2014-07-30 10:24
Fun Carnation Facts
The Carnation flower is a very popular flower, used for years at special occasions, ceremonies and to express your gratitude and admiration to a friend or loved one. It h… Read More
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2014-07-28 11:03
Friendship Day - Background
The 30th of July is known as the International Day of Friendship, a day promoted by the United Nations to help recognise and support friendship and how it can bri… Read More
2014-07-21 10:59
A bouquet of freshly cut flowers are an eye catching sight to behold, especially when they have been sent to you as a gift from a loved one or family member. Of course, due to the nature of… Read More
2014-07-21 10:40
This week we have some recent news about a discovery of a flower which was classed as extinct, but now it looks like we may have spoke to soon!
The Corncockle flower, an eye catching yet p… Read More
2014-07-16 11:20
For many schools around the world the School Term ends on the 23rd or 24th of July, 2014. What better way to celebrate the end of term and to welcome the upcoming Summer Holidays than with a… Read More
2014-07-16 10:13
The end of term is coming soon and you don’t know what gift to offer to the teacher? There are quite a lot of choices which you need to make, such as home made gifts and so on, but one… Read More
2014-06-25 11:39
When holidays fall on Sunday, which happens quite often, people will no longer be forced to have flowers delivered before or after the date. Now with Clare Florist, flower bouquets can be de… Read More
2014-06-23 09:03
Are you wondering when Grandparents day is? This year, Grandparents Day falls on the 5th of October, 2014, and it is our chance to remind our grandparents how much they mean to us and show t… Read More
2014-06-16 10:20
This week marks the start of British Flowers Week which runs from June the 16th to June the 20th. British Flowers Week is a campaign by the New Covent Garden Flower Market so that people can… Read More
2014-06-13 12:17
Today is Friday the 13th! Have you ever heard of tfriggatriskaidekaphobia? That is the name of the phobia people have of Friday the 13th. Whilst we don't have any spooky going-ons to report… Read More
2014-06-11 13:13
You read that right, it's Red Rose Day tomorrow (not red nose day!) On the 12th of June our friends across the water over in the USA celebrate Red Rose Day. Whilst not a familiar celebration… Read More
2014-06-04 10:52
Those long days at work getting you down? What better way to brighten up your surroundings than with a warm bouquet of flowers. Now only do flowers enhance the appearance of the office, they… Read More
2014-06-02 13:13
June is finally upon us! To celebrate this warmer month and the upcoming Summer celebrations, we have outlined our favorite seasonal flowers for June. Whether you are looking to brighten up… Read More
2014-05-28 12:30
Father's Day Sunday on the 15th of June is the time that all Sons, daughters and grand children get to treat their fathers and grandfathers to presents and a special meal. It's just not just… Read More
2014-05-26 12:37
To mark the end of the May, we thought we would collect a selection of some fascinating flower facts which you may not have heard of. Have any of your own? Please share with us in the commen… Read More
2014-05-23 10:32
Can you believe we are nearly half way through the year already? With June just around the corner it brings with it longer days and also more Sunshine for us to enjoy. With this warm weather… Read More
2014-05-14 14:22
Even though it only seems that Winter has just finished, we here at Clare Florist are gearing up for a bright and sunny Summer with our new range of Summer Flowers. To celebrate the upcoming… Read More
2014-05-12 13:59
We are often asked how to stop flowers from wilting and dying, and so we have outlined our favorite top 10 tips below that you can use to help keep your flowers in better condition for longe… Read More
2014-05-12 11:41
This Wednesday we celebrate a day that perhaps you haven't heard of... National Receptionist Day. That's right, this Wednesday we get to say thanks to our Receptionists for the work they do… Read More
2014-05-07 12:26
Iris Day - May 8th 2014
Let's take some time today to reflect on the beauty of the Iris flowers. This flower is aptly named from the Greek word Iris, meaning Rainbow, which is fitting when y… Read More
2014-05-07 10:43
This Sunday is International Mother's Day 2014 where you get to thank your Mum for all the work she has put into bringing us up and to show her how much you care. Here at Clare Florist we ha… Read More
2014-05-02 12:52
On May the 11th we celebrate International Mother's Day. Although here in the UK we celebrated Mother's Day at the end of March, for the rest of the world May 11 is when we get to say thanks… Read More
2014-05-02 09:56
May is one of our favorite seasons as it is that transitional period from the early days of Spring developing into the warm days of Summer. Here at Clare Florist we are often asked by our cu… Read More
2014-04-30 14:18
The 1st of May is celebrated as May Day and for years many different cultures have celebrated May Day as the beginning of Summer (even though May is classed as Spring) Whilst many of us see… Read More
2014-04-28 14:27
If you are reading this page in the UK then perhaps you were puzzled by the title of this blog.. whilst we here in the UK celebrated Mother's Day at the end of March, for many of the rest of… Read More
2014-04-28 14:02
Looking for some Great British Flowers to spice up your living room? Whether you are looking to capture the wild flowers of Great Britain in your home, or simply looking to send flowers that… Read More
2014-04-23 14:59
Mother's Day is one of those special days of the year that seems to fall on a different day depending on where you are in the world! Here in the UK our Mothers Day was celebrated in March, h… Read More
2014-04-16 10:24
Just a quick post to wish everyone a Happy Easter this weekend! We hope that you have a long relaxing weekend and don't consume too much Chocolate Easter Eggs!
