Floral Guides

Flowers are not just useful for being placed in a garden. While they are good for that purpose, there are other artistic ways that you can use them. Flower silhouettes are great for this because they can be used alone or with other artistic touches. This is the reason that you see flower designs on […]

People use and appreciate flowers for many different reasons. While some are used decoratively, others are used for special events. Flowers even make excellent sentimental gifts. While decorative flowers are typically selected for their aesthetic appeal, other contexts have a different story. Special events and gifts usually have a meaning associated with them. This means […]

Many people see cacti as those spiky green plants that appear in the desert. Even movies and cartoons can’t avoid throwing in a cactus in desert scenes just to add a touch of realism. Therefore, many people can’t imagine cacti among the ranks of flowering plants. Their seeing one bloom usually results in surprise. However, […]

Imagine that a messenger arrives at the doorstep of your Victorian home, handing you a small bouquet wrapped in a ribbon. Clearly, it was assembled by hand from someone’s posh garden. You’re automatically charmed by this amazing gift and start searching for a suitable vase. However, if you were in the 19th century, the instinct […]

Carnations are flowers that have a deeper meaning than what their external beauty shows.  Scientists believe they were first cultivated over 2,000 years ago near the Mediterranean Basin. When they were first grown, they were largely used as ceremonial flowers in Greece, Italy, Spain, and neighboring countries. Today, the flowers are found all around the […]

When you notice a flower, what do you pay close attention to? Do you see how large or small it is? Do you focus on the scent? Maybe you like the shape of the flower itself. Most people notice the color before all else. In most cases, the coloring is one of many factors that […]

Choosing a name for your baby is a big decision. A name is usually with us almost from the moment of birth to when die, so the choice of a name is no small consideration. However, here at FloraQueen, as you might expect, we’re big fans of flower names for babies and we’re going to […]

Art and flowers are almost inseparable. Almost from the inception of art as a form of human expression, paintings of flowers have existed. Despite the history of flower paintings being long and numerous works hanging in galleries all over the world, we’ve narrowed things down a little. We’ve chosen just 5 flower paintings that for us stand […]

One of the most popular flowers of all time has to be the rose. In our newest online eBook, we’ve explained all you need to know about roses so that you can enjoy them longer and send even better floral gifts. A rose bouquet can vary in many ways and there are lots of things […]

Despite their use for decoration and beautifying a home, it’s sometimes easy to forget that fresh flowers are very much alive. Flowers are intricate working organisms, even after they’re cut and there’s a lot going on with these natural wonders we enjoy in our bouquets. We’re going to quickly break down and identify the main parts of a […]

Passionate purple flowers are one of nature’s more precious treats. With the historical significance of purple as a symbol of prestige and royalty they bring something extra special to a surprise bouquet, in addition to their deep rich colour. However, what’s so special about them and why? There’s a rich tapestry of meaning associated with […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Sunny, tall and proud, sunflowers are the perfect summer flower. Aside from this obvious symbolism, what do sunflowers mean when they’re given as a gift? It is our flower of the month for June and has a lot of very handy uses besides brightening a home. Amongst other things, sunflowers signify happiness, joy and strong bonds […]

White flowers are among the most popular styles of arrangements you can find. They are popular for weddings, celebrating new babies and auspicious events like funerals and are a truly versatile coloured flower. Some of you may be wondering how and why white flowers have ended up with such a varied range of meanings, as […]

As the “harbingers of spring” as they are sometimes known, tulips add an extra special touch to this time of year with their optimistic colours and delicate form. Of course, there are many different tulip colour meanings to take into account if you want to surprise someone with the perfect floral message this spring. To […]

When it comes to adding a touch of good Feng Shui to your home flowers are often rightly seen as one of the best natural ways to achieve balance. Not just any blooms will do however. Choosing the right Feng Shui flowers involves selecting flowers that will add just the right positive character and energetic […]