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Devizes Castle The castle seen here is an early (1838) Victorian construction. The earliest castle here was built in the 12th century. © Brian Robert Marshall 
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Local Florists
Ammi Flowers
13 Maryport St, Devizes SN10 1AH, UK – 01380 722925
Tracey, thank you very much for your help, wonderful service. I will be using again. Anton, Sardinia, Italy.
Very friendly staff that are always will to help you with your flower requests from their good stock of quality flowers
Hibiscus & Hodge flowers
27 Easteligh Close, Devizes SN10 3EF, UK – 07534 149828
We used Hibiscus and Hodge for all our wedding flowers. Communication was really good and Ellie helped us find our perfect floral scheme for our day. The bouquets and installation pieces were exactly the thing we were looking for, bright and fun with a wild and simple design. Would absolutely recommend and will be using again for future parties.
Excellent service and flowers, highly recommend!
M&S Devizes Simply Food
Monday Market St, Devizes SN10 1DW, UK – 01380 724952
A great place to shop for luxuries and every day food items. Small and compact and a great friendly staff.
I always spend more than I want to here, that’s because it well stocked with interesting items. Friendly staff. Busy at lunchtimes and Saturdays.
Each box of Devon pinks is packed by hand, and includes a hand-written card with your own message. ALso gifts including gift pens, pill boxes, mirrors and vases for the fresh Devon flowers, grown in the heart of the UK countryside!
Tips - Caring for your flowers once they are delivered
Placing your flowers in vase half to two thirds full with lukewarm water, will help closed buds to start opening.
- Be careful when un-wrapping a hand-tied bouquet as it is delivered in a water bubble to keep the flowers fresh.
- Arranging your flowers in cold water should be avoided as this can reduce the their life in the vase.
- Avoid puting flowers in metal or aluminium containers - glass is ideal. Keep your flowers in a cool location, away from draughts, direct heat or sunlight. Arrange once unwrapped
- Your flowers may take up to 24 hours after being placed in water to reach their full potential.
- Strip off all excess foliage and leaves below the water level to reduce any harmful bacteria within the water.
- Bacteria can block the stem and stop the flowers taking up the water.unwrap. Flowers like their stems trimmed. So, trim them, at an angle with a knife (rather than scissors) by an inch or so. When trimming stems, always cut at an angle of roughly 45degrees; this increases the surface area allowing your flowers to absorb more water.
- If a Rose starts to droop at the head, re-cut the stem, wrap the head in paper to support it upright and plunge 5cms of the stem into boiling water for about 30seconds. Cut the stem again and place in deep cold water for two hours.trim
Most orders are accompanied by a sachet of cut flower food which will encourage buds to open and help to prolong the life and beauty of your flowers. Top up regularly with water and flower food, removing any fading flowers. Ensure the floristry foam used in arrangements is moist and topped up daily; this helps to prolong the life and vibrancy of your arrangements.