If you are a man, and you sidestep making plant purchases for the home, there is a high probability that the woman will be in charge of things in the house generally, according to a new, representative study by the Wilke market research institute. The study revealed that there’s a clear correlation between buying plants [...]

With International Mother’s Day looming large – this year it takes place on Sunday 13th May – if you have a mum living in a far flung corner of the world that you would like to send flowers to, we thought it would be handy if we created a list of countries that Direct2Florist delivers [...]

Calm and serene, white is perhaps the most adaptable colour when it comes to floral design. Not only is it appropriate for every formal occasion from weddings to funerals, but notwithstanding these enduring associations, it comfortably meets a whole host of other challenges – from informal to formal; kitchen table to boardroom; spring to winter. [...]

For five days in May, the gaze of the world’s media, gardening enthusiasts from around the globe and those who just like to celebrity spot, will be on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.   Taking place from Tuesday 22nd May and running through to Saturday 26th, the grounds of the Royal Hospital in [...]

Whilst in the UK and Ireland, Mothering Sunday celebrations take place on the fourth Sunday of Lent, it’s worth remembering that in other parts of the world the date is fixed. For example, in America, New Zealand and Australia it always falls on the second Sunday of May (it’s also a national holiday in USA), [...]

In this month’s newsletter we’ve talked about long-lasting flowers and the health giving properties of plants, so it makes sense for us to combine the two by giving away three orchid plants in our superb prize draw. Combining air cleaning properties with long-lasting spectacular flowers in an easy to look after package, the Phalaenopsis orchid [...]

Did you know that houseplants greatly improve your health and wellbeing? Well, according to various scientific studies, houseplants are good for you – physically, emotionally and psychologically. Plants are proven to: Remove harmful chemicals from the air Absorb noise and lessen dust in the home Help hospital patients recover faster, and with less medication Lower [...]

When sending flowers as a gift, one of the questions may well ask yourself is, how do I select long-lasting flowers? With the continuing stories of economic doom and gloom, value-for-money has never been talked about so much and when it comes to flowers that means searching out cut flowers that last longer than most. [...]

When you want to send flowers, selecting the correct flowers can be something of a headache. Some choose their flowers and plants by colour, others through knowledge of favourite flowers. However, next time you send anniversary flowers (or birthday flowers for that matter), why not reflect the tradition of anniversary gift lore in your choice [...]

As we head towards Easter, rather than flowers stealing the limelight, it’s the turn of foliage to take centre stage. With Palm Sunday just gone, demand for suitable foliage… most notably palm bud or emerald palm leaves… has been soaring thanks to a long-lasting tradition. Palm Sunday is the celebration of Jesus’ “triumphal entry” into Jerusalem, [...]