Flowers for a truly English affair
By Wells Vintage Tea Party, Feb 28 2015 08:43AM
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
