One of the joys of flower arranging is discovering new & original combinations. This melange of roses, pears & berries is a perfect example of what we mean. The contrast between the pure, creamy white of the rose petals & the ripe, rounded tactile quality of the pears is both unusual & very satisfying. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned country garden
- where rambling roses climbing through fruit trees was a popular feature
- our new centrepiece will look stunning on a deep windowsill or a hall table to welcome visitors. & if they're intrigued by roses & pears together you can always impress them with your botanical knowledge. Pear trees & rose bushes belong to the same family.

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Soft & frothy as cumulus clouds, the colour of our white hydrangea bush captures the very essence of springtime. Put it in a large pot or planter & display it on a window sill, in a porch, conservatory or a sunny corner of the living room. Wherever you choose, the effect will be stunning. ...

The Edwardians had a thing about the aspidistra. In the 1970s rubber plants were all the rage. That's the problem with fashionable plants, one minute they're à la mode
- the next, positively passé. Roses, by contrast, are timeless. Two thousand years ago, Nero
- in his more agreeable moods
- liked to shower his guests with rose petals. In the 15th century the unification of the royal houses of Lancaster & York was symbolised by the red & white Tudor rose. & Empress Josephine whiled away the hours growing roses when her husb&, Napoleon, was conquering Europe. It would seem that the appeal of roses is universal
- as is their ability to adapt to each & every trend. Take this new rose arrangement for instance. A stunning combination of classic roses in a contemporary cube vase, it will look effortlessly stylish in a sitting room or study, office reception or guest bedroom. We'd like to think that Henry & Josephine would have approved. As for Nero
- it's hard to say. He was a bit unpredictable...




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A timeless classic. Our White Rose Cube immediately injects effortless style with minimal effort. Handcrafted & presented in a contemporary glass cube vase. Roses always manage to adapt to each & every trend, when paired with a contemporary vase it is an arrangement that will be everlasting- just like Bloom&8217;s flowers! It is sure to look perfect as an accent piece on a mantelpiece or coffee table. ...

Nature designed the petals of the phalaenopsis to attract pollinating tropical moths. Every detail of this fascinating & beautiful orchid has been faithfully recreated & surrounded by mossy earth in an elegant glass bowl vase. Place yours where its delicate translucent flowers have the greatest effect: in a dark hall, landing or to offer a softening touch to the clinical decor of a bathroom. ...

Dancing oncidium orchid
- if that sounds a little fanciful, wait until you see this enchanting silk flower 'perform' in your own
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It's no secret that red roses mean true love. But in floriology
- that's the language of flowers
- there are many meanings that

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With its striking gold crackle glaze, this handmade solid glass paperweight makes a lovely ornament. It can be used, of course, to sit on top of your paperwork, to stop it from flying away. But it is an eye-catching piece of art in its own right, deserving pride of place on any desk, coffee table or shelf. ...

Warm & inviting like a sunset, our Sunset Arrangement is a glowing melange of zinnia, sedum, smokebush & hypericum arranged in a charcoal glazed pot. Looking wonderful by candlelight, in a sunny window or in the hall to welcome visitors, it's the perfect antidote to gloomy days. ...

Gloriously lifelike, our autumn hydrangeas are the epitome of elegance. Drop two or three into a slender glass vase or why not arrange them en masse in a gloriously sunny display? & those fabulous frothy flowerheads are a wonderful way of adding lightness & texture to mixed floral arrangements. The potential is as rich as your imagination. ...