Whatever the occasion, we think that flowers always add a special something to the quintessential English tea party, and what could be better than styling your event with seasonal flowers.

The Homegrown Flower Company is a flower farm and florist based in East Sussex. They specialise in creating wonderful arrangements for weddings and events, which reflect the beauty of the English country garden.

Their flower calendar will help you choose seasonal flowers and foliage to make your event a truly English affair.

March/April

Flowers: Anemone, Tulips, Narcissi, Ranunculus, Hyacinths, Hellebores, Forget-me-nots, Wallflowers

Foliage: Eucalyptus, Pittosporum, Senecio

May

Flowers: Anemone, Tulips, Ranunculus, Alliums, Cornflowers, Geraniums, Orlaya, Delphiniums, Peonies, Aquilegia, Sweet Peas, Stocks

Foliage: Pittosporum, Eucalyptus, Guelder Roas, Mint, Ammi, Cerinthe, Honesty, Sweet Rocket, Cow Parsley

June

Flowers: Cornflowers, Nigella, Astrantia, Achillea, Sweet Williams, Delphiniums, Larkspur, Sweet Peas, Peonies, Roses

Foliage: Pittosporum, Eucalyptus, Mint, Dill, Stachys Byzantinus, Alchemilla Mollis, Senecio, Ammi, Gypsophila

July

Flowers: Most June flowers plus Cosmos, Dahlias, Snapdragons, Astilbe, Zinnias, Scabious, Phlox, Sunflowers

Foliage: Most June foliage plus Bells of Ireland, Sage, Lysimachia, Veronica

August

Flowers: Most July flowers plus Ageratum, Hydrangea

Foliage: Most July foliage plus Eryngium

September/October

Flowers: Dahlias, Zinnias, Ageratum, Cosmos, Snapdragons, Hydrangeas

To find out more information visit their website at www.thehomegrownflowercompany.co.uk