We have been taking orders f… Read More
2014-04-14 13:48
If ever there were a time during the year to get excited about flowers it is the Spring time. Now that spring has sprung and the days are getting warmer, you will see fields full of fresh fl… Read More
2014-04-14 12:34
Here at Clare Florist we get orders from all corners of the UK and one of our popular destinations for our flower deliveries is Woolton in Liverpool. Woolton is where John Lennon spent most… Read More
2014-04-14 12:00
Just a quick update for our visitors that there are only a few days left to order some of our Easter Flower range to ensure they are delivered in time for the Easter weekend. We are able to… Read More
2014-04-09 14:29
This week we were going to look at one of the more alluring flowers out there, the Datra Metel. Whilst that name may not mean anything, it also goes by the other name of the Devils Trumpet d… Read More
2014-04-07 14:09
This Sunday, the 13th of April, is an important date in the Christian calendar as that is the day of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is a feast to commemorate Jesus' entry into into Jerusalem as de… Read More
2014-04-07 11:22
Last week we took a look at 3 of the Rarest Flowers in the world. This week we are going to continue our search into the weird and wonderful world of flowers and plants, and present you with… Read More
2014-04-02 11:32
Rose, Orchids, Carnations, Sunflowers...if you see any of these flowers you'll know exactly what they are. However if we asked you to describe a ghost orchid or a Parrot's beak flower, chan… Read More
2014-04-02 11:16
Just because it's not Valentines Day or Mother's Day doesn't mean you can't arrange for a beautiful bouquet of flowers to be delivered to a friend or family member. Here at Clare Florist we… Read More
2014-03-31 14:08
Now that Spring is upon us our florists have been hard at work arranging and tying our lovely Spring Flowers. Fresh flowers are the perfect way to bring new life to your room, and what bette… Read More
2014-03-31 11:37
Spring is in bloom! Now that Winter has officially ended we can now start to celebrate brighter mornings and warmer evenings out in the sun. Whilst March and April aren't known for being the… Read More
2014-03-28 11:53
This Sunday not only do we celebrate Mother's Day, it is also the day that the clocks go forward an hour. This means that the evenings now last longer and we loose an extra hour in our… Read More
2014-03-26 14:31
Just a quick reminder that you can still order Mother's Day Flowers from us up until Friday 5pm to ensure delivery on Saturday. This means that even if you have totally forgot about buying a… Read More
2014-03-24 10:32
Every Mum loves to receive a gift, and with Mother's Day only a few days we are often asked what we recommend as a suitable Mother's Day gift. Some of the favourite gifts to send your Mum th… Read More
2014-03-24 10:17
Order Mother's Day Flowers Online
With only 6 days to go until Mother's Day, you'll be pleased to know that you still have time to order some lovely flowers for your Mum. Here at Cl Read More
2014-03-21 10:48
Mother's Day falls on March the 30th, 2014. To celebrate the upcoming Mother's Day we have complied a list of our current best selling Mother's Day Bouquets and Flowers so that you can selec… Read More
2014-03-17 13:05
Here in the UK Mothers Day falls on the 30th of March 2014, however around the world Mother's Day is celebrated on separate days normally during May. We have many customers abroad who contac… Read More
2014-03-17 10:53
With Mother's Day just around the corner, here at Clare Florist we are busy at work preparing our bouquets so that they are delivered in time for your Mum to enjoy them. One of the extras we… Read More
2014-03-12 11:57
Flowers for St. Patricks Day
This Monday, the 17th of March is when we Celebrate St. Patricks Day. St. Patricks Day is a is a national Holiday in Ireland to commemorate the patron saint St P… Read More
2014-02-26 13:52
As Spring approaches we here at Clare Florist have been busy creating some stunning new flowers just in time for Spring. Our Spring Flower Range contains a variety of bright and colorful flo… Read More
2014-02-26 11:22
With Mother's Day only a few weeks away, here at Clare Florist we have been busy preparing our flowers for mother's day, and ensuring they are well packaged and delivered out to your Mum in… Read More
2014-02-26 11:21
Send your mum that special gift that she deserves this Mother's Day with our gorgeous selection of Mother's Day Flowers and Floral Gift Sets. Here at Clare Florist we have a vast selection o… Read More
2014-02-26 11:21
Buying Guide to Mother's Day Flowers
When deciding what you buy your mum for Mothers Day, it can often be hard to select the right gift for her, especially since you don't want to look too c… Read More
2014-02-26 11:21
Mother's Day falls on Sunday the 30th of March this year, and here at Clare Florist we have already processed orders for some of our gorgeous bouquets to be delivered in time for Mother's Da… Read More
2014-02-17 12:08
Now that those long winter months are coming to an end, and the days are slowly becoming lighter into the evening, the question we find ourselves asking is, "What day does spring actually st… Read More
