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Published: 29/04/2025
Unlike fresh flowers that wilt within days, our high-quality faux blooms are made to last. They're the more sustainable choice—no air freight, no water waste, no pesticides. Just long-lasting beauty, season after season - and we've made them even better!
What makes faux flowers more sustainable than fresh?
1. Long-lasting and re-usable - When cared for, faux flowers can last indefinitely, compared to fresh flowers that don't last more than a week or two. Our artificial blooms can be re-used across a multitude of events and seasons, reducing the amount of waste, as well as the need for repeated production and transport.
2. Low carbon footprint - Fresh flowers are often grown overseas and flown or driven long distances under refrigerated conditions that consume a lot of fuel. Although our faux flowers are also imported, they are transported once for long-term use, lowering the per-use emissions significantly.
3. No pesticides or fertilisers - Fresh flower farming often involves heavy pesticide and fertiliser use that harms soil and water ecosystems. Our artificial blooms do not require any such chemicals, reducing agricultural environmental impacts.
4. Less water usage and organic waste - To grow fresh flowers, a large amount of fresh water is required, especially in warmer climates. The production of our faux flowers need no irrigation, making them more water-efficient. Once wilted, fresh flowers become organic waste and, if not composted correctly, can contribute to methane emissions in landfill. If artificial flowers are reused, they will generate less waste over time.
How did we make our faux blooms even more sustainable?
Created using recycled fabric and recycled plastic, our ECO faux flower and foliage stems are exclusive to Floralsilk, and our buying team have carefully crafted a wonderful selection that tone together exquisitely.
Bright, beautiful and perfect for the season, we’ve put two arrangements together that are bursting with inspiration and can easily be recreated with our ECO faux flower and foliage stems, or used as inspiration when making your own selection.
Each of these bountiful bouquets are detailed for you below, and you can find even more inspiration on our Seasonal Faux Flower Inspiration page.
Sunburst Yellow & Orange ECO Flowers
Here we have combined some of the sunniest flowers in our ECO range. Zesty yellow Gazania daisies sit beside warming, orange-toned marigolds, with the yellow and orange tones of our Flame Parrot tulips bringing harmony to the arrangement. Green astrantia stems complete the look by creating beautiful height and depth, while letting the other’s summery hues shine through.
Ice Cream Pink & White ECO Flowers
At the height of Summer, nothing beats a cool dose of refreshment. This combination of pink and white Parrot tulips, alongside white Parrot tulips and creamy white ranunculus is reminiscent of the ice creams we crave when it’s hot outside. Finishing the look, our luscious green eucalyptus is the perfect stem to frame this subtle and sweet selection.
With an array of beautiful blooms to choose from, including tulips, daisies, dahlias, peonies, ranunculus, fritillaria and more, a bouquet of artificial flowers has never been more sustainable!
