Artificial Flowers - The Flower Concept Wiki

Introduction

Artificial Flowers and artificial flower stems are widely used throughout the world today.  They have become a highly sought after interior decorative accessory and are also used on a large scale by national & international floral designers, mixing them with fresh flowers to create the perfect timeless masterpiece. 

Florists have also come to realise that when artificial flowers are mixed with fresh, they not only enhance the floral arrangement but create the sense of a 2 in1 gift, with the recipient being able to retain the permanent botanicals when the fresh specimens have withered.

The use of Artificial Flowers extends limitlessly across so many businesses, including offices, hotels, restaurants, wedding venues, interior designers, corporate display, event management, churches, shops, garden centres, hair & beauty salons, car showrooms & furniture retailers. 

Given the versatility of artificial flowers, they are not only used by florists & flower arrangers, but also by hobbyists & craftsmen alike.  They can be used to enhance invites, wedding accessories, favours, cakes, hats, fascinators, bags, art-boards, table centre pieces and so much more.

The range of artificial flowers and colours that are available is endless; whether you’re co-ordinating a wedding theme or simply complimenting your interior, there will be colours and designs to suit every taste and purpose; from the truly realistic to this seasons fashionable flower accessory.

Both fashion and technology have aided the reputation of artificial and silk flowers.  There isn’t a single fresh specimen that cannot be replicated.  Every detail seen on the petals of a fresh flower, including touch, colour & characteristics, can be emulated in the artificial form.

Offices and showrooms have in many cases opted for artificial flowers, plants, trees & flower arrangements as an alternative to the costly maintenance and replenishment of fresh.  The quality and realism of the artificial products available have allowed thousands of businesses to maintain their welcoming and professional appearances without compromise.

Artificial flowers, silk flowers or more grandly referred to as ‘permanent botanicals,’ have existed in the market place as a long lasting alternative to everyday fresh flowers for a many number of years. 

The quality and the realism of artificial stems, sprays, bunches & bouquets is quite simply amazing, so much so that a second look is often required to determine if they are real or not.

What Are the Benefits of Artificial Flowers?

These days, more and more people are using artificial flowers instead of real ones. Decorating a room or space with flowers is one great way to instantly improve the overall appearance and atmosphere of the room. For one, colourful flowers will make the room brighter and livelier. Red roses, for instance, make the room more romantic. And small wild flowers make the room whimsical and magical.

Flowers also make the room feel and look more natural. Just imagine if you live in a house with no plants or flowers, either artificial or real ones. It will feel as if you are living sometime in the future when there are no more trees or plants. And this is something that you do not want to happen. Flower decors also relieve stress. If you are stressed out after a long day at work, just looking at the flowers will instantly uplift your mood and will make you feel less tired.

Choosing artificial flowers can give you these benefits—and more. Check out the paragraphs below to know what the benefits of artificial flowers are.

•    It is more difficult to take care of real flowers than artificial ones. You need to spend a few hours everyday to make sure that your flowers will not die or wilt. For artificial flowers, it is okay to clean them by dusting a few times in a week. You do not even need to get yourself dirty. It will also save you money because fake flowers do not need fertilizers to make them healthy or insect sprays to keep the pests away. To clean them, all you need is water and sponge, or a feather duster.

•    You can also reuse your fake flowers several times. If you have bought artificial wedding flowers a few years ago, you can use them again when the need arises. Just clean them first and make sure that you have stored them nicely in a safe place. By reusing your artificial wedding flowers, you will not need to spend money on flowers, which could get really expensive.

•    These flowers are also sturdy and last for a long time. Sometimes, it is very difficult to decorate with real flowers because they wilt fast and they are very fragile. You have to be very careful when handling them. Fake flowers, on the other hand, are very sturdy. You can do whatever you want with them. You can tape, glue, tie, pin, string, and hang artificial blooms without damaging them.

•    You can also buy all kinds of fake blooms anytime. For the real flowers, you can only buy them if they are in season. This means that if you want to have a winter party in the middle of summer and use winter flowers like poinsettia, it is okay because you can easily buy artificial flowers.

