Q: What’s the difference between a hand-tie and a gift-wrap?

A: A hand-tie is a mini-masterpiece arranged by our expert florists, and is ready to plop straight into a vase. A gift-wrap, on the other hand, requires a bit more DIY – it still arrives looking spectacular, but the recipient will need to choose where to place each stem in the vase herself. Read our blog post ‘Pistils at dawn’ for more in-depth detail.

Q: Which vase will go best with my bouquet?

A: If you’ve chosen a hand-tie, an Ella orb or ‘fishbowl’ vase is ideal, as the circular shape complements the spherical curve of the flowers. Taller gift-wraps look groovy in Marilyn’s hourglass curves, and as for bigger, bulkier bunches – well, you can’t go wrong with Twiggy’s straight-edged attitude. Get the low-down on the fine art of vaseology on our blog.

Florist Tips

Flowers in the kitchen? Basil and parsley are not the only things that can liven up your culinary workspace. A couple of well-placed tulips or a serene orchid can help spice things up, too.