flowers, a famous sandwich filling and a coronation? The answer – and a handy bit of knowledge for all pub quiz fans – is high society florist Constance Spry.

By Austin Clark 25 April 2023

Experts reveal how to create a budget-friendly Easter-themed tablescape to remember

Creating a show-stopping, Easter-themed table is a great way to celebrate the occasion. The experts at Direct2Florist are here to help, as they reveal their top tips on creating a stress-free Easter tablescape that will leave guests impressed and keep costs low!

By Direct2florist 30 March 2023

Honey, I’m home!

Well, that was quite the weekend! The women’s Euros 2022 rolled into town for three and a half weeks. The culmination, of course, was the Wembley final which ended the tournament last Sunday. Unless you have been living under a rock for the period in question,

By Alan Smith 03 August 2022

Micro-talent Vs Microgreens. A Battle For The Ages!

Ambition should always be applauded. That’s not to say it won’t occasionally lead to one biting off more than they can chew. Sadly, following a first foray into growing my own vegetables, nothing I managed to produce appealed in terms of either biting or chewing!

By Alan Smith 21 June 2022

The bloomin’ blooms aren’t blooming!

It was a plan conceived with honourable intentions. A novel idea forming part of a smorgasbord of official Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The location, Tower Of London. More specifically, the now liquid-free moat at the Tower Of London. The event I’m referring to here is the Jubilee Superbloom. It’s a grandiose title for sure, so what’s it all about?

By Alan Smith 08 June 2022

You Cannot Be Serious!

So, Wimbledon has been garnering rather more than its fair share of headlines over the past few weeks. I could fill plenty of time digging into the whys and wherefores of what has transpired here but will save that for another day. All you really need to know is that The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon) is at loggerheads with the main two player bodies (WTA & ATP).

By Alan Smith 06 June 2022

The State Of Independents

Saturday 2nd July is Independents’ Day (Fear not my American cousins, you’ve still got the 4th!). It’s a simple idea that I can get right behind. In a nutshell, it’s a day celebrating all that’s good about independent retailing. The staff, the shops, the customers. It’s also an innovative way to reward people for shopping locally, for shopping at an independent.

By Alan Smith 06 June 2022

The Jubilee Fast Approaches And So Do The Robots!

With all that’s going on in the world at the moment, I must confess that the impending Jubilee celebrations have rather crept up on me somewhat. It’s safe to say that the vast majority of us have plenty upon our collective plates. As I turned my attention to the Jubilee, a funny thing happened. Rather than directing my thoughts towards the impending bank holiday frivolities, I began to reflect.

By Alan Smith 24 May 2022

The UK’s Best Cities for Urban Beekeepers

Study revealing which UK city is the best for urban beekeeping

By Direct2florist 11 June 2021

Seven steps to keep tulips looking fresh

Now that tulip season is in full swing, one of the questions we’re often asked at Direct2florist is, how do I keep these lovely flowers looking fresh – and prevent them from dropping?

By Austin Clark 14 April 2021

Mother's Day Flowers - Say it with hand delivered flowers from a local florist in Australia

Direct2florist proudly presents the best local florists in Australia. Each of our florists display their own floral bouquets and arrangements at their own prices, making us a unique shopping site for customers wishing to send flowers in Australia. With highly skilled, genuine local florists in all the major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, Direct2florist offers a great way to safely and easily order flowers online for Mother’s Day.

By Austin Clark 09 April 2021

Top tips for sending flowers overseas this International Mother's Day

International Mother’s Day – always celebrated on the second Sunday in May – is one of the busiest times of the year for long-distance flower sending.

By Austin Clark 09 April 2021

Favourite Mother’s Day flowers in New Zealand and Australia

When it comes to sending flowers from the UK to destinations such as New Zealand and Australia for International Mother’s Day (always the second Sunday in May), what flowers should you choose for your special delivery? To help you out, here’s a quick guide to the favourite flowers in these two far-flung nations.

By Austin Clark 07 April 2021

A flower sender’s guide to Easter lilies

Easter is the holiday that heralds the arrival of spring so celebrate with seasonal blooms in candy colours. Take your pick from tulips, hyacinths ranunculus and daffodils when available.

By Austin Clark 18 March 2021

Easter Flowers

Easter is the perfect time to celebrate spring, new life and hope – and there’s no better way to mark the occasion than with an Easter flower delivery by a local florist via Direct2florist.

