Recently, while delivering flowers I got talking to a gentleman on the subject of compost. I said “well, I use compost that is peat free….” He said, “What is all the fuss about peat free anyway” (or words to that effect”). This was before my …
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2020
What’s in Season – July
July is proper summer, flowers galore, lots of shapes, textures and colours to choose from, as well as seed pods, foliage and berries. A good month for a wedding! The tail end of July here in Cumbria sees those first few outside dahlias flowering too, …
What’s in season – June
By June, there is lots happening in the flower patch. Overwintered annuals are flowering, as are spring sown annuals. Hesperis, Scabious, Astrantia and Sweet William are all starting to flower. Here are a handful of the flowers around in June in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: To …
May Flowers
The start of May here in Cumbria can be very different to the end of the May….the weather can be so variable, and of course this affects the flowers. Early May normally sees the last of the tulips, and the very welcome first perennials, while …
What’s in Season now – March
It’s Narcissi time! Narcissi (Daffodils) come in many forms; different colours, heights and shapes. Perfect for weddings, Mothering Sunday and bringing a bit of cheer and hope after the Winter months. Can be paired with wonderful coloured twigs, evergreens and maybe some pussy willow, muscari, …
What’s in Season now – April 2020
By now we are well into the tulip season here in Cumbria. Glorious parrot tulips give welcome colour after the paler early narcissi. They compliment the double late narcissi, those that are reminiscent of a cream egg and can be paired with the new spring …
Event/Party Flowers
Flowers help make a party special. If you would like to arrange your own flowers for your party or event, Clodhopper Blooms can provide you with seasonal Cumbrian grown flowers. Bucket containing approximately 70 stems mixed seasonal flowers & foliage £50 Delivery is free within …