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One of the great things about modern life is that making and maintaining friendships almost anywhere in the world is easy. No matter where you meet, keeping in contact has never been easier with social media and mobile technology. The same could be said for sending flowers. As an international florist, we’re lucky enough to […]

December is here and with it the slew of family Christmas cards that soon follows. While the traditional giving of Xmas cards would seem like a tradition on the way out thanks to Facebook and Instagram. There is still one style of card that is going strong: the awkward Christmas card. Whether an authentic act of […]

Christmas is most definitely coming. December is here, the lights are starting to be switched on and holiday shopping can begin in earnest.  We too at FloraQueen are getting into the spirit of the occasion with our Christmas collection. This year we’ve introduced not one, not two but six brand new seasonal bouquets to share joy over […]

The bedroom might not seem like a natural place to keep a plant, especially if you’re a messy or forgetful person by nature. However, even if you don’t have a single green-finger you’d be surprised by the choice of plants that even a gardening noob can keep without killing and the many benefits that having them […]

As the year comes closer to its end and the shortest day grows nearer, we move into the time of Sagittarius. Those born between November 22nd – December 21st are represented by the constellation of the archer. As one of the fire signs of the zodiac, people born during this time can be passionate and temperamental. […]

One of the beautiful things about indoor plants is that they are alive and always changing. Sometimes that means that, like us, they outgrow their surroundings and need a bit more living space. When it comes time to repot a plant and give it a little more room to spread its roots, it’s important to […]

Christmas shopping isn’t to everyone’s taste. Choosing the right gift that combines thought with quality can be difficult, especially when negotiating a packed shopping mall. Luckily the internet offers some relief, but making that right choice for a present is still a challenge. To make things a bit simpler, we’re here to help with our […]

When it comes to seasons fall is all spectacle. This time of year is the perfect moment to revel in the best show nature has to offer! While the leaves change and the cold weather arrives autumn flowers still flourish. Stunning blooms like amaryllis, anthurium, hydrangeas and chrysanthemums are all in-season and ready to add […]

We all feel a bit wound up sometimes and in these ever stressful times, a little relief is sometimes necessary. Luckily we have only to look to nature for the solution. It seems in many cases the first steps to a more zen environment are a few simple houseplants as many of these green, stoic […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Twinkling white lights line the streets and homes and shops put up their decorations and Christmas trees. Perhaps there’s even a poinsettia among your holiday decor this year. The poinsettia is a classic plant for Christmas around the world and one that can last much longer than […]

One of the things that gives us at FloraQueen the most joy about helping people share flowers around the world is being able to help love bloom any day of the year. That’s precisely the story we’ll be sharing today from Michael from Chicago, who is our customer of the month for November. After meeting […]

Red is one of the most popular colours for a bouquet all over the world. Thanks to the power of red roses there’s absolutely question that red flowers are synonymous with romantic messages. However, that’s not the whole picture. Red flower meanings are much more varied and shouldn’t be limited by the stereotype they are […]

As winter approaches and November arrives the weather is greyer, there’s a clear chill in the air and spirits can get a little low. Luckily we have just the tonic for those seasonal blues with our November Bouquet of the Month. Our Pumpkin bouquet of orange roses, alstroemerias and hypericum is our top pick of the […]

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac falling from October 23rd to November 21st. It is well known as a firey sign, with those born under the sign being complex and sceptical. Choosing the right flowers for a Scorpio can be a high risk but highly rewarding process. Showing you’ve done your homework by […]

Birthday flowers are well known as a go-to surprise gift. They are bright, full of colour and perfect for congratulating someone as they celebrate their birthday. When choosing a present, it’s important to make sure that the surprise will create the right impact with your recipient and with flowers, there can seem a lot of […]

It’s no secret that flowers and fashion often cross over. During the last few months, it’s been truer than ever. Following a busy summer and autumn in the world of celebrity floral fashion, we’ve been catching up with all the happenings. Here’s our look at the brightest and boldest new styles seen in floral fashion […]

Whether you’ve got hydrangeas growing in your garden or you simply enjoy admiring their bouffant blooms, they’re truly a sight to behold. What you may not know is that hydrangeas have superpowers, in addition to being a fantastic feature of a bouquet. We couldn’t resist finding out more about these exciting and appealing blooms, so we’ve […]

You’ve probably noticed that we’re quite proud of our ability to deliver flowers to over 100 countries around the world. If you’ve never tried sending flowers around the globe you’re probably wondering what it takes to make a delivery a success and what actually happens to get your bouquet to its destination. We’re going to […]

There’s no doubting Halloween is a time for ghosts, ghouls, vampires, werewolves and other monsters. However, is it a time for flowers? You may be surprised to learn that the answer is a definitive yes! There’s no shortage of amazing Halloween flower arrangements out there, which are specially designed to capture the colour and spookiness […]

It’s officially autumn. The leaves are changing, the weather is cooler and you and your friends and family probably are probably spending more time at home. As the seasons change getting cosier is the goal and cosier homes are easier to create than you might think. There’s no need for a complete redesign of your home, […]

Albert Camus once said that “fall is a second spring where every leaf is a flower” and we certainly agree. Fall flowers and plants are very different from their spring counterparts but this beautiful season still has much to offer a bouquet or flower arrangement, not least thanks to the beautifully expressive colours of autumn. […]

Autumn has well and truly started and today we also welcome the beginning of October. To celebrate both the season and the start of a new month, we’ve got the perfect bouquet of the month. Filled with fall flowers it’s perfect for celebrating everything that makes this time magical. We’ve selected our Autumnal Splendour bouquet […]

An orchid delivery to somewhere far away is a beautiful way to share your love across the distance with your friends and family. It’s that beautiful gesture that our customer of the month for September, Reuben from Jersey, set out to create with an orchid gift for his parents wedding anniversary in Portugal. He tells […]

The 23rd September is a significant date as it not only heralds the beginning of autumn but also the arrival of the sign of Libra. When it comes to this sign of the zodiac, beauty and nature are highly prized, making flowers one of the best surprises possible for a Libra birthday or celebration. To […]