Artificial Flowers for the Home or Office

If you are the one who is looking for an option to decorate your house or office with flowers, artificial flowers are the finest option for you. There are many benefits of using this type of flowers. However, this article will give you more information on these flowers as well as some of the tips to select the right one for your needs.

Even though most of the people ignore artificial flowers and plants, there are many advantages of using it. Most of them use the natural flowers and plants instead of these artificial ones. If you compare the natural flowers and plants with the artificial ones, there are a lot of advantages, which you can obtain from the artificial ones.

Read the below content to know more about the best uses for artificial flowers.

As we have mentioned above, artificial plants and flowers is one of the best things to decorate your house. There are different types of custom made flowers available in the market.

One of the best advantages of artificial plants and flowers is that they are suitable for all types of whether conditions. They can be also used for indoor as well s outdoor decoration purposes. Once you step into an artificial flower shop, you will be able to find different types of flowers, which varies in size and designs. You can also find different types of color combination in these artificial flowers.

There are many well known artificial flower manufacturers in the market, who will provide your best quality flowers. The flowers, which are provided by these manufacturers, will look same like the natural ones.

There are some plants, which have the tendency of loosing their flowers during the cold season. This will also make them to look so wired. However if you are selecting an artificial plant, you do not have to worry abut any type of climatic changes as they are suitable for any type of climate as well as only the artificial plants and flowers have the capabilities to give you the reliability you need.

However, if you select the right quality artificial plants and flowers, they will withstand in the cold seasons as well as will not create a weird look when you decorate them. Even though most of the people think that decorating with artificial plants and flowers is a bad choice, proper decoration with these flowers will make your house or office look elegant.

There are also many professional flower decorators available in the market. You also have an option to research on the web to find these professionals. These people will help you to decorate your house or office easily with the artificial flowers.

How to Use This Website

The Flower Concept website is an information resource in addition to an eCommerce store, the photography used on this website is protected by copyright which has been acquired through our suppliers.  All of the products featured within this Wiki are available to purchase though the flower concept flower store.

Whilst 80% of the Flower Concept website is dedicated to artificial flowers and artificial plants, we also supply a wide variety of accessories for weddings, funerals and general gifting.

Our website has an advanced search facility built into the interface, this can be used in many different ways to deliver the results for related products which you are searching for.

For example:-

You may be searching for a colour which is related to the theme of your wedding, in this case you can simply type "pink" into the search box at the top and all products (not only restricted to artificial flowers) will be shown in the resulting pages. Equally if you type "pink flowers" into the search box then pink flower products will be displayed in the resulting pages. 

The Flower Concept database is extensive and will naturally grow as time goes by so please bookmark this page and come back to search again if you do not find the products that you are searching for. 

Here are some quick search terms for you to use as examples (click on the underlined links to view the results)

Pink                    (delivers results for all pink related products)
Ivory                   (delivers results for all ivory related products)
Purple                 (delivers results for all purple related products)
Rose                   (delivers results for all rose related products)
Purple Lily            (delivers results for purple products and lillies)

If you don't find what you are looking for then please shoot an email over to us and we will try to assist in your search.

You will also notice that when you start to type in your search terms, the interface attempts to predict what you are searching for and lists results not only in relevant text but also in related images...a really cool visual feature which really helps you find that elusive product!

Component Level Products

In order to cater to a wider requirement, we also supply components of products so that you can create your own flower arrangements, add to existing flower displays or simply replace damaged parts.

Components are supplied in a variety of different formats:-

Artificial Flower Stems

If you see the stem as a resulting page, this usually comprises of a single component of a larger product.  Stems are available across the whole range of artificial flowers and artificial plants.  If you are looking for something a little more specific then please contact us by email and we'll attempt to locate the product for you.

 

Artificial Petals

These are usually purchased for interior decoration rather than components for creating finished goods.  A real favourite for dressing wedding tables or party decor, our petals are mainly from different coloured artificial roses. Petals are available in asparagus white, cream ivory and many other colour variations.

 

Artificial Flower Sprays

A flower spray relates to a stem with multiple flower heads attached.  Sprays are available in many of our artificial flower types and are very popular for table decor at weddings displayed in a slimline glass vase in your chosen colour scheme.