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Making a couple happy on their anniversary, especially when they have been together for many years, is just one of the many great things that an international flower delivery can do. That is also exactly why Jean Johnson, our customer of the month for June, chose us to help add extra smiles to her son’s […]

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 […]

There’s nothing quite as cheerful as a bouquet of gerberas in the home. When it comes to gerbera daisy colours you certainly have a lot of choice. There’s a complete rainbow of colours to enjoy when you send a bouquet of these beautiful large flowers to someone.  Gerberas are native to South Africa (as a […]

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 […]

The weather is heating up and the time has come to bid farewell to our favourite spring blooms for the year and to welcome our favourite summer perennials. The hottest season of the year can sometimes prove tricky for flowers, with warm sun and little rain causing some plants to wilt before summer ends. However, […]

Gardens in Europe are truly a sight to behold. With centuries of horticultural history, patronised by some of the most notable families in the continent’s history there are some truly amazing gardens dotted all across the cities and countryside, which are thankfully now open for the public to enjoy. As summer’s just around the corner, […]

Geminis are an interesting group, as their very star sign represents the duality of their nature. With their zodiac sign representing twins, there’s no surprise that there are two halves to your beloved Gemini. This makes selecting the right flowers for them crucial as you have to find a way to unify these two competing […]

There can be no doubting that Peonies are one of the most beautiful flowers spring has to offer. They have light pastel shades, big bountiful blooms and look amazing in a bouquet. However, for crucial events like weddings (where they are still one of the top flowers of choice for bridal bouquets), having a few […]

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 […]

Here at FloraQueen, we share thousands of bouquets every year. For each one of those floral greetings, there’s an individual story and message being sent. We’ve decided to dedicate a little bit of time to those stories by focusing on just one with our customer of the month, by sharing a few words from them […]

As you may have noticed, there was a royal wedding last weekend. We love weddings, they are one of the best times to express emotions with flowers. As you might expect, a royal wedding was always bound to be an especially floral affair and we certainly weren’t disappointed by the blooms on show. It was […]

May is a joyful month, which is full of colour and new life. For that reason, choosing our Sincere Smile arrangement of pink roses, gerberas and chrysanthemums as bouquet of the month was a no-brainer. It’s a smart looking arrangement that is full of fresh pink flowers that are popular the world over and has been […]

We’ve probably all heard of the expression that “April showers bring May flowers” and whilst the weather may always be changeable year-on-year, you can be sure that there the saying is right about one thing. There are numerous flowers that bloom in May. You may or may not realise it, but the fifth month of […]

There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to Mother’s Day gifts. With so many things you can pick, it can feel overwhelming to make a decision amongst all the options out there. We’ve tried to narrow down the choices a little by selecting a few special “somethings” with a distinctly floral theme, that […]

We all know we should mark Mother’s Day with something special, be it a gift or taking some time out to see your mom and make her feel happy. However, if you’re bored of doing the same things as every other year or you feel like mom deserves a more unique surprise, we’ve come up […]

We’ve all given our moms terrible gifts at one time or another. From the clearly lacking art we gave her when we were five, or a terrible attempt at breakfast in bed from any age from 7 upwards, sometimes Mother’s Day gifts really don’t go to plan no matter hard you try. Fortunately, with her […]

When you want to make your mom smile on Mother‘s Day there’s probably nothing better to show you care than a beautiful card. Choosing the best design couldn’t be more important to communicate the sweetest message on her important day, so to help you out we’ve created a few of our own designs to make […]

With Mother’s Day almost upon us, it’s decision making time. Obviously, you want to surprise mom with the best gift on May 13th this year and when it comes to flowers on Mother’s Day, choosing carefully and getting your emotional message absolutely spot on always pays off.  To help, we’ve collected together the top picks […]

Mother’s Day is creeping closer and many you have probably already started thinking about how you’re going to surprise mom on May 13th. We also already know how amazing our mothers are, embodying many amazing qualities such as strength, compassion, kindness, patience and, of course, love unlike any other. To try and capture a little […]

It’s almost time for International Mother‘s Day, which falls this year on Sunday May 13th.  Whilst this celebration on the second Sunday of May every year feels like an almost eternal tradition its inception only came about 100 years ago. We take a look back at the surprising but short history of the celebration and […]

Tulips are perennial flowers that typically come back year after year. However, their ability to return annually depends on various factors, including the climate, care, and specific variety. In many cases, tulips might display decreased vigor and bloom size after a few years due to factors like overcrowding or soil nutrient depletion. Gardeners often lift […]

It’s fair to say that Tauruses know what they like. They are known for being quite stubborn in addition to generous and passionate but when it comes to choosing the best seasonal flowers for your special Taurus options can be limited by this rigid nature. We’re going to de-stress getting that all important birthday gift of […]

Everyone loves fresh roses in the home and all year round they are the absolute favourite flower to send to those we love all around the world. However, there is one thing that is often forgotten when people order roses and have them delivered and that is to trim the guard petals when they arrive. What are […]

When it comes to weddings, flowers are universally popular worldwide. With thousands of dollars spent every year ensuring that a couple’s big day goes without a hitch, wedding flowers can often take up a fair chunk of the budget. That’s why it’s important to make sure you make the right choices when it comes to […]