Peonies are the flower of the moment – loved by many, they start off as tight balls of shiny petals, & then they open & grow into huge, blousey blooms- very soft & feminine. I like them on their own best, but one or two look good in a summery bouquet, with lisianthus, thistle &… Continue reading Send flowers in London
Author: janet
Jan founded Stems in London WC1 in 1985, after changing her career as a teacher/translator, & training as a florist in Sweden.
Her unique style, inspired by country walks, has been described as natural & wild, but with depth & sophistication.
From a simple, tiny posy to grand events at St. James's Palace, Jan loves creating beautiful arrangements.
Send flowers in London
If you’re looking for something a little different – imaginative flowers, put together with love, contact us at Stems. We have the best of English summer flowers, & even grow some of them ourselves. This is a great time of year for flowers, with so much to choose from. You can also dry many of… Continue reading Send flowers in London
send flowers in Holborn, WC1
This weather is incredible! I don’t think remember feeling this hot in England before! It’s not as tough as you might think keeping the flowers alive. It seems to be humidity they struggle with most, as opposed to sheer heat. We don’t refrigerate our stock at Stems. If you do, the flowers seem to catch… Continue reading send flowers in Holborn, WC1
Flowers for events
This was a table centre for an anniversary party at The Bloomsbury Ballroom. It was a surprise for the wife. All her friends & family were gathered for the event. We used Grand Prix roses, Memory Lane roses, white lisianthus, hydrangea, phalaenopsis orchids, poppy heads & grasses, with pistache foliage. We love the challenge of… Continue reading Flowers for events