By Austin Clark 18 March 2021

Taking flower preservation to another level

We would all love our cut flowers to last longer – many Direct2florist customers spent Covid lockdown days making potpourri or drying flowers. However, one floral designer in Japan has taken flower preservation to another level, by making floral arrangements in ice!

By Austin Clark 15 March 2021

Celebrating mums around the world this International Mother’s Day

Celebrated on the second Sunday in May (9th May in 2021), countries that Direct2florist customers can book International Mother’s Day flower delivery include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and the United States.

By Austin Clark 12 March 2021

2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show postponed to autumn

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced that the 2021 Chelsea Flower Show has been postponed to the autumn – the first time in its 108-year history that it won’t take place in spring.

By Austin Clark 08 February 2021

Flower supply on track for Valentine’s Day

Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Valentine’s flower deliveries will continue as normal, according to leading online florist network, Direct2florist.

By Austin Clark 08 February 2021

What flowers are best for Mother’s Day?

A special mum needs a special gift – and sending bouquet of fresh Mother’s Day flowers is as good as it gets when choosing a present that expresses just how much the special lady in your life. After all, few things beat that special feeling of having Mother’s Day flowers delivered to your door by a local florist.

By Austin Clark 22 January 2021

Putting the fizz into Valentine

Valentine's Day is one of the few days in the year when you simply have to open a bottle of fizz. But what should you choose? To help you out (research was all in the name of work, we promise) we've selected some of our favourites that will be the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful bouquet of Valentine’s Day flowers.

By Austin Clark 22 January 2021

Eleven fantastic films to stream this Valentine’s Day

Chocolates. Wine. A special meal. Flowers (most important, of course!). The only ingredient missing from the perfect Valentine’s Day is a great film. So, whether you’re looking for a film (or movie, call it what you will) to end a sweet Valentine’s Day date, or are in need of a good laugh, here’s our selection of enjoyable choices available to stream right now.

By Austin Clark 22 January 2021

Bunches not brunches this Galentine’s Day

As we head closer to the middle of February, thoughts will typically turn to all of the cards, flowers (think red roses!), chocolates and romance of Valentine’s Day. However, there’s a new kid on the block vying for attention – Galentine's Day!

By Austin Clark 21 January 2021

Lifting the mood with happy flowers

Despite some light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel showing up in the form of a vaccine, the latest lockdown is challenging plenty of people’s positivity. The latest lockdown, made all the worse by long nights and cold wintry days, seems to have reduced the nation’s mood to rock bottom. It’s therefore time for some happy flowers!

By Austin Clark 18 January 2021

Florist project helps people out of homelessness

A new florist shop that helps people transition out of homelessness has opened in Oklahoma City, USA. Curbside Flowers is an offshoot of the Curbside project in the city, where on any given night 1,500 people experience homelessness. Curbside was created to provide employment and job skills training....

By Austin Clark 18 January 2021

Mother's Day Flowers

Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday as it’s officially and traditionally known in the UK and Ireland, is the day to show love, gratitude and appreciation to all wonderful mums everywhere – often by having sending Mother’s Day flowers.

By Austin Clark 10 December 2020

Five ways to ensure a successful Valentine’s Day

If you meet your loved one out, a single rose might be better – she doesn't want to lug two dozen long-stems around town. Likewise, if you’re organising a Valentine’s Day flower delivery to be sent straight to a home, go big and bold. And don’t forget to add a vase or container if he/she doesn’t have one!

By Austin Clark 08 December 2020

A guide to failsafe flower sending this Valentine’s Day

The epitome of romance, it’s no wonder flowers are an absolute must when it comes to mastering Valentine’s Day gifts. No matter who you’re buying for, classy and stylish flowers are the perfect romantic gesture – but only if you get your Valentine's Day flowers delivered right.

By Austin Clark 08 December 2020

Cut flower production goes high-tech with augmented reality

Consumers could be guaranteed the best quality flowers – each and every time – through the use of augmented reality (AR) technology in the production of cut flowers.

By Austin Clark 07 December 2020

New Year flowers with positive messages

Throughout history, New Year celebrations have been about looking ahead, celebrating friendships and starting afresh – messages that resonate today as much – if not more – than they ever have done.

By Austin Clark 04 November 2020

Valentine's Day Flowers

Hundreds of years of traditions and customs have made Valentine's Day into the holiday that we observe today, with flower sending – particularly red roses – at the heart of celebrations.

