Bees like cymbidiums & the feeling's mutual. In fact cymbidiums aren't just fond of bees, they make a point of getting up close & personal. They do this by laying a cunning trap. As the bee lands on the lower lip of the flower it springs up, enclosing the insect which can only escape by crawling backwards. In doing this, it passes first the stigma which it pollinates (if it's carrying pollen) & then the stamens
- picking up pollen for another cymbidium. Of course this only applies with natural, organic versions of the plant
- Bloom cymbidiums are pollen-free. Which is good news for allergy sufferers if rather frustrating for insects. Nevertheless don't be surprised if your cymbidium centrepiece attracts the odd bee or two
- especially if you add a little of our orchid or flower shop scent. That's the thing about our silk flowers
- they're so realistic they even fool the 'experts'.



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Imagine a perfect tropical isl&. Unspoilt, almost forgotten
- one of those tiny dots on a map of the Caribbean. The breeze, soft
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A shrinking violet she wasn't. Intelligent, intuitive
- dramatic & with a devastating line in acerbic comments (both scripted
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Sophisticated & self-assured, it's a glorious display of lilies, sorbus & green berries. Presented in a stunning globe vase ...

You'd think it had been freshly cut from the 'garden of England'
- that's how realistic this hop spike looks. Gloriously green
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Strikingly beautiful cymbidium orchid. Originating in India, cymbidiums became popular in this country during the 19th century. Looking at the superb example here, it's easy to see why. Crafted with painstaking attention to detail &8211; from the hand painted flowers to the papery wrap around the base of the leaves &8211; it's a perfect example of the artistry that is behind every Bloom creation. ...

Strikingly beautiful cymbidium orchid. Originating in India, cymbidiums became popular in this country during the 19th century. Looking at the superb example here, it's easy to see why. Crafted with painstaking attention to detail &8211; from the hand painted flowers to the papery wrap around the base of the leaves &8211; it's a perfect example of the artistry that is behind every Bloom creation. ...

Strikingly beautiful cymbidium orchid. Originating in India, cymbidiums became popular in this country during the 19th century. Looking at the superb example here, it's easy to see why. Crafted with painstaking attention to detail &8211; from the hand painted flowers to the papery wrap around the base of the leaves &8211; it's a perfect example of the artistry that is behind every Bloom creation. ...

Think Fiji, the Maldives & Barbados...where lush foliage forms a backdrop to flowers of vivid, sun-drenched colour. That's the attraction of this tropical arrangement. Comprising heliconium blooms, bamboo stems, ferns, palm seeds & exotic fruits in an elegant column vase, it's perfect for adding a splash of drama to a hall, alcove, landing or dining room. ...

These charming foliage-covered fences are perfect for concealing necessary but unsightly garden items &8211; compost heaps, wheelie bins etc. Very lightweight so they're easy to stake into the ground as a fence or hang as a wall covering, their rich, glossy mixed leaves look attractive all the year round. & because they're constructed on the trellis principle they will concertina into different lengths as required. ...