Journal

How to choose a bouquet, how long flowers live, what the language of flowers means and which flower suits which occasion — the AMELIE journal.

• Peonies: season, colours, care and how long they last — Peonies are among the most wanted flowers: big, fluffy, fragrant and very photogenic. Their season is short, so waiting for them feels a little like a holiday.
• Wedding bouquets for brides and bridesmaids — The choice of thousands of brides — AMELIE wedding bouquets
• Which flower for which occasion — a short guide — When you choose flowers, the occasion suggests the colour and the shape. Here is a short guide: which flowers suit which occasion, and what is better to avoid.
• 5 mistakes that kill a bouquet too early — 5 mistakes that shorten a bouquet's life
• Rose colour meanings — what red, white, yellow and pink roses say — The rose is the flower we give most often, but not every rose says the same thing. Colour carries the emotion: one hints at love, another at gratitude, a third
• Birthday flowers — what to give a woman, a man, your mum or a colleague — Flowers are the most universal birthday gift: they suit every age and character — the key is to choose well. In this guide our florists share their experience: