British Flowers Week
Meet the Growers Behind the British Flower Connection
This British Flowers Week, we’re delighted to introduce some of the growers behind our new British Flower Connection.
By working directly with a network of British growers, we’re making it easier for florists to access a wider range of seasonal flowers and foliage through Flowervision London.
Why We Created the British Flower Connection
More and more florists are looking to incorporate British-grown flowers into their work, whether for their seasonality, provenance or unique character.
We know that sourcing British flowers can sometimes be time-consuming, with availability changing week to week and orders often spread across multiple growers. The British Flower Connection brings together a growing network of specialist growers through Flowervision, making it easier to discover, order and access British-grown flowers and foliage.
The result is greater choice, better access to seasonal products and the opportunity to discover the stories and people behind the flowers.
Foxlight Flower Farm
Lucy Freeborn, East Sussex
Meet the Grower
Based in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, Foxlight Flower Farm grows high-quality seasonal British flowers for florists, floral designers and retailers.
Lucy is especially passionate about stocks and chrysanthemums and is currently expanding her chrysanthemum collection to more than 350 varieties.
Lucy’s Story
Founded by Lucy Freeborn in 2020, Foxlight Flower Farm is based on 6.5 acres in Sedlescombe, East Sussex.
Over the years, Lucy has focused the business towards growing for florists, floral designers and retailers, with an emphasis on high-quality seasonal British flowers.
This year, Lucy also launched the East Sussex Flower Grower Collective, bringing together 15 local independent flower growers committed to agro-ecological growing methods and seasonal British-grown flowers.
What Lucy Loves to Grow
Lucy loves growing stocks and has recently become completely obsessed with chrysanthemums. She’s current expanding her growing space to increase her chrysanthemum offering.
Seasonal Highlight
May is Lucy’s favourite month, when the countryside comes alive with zingy greens, buttercups, forget-me-nots and frothy cow parsley.
Lucy’s View on British Flowers
“British flowers can be directional, architectural, avant-garde and modern. The only limitation is your vision as florists.”
Follow Along
Want to see more from Foxlight Flower Farm?
Follow Lucy on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at life on the farm and seasonal highlights.
The Natural Flower Field Co.
Karen Fielding, East Sussex
Meet the Grower
Based in a wildlife-filled field in Piddinghoe, Karen grows seasonal flowers with a focus on movement, texture and scent. Working in harmony with nature, her flowers are a true reflection of the changing seasons.
Karen’s Story
Inspired by a lifelong love of growing, Karen enrolled on Floret’s online flower farming workshop in 2021. What began as a passion project and flowers shared with friends and family soon grew into The Natural Flower Field Co.
Today, Karen grows a wide range of seasonal flowers using organic practices, never using artificial chemicals and always choosing peat-free compost.
What Karen Loves to Grow
Karen’s season begins with narcissi, tulips and ranunculus in spring, followed by sweet peas, English garden roses and peonies in summer, before dahlias and, new for this season, chrysanthemums take centre stage into autumn.
While choosing a favourite is impossible, scented flowers are always high on Karen’s list.
Seasonal Highlight
Working closely with the seasons is at the heart of everything Karen does. From the first spring bulbs to the rich colours of autumn, her flowers celebrate the beauty and diversity of British-grown blooms throughout the year.
Karen’s View on British Flowers
“My flowers are full of movement, texture and scent and are always a true reflection of the seasons.”
Follow Along
Want to see more from The Natural Flower Field Co.?
Follow Karen on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at her flower farm.
The Old Berry Farm
Lynne and Clare, Kent
Meet the GrowerS
Based in the heart of Kent, mother-daughter duo Lynne and Clare are transforming a former strawberry farm into a thriving flower farm, growing beautiful blooms while promoting biodiversity and working in harmony with nature.
Their Story
In 2022, Lynne and Clare swapped the corporate world for mud and wellies, taking on an overgrown former strawberry farm and beginning the journey that would become The Old Berry Farm.
Today, their flowers are grown without artificial fertilisers or pesticides, instead relying on healthy soil, beneficial insects and wildlife to create a balanced ecosystem and strong, healthy plants.
What They Loves to Grow
Clare quickly fell in love with dahlias and now grows more than 50 varieties and over 1,000 plants, alongside a carefully curated selection of annuals, perennials and foliage.
Seasonal Highlight
With the flower field doubling in size this year, there is plenty to look forward to as the season unfolds, bringing an abundance of colour, texture and seasonal beauty.
Lynne and Clare’s View on British Flowers
“Creating beautiful flowers while working in harmony with nature is at the heart of everything we do.”
Follow Along
Want to see more from The Old Berry Farm?
Follow Lynne and Clare on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at life on thier farm, seasonal highlights and a huge array of dahlias.
Explore the British Flower Connection
Discover seasonal British-grown flowers and foliage from our growing network of growers through the Flowervision London webshop.
