Peonies, Sweet Peas & the Start of the British Flower Season

Early summer brings with it a natural sense of celebration. It marks the beginning of wedding season, and the start of long, light-filled days spent hosting garden parties and gatherings outdoors.

Flowers become part of those moments — shaping tables, adding scent to the air, and quietly setting the tone.

In the shop, this shift is always signalled by the arrival of Peonies. Known for their full, ruffled blooms, they bring a softness and generosity that feels perfectly in step with the season. Alongside them, we’re now seeing the first of the British-grown Sweet peas — delicate, lightly scented, and beautifully understated.

Photo showing a sample of a graduation bouquet available to order from Kensington flowers LondonPhoto showing a sample of a peony en masse bouquet available to order from Kensington flowers London

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are flowers that lend themselves effortlessly to both everyday spaces and special occasions. Styled simply, they create something that feels considered but never overdone.

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When it comes to weddings and summer gatherings, our approach remains the same. We focus on natural movement, seasonal flowers, and arrangements that complement their surroundings — whether that’s a relaxed garden setting or a more formal celebration.

Photo showing a table scape of vases filled with pale pink peonies and British grown pink sweet peas en masse available to order from Kensington flowers LondonPhoto showing a vase of pale pink sweet peas en masse available to order from Kensington flowers London

From bridal bouquets and buttonholes to table flowers and small decorative details, each piece is made here in the shop by our family-run team, with care behind every stem.

Photo showing a Bridal bouquet of white peony, white sweet peas, white freesia and white spray roses, available to order from Kensington flowers LondonPhoto showing a bouquet of British grown cream sweet peas en masse available to order from Kensington flowers London

If you’re planning a wedding or hosting a gathering this summer, we’d be very happy to help. You’re welcome to visit us in the shop to talk through ideas, or get in touch to check availability and begin planning.

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Enquiries for summer weddings and events are now open.