Inspired by Puccini's most famous work, our Madame Butterfly orchid is a 'must-have' for all romantics. The opera itself is a story of ill-starred lovers
- an American sailor & a geisha. Written in 1900, it highlights the insurmountable cultural & social difference that divided East & West. & like the original Madame Butterfly our orchid has a sense of excitement, drama & passion. But the moment you unpack it you'll know that unlike the opera, this is a story with a happy ending.
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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. ...

Like the miniature gardens the Victorian plant hunters brought back from the Himalayan foothills, this orchid & fern centrepiece is mesmerizingly beautiful & botanically accurate. The only difference is the simple, elegant glass planter
- totally in keeping with the plants & today's style of décor.
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Bring a taste (not literally, you understand) of the traditional country garden into your kitchen with this charming little pear tree. After all pears have been one of the staple fruits of this country for centuries. There's an Elizabethan recipe that describes ' Pears stewed in malmsey & flamed with brandy' that sounds like it would really get your dinner-party guests dancing on the table. & while our pear tree is strictly ornamental, it looks so completely realistic that you may have to warn your guests. Laden with ripening fruit that's almost ready for picking, it stands 45cm tall ...

Pretty & petite, this cymbidium stem is topped with racemes of delightful little flowers. It's a lovely way to soften slightly formal arrangements, & a stylishly simple way to add extra colour & texture without stealing the limelight from the main focus of interest. ...

Fun, festive & just a little bit frivolous' sums up this Ruby Berry Stem. Wonderful for bringing rich fiery colour to a whole variety of seasonal arrangements
- whatever the season. Truly versatile, it's a great way to introduce a touch of drama to any display.
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Shy & demure, snowdrops are the first sign that spring is on its way, & our delightful little cluster perfectly captures that precious moment. Appearing to grow naturally in a beautiful blue & white porcelain planter, it is a touch of elegance to a windowsill or sideboard. Their pretty heads will nod but never drop or wilt for a look that's forever springtime ...