Flower Guides
Flowers, simplified.
Flowers are joyful, choosing the right bouquets shouldn't be complicated. That's why at FLOWERFIX, we've detailed everything you need to know whether you've got a curious cat at home, your recipient has a dog, a birthday coming up, or you're just wondering what your birth month flower actually is, we've put together a set of guides to help.
Just everything worth knowing, from the florists who do this every day.
PET SAFETY
Flowers and pets: the guides
62% of UK homes have pets (up from 57% in 2022). That's roughly, 3 in every 5 households now have a pet in the UK. If there's a cat or dog in the house, (yours or the person you're sending to) this is where to start. Some of the most popular flowers in the UK are toxic to pets. We've made it easy to find out what's safe, what isn't, and what to order instead. Explore our expertly crafted pet-friendly flower collection.
Our mission is to share the do's and don'ts of pet-safety around flowers. That's why our expert pet safe florists have created the The Complete Guide to Pet-Safe Flowers.
★ Voted Best for Pet Safe Letterbox Flowers for 2025 by Glamour
Flowers Toxic to House Pets: What to Avoid
The authoritative guide to toxic flowers for
House Pets, from lilies and tulips to daffodils and hyacinths. Includes a full comparison table of toxic and safe blooms, what to do if your pet ingests a toxic flower, and when to call the vet.
Flowers Safe for Cats: The Complete UK Guide
Everything you need to know about cat-safe flowers, which stems to choose, which to avoid (lilies, tulips, daffodils), and how to order a beautiful bouquet that won't harm your cat.
Flowers Safe for Dogs: The Complete UK Guide
A practical guide for dog owners and anyone sending flowers to a dog household. Covers safe stems, toxic varieties, and the bouquets we recommend.
NON-TOXIC FLOWER DELIVERY
Flowers suitable for pets
What are luxury flowers?
You shouldn't have to choose between flowers that are beautiful and flowers you can afford. For a long time, you did. Not anymore. The florist that supplies London's most expensive addresses charges £80 for what we deliver for £34.
Read about luxury flowersFLOWER OCCASIONS GUIDE
The right flowers for every occasion
Flowers mean different things in different moments. Here's how to get it right, from blooms that say happy birthday to the ones that say something when words don't quite cut it. Explore our guides on what flowers to send and when.
Birthday Flowers: What to Send and Why
The FlowerFix guide to birthday flowers with popular choices by personality, colour meanings and which stems last the longest so they're still beautiful a week on. Includes pet-safe options.
Anniversary Flowers: A Guide by Year
Traditional anniversary flowers by year (for example. Roses for 15th), plus modern takes and how to make them feel personal. Includes a list of pet-safe anniversary bouquets.
Sympathy Flowers: How to Choose and What to Write
A sensitive guide to sending sympathy flowers with appropriate blooms, what to avoid and how to write a message when you're not sure what to say. All options are available lily-free.
Get Well Soon Flowers: What Actually Helps
Not all flowers are suitable for hospital wards or recovery at home. This guide covers what to send, what to avoid, and why a letterbox bouquet that arrives through the door is often the best option.
OCCASION FLOWERS
Let the flowers do the talking.
When words aren't your strong suite, flowers will do all the talking. The florists at FLOWERFIX have curated gorgeous bouquets that say exactly what's on your mind.
BIRTH MONTH FLOWER GUIDES
Birth month flowers
Every month has a flower and most people have no idea what theirs is. These guides will help in choosing a birthday gift with sentimental value much easier. More than flowers, a gift to be cherished.
A PRO FLORIST GUIDE
How to make your flowers last
Easier than you think. We'll discuss all the ways to make your flowers last long, with expert florist tips and methods to make each flower last longer than the prescribed period.
How to care for flowers?
Got a fresh flower bouquet? Lucky you. Letterbox flowers arrive in bud, here's exactly what to do when they arrive to get the best vase life and the fullest blooms.You can find our expert tips on keeping your flowers alive for as long as possible in our interactive care guide.
READ THE CARE GUIDEFLOWER TYPE & GIFT GUIDES
Know your flowers
A little knowledge goes a long way when choosing a bouquet. Read our handy guides and know about the flowers we work with most, their meanings, when they're in season, how long they last and of course, whether they're safe for pets.
June Birthdays: The Ultimate Flower Gift Guide (By Budget)
Oh, here's a fun fact to help decide: the official birth flower for June is the rose. More on that in a sec.
May, June & July Flowers: What's Actually in Season Right Now
May, June, and July. Peonies are here. Roses are at their best. Lisianthus is peaking. Baby's breath is thriving. Tulips are finishing their season with dignity. Ranunculus is still just about in i...
The Best Letterbox Flowers in the UK (2026 Guide)
Independently awarded. Good Housekeeping approved it two years running. The Independent named us best overall. Glamour called us best for pet safety. Here is how the UK's leading letterbox flower s...
15 Ways to Style Baby's Breath: From Wedding Bouquets to Dried Wreaths
Baby's breath used to play second fiddle. Now it headlines wedding arches, fills entire editorial shoots and turns up in nearly every minimalist interior shot on Pinterest. Here are fifteen ways to...
Tulip Mania: The Spring Icon Your Vase Is Screaming For
Here comes drama... Your guide to the stems that grow in the vase and the hacks to keep your tulips standing taller.
What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know about Peonies
KNOW YOUR FLOWERS
Popular Flowers Sent in the UK
Guide on UK's most popular flowers. A little knowledge goes a long way when choosing a bouquet. These guides cover the flowers we work with most. We discuss their meanings, their peak season, how long they typically last and whether they're safe for pets.
Peony
When are Peonies in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Gerbera (Germini Daisy)
When are Gerberas in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Carnation
When are Carnations in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Rose
When are Roses in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Spray Rose
When are Spray Roses in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum)
When are Snapdragons in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Lisianthus (Eustoma)
When are Lisianthus in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Statice (Limonium)
When are Statice in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)
When is Gypsophila in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Chrysanthemum
When are Chrysanthemum in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Hypericum
When are Hypericum Berries in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Matthiola Stocks
When are Matthiola Stocks in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Delphinium
When are Delphiniums in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Craspedia
When are Delphiniums in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Gladioli
When are Gladioli in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Lily
When are Lilies in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Solidago
When is Solidage in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Phlox
When is Phlox in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Sunflower
When are Sunflowers in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Mimosa
When are Mimosa in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
Ranunculus
When are Ranunculus in season in the UK? What do they mean? How do you keep them fresh? And are they safe for cats?
HELP ME FIND A GIFT
Finding Flowers
Every guide on this page is written by the FlowerFix team to help you understand flowers and find a bouquet for the occasions. Written by our florists featured in Vogue, Grazia and Good Housekeeping.
Finding flowers to send as a gift should be an easy decision. If you're not sure what to order, our Help Me Pick tool takes 30 seconds and points you to exactly the right thing.