Celebrated on the second Sunday in May (9th May in 2021), countries that Direct2florist customers can book International Mother’s Day flower delivery include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and the United States.
By Austin Clark 12 March 2021
Celebrated on the second Sunday in May (9th May in 2021), countries that Direct2florist customers can book International Mother’s Day flower delivery include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and the United States.
By Austin Clark 12 March 2021
Now that tulip season is in full swing, one of the questions we’re often asked at Direct2florist is, how do I keep these lovely flowers looking fresh – and prevent them from dropping?
By Austin Clark 14 April 2021
Direct2florist proudly presents the best local florists in Australia. Each of our florists display their own floral bouquets and arrangements at their own prices, making us a unique shopping site for customers wishing to send flowers in Australia. With highly skilled, genuine local florists in all the major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, Direct2florist offers a great way to safely and easily order flowers online for Mother’s Day.
By Austin Clark 09 April 2021
International Mother’s Day – always celebrated on the second Sunday in May – is one of the busiest times of the year for long-distance flower sending.
By Austin Clark 09 April 2021
When it comes to sending flowers from the UK to destinations such as New Zealand and Australia for International Mother’s Day (always the second Sunday in May), what flowers should you choose for your special delivery? To help you out, here’s a quick guide to the favourite flowers in these two far-flung nations.
By Austin Clark 07 April 2021
Easter is the holiday that heralds the arrival of spring so celebrate with seasonal blooms in candy colours. Take your pick from tulips, hyacinths ranunculus and daffodils when available.
By Austin Clark 18 March 2021
Easter is the perfect time to celebrate spring, new life and hope – and there’s no better way to mark the occasion than with an Easter flower delivery by a local florist via Direct2florist.
By Austin Clark 18 March 2021
We would all love our cut flowers to last longer – many Direct2florist customers spent Covid lockdown days making potpourri or drying flowers. However, one floral designer in Japan has taken flower preservation to another level, by making floral arrangements in ice!
By Austin Clark 15 March 2021
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced that the 2021 Chelsea Flower Show has been postponed to the autumn – the first time in its 108-year history that it won’t take place in spring.
By Austin Clark 08 February 2021
Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Valentine’s flower deliveries will continue as normal, according to leading online florist network, Direct2florist.
By Austin Clark 08 February 2021
A special mum needs a special gift – and sending bouquet of fresh Mother’s Day flowers is as good as it gets when choosing a present that expresses just how much the special lady in your life. After all, few things beat that special feeling of having Mother’s Day flowers delivered to your door by a local florist.
By Austin Clark 22 January 2021
Valentine's Day is one of the few days in the year when you simply have to open a bottle of fizz. But what should you choose? To help you out (research was all in the name of work, we promise) we've selected some of our favourites that will be the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful bouquet of Valentine’s Day flowers.
By Austin Clark 22 January 2021
Chocolates. Wine. A special meal. Flowers (most important, of course!). The only ingredient missing from the perfect Valentine’s Day is a great film. So, whether you’re looking for a film (or movie, call it what you will) to end a sweet Valentine’s Day date, or are in need of a good laugh, here’s our selection of enjoyable choices available to stream right now.
By Austin Clark 22 January 2021
As we head closer to the middle of February, thoughts will typically turn to all of the cards, flowers (think red roses!), chocolates and romance of Valentine’s Day. However, there’s a new kid on the block vying for attention – Galentine's Day!
By Austin Clark 21 January 2021
Despite some light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel showing up in the form of a vaccine, the latest lockdown is challenging plenty of people’s positivity. The latest lockdown, made all the worse by long nights and cold wintry days, seems to have reduced the nation’s mood to rock bottom. It’s therefore time for some happy flowers!
By Austin Clark 18 January 2021
A new florist shop that helps people transition out of homelessness has opened in Oklahoma City, USA. Curbside Flowers is an offshoot of the Curbside project in the city, where on any given night 1,500 people experience homelessness. Curbside was created to provide employment and job skills training....
By Austin Clark 18 January 2021
Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday as it’s officially and traditionally known in the UK and Ireland, is the day to show love, gratitude and appreciation to all wonderful mums everywhere – often by having sending Mother’s Day flowers.
By Austin Clark 10 December 2020
If you meet your loved one out, a single rose might be better – she doesn't want to lug two dozen long-stems around town. Likewise, if you’re organising a Valentine’s Day flower delivery to be sent straight to a home, go big and bold. And don’t forget to add a vase or container if he/she doesn’t have one!
By Austin Clark 08 December 2020
The epitome of romance, it’s no wonder flowers are an absolute must when it comes to mastering Valentine’s Day gifts. No matter who you’re buying for, classy and stylish flowers are the perfect romantic gesture – but only if you get your Valentine's Day flowers delivered right.
By Austin Clark 08 December 2020
Consumers could be guaranteed the best quality flowers – each and every time – through the use of augmented reality (AR) technology in the production of cut flowers.
By Austin Clark 07 December 2020
Throughout history, New Year celebrations have been about looking ahead, celebrating friendships and starting afresh – messages that resonate today as much – if not more – than they ever have done.
By Austin Clark 04 November 2020
Independent florists up and down the country are planning an eco-friendlier festive season this year, with natural materials replacing the use of plastics in Christmas flower designs.
By Austin Clark 20 October 2020
A beautiful bouquet from a loved one is always a welcomed gift, so it’s understandable that we want to keep those flowers alive for as long as possible. However, without the proper knowledge and foresight, it’s easy to let flowers wither away, despite all of your best efforts.
