Surrey Homes | SH40 | February 2018 | Wedding supplement inside

SH Wedding Supplement
Spring
Petals
SH discovers the most desirable blooms
this season as recommended by creative
florists from across the South East
Samantha Reynold from Emily&Me
“Spring is full of beautiful flowers. From well-known
favourites like tulips, paper whites and hyacinth to more
unusual anemone and ranunculus. Many popular wedding
flowers are now available all year round including roses and
hydrangea but the queen of late spring has to be the peony
with its numerous varieties and soft fluffy blooms. A good
substitute for these are David Austin Garden Roses. Here
in the Emily&Me workshop, we find that their amazing
scent and year-round availability make them perfect to
use alongside other spring flowers such as sweet peas and
cherry blossoms.”
Emily&Me, 01303 267466 / 07581 294387 emilyandme.
co.uk. Find out about Emily&Me’s new flower school at
emilyandmeschool.co.uk.
Sophie Hill from Astilbe & Sorrel
“First up, peonies; these blousy blooms look stunning
teamed with eucalyptus and outstanding on their own. I’d
choose sweet peas for their heady scent, popular in
ribbed glass jars and a pretty addition to any
bouquet, grown in a range of colours from
pastels to brights. Ranunculus pops up in
striking shades too, adding a playful punch
to bouquets and table centres. Lilac is a lavish
addition to pedestal work, bringing a scent
and style reminiscent of an English Country
Garden. Anemones are foolishly pretty and
popular amongst brides: they’re innocent and
delicate, adding interest to bouquets, table
jars and jugs too.”
Find Astilbe & Sorrel at The Walled
Nursery, Water Lane, Hawkhurst,
TN18 5DH. 01580 754825
astilbeandsorrel.com
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