Calla lily demonstration (VID)

by Kate on August 5, 2010

David Denyer -Calla LiliesThe Calla lily (Zantedeschia) is a beautiful showy flower of white or yellow.

Take a look at the video below from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, in which Interflora florist David Denyer demonstrates a stunning design using these flowers….

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Curtain falls on a successful RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

by Kate on June 2, 2010

RHS Chelsea Flower Show graphicThe RHS Chelsea Flower Show was one of the most spectacular yet. We had the opportunity to launch new products and there were medals all round for our florists.

We started off the week with the launch of our new Scented Roses collection. Everyone at the event was eagerly coming up to the Interflora stand to smell the four gorgeous new bouquets, which are full of unusual, strong smelling Fairtrade roses.

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Designed to Order at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

by Kate on June 2, 2010

StandWe have 2,000 superbly talented florists in the UK alone and all of them can make beautiful bespoke designs tailored specifically for the intended recipient.

That’s why we’ve decided to reintroduce our Designed to Order service. You can order via telephone on 0870 366 6555 or via the website. Simply give us some details of what you’re looking for and our expert florists will put a personalised design together just for you.

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Talking Flowers at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

by Kate on May 28, 2010

_DSC4914 copyThroughout the week our florists have been demonstrating their skills in the Talking Flowers design theatre as part of the Interflora stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

They’ve been showing off their floristry talents, while taking the audience through each step of their designs.

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Flowers, floriography and fabulous parasols

by Su Whale on May 28, 2010

susan_whaleThursday was the first day for the general public to visit Chelsea and it was busy, busy, busy!

The sun took a little longer to shine, but it came out at last and with temperatures a lot less scorching than they had been at the beginning of the week. It was perfect weather for viewing gardens, admiring new plants and treating yourself to the occasional ice cream. It was also a very good day for our young florists who were busy creating floral parasols.

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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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Announcing our Chelsea Florist of the Year

by Kate on May 26, 2010

Chelsea Florist of the YearThis year seven Interflora florists have been taking part in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Florist of the Year competition, in association with the British Florist Association.

Each competitor had to design a floral parasol from scratch….
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Interflora strikes more Gold!

by Su Whale on May 26, 2010

susan_whaleThis has been a fantastic start to Chelsea week by Interflora as we won a Gold Medal! Well done to David Ragg and David Denyer, who designed and executed the most exquisite display on the theme of progression.

It was a reminder that the one thing that always stands out when you visit Chelsea is the perfection of the exhibits, not one creased petal, not one blade of grass pointing in the wrong direction, and that was the level that the two Davids achieved with their work, a gold medal well deserved.

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Celebrity spotting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

by Kate on May 26, 2010

Nigella Lawson June WhitfieldMonday was press day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, but it’s also the day when celebrities get to take a look at some of the stunning exhibits and gardens on display.

Su Whale, who is at Chelsea all week, managed spot a fair few familiar faces.

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Interflora wins gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

by Kate 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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