British flowers by the season

Around 90% of the flowers purchased in the UK are imported.  Although this means we may be able to access our favourite flowers all year round, you can imagine the impact this has on the environment.

At Floral Edit, where possible, I use British flowers and foliage.  It is an important part of my business model to be as sustainable as possible.  I was inspired by Claire Brown’s book, ‘The British Flower Book’, to use seasonal British flowers.

Seasonal British flowers look and smell amazing as they are not transported long distances.  This means you can enjoy the beauty and scent of your flowers for longer.

Some of my favourite British flowers and foliage by the season

Spring:

Tulips, hellebores, paperwhites, snowdrops, catkins, pittosporum, virburum, hyacinths, pussy willow, artichoke leaves, anemone, skimmia, amaryllis, rosemary, daffodils, muscari, willow, eucalyptus, blossom, sage, bleeding heart, snake’s head fritillary, solomon’s seal, ranunculus, lilac, hawthorn, allium, spirea.

Summer:

Sweet pea, gypsophila, mint, lupin, cornflower, delphinium, dusty miller, ammi, wild carrot, ferns, foxglove, cornflower, peony, rose, spray rose, geranium, phlox, hydrangea, achillea, cosmos, dahlia, sunflowers, jasmine, rose, nigella, cosmos, alechemilla mollis, astilbe, scabiosa, icelandic poppy.

Autumn/Winter:

Amaranthus, dahlia, hydrangea, straw flower, rudbeckia, aster, echinacea, nasturtium, clematis, sedum, eucalyptus, pittosporum, alstroemeria.