It's lovely, isn't it
- our ikebana arrangement. But there's more to this exquisite form of flower arranging than immediately
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Entertaining in style or simply feeding family & friends
- whatever your plans, here’s the perfect table decoration. Pure white
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Cool & smoky-blue as the far distant hills, our lavender blue 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. ...

Tall, impressive & just that little bit out of the ordinary, ligularias like this one originated in central & eastern Asia. Often found growing beside mountain streams, they're becoming popular in the UK as waterside plants for fashionable gardens. Our version is marvellous for creating vertical interest where floor space is limited
- on a landing, in an alcove or a stairwell.
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Tall, impressive & just that little bit out of the ordinary, ligularias like this one originated in central & eastern Asia. Often found growing beside mountain streams, they're becoming popular in the UK as waterside plants for fashionable gardens. Our version is marvellous for creating vertical interest where floor space is limited
- on a landing, in an alcove or a stairwell.
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Madonna lilies (Lililium candidium if we're being formal) have been cultivated around the Eastern Mediterranean for two, maybe three thousand years. Because they were traditionally associated with purity & virtue, Renaissance artists often included them in paintings of the Virgin Mary
- hence the name. In addition, an oil extracted from Madonna lilies was widely used in the distillation of perfume. It's quite possible that the Mona Lisa dabbed a drop or two behind her ears before sitting for Leonardo Da Vinci. Be that as it may, what you can be sure of is the effect this exquisitely elegant arrangement will have on its surroundings. As the focal point to a room, a tablecentre or in a window (remember Bloom flowers won't wilt in strong sunlight) it's the epitome of grace, composure & classic style. Presented with sorbus leaves & green berries in a handsome planter.
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This delightful 'deep-in-the-country' marigold arrangement has a wonderfully natural, informal sense of joie de vivre. Real cottage garden favourites, marigolds always seem like happy, good-natured, cheerful flowers. Which of course, is why we like to have them around. Presented in an attractively aged mini milk churn. ...

Take handfuls of summer sunshine, roll into a ball & arrange in a suitable container
- that's our marigold trough. Maybe the description
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Bright, bubbling & full of hope, our mixed spring bouquet is a happy handful of glorious new season's colours. In fact it looks so dewy-fresh that it's easy to imagine each delightful flower was picked from a country hedgerow only hours before. The bouquet consists of a stunning combination of springtime blooms- Yellow Trumpet Daffodils, Small Narcissus, Pink Ranunculus, Catkins & Grape Hyacinth. Placed on a low coffee table or as a centrepiece for a casual lunch with friends, this is a bouquet to lighten the room & your spirits in equal measure. Quite simply, it's a reason to be cheerful. ...

If there's one colour that captures the essence of autumn it has to be the wonderfully rich, complex burnt orange shade of this vanda orchid. It's almost as if the flowers had been steeped in sunshine & left to marinate over the summer. There's a warmth, a glow, a radiant quality about our favourite vanda that makes it perfect for the season
- but too attractive to put away at other times. So why do so? This 'forever autumn' orchid always looks stunning, in winter, spring & summer too.
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