what are typical winter flowers (UK)?

August 12th, 2009

I want to consider what flowers will be in season for a February wedding to use in arangements

Thanks

There is not a great variety of local seasonal garden flowers in February in
the U. K., if you do not want green/glasshouse or imported varieties.

A lot will have to do with the season, and if the wedding is for early or
late February. There could be some early bulbs in flower, a definite
would be snowdrops. Otherwise the Christmas Rose (Helleborus
niger), which is white, and Helleborus viridis, which is green, flower
January/February. Another option would be to use branches of
berries.

February is a difficult month–perhaps you could combine some
greenhouse or imported flowers with what is available from local
gardens.

Good Luck with your wedding plans!

One Response to “what are typical winter flowers (UK)?”

  1. S. P. M. Says:

    There is not a great variety of local seasonal garden flowers in February in
    the U. K., if you do not want green/glasshouse or imported varieties.

    A lot will have to do with the season, and if the wedding is for early or
    late February. There could be some early bulbs in flower, a definite
    would be snowdrops. Otherwise the Christmas Rose (Helleborus
    niger), which is white, and Helleborus viridis, which is green, flower
    January/February. Another option would be to use branches of
    berries.

    February is a difficult month–perhaps you could combine some
    greenhouse or imported flowers with what is available from local
    gardens.

    Good Luck with your wedding plans!
    References :
    "Complete Gardening" by C. E. Pearson.

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