Flower Guides

Please browse our extensive range of flowers guides below. 
We provide important details on a huge range of varieties so that you can quickly identify the most suitable flower for your needs.

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Eryngium
Eryngium

Eryngium, (otherwise commonly known as Sea Holly), is a genus of the Apiaceae family. Eryngium is famous for it's thistle shaped flower and is often used in Scottish wedding flowers. Eryngium flowers range from cobalt blue through to deep purple in colour with the exception of eryngium Alpinum White Star - the flowers on this variety are nearly white.

Eustoma (Lisianthus)
Eustoma (Lisianthus)

Eustoma, (also known as Lysianthus, Lisianthus, Texas Bluebell, Prairie Gentian or simply 'Lizzy' in the trade), is a genus of the Gentianaceae family. Eustoma has slightly succulent leaves and multiple bell shaped flower heads. Eustoma is a very popular flower on the wholesale flower markets and is grown in great quantity. It is now available just about all year round and is used extensiveley in vintage wedding flowers.

Echinops (Globe Thistle)
Echinops (Globe Thistle)

Echinops, (otherwise known as the Globe Thistle), is a genus of the daisy family Asteraceae and is native to Europe and Western Asia.

Eremurus (Foxtail Lily)
Eremurus (Foxtail Lily)

Eremurus, (otherwise known as the Foxtail Lily and Desert Candles), are native to western & central Asia.

Eucharis Lily (Amazon Lilies)
Eucharis Lily (Amazon Lilies)

The Eucharis Lily, (real name Eucharis Grandiflora and also commonly known as the Amazon Lily), is a shade loving plant native to South America.

Eupatorium
Eupatorium

Eupatorium, (commonly known as White Snakeroot), is a genus of the Asteraceae family and is native to the Northern Hemisphere.

Euphorbia Fulgens
Euphorbia Fulgens

Euphorbia Fulgens, (commonly known as Scarlet Plume) is native to Mexico and a close relative of the poinsettia plant.

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a genus of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, and is native to Australia. There are over 700 varieties of eucalyptus known to date - most of which are common to Australia. There are only 15 varieties of eucalyptus that naturally occur outside Australia.