Summer Inspiration at BEAU-K21 May 2026 Sunbeams & Showstoppers Celebrating Summer with BEAU-K Florist Welcome to the sunniest season of the year! Here at BEAU-K, Eastbourne’s premier floral boutique, we simply adore everything about summer. The days are long, the coastal air is warm, and nature is putting on its absolute best show. Whether you want to bring the brilliance of the summer sun indoors with a breathtaking bouquet or give your garden a little seasonal lift, we are here to inspire you. From the deep meanings behind your favourite British summer blooms to some exciting updates from behind the scenes, pull up a garden chair and dive into our summer style guide. Loved in the UK: Summer Flowers & Their Hidden Meanings Summer flowers are famous for their vibrant colours and rich, uplifting scents. But did you know that many of the UK's favourite summer blooms carry secret messages from the past? Here are a few seasonal stars that we love to design with: Sunflowers: The ultimate icons of the season. Radiating warmth and happiness, these golden giants traditionally symbolise loyalty, adoration, and longevity. Peonies: With their lush, voluminous petals, peonies are a true British summertime favourite. They carry a wonderful message of romance, prosperity, and good fortune—making them a spectacular addition to any home. Delphiniums: These stately, towering blooms mimic the clear blue skies of a classic British summer. In the language of flowers, they represent cheerfulness, goodwill, and a big, open heart. Lavender: Nothing says summer quite like the calming aroma of lavender. Beyond its soothing properties, it symbolises devotion, grace, and serenity. Bring Summer Inside with the BEAU-K Collection If you want to fill your home with the energy of the season, why not explore our gorgeous online selection? We have captured the very essence of summer in our signature designs, including the brilliant Summer Lovin’ hand-tied bouquet, the fiery tones of Summer Sunset, and the delightfully sweet Summer Sherbet. Explore our full seasonal range and order your fresh blooms directly from the BEAU-K Online Shop. However, if you're unsure what to send, we have the perfect option just for you with our styled by you range, just select your gift, colour inspiration, price and let BEAU-K work their magic. This option is available for delivery, collection and even nationwide. Summer Gardening Tips & Fab Plants for Your Garden For those who love to get their hands dirty, summer is a busy but incredibly rewarding time in the garden. To keep your outdoor sanctuary looking lush and vibrant all season long, here are a few expert tips from our team: Water Wise: Always water your garden early in the morning or late in the evening. This ensures the water sinks deep into the soil to reach the roots before the heat of the midday sun evaporates it. Deadhead Regularly: Keep those secateurs handy! Removing faded or dead flowers from your bedding plants and roses encourages them to produce fresh, new buds, extending their colour right into autumn. Feed Your Blooms: Summer plants are hungry. Treat your containers, hanging baskets, and flowering perennials to a high-potash liquid feed every fortnight to maximise their blooming power. Top Summer Plants to Grow Looking to add some instant impact to your garden borders or patio pots this summer? Here are a few fabulous options that thrive in UK gardens: Hydrangeas: With their dramatic, cloud-like flower heads, they bring instant luxury and structure to any shaded or semi-shaded corner. Salvia: A fantastic perennial that rewards you with deep purple or pink spikes all summer long. Bees and butterflies absolutely love them! Agapanthus (African Lily): Perfect for a coastal town like Eastbourne! These striking, globe-shaped blue or white flowers love full sun and lend a contemporary, structural edge to your garden. From the Wild West to Italy: What Nicola Has Been Up To! Life is never quiet here at BEAU-K, and our very own director, Nicola, has been embarking on some truly spectacular creative adventures lately! A Wild West Adventure at Hylands House Nicola recently joined forces with the incredibly talented Morgan-Douglas Nuth at the historic Hylands House to bring a spectacular, wild vision to life. Together, they designed a stunning, wild-west-inspired floral installation titled ‘Home on the Range’. It was a masterclass in texture, boundary-pushing design, and storytelling through flowers. If you would love to see the breathtaking photos and read the full story behind this magnificent display, you can read all about it on Morgan-Douglas' website. Next Stop... Leverano in Fiori! The international floral adventures don't stop there! Make sure you keep your eyes firmly glued to the BEAU-K socials next week. Nicola is packing her bags and heading off to lead an exceptionally talented UK team to install a major floral display at the world-famous Leverano in Fiori (Leverano in Bloom) festival in Italy! The team will be crafting a grand, interactive installation where visitors can stop by and leave a personal message. It is going to be a breathtaking celebration of international floristry, and we cannot wait to share it with you. We will be posting loads of behind-the-scenes content on our social media channels, and we will even have a dedicated blog post coming up to cover the entire journey. Connect with BEAU-K Your Way Whether you want to browse our latest designs, follow Nicola’s Italian journey on Instagram, or get in touch to chat about your own bespoke floral needs, we make it easy to stay in the loop. To keep up to date and connect with the BEAU-K family your way, simply visit our BEAU-K Linktree. Happy Summer, everyone!