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ABOUT US

Since 1979, we have been specialists in realistic artificial flowers, stunning faux plants and beautiful Christmas decor. Our passion lies in quality, craftsmanship, and creating designs so realistic, you'll have to look twice! Each year, we launch fresh collections inspired by the latest interior and fashion trends, helping you add the perfect finishing touch to your space.

Our Team

Floralsilk is a family-run business, founded and run in the UK. We are passionate about our artificial flowers and all things Christmas, as well as ensuring we provide exceptional service to each of our customers. Our small but perfectly formed team has a wealth of experience, expertise and creativity that make us leaders in our industry.

Read more about our company values.

photo of Floralsilk office staff
photo of Floralsilk warehouse staff

Our Products

With a focus on quality and an unrivalled experience in sourcing the very best, we are proud of how incredibly realistic our artificial flowers and foliage are. It is almost impossible to tell them apart from the real thing! We ensure the colour tones of each non-fray petal are perfectly matched and that great care and expertise is applied when producing lifelike leaves and floral form on each flexible stem.

Listening to what our customers want and value, we have also introduced specialist collections into our range. Our Sustainably Produced ECO Faux Flower and Foliage Collection features the use of 100% recycled fabric and over 50% recycled plastic. While our Outdoor Collection is UV protected and rain-resistant so our customers can enjoy the beauty of faux in their gardens, as well as throughout their house.

Aside from artificial flowers and foliage, we boast an exquisite Christmas Collection and other seasonal decor. From decadent tree decorations in a variety of textures including glass, paper, felt and metal, to cheerful table top ornaments, gorgeous artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and lights, our Christmas Collections feature new themes, colours and designs every year inspired by home and fashion trends. This also applies for Easter and Halloween!

Our Floralsilk History

Floralsilk founded in 1979
1979

The story begins...

Floralsilk was established in 1979 by John and Gail O’Flaherty. It was a small, trade-only business to begin with and stock was kept in the couple's garage.

Floralsilk early growth
1983

Growing fast

Floralsilk quickly outgrew the O'Flaherty's garage, so they sought a small warehouse premises in Reading, and began attending trade shows.

Floralsilk family business growth
1996

A family business grows

Liam O'Flaherty, John’s son, joined the business and quickly learned the ropes. The customers were a big fan of him too!

Floralsilk artificial flowers online launch
2007

Digital beginnings

Steph, Liam's wife, joined the business and helped launch Floralsilk's first trade website.

Floralsilk Christmas collection launch
2009

A festive chapter

The first Floralsilk Christmas Collection was launched. A natural extension to the brand's heritage of ‘making life beautiful’.

Floralsilk Bourne showroom
2012

A new home in Bourne

Floralsilk relocated to Bourne, Lincolnshire, the home of the UK flower industry, and built a brand-new 6,500 sq. ft trade showroom.

Floralsilk retail website launch
2022

Opening to retail

In response to the ever-growing customer demand, Floralsilk launched its retail website, enabling consumers to buy directly from them.

Floralsilk today
2026

Looking ahead

Today, Floralsilk has both a thriving retail and trade business, a fabulous team with drive and ambition, and a sense of excitement as to what the next phase will bring…