Zinnias: Perfectly Imperfect – From raspberry and rose to salmon, tangerine, gold, and lime — zinnias are pure joy in flower form. Their candy-coloured domes light up any room and remind me why I love summer blooms so much.

Sunflowers have grown on me over the years. For a florist, they can be tricky. Their thick stems and heavy heads don’t always play nicely in a vase. But when they work, they really work. Bold, expressive, and full of personality, sunflowers bring a kind of joy that feels both simple and hard-earned.

Pronounced PRO-tee-uh, the protea is one of the oldest flowering plants on Earth — dating back over 300 million years! With their bold forms and unusual textures, these striking blooms add a sculptural edge and dry beautifully, making them a sure fire hit for a long lasting arrangement.

A distinctive bloom like the hellebore elevates a spring bouquet. With their intriguing cup-like flowers that gently droop, they add both charm and texture. I love pairing them with fritillaria, daffodils with their regal crowns, and other early blooms.

Consider the bright yellow, fragrant, velvety flowers of this early blooming shrub. They're like fluffy orbs of sunshine! 

Amaryllis are a holiday favourite, both as stunning cut flowers and as bulbs to plant and grow at home. Their bold, trumpet-shaped blooms are showstoppers — even a single stem paired with wintergreens makes a striking display.