2014-02-17 11:24
Today, February the 17th is known as the Random Acts of Kindness Day, when people across the world perform a a random act of kindness towards a stranger. It can be as simple as giving up you… Read More
2014-02-12 10:45
Our Favourite Valentine's Day Flowers
It seems that Valentine's came out of nowhere! With only 2 days to go until the big relationships day, you are probably starting to feel the mad scrambl… Read More
2014-02-07 13:44
As Valentines is only a few days away, did you know that the amount of Roses that you send a loved one means different things? Here at Clare Florist we have a wide selection of Valentines Da… Read More
2014-02-07 11:07
Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world and for centuries we have been surprising our love ones by sending them a gorgeous bouquet of flowers as a romantic gift. We here at Cl… Read More
2014-02-05 12:08
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular occasions celebrated by young and old. Every year people eagerly wait for this occasion so that they can express their love for their partner… Read More
2014-02-05 08:02
As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching many couples will be planning a sweet surprise for one another. Though there are lots of ways to make your loved ones feel special, flowers can d… Read More
2014-01-31 12:19
Looking to send roses for valentines day? Here at Clare Florist we make it easy for you to select the most suitable rose from our collection of Valentines Roses by recording a special 360 de… Read More
2014-01-31 11:37
Decorations for Valentines Day
With Valentine's Day only 2 weeks away, around the world it will be celebrated with the exchange of romantic gifts, presents, valentines flowers and trips to r… Read More
2014-01-29 13:58
In Russia the act of giving flowers is a strong tradition that has been carried through the centuries. Whether it is their first day of school, a first date or simply greeting old friends, f… Read More
2014-01-29 13:03
The chinese new year is considered to be the longest as well as an important celebration in the Chinese calendar, and the Chinese year 4712 begins on January, 31st, 2014. Here at Clare Flori… Read More
2014-01-27 14:11
Valentines day is just round the corner, and for many of us we are already on the look out for a potential gift to send to a loved one. Well fear not! For centuries flowers have been viewed… Read More
2014-01-22 10:35
Now that we're well into January (can you believe Christmas was a month ago!) we're happy to say that we have released a whole range of new flowers and floral arrangements especially for 201… Read More
2014-01-08 12:50
Looking for some flower quotes? Here are our favourites to inspire you this Thursday afternoon.
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse Keep love in your hear… Read More
2014-01-08 11:42
I'm sure you've heard of Birthstones, but did you know that each month had it's own birth flower?
January Birth Flower - Carnation
The birthday flower for January is the carnations, also kno… Read More
2014-01-06 13:54
Well that was a quick Christmas and New Year! With the new year finally upon us, many of us have no doubt thought about what our new year resolutions will be. Whether you are looking to loos… Read More
2014-01-06 12:31
Burns Night falls on Saturday the 25th of January 2014 and is celebrated by Scots and all their families across the world to commemorate the scottish poet Robert burns. Born in Alloway in Sc… Read More
2013-12-30 11:40
Irises are one of the most popular and much loved type of plants, mainly due to them being both easy to grow and which bloom early. They are a very attractive plant for growing around your g… Read More
2013-12-30 10:24
Now that 2014 is upon us (where did 2013 go?) its out with the old and in with the new. With many of us planning to redecorate our homes for the new year, why not add some bright, colourful… Read More
2013-12-30 09:38
With the New Year nearly upon us, here at Clare Florist we have plenty of New Year Flowers that are suitable for sending to loved ones or for decorating your home for your New Year festiviti… Read More
2013-12-23 12:55
We hope you all had a great Christmas! Now that all your Christmas pudding has been eaten you still have New Year celebrations to look forward to. Here at Clare Florist have a great range of… Read More
2013-12-23 12:09
Just a quick post to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you for visiting our website and for any orders that you have placed with us. We've had a great year here at Clare Florist… Read More
2013-12-20 13:28
As Christmas is just a few days away we are winding down our Christmas flower countdown where we have been listing our most popular flowers for Christmas. Whether you are looking or order Ch… Read More
2013-12-20 12:52
With Christmas only a couple of days away, we have came to the end of our festive flower countdown where we highlight our top Christmas flowers for 2013. Over the last couple of weeks we hav… Read More
2013-12-20 11:24
Not finished your Christmas shopping? Even though there is less than 5 days until Christmas, the good majority of us still have some Christmas shopping to do, and we're running out of time t… Read More
