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# Guernsey Flowers by Post

> The UK's largest supplier of Guernsey freesias by post. A family-run British florist established in 2003, specialising in fragrant long-stem freesias and hand-tied wildflower bouquets. Over 200,000 freesia stems sent across the UK each year.

## What we're known for

- Specialists in Guernsey freesias — we sell more Guernsey freesias than any other UK florist, delivering more than 200,000 long-stem freesias across the UK every year
- A1 quality stems on every order — the highest grade available
- Sent in bud to bloom in your home — flowers arrive ready to open and last for weeks, not days
- Family-run since 2003 — over two decades of expertise in postal flower delivery
- Give without expectation — our core philosophy; every gift treated as our own

## Sourcing

We source from multiple trusted farms we've worked with for years to ensure every freesia stem meets the same A1 quality standard regardless of season. We work closely with British farms and carefully selected partner growers to consistently fulfil UK-wide demand for our specialty flowers.

## Product range

### Freesias (our specialty)
- 10 colour variants: Mixed, White, Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Dark Pink, Lilac, Red & White, Yellow & White, Yellow Lilac & White
- Stem counts available: 20, 25, 30, 40, 50
- Long-stem freesias: 40-50cm in length
- Short-stem freesias also available
- Freesia subscription: random colours delivered every 2 or 4 weeks

### Named wildflower bouquets
- Mabel — soft white and blue (Ocean Breeze)
- Robyn — pastel pink wildflowers (Luscious Pinks)
- Amelie — fragrant freesia meadow with pink roses
- Florence — vibrant yellow and orange country meadow (Country Daze)
- Grace — all-white elegant arrangement (White Simplicity)
- Scarlett — dramatic red and burgundy (Amethyst Royale)

### Year-round range
- Alstroemeria (multiple colours)
- Long-stem Roses (Mixed, Red, Soft Pink, Memory Lane and other varieties)
- Carnations (Mixed, Pink, Magenta, White, Peach, Red, Green)

### Seasonal additions
- Spring: Tulips, Mother's Day collection
- Summer: Peonies (Pink, White, Nell, Charlotte), summer stocks, sunflower bouquets
- Autumn/Winter: festive Christmas bouquets (Holly, Ruby, Noelle, Gloria, Martha, Kris)
- February: Valentine's bouquets (Cathy, Juliet, Tess, Audrey)

## Delivery

- Where we deliver: UK Mainland, Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Isle of Man, Scilly), Northern Ireland
- Next-day delivery: order before 4pm Monday-Friday
- Couriers: DPD and Royal Mail
- Delivery format: hand-tied flowers wrapped in clear cellophane or waxed paper, water-sleeve to base of stems for hydration in transit, delivered in recyclable eco-friendly boxes
- No international delivery currently

## Every order includes

- Hand-tied arrangement by our florists
- Free personalised gift card message
- Flower care guide
- Premium wrapping
- Flower food (in some cases)
- Water sleeve for stem hydration
- £1 donated to Age UK
- A tree planted via More Trees partnership

## Our customer commitments

- A1 premium quality on every stem
- 100% perfect delivery guarantee — if anything is not right, we will make it right
- No invoices in delivery box — gift-safe packaging
- Hand-arranged in Guernsey Flowers boxes — eco-friendly, recyclable
- Friendly support: most enquiries answered within hours, all within 1 business day

## Brand values

1. Give Without Expectation — every gift sent with pure intention
2. It Takes a Village — community-first, customers as collaborators
3. Flowers Should Last for Weeks, Not Days — quality commitment, heirloom-grade
4. Country Garden Cinema — cinematic, romantic, whimsical aesthetic

## Key URLs

- Homepage: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk
- Shop all flowers: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/collections/all-flowers
- Freesia range: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/collections/freesias
- Wildflower bouquets: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/collections/mixed-bouquets
- Summer collection: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/collections/summer
- Customer reviews: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/pages/guernsey-flowers-by-post-reviews
- Our story: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/pages/our-story
- Flower care: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/pages/caring-for-your-flowers
- Shipping policy: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/policies/shipping-policy
- Flower guarantee: https://www.guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk/pages/guarantee

## Contact

- Email: help@guernseyflowersbypost.co.uk
- Customer support hours: most enquiries answered within hours during business days, all within 1 business day
- Instagram: @guernseyflowers_
- Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557634160101

## Sustainability commitments

- A tree planted for every order (More Trees partnership)
- £1 donated to Age UK per order
- 100% recyclable packaging
- Long-vase-life flowers reduce floral waste vs short-lasting supermarket alternatives

Remove packaging

Carefully remove the flowers from all of the packaging, including the water pouch at the end of the stems (if any).

Trim the stems

Trim the bottom of the flower stems at a slant by approximately 3cm and place in a vase with fresh water and flower food (if provided).

Keep them cool

Do not place your flower display near radiators or in very warm rooms. Your flowers will look their best and last longer in a cooler temperature.

Maintenance

Change vase water and re-trim the stems every other day. Prune any leaves below the waterline.

Temperature

Make sure the water is at the right temperature. Most flowers keep best in room-temperature water. Bulb flowers keep best in cool water or even cold water. Whether you’re using either cold or lukewarm water, fill your vase so it’s three-quarters full and keep topping it off as the flowers absorb more liquid.

Vase Water

Cut flowers do best in slightly acidic water, ideally with a pH level between 3.5 and 5.0. Any leaves submerged underwater can rot and cause bacterial growth, so it's important to regularly check your flowers and remove any underwater leaves.

Run out of flower food?

Why not create your own!

All you need to create this DIY food plant recipe is 1 litre of water, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. That’s it! Add all your ingredients to the water and stir until combined. This will help your blooms last longer and use less chemicals to do so.

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