Suffolk, of course, is very much an agricultural county and is home to many commercial flower growers who can provide a wealth of locally grown flower varieties to grace a summer or early autumn wedding in Suffolk.
Tolly's Flowers specialise in sourcing locally grown English flowers for their customers in Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, and in this article we take a look at a selection of the varieties that are available from local growers in Suffolk.
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Roses
Roses, especially white or cream varieties, are perennial favourites as wedding flowers, perhaps because they can work with any colour scheme or design theme, traditional or contemporary. Roses are grown commercially in great profusion in many Suffolk flower farms, blooming strongly from June. Roses are the classic choice for buttonholes and bouquets, of course, and work equally well in a single flower arrangement or combined with other species.
Sweet Peas
Sweet Peas are extremely popular in wedding bouquets and other arrangements for their delicacy but also for their traditional meaning “blissful pleasure”. They have a somewhat exotic appearance and can be found in variety of colours from simple white to deepest purple, and so can make an eye-catching alternative to the traditional buttonhole or corsage. Sweet Peas are grown locally in Suffolk and are available from early summer onwards.
Larkspur
If you are looking for a traditional English flower that offers drama and colour, then Larkspur has both in equal measure. In keeping with its name the Larkspur produces a tall bloom with multiple smaller flowers along its length to form a spike effect. It is available in June and July in a variety of colours including white, blue and a wide range of pale and deep pinks, making it a versatile option to fit in with many colour schemes.
Here, dark pink and white Larkspur have been used to add a dramatic but natural effect to a church gate arrangement.
Peonies
Peonies are often used as an alternative to Roses and are similarly versatile in terms of colour. The blooms are on the large side, helping to add a sense of drama to buttonholes or bouquets, and their curly petals add romance to any arrangement. Peonies are widely grown in Suffolk nurseries and are available from spring and well into the summer.
Alliums
Allliums have large, spherical blooms which grow easily in northern climates such as ours, but nevertheless have an exotic appearance. Usually purple or white in colour and standing vertically on a strong stem, they can be used individually for a minimalist, contemporary effect, or to help create dramatic larger arrangements.
Foxgloves
Considered a quintessentially English flower, the foxglove is an ideal way of adding drama to any display while still retaining a highly traditional English feel. Grown commercially in Suffolk and elsewhere in the UK and available in a wide range of colours including white, pinks, purples and near-reds, the Foxglove is an ideal choice for romantic flowers for Suffolk weddings.
Cornflowers
Another traditional English flower, Cornflowers are most often available in an intense blue, but can also be obtained in pink, purple, red and white varieties. It is native to northern Europe and earned its name through being a common "weed" in crop fields, especially wheat and barley, and so may especially appeal to couples with Suffolk roots. Sadly, modern farming methods have drastically reduced the natural occurrence of Cornflowers within the UK, but many local Suffolk growers are helping to conserve this ever-popular species.
The intense blue of Cornflowers can be used either on its own or with white, to create dramatic, contemporary arrangements; or combined with other bright species for an explosion of summer colour. And of course, Cornflowers instantly solve the requirement for "something blue".
Despite their humble origins, Cornflowers have some illustrious fans and were reputedly the favourite flower of John F Kennedy, 35th President of the US. In memory of his father, John F. Kennedy Jr. and his best man wore Cornflower buttonholes at his wedding in 1996.
About Tolly’s Flowers
The above are just a selection of the many local flowers we use to create stunning Suffolk wedding flower arrangements. Although we can source any type of flower throughout the year we take pride in making use of local flowers from the East Anglian region wherever we can.
Based in Newmarket, we are available for weddings and other special occasions throughout Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, helping you to achieve an impressive display whatever your budget.
Please call us to discuss your ideas or let us help you come up with a design and colour scheme for your wedding.
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