The Favourite Flowers of the British

Like people everywhere, the English love flowers. Tastes in England are unique and traditional. Get to know the most popular flowers in the British Isles to know the perfect flower for a bouquet or floral décor.

Flowers Popular in Modern Britain

– Roses: Everyone loves a rose, and Brits are certainly no exception to that rule. Perhaps it is because roses convey such a variety of sentiments and feelings. Red roses mean love and respect. White roses mean reverence and purity. A bouquet of yellow roses is a sign of friendship and new beginnings. Dark pink roses mean appreciation and light pink roses connote sympathy.

– Irises: The delicate beauty of the iris makes it a no-brainer as an English favourite. A bouquet of blue or purple beauties catches the light just right. And because they are a cold-hardy flower, they fare just fine sitting on a patio or picnic table in the cool breeze of spring.

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– Lillies: The wide-open blossoms of the lily make it a flower that is close to the hearts of many English residents. These spotted beauties. To keep these beautiful cut flowers from dropping pollen once they’re open, cut off their pollen laden stamens while wearing a pair of rubber gloves.
– Lisianthus: The lisianthus is the chameleon of the flower community. People in England and the world over love them in their single blossom form when they resemble tulips or poppies. The double blossom forms bloom big in the shape of peonies or roses. These varied beauties love the cool British temperatures and cut lisianthus blossom last longer when placed near an open window.

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Flowers with Special Historical Significance

– Gerberas: Gerbera daisies are one of the most popular flowers in Britain and the fifth most popular flower in the world. In fact, the world owes the popularity of Gerbera daisies to the UK. Gerbera daisies were discovered by a Scotsman, Robert Jameson, in South Africa in 1884. And thanks to breeding programs that began in England in 1890, the Gerbera daisies popularity spread worldwide. These wide-open, inviting blossoms connote innocence and cheer in England and everywhere else. Their wide-open, inviting blossoms connote innocence and cheer in England and everywhere else.

– Carnations: These delicate beauties with a special place in people’s hearts. These quaint and hardy flowers look wonderful standing alone or in a mixed flower bouquet. Out of the vase, carnations have a special role in English history. At England’s Oxford University, white carnations are worn by students sitting for their first exam. Pink carnations are worn for the exams after the first and red carnations celebrate the last exam.

 

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– Freesias: Freesias have a special place in English hearts as well. In 1878, they created a stir in Victorian England when they were first introduced to the west from the wild of Africa. Since then, their bell-shaped flowers and citrus scent have delighted the hearts of people the world over. A bouquet of freesias is the symbol of the bonds of friendship and the official flower of the 7th wedding anniversary.

– Sweet Peas: These beautiful flowers closely related with the month of April in Britain and they are the official birth flower of anyone born during that month. Historically, these flowers are closely associated with Edwardian England. More recently, they are a favourite in Irish, Scottish and English cottages where they accent mixed bouquets or look lovely on their own.

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The favourite flowers of the British run the gamut from delicate beauties like the sweet pea to more robust flowers like the traditional rose. UK delivery from Serenata Flowersdelivers a variety of British flower favourites. Choose a bouquet with special or timeless significance to suit the sender no matter what the reason for the bouquet.

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