When you think of an orchid, what usually comes to mind is a pretty pink or white pot plant – right? Well orchids can be found in all shapes, sizes and colours and with more than 35,000 species of orchid in the world one could spend a lifetime discussing them all. Instead we thought it would be much more fun to share the surprising number of orchid species that bear an uncanny resemblance to animals. So in reverse order of similarity, here we go: Number 11 – The Lion Orchid Ok, so this one we just sneaked in because in...
A quick ‘Pop Quiz’ for you: What do Jon Bon Jovi, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Steffi Graf and Jodie Foster all have in common? Apart from probably having a few bob to their names, they are all reported to be famous hay fever sufferers and/or allergic to flowers. With an estimated 20% of the UK population suffering from hay fever this summer, watch any weather report from now through to September and you’ll see the emphasis increasing on the ‘Pollen Count’ as the allergy season progresses and airborne allergens attack their hypersensitive victims. We all know somebody who suffers from hay...
1. An Introduction to Floristry Floristry has become a huge industry not just in the UK, but around the world. Floristry is no longer just a hobby, but an occupation too. Consider how many flower bouquets are purchased on special occasions throughout the year; birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and more.In fact, the floristry industry is believed to be worth a staggering £1.5bn and if you want a slice of the action, this resource has been created to provide an overview of the industry as a whole. With over 7,000 floristry businesses countrywide and bouquets available online, you can...
Videos Welcome to our Videos page. Strange page for a florist, right?! Indeed. Either way, we hope you enjoy the videos. We’ve enjoyed making them and we think they’re awesome; some are funny, some are just plain interesting; they are all part of the Arena Flowers story. Enjoy and please share and / or give us feedback. We’d appreciate it. The Perfect Valentine's Gift – Summoned! Valentine’s And Mother's Day – Here's How It's Done Fancy Footwork Take A Tour Around Arena Flowers HQ Want to learn more about Arena Flowers? Take a virtual tour of our off peak warehouse,...
