Floral Guides

Rosh Hashanah (sometimes known as Jewish New Year) is fast approaching. The holiday falls between the 9th and 11th of September in 2018 and now is the time to make plans if you want to do something extra special for the high holiday. If you can’t be with your loved ones in person in time […]

Carnations are one of the best known flowers worldwide. Almost everyone knows what a carnation is but not everyone knows the amazing properties that make this flower a hit across the globe. We believe the hype behind these famous flowers however, which is why we’ve found 7 reasons why carnations are the perfect choice for […]

Jasmine is a plant that combines a bit of everything. With grace, elegance and an amazing scent, there’s plenty to love about these flowering beauties. Most of the time Jasmine is happiest growing outside but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed as an indoor treat too. However, there are few tricks to remember when […]

When you are in love you don’t always need an occasion to surprise with flowers. Sometimes the most wonderful gift is the gift that appears just out of the blue to remind you that your special someone far away is thinking about you. This is exactly why Bastian from Nancy in France, our customer of […]

Virgo the sign of the virgin, is well known for its perfectionism. Getting the right gift to celebrate one of the many thoughtful and kind Virgos in your life can seem tricky, as the perfect surprise can be hard to find. However, made things a little simpler to manage as we look at the best […]

Classic chrysanthemums. They are a popular flower for bouquets all over the world and are a an ideal bloom to add big smiles to a special day. Of course, what you say with Chrysanthemums can vary greatly depending on when and what types you deliver. To try and demystify this ‘beautiful dialect’ of the language […]

We may not pay much mind to our surroundings at work, however, as we’re going to see today, a small touch of nature can make a huge difference to this place we spend many hours of our day. By choosing the best desk plants, that are easy to take care of and exotic to look […]

Summer is the best time to enjoy flowers in all their forms and that includes flowers as food! Edible flowers are plentiful in nature but are often overlooked by cooks in kitchens around the world.However, since the beginning of civilisation edible flowers have played a part in creating some of the tastiest dishes around. Today […]

We often think of flowers when we want to make a celebration or special day happier. However, why stop there? Why not create the happiest home with plants and flowers to enjoy that feeling all year round? We’re going to show you today not only why the happiest homes stay that way with the help of […]

Orchids produce some of the most refined flowers in the world and with so many different colored varieties you might sometimes feel spoiled for choice. Today we’re going to simplify things by taking a look at the full spectrum of orchid colors to explore and explain just what it means when you send these magnificent […]

The astrological sign of Leo is one of the most summery of star signs around and that is certainly reflected in its characteristics and the flowers that represent those who were born under its influence. We’re going to show you today how to select the perfect flowers for Leo and to make sure that no […]

Flowers can communicate lots of complex emotions, especially during sadder occasions. Sometimes when we lose someone unexpectedly we can feel lost for words. If we’re unable to offer our condolences in person to family and friends who are grieving a flower delivery can really make the difference and help express those feelings that can be […]

Jasmine flowers embody a perfect balance of beauty and fragrance making them a favourite throughout the world. However, this only scratches the surface of potential uses and meanings of jasmine flowers. Today we’re going to look at just how versatile the small but amazing jasmine flower can be. What do Jasmine Flowers Symbolise? Purity and […]

The meaning of orange flowers can vary depending on the specific type of flower and cultural context. Here are some general meanings associated with orange flowers: Yellow is a colour of joy and red a colour of passion when it comes to flowers. But what happens when you mix these two colours together and end […]

It’s July and the summer temperature is hotting up. To help you cool things off a little we’re going to spend some time getting to know FloraQueen’s summer flower collection. With these refreshing summer bouquets you can easily surprise for any birthday, anniversary or to just add a breath of fresh air (and flowers) to someone’s day, […]

Is music floral in nature? We were certainly curious to find out ourselves, which is why we’ve teamed up with the Festival de Pedralbes in Barcelona to share flowers not only with the public but with the artists performing at the month-long event. We will be taking part in this fantastic festival between 6th June […]

When it comes to celebrating a special occasion for someone who was born under the sign of Cancer the best choices of zodiac flowers may seem tricky. Cancers are a loyal bunch and are known for their kind generosity, so choosing the best flowers to surprise and celebrate their love is crucial. We’re going to […]

It’s June and summer is in the year. As a result it will come as no surprise that our bouquet of the month for this sunny month is a bright and beautiful sunflower arrangement! Our Breath of Colour bouquet combines summer sunflowers with bright red carnations and striking lavender coloured limonium and is bound to turn […]

We’ve probably all heard the fact that sunflowers follow the sun, it’s something which gives these beautiful plants their name. The question you may be asking at this point is why sunflowers always face the sun? First lets unpack this idea a little. The idea that sunflowers always track the sun is a little bit […]

When it comes to summer there’s nothing more spectacular than a bouquet of sunflowers. While these sunny yellow harbingers of summertime are fantastic just on their own, there are dozens of flowers to pair with sunflowers to create the perfect bouquet designs. At this time of year, it’s unsurprising to find sunflowers stealing the show […]