15 Dec 2011
Magic Mistletoe!
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Mistletoe grows in clusters on tree branches almost like a birds nest. Despite being highly poisonous and causing stomach pain with low puls...
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14 Dec 2011
Christmas Colours!
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Christmas Day is only just around the corner so it’s definitely time to start getting into the festive spirit…but what colour theme for the ...
2 Dec 2011
Flowers and Their Ancient Sygnificance...
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Flowers carry great symbolic meaning according to Greek mythology. Each flower has a specific meaning and story behind it portraying differe...
25 Nov 2011
Chocolate cosmos
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Flowering from mid to late summer the chocolate cosmos acquired its name from an unusual characteristic. Its natural scent has a bizarre si...
24 Nov 2011
Orchid by Day, Flowering Beauty by Night...
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For the first time, a night flowering Orchid has been discovered by Dutch botanists. Found on an island near the Papua New Guinea, the Bulbo...
18 Nov 2011
The Potted Option...
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Want something different to decorate your home or event? Instead or as well as using cut flower arrangements, mix it up with a few potted p...
17 Nov 2011
Spring's Come Early...
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Now that summer has passed and we’re creeping closer to the frosty winter ahead, the flowers will have shut down, preparing for rebirth in ...
16 Nov 2011
Lush Hydrangeas!
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Hydrangeas. A lush, beautiful and indulgent flower. They come in an array of vivid colours, from blues and pinks to greens and white and loo...
11 Nov 2011
Making your Home Festive…
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Ordering the right Christmas decorations for your home can be a difficult decision. With Quintessentially Flowers we can assist you in maki...
4 Nov 2011
The Winter choice...
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As winter approaches and we’re left with the Autumnal rusty coloured leaves, you may think that our wonderful blooms disappear for the winte...
28 Oct 2011
Sparkling Amaryllis
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In every area of life there are those who stand head and shoulders above the crowd. Making a statement. Leading the way. Giving us that com...
26 Oct 2011
The Worlds Most Expensive Flowers…
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Fancy going that little bit further for that special person? Here is a list of the top 5 most expensive flowers around! Saffron Crocus - ...
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14 Oct 2011
Autumn’s here!
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It’s that time of year again; the leaves are dropping from the trees, covering the streets with rusty orange. Winter jackets and scarves slo...
13 Oct 2011
Why do flowers make us feel so good?
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Why do flowers make us feel so good? Even if your day isn’t going as planned, you open the door to a delivery of a beautiful bouquet of flow...
12 Oct 2011
General Conditioning for Longer Lasting Flowers…
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• Remove packaging • Cut about an inch off stems at a 45degree angle. • Remove leaves below water level to avoid contaminating the water. ...
6 Oct 2011
Bluebells in a bottle…
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There’s something so magical about walking through the woods in early spring and stumbling across a field full of beautiful bluebells; the d...
5 Oct 2011
Gorgeous Amaranthus, caudatus
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This fabulous draping flower, also known as ‘Love lies bleeding', comes in two beautifully rich colours, fresh green and rich burgundy r...
29 Sept 2011
Radiant Ranunculus...
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In life we need pioneers to go beyond the norm pushing the boundaries and creating new trends… most people play it safe and follow the crowd...
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23 Sept 2011
Rose Revival
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Roses are renowned for drooping. This tends to happen when the water hasn't been changed regularly. Air travels up the stem causing an a...
15 Sept 2011
Snowberries
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Snowberries grow in North and Central America and are part of the much loved honeysuckle family. They are at their peak in September and l...
8 Sept 2011
The Anemone
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We are just starting the Anemone season, a delicate papery flower. A favourite that comes in around 120 varieties. Some of the best examples...
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30 Aug 2011
Meadow Flowers
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Most of us get caught up in everyday life, work, family and friends and therefore are too busy to engage in the great outdoors, this is esp...
15 Aug 2011
Green with Envy
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As we said last week you don't have to simply use traditional greens in your arrangements to increase the density of the look. Adding...
11 Aug 2011
Gladioli
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Another top tip from Q Flowers - Gladioli: These flowers are easy, colourful, bright and make great cut flowers. They look fantasti...
10 Aug 2011
English Garden Dahlia's
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We have the most lovely English Garden Dahlia's in today. These beautiful flowers are very popular at the moment and will continue to ...
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