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Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day—a time to recognise the achievements, strength, and contributions of women everywhere. It’s a day for appreciation, reflection and action. For generations, one of the most heartfelt ways to express admiration and gratitude has been through flowers.

When Valentine’s Day arrives, roses take centre stage. Red roses may be the classic symbol of love, but dark pink roses carry a message that’s just as powerful—and often more nuanced. Rich, romantic, and full of warmth, dark pink roses are the unsung heroes of Valentine’s Day florals. Dark pink roses remind us that love comes in many shades. On Valentine’s Day, they offer a meaningful alternative to tradition—one that honours admiration, gratitude, and deep affection. Whether you’re celebrating a partner, a growing relationship, or someone who simply makes your life brighter, dark pink roses say it beautifully. Sometimes, love doesn’t need to shout. Sometimes, it blooms boldly in pink.

Roses and Valentine’s Day: A Love Story Rooted in Culture Every February, roses seem to bloom everywhere—florists’ windows overflow with red petals, social feeds fill with bouquets, and Valentine’s Day once again becomes synonymous with flowers. But the connection between roses and Valentine’s Day is more than marketing or modern tradition. It is a cultural story, centuries in the making, shaped by myth, symbolism, and evolving ideas of love.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, Valentine’s Day has always been synonymous with flowers—but today, it’s becoming something more This shift opens exciting new opportunities! At FlowerSuppliers Ltd, we’re delighted to introduce our carefully curated Valentine’s Day Rose Collection, designed to help you say everything words sometimes cannot.

From ancient Egypt to modern Mexico, yellow flowers have always carried meanings of joy, friendship and good fortune. In this blog, we explore their symbolism and share the top five yellow blooms to grow for cutting , so you can bring sunshine indoors or gift it to someone special.

Thinking of pruning your hydrangeas this autumn? Stop right there. Whether your shrub blooms on old wood or new wood makes all the difference between a summer full of flowers and one full of leaves. Learn how to tell the difference, when to prune, and how to keep your hydrangeas bursting with colour next year.

Hypericum (St John’s Wort). Sturdy stems, glossy foliage and cheerful summer blooms that add instant texture and longevity to bouquets and installations. Favoured by florists for wedding work, natural displays and hardy containers, these stems (and their decorative berries) make a significant impact for minimal cost. Available as part of our wholesale flowers range; order from Flower Suppliers for reliable stock and next-day Flower Delivery.

Think herbs are just for cooking? Think again. From fragrant rosemary to dramatic purple basil, these seven herbs bring scent, texture, and a touch of wild beauty to your cut flower arrangements. Discover why every flower lover should make space for herbs in their garden—and how they can transform your bouquets from simple to stunning.

This post shows you two simple, sustainable kitchen tricks, using either vinegar or sugar, to extend the life of your fresh-cut flowers at home. It explains how each additive works (vinegar controls bacteria by lowering pH, sugar feeds blooms for energy), gives step-by-step instructions for both methods, and suggests which flower types benefit most from each treatment. You’ll also find extra longevity tips, like keeping blooms cool, trimming stems regularly, and removing wilted petals, to help your arrangements stay vibrant for days.

Ready to turn ordinary tulips into jaw-dropping masterpieces? In our latest blog, we show you how to condition, curve, and combine fresh-cut tulips (and a few leafy sidekicks) for arrangements that feel effortlessly artful. From picking the perfect vase to mastering water care, you’ll have your tulips bending, swooping, and stealing the show in no time!