FEBRUARY FLOWERS WITH CELEBRITY FLORIST NIKKI TIBBLES OF WILD AT HEART
Nikki Tibbles
For me, February is so special because it’s the month we celebrate love and our loved ones. It can be difficult to choose the perfect bouquet as there is so much choice out there. I like generosity of spirit when it comes to flowers and something that’s very natural, full of fragrance, texture and abundance.
Nothing says romance like roses, but they don't have to be red. Some of my favourite roses come in toffee, cappuccino and vintage pink tones.
If choosing flowers based on personality, it’s worth considering the colours your Valentine wears, or has in their home. Do they have a bright and bubbly personality where something vibrant might work or do they prefer neutrals and soft calming colours?
If you are married, perhaps choose flowers that were used in your wedding bouquet, or ones you have bought before that may have sentimental meaning.
At Wild at Heart, our Valentine’s bouquets are quintessentially English and use traditional flowers with a twist. I love mixing colours such as lilac, toffee, red and pink together. If I had to select one bouquet from our collection this month, it would be Dear Darling. It features lavender lace spray roses, lilac clematis and burgundy ranunculus. It’s exquisite.
For something more traditional we have Love Me Love Me Knot with a beautiful selection of red roses in various tones.
To ensure your flowers last for as long as possible:
Always unwrap your flowers once you get them home and put them in clean water so they can have a good drink
Re-cut the stems at an angle before putting them into the vase
Remove any loose foliage from the vase as this causes bacteria in the water
Change the water in the vase every couple of days, again giving the stems a fresh cut at the ends
Keep away from direct heat and direct sunlight
For a precious keepsake, why not press one of your flowers. You can do this by removing any moisture and placing the flower in between two sheets of parchment paper or tissue. Use a heavy book and place the flower somewhere towards the back to weigh it down and leave for 2- 4 weeks to dry.
