Whether they’re delivered unexpectedly to your front door, or you pick up a bunch while doing the food shop, flowers have a knack for making us smile.

We all have our faves – apparently Katy Perry appreciates a hydrangea, while Madonna loves white roses.

But don’t think that flowers are immune to trends. In fact, 2022 was the year for dried flowers, with everyone displaying dried bouquets in their home.

‘Spontaneous’ bouquets were also in – with the messy, wild look perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a natural talent for flower arranging.

But now, it’s time to look ahead, and the flower experts at Bloom & Wild have released their trend predictions for 2023.

Barbiecore bouquets

That’s right. Not even your vases can escape the Barbiecore trend.

Believed to have been started by Valentino, Barbiecore and all things hot pink is coming to the world of floristy too.

Rather than soft, blush tones, think bright, hot pink bouquets, the likes of which Barbie and Ken might display in their dream house.

Jo Reason, head of brand and range for Bloom & Wild said: ‘We have already seen an increase in people searching for more vibrant pinks versus traditional pastel blush roses and predict the all-pink Barbiecore trend to surface around the middle of next year.

‘Our bouquets will feature pink roses, tulips, stocks and lisianthus – and little greenery to break up the pink-punch.”

Blooms to impress

If 2022 was the year of the dried bouquet, 2023 will be the year of the pressed flower.

Of course, TikTok has a lot to answer for, with DIYers sharing their pressed flower creations.

Caroline Grimble, Bloom & Wild’s lead florist, added: ‘We noticed an uplift in people sharing ways to preserve their wedding bouquets on Pinterest this year but this trend will hit the mainstream in 2023, with flower presses no longer the reserve of crafters.’

Lovely Lavendar

The colour experts at Pantone predicted that ‘Digital Lavender’ will be the colour of next year way back in 2021.

They rather grandly said the colour signifies ‘stability, serenity, and digital escapism that so many of us have built into our recuperative rituals to both protect and improve our mental health in challenging times.’

And there’s already been a spike in people displaying lavendar blooms in their home, especially with contrasting colours of orange and coral.

It’s also a hit amongst gardeners, as bumble bees are attracted to it.

The flower is predicted to be a choice for brides this year, due to its on-trend colour and amazing scent.

A Bit of All-White

From the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic to costal grandma fashion, white is having a moment in our style, interiors and now flowers.

Jo Reason, added, “In 2022, white was the top-selling flower, and we expect the demand for all-white bouquets to increase in the new year, in line with the interior and cultural trends.’

It’s also thought we’ll see white bouquets popping up at King Charles’ coronation next year.

Plants to make you feel good

Plants don’t just look pretty, they do a lot for your health when it comes to guzzling CO2.

Keira Kay, Bloom & Wild’s plant expert explains: ‘We expect to see our Boston ferns flying off the shelves. Because of their rippled edges, they are experts at soaking up pollutants in the air like formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.

‘The other forerunners in terms of CO2 absorption are the snake plant, succulents and prayer plant.’

The Queen’s favourite

Said to be the Queen’s favourite flower, the lily of the valley featured in her coronation bouquet, as well as in Kate Middleton’s bridal flowers.

Given the sad passing of the Queen, it’s thought this flower will be a top choice as people continue to remember the late monarch.

Caroline Grimble said, “Whilst it’s not one that can be easily sold in commercial bouquets since its stem is only 20cm long, its motif will come through in art and fashion, and we might see more of it in one-off bridal bouquets in 2023.’

The flower grows across the UK and flowers in early spring – it’s said to symbolise love, motherhood and purity.

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