By Miles Warner 08 October 2020
Potpourri is a blend of dried ingredients, oils, and spices that gives off a gentle natural scent. In spite of its name, making a potpourri mix is far from complicated, and you can make some yourself using dried flowers and essential oils. Opt for flowers like lavender, roses, pinks, and calendula that hold onto their natural color when dry.
By Miles Warner 08 October 2020
I love Winter! The crisp mornings, gardens tinged with beautiful little ice droplets, hedgerows glistening with frozen dew. Putting on winter woollies, thick scarves, gloves and boots prepare me for my favourite time of year……. Christmas!
By Karen Barnes 07 October 2020
Christmas is a time for giving – and there’s no better way to celebrate the season with friends and family than a delivery of Christmas flowers. Handmade, personally delivered flowers make the perfect present at Christmas, especially for those who can’t make the journey to be with a friend or relative.
By Austin Clark 07 October 2020
As the ‘season to be jolly’ nears, thoughts will also no doubt be turning to festive decorations, Christmas trees and that perennial question – what are those red Christmas flowers called?
By Austin Clark 07 October 2020
From sharing Christmas wishes with the special people in your life to making a home feel suitably festive, Christmas flowers have a special role to play at this most magical time of the year.
By Austin Clark 07 October 2020
The Genus Euphorbia has 24 different species, but Poinsettia is the most popular for its commercial importance during the winter holiday. Around 70 million Poinsettias are sold in six weeks.
By Miles Warner 01 October 2020
Some of the most common lily of the valley species include Convallaria majuscule 'Greene,' Rosea (variety of pink flowers), ‘Aureomarginata’ (cream to yellow-edged leaves), ‘Albomarginata' (white-edged leaves) and Convallaria majalis ‘Albostriata’ (dark leaves with cream to white lengthwise stripes).
By Miles Warner 30 September 2020
Anemone is a flowering plant belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. The genus is closely related to other genera such as the Hepatica and Pulsatilla. In fact, they are so similar to Anemones that many plant scientists class them all together.
By Miles Warner 30 September 2020
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By Austin Clark 30 September 2020
Based on distinguished types, you’ll find 33 species of Peonies. There are, however, more than 33 species of flowering plants that exist, which are divided into three distinct classifications: Paeoniae, Moutan, and Onaepia.
By Miles Warner 30 September 2020
Poppy is one of the oldest cultivated plants. Although the Poppy plant is divided into approximately 110-120 species, around 600 species of the poppy family (Papaveraceae) exist worldwide.
By Miles Warner 25 September 2020
The sunflower genus has about 70 different species. These species of sunflower can be split into three different groups: Giants sunflowers, coloured sunflowers and dwarf sunflowers.
By Miles Warner 25 September 2020
Did you know that there are over 400,000 known flowering plant species? Flowers are a vital part of our ecosystem. And as the saying goes "no two plants are ever the same". There are a lot of features that to think about when selecting the right plants for your home. Colour, size, growing conditions,
By Miles Warner 24 September 2020
Thinking about sending some flowers to a friend? Well, buying flowers seasonally makes a lot of sense, while still giving you a wide variety of options to choose from (save for winter).
By Miles Warner 23 September 2020
As we journey through life, celebrating the strides we make can help push us even further towards our goals. There are many milestones worthy of recognition. If you want to celebrate the achievement of your friends and family, congratulations flowers are some of the most thoughtful gifts money can buy.
By Miles Warner 23 September 2020
Trying to decide on the best thank you flowers? If you’re a little stuck on what flowers show gratitude the most, it's worth knowing that some of them have more of a meaning than others. We’ve included a few tips below to help you choose the most suitable flowers for saying thanks.
By Miles Warner 23 September 2020
If you know someone that's under-the-weather, you'll agree - a little bit of colour can do them some good. This is why get well soon flowers are so effective. Besides the fact that flowers are important symbolically, a warm get well soon message is always appreciated. Don’t know where to start? Below we’ve written a few tips to help you out.
By Miles Warner 23 September 2020
A new addition to the family is always a reason to celebrate - especially if it’s the first child! Sending a beautiful bouquet is a great way to show appreciation for bringing a new life into the world. The range of meanings of flowers makes them ideal gifts for welcoming the arrival of a new baby.
By Miles Warner 23 September 2020
Not sure what you should get your friends or family for their birthday? Flowers are a meaningful way of letting that special person know you’re glad they’re in your life. While they make a great gift, you should pick flowers depending on when the person is born.
By Miles Warner 22 September 2020
Mothers often say that the moment they hold their babies, an unbreakable bond is formed between them. Understandably, this works both ways. This is why we put so much importance on celebrating Mother's Day.
By Miles Warner 22 September 2020
Wedding anniversaries aren't just a celebration of love - but also patience, commitment, and cooperation. Many people downplay the success of a marriage. Still, only those that have stuck with their spouses through thick and thin understand the importance of celebrating each year they remain together.
By Miles Warner 22 September 2020
The passing away of a loved one can be a tough thing to deal with. Finding the words to express feelings of grief and sympathy can be tough during these trying times. However, people have long chosen to use flowers as a way to convey sentiments when words alone fail us.
By Miles Warner 21 September 2020
Choosing the perfect wedding day flowers can get overwhelming. To save time and stress, there are a few things you can do to make it easier.
By Miles Warner 21 September 2020
Sending flowers is a great way to show affection to someone special. Not only are flowers a wonderful gift, but they carry a message that speaks directly to our hearts. Flowers often give meaning to those deeper emotions that words alone don't have the weight to carry.
By Miles Warner 21 September 2020