Spring Awakening: A Guide to the Season’s Best Blooms & Their Meanings
Bring the Freshness of the Countryside into Your Home
As the days grow longer and the first green shoots appear in our Chessington gardens, there is an unmistakable energy in the air. Spring is the most vibrant time of year for a florist. It’s a season defined by delicate textures, "sugar-pop" colors, and some of the most fragrant stems of the entire year.
If you’re looking to refresh your home or send a message of hope to a loved one, here is our guide to the must-have Spring blooms and the stories they tell.
1. The Tulip: "Perfect Love"
Nothing says Spring quite like the crisp snap of a fresh Tulip. They are unique because they continue to grow in the vase, often twisting toward the light.
Symbolism: General Tulips represent "perfect love," but colors matter! Red for true love, yellow for cheerful thoughts, and purple for royalty.
Middlemist Tip: Try our Letterbox Tulips for a bright, effortless surprise that fits right through a friend's door.
2. The Peony: "Good Fortune & Prosperity"
The undisputed queen of Spring. With their massive, fluffy heads and "marshmallow" buds that explode into layers of silk, Peonies are only available for a short window (usually April to June).
Symbolism: They represent a happy marriage, honor, and fortune. It’s no wonder they are the #1 request for our Surrey Brides.
3. The Ranunculus: "Radiant Charm"
Often mistaken for a rose or a peony, the Ranunculus has paperthin petals that look almost too perfect to be real.
Symbolism: Sending these tells the recipient, "I am dazzled by your charms." It is the ultimate "crush" flower or a perfect gift for a person you admire deeply.
4. The Hyacinth: "Constancy & Playfulness"
If you want your home to smell like a Spring meadow, the Hyacinth is your best friend. Their powerful, sweet scent can fill an entire room.
Symbolism: Blue hyacinths represent "constancy" (loyalty), while pink and white represent playfulness and beauty.
5. The Narcissus (Daffodil): "New Beginnings"
The international symbol of Spring. Seeing these bright yellow trumpets is the first sign that winter is officially over.
Symbolism: Because they are one of the first flowers to bloom after the frost, they represent rebirth and eternal life. Always gift these in a bunch—a single daffodil is said to bring misfortune, but a bouquet ensures happiness!
Style Your Spring: The Middlemist Way
This season, we are moving away from tight, structured arrangements. Instead, we are embracing "Garden-Style" designs—think airy, whimsical, and slightly wild, as if the flowers were just picked from a meadow in Richmond Park.
Our Spring Luxury Hat Boxes are currently featuring a mix of pastel roses, seasonal foliage, and "nods to Spring" like pussy willow and narcissus.
