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If you want fabulous wedding flowers but are determined to keep your "flower miles" low then buying local flowers in their natural growing season is the key.

How Can I Find Locally Grown Flowers for my Wedding?

If you're inspired to put locally grown flowers on the top of your Eco friendly wedding list then it’s important to understand that only a small percentage of the cut flowers sold in the UK are actually grown in the UK so you'll probably need to do a little research to find the perfect local flowers for you

The first step in finding local seasonal flowers for your wedding is to approach your florist and discuss with them your ideas for locally sourced flowers. Some florists may even have a policy for using British grown flowers or have a local supplier that they use regularly - so ask them what’s available or what they can source for you.

As consumers we're so used to getting the flowers we want when we want that florists have been forced to choose imported flowers over local growers in order to guarantee the consistency of supply and quality of flowers throughout the year irrespective of the season. Imagine those unscented red roses that are available out of season in the depths of winter if you investigate further you'll find that they've been imported.

Over time the number of UK growers has reduced this means that it can be difficult for florists to find locally grown flowers or only have access to a limited range. Just like with organic food or free range produce there is a growing interest in local grown flowers and the demand for locally grown flowers is expected to be one of the hottest new trends for wedding flowers. By ensuring that you buy your wedding flowers sourced from a local supplier where possible you can help to encourage local growers to increase the supply of these fabulous local flowers grown in season.

British Grown Flower Resources:


The Real Cut Flower Garden: Old-fashioned, traditional country style flowers with an abundant just picked from your garden feel - looking for a special local flower for your wedding? - just ask as flowers may be grown specifically for you! Based on the Herefordshire borders The Cut Flower Garden provide home grown flowers and foliage year round for weddings throughout Central and South West England and Wales.
www.cutflowergarden.co.uk
Catkin Flowers: Florist specialising in flowers grown in a local cutting garden.
www.catkinflowers.co.uk
The Real Flower Company: British-grown scented garden roses, sweet peas, herbs, eucalyptus and foliage.
www.realflowers.co.uk
Snapdragon Garden: Florist specialising in flowers and herbs grown in their own cutting garden.
www.snapdragongarden.co.uk
Country Roses: Fabulous fragrant fresh cut roses.
www.countryroses.co.uk
David Austin Roses: Seasonal UK grown fragrant, beautiful and stylish cut roses.
www.davidaustinroses.com
Allwoods: UK growers Pinks, Scented Carnations and Lavender.
www.allwoods.net
Norfolk Lavender: UK growers Lavender
www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk
Flowers From Cornwall: Wholesale Specialist Grower wide year round range includes violets, snowdrops, lily of the valley, nerine and christmas roses contact to ask for retail trade outlets
www.flowersfromcornwall.com
H.W.Hyde & Son: UK growers Lilies, Alstromeria and Tulips
www.hwhyde.co.uk
Tregothnan Foliage: Wide range includes Peonies, Violets, Lilies, Iris, Hydrangeas, Dahlias, Gladioli and Camellia and Narcissus
www.tregothnan.co.uk
New Covent Garden Flower Market: A one stop shop for florists with over 55 companies selling cut flowers, plants, foliage and sundries plus a full range of English produce. Offers a "Florist Buddy" service introducing new buyers to the range of suppliers available.
www.cgma.gov.uk
EJ Hart: Based in London's New Covent Garden Market this wholesaler has access to an enviable range of British grown cut flowers and foliage. London and UK Delivery available.
www.ejhflowers.co.uk
The Traditional Flower Company: Growers of fragrant, english cut roses, herbs and flowers.
www.traditionalflower.co.uk
Fentongollan Flower Farm: Growers of glorious Cornish daffodils.
www.flowerfarm.co.uk
Wiggly Wigglers: Cut flowers from own cutting patch or sourced from English Growers.
www.wigglywigglers.co.uk
Sweet Loving Flowers: Growers of Cornflowers, Sweet peas, mixed Sunflowers and Cosmos. .
www.sweetlovingflowers.co.uk

Locally Grown Roses Article & Gallery: A Cut Above Article - The Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk/roses
Locally Grown Bouquets Article: Valentine Bouquet Article - The Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk/bouquet
Discussion on Popularity of British Cut Flowers www.countryliving.co.uk
Discussion of British Cut Flowers www.countryliving.co.uk

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