How to look after flowers in the heat

by Mark Leech on August 10, 2010

Although most flowers will thrive on hot, sunny days there are times when really dry spells can leave your plants looking a little tired.

Our guide will help you keep your plants at their healthiest during the summer…
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How to create the perfect wedding flowers

by Mark Leech on July 27, 2010

sh-demo-1-frameIn this video, expert Interflora florist Sarah Horne shows us how to create some amazing wedding flowers during her demonstration at the 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Take a look below as she puts together this beautiful table decoration…
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Interflora brand is back on the road

by Mark Leech on July 16, 2010

Van 3A few months ago, around Mother’s Day, you may have seen the Interflora logo on black cabs across London. It was great to see the Interflora name back on the road, so now we’re starting to rebrand some of our florists’ vehicles.

We’ve started to wrap a number of vans with the Interflora colours of black and gold, starting with those in the London area.

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Top 10 Flickr Sunflower Photos

by Mark Leech on July 2, 2010

Sunflower

With it being sunflower fortnight here at Interflora we thought we’d find the top 10 sunflower photos from Flickr to show you just how beautiful and diverse these flowers can be….

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Interflora scoops major marketing award

by Mark Leech on June 25, 2010

NMA Awards 2010 - WinnerInterflora has won one of the major prizes at the 2010 New Media Age Effectiveness Awards, one of the biggest events in the interactive media industry.

The awards aim to demonstrate and promote the quality of new media usage in the UK. Interflora – the market leader in flower delivery to the UK and Ireland – scooped the award for Best Use of Email….
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Diamonds at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

by Su Whale on May 27, 2010

susan_whaleGenerally it’s the large show gardens at Chelsea which make the headlines, as that is where most of the razzmatazz can be found and where some serious money has been spent.

And although these gardens are indeed impressive, when it comes to cost this year is a little different…

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Interflora wins gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

by Mark Leech on May 25, 2010

progressionaward2It’s been so busy on the Interflora stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and – even though it’s only day two – we have a gold medal win!

Our florists did amazingly well and we’re delighted to announce that Progression won the gold medal. Take a look at the finished design and watch our exclusive interview with the creator himself…

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David Austin: master of roses

by Mark Leech on May 21, 2010

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Roses are one of the most popular flowers of all time so we thought we’d talk to the renowned rose breeder and winner of 14 Chelsea Flower Show gold medals, David Austin.

David Austin Roses UK – provides cut flowers to Interflora. The company’s first rose, the fragrant Constance Spry, was released in 1961. Since then it has released nearly 200 English Roses.

David Austin Roses was established in 1969 and remains a family business, with David having worked alongside his father for more than 15 years…
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Interflora Spring Flowers Photo Competition Gallery

by Mark Leech on April 21, 2010

Spring Flower Photo Competition
Welcome to the Interflora Spring Photo gallery!

This competition has now closed and the votes have been counted!
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Interflora scientists grow the world’s first polka dot rose

by Mark Leech on March 31, 2010

Polka Dot Rose
After years of patient research, scientists at Interflora’s plant cultivation facility have succeeded in creating polka dot roses.

The development is a triumph in complex plant breeding and the result of a decade-long development project.

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