What’s available from UK Artisan flower farmers in March
Leucojum, or the snowflake are often mistaken for the snowdrop (Galanthus) but they usually flower a couple of weeks later, and have longer stems, which make them great for bouquets.
Hellebore Foetidus is a flower that I'd come across lots in client gardens. It was hardy, didn't mind some shade, flowered in the middle of winter (it's often flowering in my garden on the 1st of January or before, and continues until March) and is a lovely green colour that goes with just about everything.
guest post Emma Davies
What an epic end to the dahlia season. Lindsey from The White Horse Flower Company volunteered to create an arch with Claire's flowers, and she overdelivered:
Never one to disappoint, Whispers & Snippets delivered an epic floral swing in this classic June shoot for the British Flowers book.
It was a joy to work with Emma Sousa recently as she rebranded her business to become the Urban Flower Farmer. She is a dedicated and successful British flowers florist, growing her own and sourcing locally. This shoot took place on 15 May and used all British grown flowers and foliage.
As a grower, the Hellebore is one of my favourite flowers. The main reason for that, apart from them appearing as one of the first flowers of spring, and being so beautiful and delicate, is that I get to enjoy them for several weeks before i cut them to sell to florists.