At Bond & Bloom, not only are we passionate about flowers, but we are also passionate about the twin towns, and county, that inspire us. As independent, artisanal florists, we would like to share those passions, and showcase why we find such inspiration in the nature around us. With that in mind we thought we would like to provide a little history of the area and the local flowers that inspire us, and hope we can inspire you, too!
Situated in the borough of Flyde, Lancashire, Lytham St Annes is a picturesque seaside town and includes the areas of Lytham, St Annes-on-Sea, Andell and Saltcoates. It is directly south of Blackpool on the Ribble estuary and I perhaps most famous for being home to Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf club, which has hosted The Open Championship eleven times and the Women’s British Open five times. However, there is more to the area than that, and in addition to an expansive sandy beach, Victorian pier and historic windmill, the dual towns are situated in some of the finest countryside the UK has to offer. There are numerous parks and gardens in the area, reflecting its status as an idyllic seaside resort and showcasing the county flower of Lancashire, the red rose. In fact, the seafront is lined with gardens incorporating flower and rose beds, waterfalls, ponds and ornamental statuary reflecting the history of the area.
Lancaster’s Red Rose, sometimes referred to as Apothecary’s Rose, Old Red Damask or the Rose of Provins, is possibly the first cultivated rose. It grew wild throughout Central Asia and was first discovered by the Persians and Egyptians (both cultures were keen florists) and later adopted by the Romans, who in turn introduced it to Gaul where it assumed the name Rosa Gallica. Whilst the rose is one of the most visible flowers in the area, there are numerous other local flora to ignite the passion of amateur and professional florists alike. Despite being heavily involved in the Industrial revolution, Lancaster is awash with nature reserves and parks which really showcase the beautiful, and diverse, scenery the area has to offer. When plants come into flower, Lancashire becomes a county of colours and wildlife. It is no wonder florists find endless sources of inspiration here.
In fact, the entire Ribble estuary is a nature reserve and home to various nesting and migratory birds. Both sides of the estuary comprise the UK’s largest expanse of sand dunes and are home to a multitude of animal and plant life. The area is renowned for having one of the most diverse and colourful plant and flower collections. Barnaby’s Sands and Burrows Marsh is one of the best kept secrets in the area, if not in the entire UK. It is a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers alike. In addition to the bird life, it is also one of the last un-grazed areas of saltmarsh in the country and there are coastal wildflowers to brighten anyone’s day. Cop Lane is another unsung hero of the area, providing food and shelter for birds and nectar for the insects. The area has been so well-managed that five species of orchid have been encouraged to flower here. Bee buzz and birds feed amongst goat willow and hawthorn trees and there are several species of butterfly taking advantage of the nectar-rich flowers that thrive here.
As you can see, the sheer abundance of nature in the area is a dream for artisanal florists like ourselves, and we strive to showcase the various flowers found right here on our doorstep. We provide bouquets for all occasions and are certain we have the right collection of flowers for you.
Things our Customers Say
Cheryl Brade
a day ago
I ordered flowers for my Mum’s birthday, they arrived on time and were beautiful, Mum was absolutely delighted with them, and I am sure she will be enjoying them for days to come. I would recommend Bond and Bloom to anyone, thank you so much.
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Caroline Houghton
3 weeks ago
I ordered a bouquet for my niece’s 30th birthday. I left the arrangement for the florists to sort out. They arrived within a couple of hours within ordering (local) They were stunning! Thank you very much xx
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Karen Tickner
a week ago
pinks and lime green flowers including, hydrangeas, alstroemerias, crysanthemum and other pretty flowers and foliage which I’m not sure of their names. It was arranged beautifully, I wish there was some way of posting a photo of them as my description doesn’t do them justice! The lady I spoke to was extremely helpful when I phoned to place the order. Not an easy job describing to someone which flowers were available when you cant see them for yourself! Ive used Bond and Bloom before and recommend them highly.
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Denize Ashton
5 months ago
Although I do help promote them on Social Media & my own Lytham Lifestyle website, I am also a regular to the High Street shop which is beautiful and inspiring and also has a well chosen & thoughtful range of gift ideas too. The bouquets and indeed all the flowers are sourced from mainly British Growers and are very long lasting, which I think is key, flowers are an expensive outlay and you want them to look fresh for as long as possible! Before Xmas 2019 I attended a Door Wreath workshop which was fantastic and my door was the envy of all my neighbors. The creative nature of the florists is also breathtaking and have seen their displays in many local businesses & hotels. Keep up the good work putting Lytham on the ‘map’
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At Bond & Bloom, not only are we passionate about flowers, but we are also passionate about the twin towns, and county, that inspire us. As independent, artisanal florists, we would like to share those passions, and showcase why we find such inspiration in the nature around us. With that in mind we thought we would like to provide a little history of the area and the local flowers that inspire us, and hope we can inspire you, too!
Situated in the borough of Flyde, Lancashire, Lytham St Annes is a picturesque seaside town and includes the areas of Lytham, St Annes-on-Sea, Andell and Saltcoates. It is directly south of Blackpool on the Ribble estuary and I perhaps most famous for being home to Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf club, which has hosted The Open Championship eleven times and the Women’s British Open five times. However, there is more to the area than that, and in addition to an expansive sandy beach, Victorian pier and historic windmill, the dual towns are situated in some of the finest countryside the UK has to offer. There are numerous parks and gardens in the area, reflecting its status as an idyllic seaside resort and showcasing the county flower of Lancashire, the red rose. In fact, the seafront is lined with gardens incorporating flower and rose beds, waterfalls, ponds and ornamental statuary reflecting the history of the area.
Lancaster’s Red Rose, sometimes referred to as Apothecary’s Rose, Old Red Damask or the Rose of Provins, is possibly the first cultivated rose. It grew wild throughout Central Asia and was first discovered by the Persians and Egyptians (both cultures were keen florists) and later adopted by the Romans, who in turn introduced it to Gaul where it assumed the name Rosa Gallica. Whilst the rose is one of the most visible flowers in the area, there are numerous other local flora to ignite the passion of amateur and professional florists alike. Despite being heavily involved in the Industrial revolution, Lancaster is awash with nature reserves and parks which really showcase the beautiful, and diverse, scenery the area has to offer. When plants come into flower, Lancashire becomes a county of colours and wildlife. It is no wonder florists find endless sources of inspiration here.
In fact, the entire Ribble estuary is a nature reserve and home to various nesting and migratory birds. Both sides of the estuary comprise the UK’s largest expanse of sand dunes and are home to a multitude of animal and plant life. The area is renowned for having one of the most diverse and colourful plant and flower collections. Barnaby’s Sands and Burrows Marsh is one of the best kept secrets in the area, if not in the entire UK. It is a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers alike. In addition to the bird life, it is also one of the last un-grazed areas of saltmarsh in the country and there are coastal wildflowers to brighten anyone’s day. Cop Lane is another unsung hero of the area, providing food and shelter for birds and nectar for the insects. The area has been so well-managed that five species of orchid have been encouraged to flower here. Bee buzz and birds feed amongst goat willow and hawthorn trees and there are several species of butterfly taking advantage of the nectar-rich flowers that thrive here.
As you can see, the sheer abundance of nature in the area is a dream for artisanal florists like ourselves, and we strive to showcase the various flowers found right here on our doorstep. We provide bouquets for all occasions and are certain we have the right collection of flowers for you.
Things our Customers Say
