Flower guides

Everything about peonies — varieties, season, how to pick a fresh bouquet

A florist's full guide to peonies — varieties, seasonality, how to spot a fresh stem, how to care for the bouquet, honest expectations on how long they last.

Chrysanthemum — the autumn flower: species, varieties, care

A florist's chrysanthemum guide — botany, classes (large-headed, spray, santini), popular varieties, care, use in bouquets, symbolism.

Calla lily (Zantedeschia) — varieties, care, and floristry

A florist's calla-lily guide — botany, varieties, garden and pot care, wedding bouquets, symbolism.

Aster — the autumn star: varieties, garden care, floristry

A florist's aster guide — botany, key species, planting, disease prevention, use in autumn bouquets, symbolism.

Anemone — the windflower: varieties, care, and bouquet work

A florist's guide to anemone — botany, 3 key species, garden care, use in bouquets, symbolism.