2013-12-20 11:00
Continuing on from our previous post about uncommon uses for flowers, let's delve further into other fun and interesting (read: weird) things that you can do with flowers rather than just de… Read More
2013-12-18 14:45
Only a week to go until Christmas! We have been crazy busy here the last few weeks getting ready for Christmas, and have been running weekly email special discount voucher codes and promotio… Read More
2013-12-16 13:41
Whilst the majority of our customers purchase flowers to brighten up their home or to send to friends, there are some people who use Flowers for other, slightly unusual purposes! Here at Cla… Read More
2013-12-11 13:56
'Tis the season for all things Merry, and this year here at Clare Florist we have a great selection of Freesias available for delivery across the UK. Our beautiful selection of freesia bouqu… Read More
2013-12-09 12:57
Here at Clare Florist we have a wide variety of different flowers in stock, and each flower comes with it it's only rich history and interest facts. We have collected our top favorite flower… Read More
2013-12-09 12:40
Only 15 days remaining until Christmas is upon us! Here at Clare Florist we continue our countdown of our top 12 Festive Flowers for Christmas. Our range of christmas flowers online ar… Read More
2013-12-04 10:27
Here at Clare Florist we don't just send flowers on their own, we can also include with your flowers an extra gift as a special treat when sending to family and friends. When ordering a flow… Read More
2013-12-04 09:06
Here at Clare Florist our florists have noticed an interesting phenomena when arranging certain flowers. The psychological phenomenon Pareidolia refers to our ability to see significant deta… Read More
2013-12-02 14:58
With only 3 weeks remaining until Christmas time is running out to finish your Christmas shopping and make sure everything is ready for your festive celebrations. If you are looking for new… Read More
2013-12-02 13:56
To kick off this Christmas Season we're going to have a run down of our top 12 Christmas Flowers for 2013. Our range of Christmas Flowers to buy online on our website Clare Florist contains… Read More
2013-11-29 10:52
Looking for a new bouquet just for Christmas? Or having trouble selecting christmas flowers online? Our Christmas Cracker bouquet is an eye catching floral display that is perfect for spicin… Read More
2013-11-29 10:41
Just a quick reminder to our readers that Clare Florist has its own Facebook page where we regulary update our members on our latest deals and special offers. We are currently running a spec… Read More
2013-11-27 10:55
With its small billowy flowers, the baby's breath flower adds a light, comforting feel to your gardens. The flower is best known for its draping form over outdoor baskets, and can grow anywh… Read More
2013-11-27 10:46
St Andrews Day falls on the 30th of November, and the day is generally a bank holiday here in Scotland. Across Scotland there are many events and celebrations planned to celebrate St Andrews… Read More
2013-11-22 13:47
The Eustoma Flower, also known as the Lisianths or Texas Bluebell flower originates from the Greek words eu (beautiful) and stoma (mouth), which refers to the flower as 'beautiful mouth' due… Read More
2013-11-22 11:57
With a little more than 4 weeks until Christmas, the Xmas shopping rush has already began in many shops around the UK. Here at Clare Florist we have created a festive basket especially to he… Read More
2013-11-18 14:30
Share your joy of Hanukkah with our beautiful assortment of Flowers. Starting on the 27th of November, the Hanukkah celebration lasts until the 5th of December and is celebrated world wide… Read More
2013-11-18 14:01
The Gerbera Plant goes by many names including the Hilton Daisy, the African Daisy or the Transvaal Daisy, and is a beautiful large faced plant related to the Sunflower family. Gerberas help… Read More
2013-11-18 09:49
Sometimes it can be hard to say sorry to a friend or loved one that you have hurt. Whether it be a simple misunderstanding or even if you haven't talked to them for a while, saying sorry and… Read More
2013-11-15 08:51
We here at Clare Florist have a wide selection of christmas flowers which are perfect for decorating your home this festive season. From Roses to Carnations, Lilies to Chrysanthemums, we hav… Read More
2013-11-15 08:41
Here are our top 3 flower care tips for the winter to prevent your flowers and plants from suffering from the cold weather conditions outside.
Tip 1 - Before the temperature starts getting… Read More
2013-11-13 10:39
Clare Florist is one of the leading online florists in Edinburgh, and we have had an online presence since back in 1996. Our headquarters are in the heart of Edinburgh, which allows us to ea… Read More
2013-11-13 09:17
Sunflowers brighten up your garden and home with a ray of sunshine and are one of our most loved types of flowers. They provide food for bees, squirrels and birds who eat their seeds and are… Read More
2013-11-13 08:59
World Kindness Day takes place every 13th of November. Originally founded by the World Kindness Movement, this day is celebrated by a wide variety of different charities around the UK, and w… Read More
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