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 […]
Flowers come in many different colors and hues but blue is one of nature’s stranger, more mysterious shades. There are a few varieties of blue flowers out there, from forget-me-nots to hydrangeas, from irises to lotus. Blue flowers are a trick nature can pull but very often does not. This, of course, gives this color […]
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 […]
Last time in our feature on the numerology of roses, we went as far as bouquets of 20 roses. Today we go beyond that looking at what the most extravagant and numerous arrangements of these flower favourites say to your lucky recipient. Starting with: 25 Roses If you send someone 25 roses then you are […]
Like most of our customers and flower lovers in the world, you have probably asked yourself “why are flowers expensive?. This is a question we spent some time answering on this blog recently but, today we bring you a little more detail from one of our own experts. We interviewed Aureli Nieto, Director of Production […]
People love flowers precisely because of their colours. With attractive reds, yellows, oranges, pinks and even occasional blues and purples they are great for brightening up someone’s home. We started to wonder where do flowers get their colours from exactly? Why are flowers so bright and attention grabbing and why do they appear in the […]
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 […]
People adore saying “I love you” with roses. Of all the flowers they are the number one way for people to express their affections. What you may not have realised is that the numerology of roses plays an additional and perhaps equally significant role in the symbology of these classic flowers as the colour. We’re […]
Lifestyles of the rich and the famous are always in the news and while most things about their love lives and projects hit the front pages one of the things we hear less about is their personal hobbies and interests. Unsurprisingly there are a quite large number of celebrity flower fans out there and here […]
Music and flowers are great partners with both inspiring each other in some ways. Lots of songs have been written about flowers over the years but is it possible to choose 5 of the best? We’re going to attempt to do just that today and to choose the five that we like the most. So, […]
The 7th season of Game of Thrones is underway and even we at FloraQueen couldn’t resist writing an article about it. Every flower has a specific role in the kingdom of flowers thanks to its unique appearance and characteristics, so we’re going to play a game. What flower would make the best flower to send […]
They often say that daughters will end up dressing like their moms. Have you found this to be the case? Of course during a daughter’s early years they don’t have much say in what they wear! During these years daughters are more than happy to wear what their mom wants and this can often lead […]
Artists have always looked for the most beautiful objects to paint and display in their work. So it is no surprise that flowers take centre stage in thousands of pieces of art. However, out of this extensive collection, which are the best flower paintings? Read on and take a look at some of our favourites. The […]
We spend a third of our lives asleep, that’s a lot of time spent dreaming, reflecting on our waking life! Dreams aren’t just random, they come from memories, both recent and distant. Did you know that we don’t create any of the images we see in our dreams? Every face that we see, every building or landscape is […]
We all love the world of flowers and plants. We love it for its beauty but it also for its irregularity. As you’ll see, sometimes it produces very curious versions of its natural state! Here, we look at a selection of impressive man made world records and a few natural peculiarities. Which of these impresses you […]
Flowers have been used to add dramatic flare and effect in films for centuries, let’s take a look at some of the most iconic flower scenes in cinematic history Poppies in The Wizard Of Oz Now a classic watched by young and old alike, The Wizard of Oz was innovative for its time. In 1939 its […]
A BRIEF HISTORY When you see a beautiful bouquet of flowers its probably not your first thought to eat them, but there are actually multiple types of flowers that are regularly used in cooking. Although there is not a lot of proof to support it, it is believed that humans have been eating flowers for […]
Welcome to the latest post in our DIY With Flowers Series. Today we will be learning a very interesting technique, how to press flowers. It dates back centuries with examples evident in Asian, European, and even Egyptian cultures. It is a fairly simple process that people of all ages can enjoy. Many times we receive […]
It is the time of year when flowers are at their best and you want to go and explore the beauty of nature… but sometimes, that’s not what everyone wants! With one of the biggest events on the footballing calendar taking place in France this summer, millions are bound to be stuck to their television […]
Tattoos are more widespread than ever and many of you are following the trend. But, by definition, a tattoo is for life. So if you’ve sure about taking the plunge, here are a few rules that will help you avoid making a decision on a sudden whim that you later come to regret. Apparently, nearly […]
