Floral Guides

There’s no doubt that Valentine’s Day is a busy time for florists. With millions of customers ordering Valentine’s Flowers each February, demand for quality blooms is higher than at any other time of the year. Of course with this in mind, there are a few extra considerations to take into account when it comes to […]

For many people there’s nothing quite as glorious as a stunning bouquet of pink flowers whatever the occasion. However, in our continuing look into the world of floriology you’ll see that the symbology of pink flowers carries its own specific messages. When and why you send beautiful pink roses or lilies can make a big impact. Pink […]

Bright like the sun and boldly colourful, yellow flowers are a firm favourite among our flower fans. What you may not know however, is that the vivid yellow petals of these bouquets carry a lot of meaning for the recipient. That’s right, sending yellow flowers carries an implicit symbology that must be carefully negotiated when […]

Australia is sometimes called “the lucky country” due to its rich resources, warm climate, and vast golden beaches and as anyone who is lucky enough to have traveled to the land down under will tell you is that it has something special about it. Now, it goes without saying that the Australian population knows how […]

Flowers are a great gift for a lady in your life but what about your boyfriend or husband? We were wondering why for many sending flowers for men doesn’t inspire the same sentiments as sending your girl friends a nice bouquet. Is it really true that men don’t like to receive flowers as gifts? We […]

While flowers are beautiful and a great way to wish someone a happy birthday or to demonstrate your love, they sometimes carry a rather hefty price-tag. Obviously flowers are a premium gift but considering they are quite simple and can be grown en-mass with ease many people wonder why flowers are as expensive as they […]

Sending gifts internationally seems easy but there are some things to be careful of. The world of giving and receiving gifts varies dramatically depending on what country you are in. We live in a far more connected world than ever before and with business and families becoming global, it is becoming more and more common […]

Send flowers to Italy: if each city were a flower You will have hopefully seen our previous blog on the stereotypes to consider when you send flowers to Italy. Having read this you will know how the Italians love their flowers. What we are going to consider in this blog, is if each city in […]

Of course you know that Paris is also known as the City of Love. So, If you have loved ones in Paris it’s more than likely that you’ll find yourself in the position of wanting to ensure they feel the love and send flowers to France. These special people are lucky to have such loving […]

What traits do you think of when you think of German people? Although there are many words to describe these great people, most people would probably say efficient, punctual and serious. These aren’t qualities that you would think lend to being appreciative of beautiful, yet less practical gifts such as flowers. However, this couldn’t be further […]

What is the primary purpose of an overseas flower delivery? To look beautiful of course. However, once the flower passes its best, which sadly they all do at some stage, there are some great alternative uses for your blooms. If you have received an overseas flower delivery then we are sure you will find something fun to try […]

Many stereotypes about Italians exist and whilst of course they aren’t all mobsters with Mario moustaches, there are many which any Italian would agree describe most of their felllow citizens! Do you have a loved one from Italy? Of course you will want to send them gifts to show how they are in your thoughts […]

Sending an international flower delivery is a way for you to show your loved ones their importance to you. However, do you know the message behind the flowers that you lovingly send them? Of course, sending flowers is an act of kindness that will be appreciated by the recipient no matter what. However, were you […]

We all have friends and family who live in other parts of the world, don’t we? Or, perhaps you are that brave soul who has ventured beyond the borders of your country to now reside somewhere else. What this means is that there are many people who we would like to surprise with an international […]

Do you have a loved one who is abroad who you looking to send a bouquet to in the coming weeks with an international florist? Thankfully for you, we are on hand to give you some advice on how to choose the perfect bouquet to say how you feel. Read on and discover which bouquet […]

You have a loved one living abroad, their birthday arrives and you want to send them your best wishes, thankfully FloraQueen are here to help you send international flowers. But are you using our service wisely? We care about our loyal customers like you and want to help you to get the most out of […]

When you’re thinking about what would be the perfect gift to send the men in your life, do flowers spring to mind? Whilst many people would look elsewhere before considering flowers, every year increasingly more men are receiving flowers from their partners and family; so clearly flowers are becoming a much more popular gift option […]

This month our flower of choice is the pink lily. Pink lily flowers are very significant with many layers of meaning compared to even other colours of lilies. We explain all in our complete guide to pink lilies, with our tips on how to grow them and gift them. Significance It is quite often used as […]

No doubt you have someone dear to you living in another country, whether due to job or personal circumstances, or a mixture of the two. When a special date draws closer and you wish to give them a gift, what is the first thing that springs to mind? Sending flowers is sure to be an […]

The wind has begun to blow again and the shy leaves exhale their last breath before falling dry on wet ground. This is the first sign heralding the onset of a new season: autumn. The holidays are over and with them goes the laid-back vibe of summer, giving way to a more subdued day-to-day atmosphere. […]