By Austin Clark 04 November 2020

Direct2florist looks to environmentally friendly Christmas

Independent florists up and down the country are planning an eco-friendlier festive season this year, with natural materials replacing the use of plastics in Christmas flower designs.

By Austin Clark 20 October 2020

Our Guide To Preserving Flowers

A beautiful bouquet from a loved one is always a welcomed gift, so it’s understandable that we want to keep those flowers alive for as long as possible. However, without the proper knowledge and foresight, it’s easy to let flowers wither away, despite all of your best efforts.

By Miles Warner 08 October 2020

5 Ways To Make Potpourri From Dried Flowers

Potpourri is a blend of dried ingredients, oils, and spices that gives off a gentle natural scent. In spite of its name, making a potpourri mix is far from complicated, and you can make some yourself using dried flowers and essential oils. Opt for flowers like lavender, roses, pinks, and calendula that hold onto their natural color when dry.

By Miles Warner 08 October 2020

How to pick the right tree for your home this Christmas

I love Winter! The crisp mornings, gardens tinged with beautiful little ice droplets, hedgerows glistening with frozen dew. Putting on winter woollies, thick scarves, gloves and boots prepare me for my favourite time of year……. Christmas!

By Karen Barnes 07 October 2020

Top tips for sending Christmas flowers

Christmas is a time for giving – and there’s no better way to celebrate the season with friends and family than a delivery of Christmas flowers. Handmade, personally delivered flowers make the perfect present at Christmas, especially for those who can’t make the journey to be with a friend or relative.

By Austin Clark 07 October 2020

What are those red Christmas flowers called?

As the ‘season to be jolly’ nears, thoughts will also no doubt be turning to festive decorations, Christmas trees and that perennial question – what are those red Christmas flowers called?

By Austin Clark 07 October 2020

Christmas Flowers

From sharing Christmas wishes with the special people in your life to making a home feel suitably festive, Christmas flowers have a special role to play at this most magical time of the year.

By Austin Clark 07 October 2020

What's the best way to maintain Poinsettia?

The Genus Euphorbia has 24 different species, but Poinsettia is the most popular for its commercial importance during the winter holiday. Around 70 million Poinsettias are sold in six weeks.

By Miles Warner 01 October 2020

3 legends associated with Lily of the Valley

Some of the most common lily of the valley species include Convallaria majuscule 'Greene,' Rosea (variety of pink flowers), ‘Aureomarginata’ (cream to yellow-edged leaves), ‘Albomarginata' (white-edged leaves) and Convallaria majalis ‘Albostriata’ (dark leaves with cream to white lengthwise stripes).

By Miles Warner 30 September 2020

Top tips on planting Anemone

Anemone is a flowering plant belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. The genus is closely related to other genera such as the Hepatica and Pulsatilla. In fact, they are so similar to Anemones that many plant scientists class them all together.

By Miles Warner 30 September 2020

Lifestyle

Flowers & Lifestyle. The latest fower trends, industry insights, latest on flowers in the news and more.

By Austin Clark 30 September 2020

Why is it called a Peony?

Based on distinguished types, you’ll find 33 species of Peonies. There are, however, more than 33 species of flowering plants that exist, which are divided into three distinct classifications: Paeoniae, Moutan, and Onaepia.

By Miles Warner 30 September 2020

Why are Poppies a token of Remembrance?

Poppy is one of the oldest cultivated plants. Although the Poppy plant is divided into approximately 110-120 species, around 600 species of the poppy family (Papaveraceae) exist worldwide.

By Miles Warner 25 September 2020

How long can Sunflowers live?

The sunflower genus has about 70 different species. These species of sunflower can be split into three different groups: Giants sunflowers, coloured sunflowers and dwarf sunflowers.

By Miles Warner 25 September 2020

Our Guide To Spotting Flowers

Did you know that there are over 400,000 known flowering plant species? Flowers are a vital part of our ecosystem. And as the saying goes "no two plants are ever the same". There are a lot of features that to think about when selecting the right plants for your home. Colour, size, growing conditions,

By Miles Warner 24 September 2020

What flowers are in bloom now?

Thinking about sending some flowers to a friend? Well, buying flowers seasonally makes a lot of sense, while still giving you a wide variety of options to choose from (save for winter).