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Hawthorn (Crataegus)

Usually shallowly cup-shaped and either flat or in rounded clusters, and available in white or deep pink. It produces fruits in Autumn, which are used in flower arrangements.

Hazel (Corylus)

Excellent foliage with yellow catkins.

Heather (Calluna)

Dense clusters of tiny bell-shaped flowers along the stem, in red, purple, pink and white. Good for winter arrangements.

Heliotrope

Petite and sweetly scented tubular flowers, usually yellow. Some varieties are almost daisy-like in appearance.

Hellebore

Pendant or outward facing saucer, cup-shaped or tubular bell-shaped flowers. Each flower head has five petals. White, cream, pink, purple or green.

Hibiscus

Mainly funnel-shaped, singular or clustered flowers, in red, pink, purple, blue, yellow or white.

Holly (Ilex)

Beautiful leaf colourings in green, yellow, red and brown. Also produces berries, which are a lovely seasonal choice for Winter and Christmas weddings.

Hollyhock (Alcea)

Tall, slender, large flowers that are either stalk less, short stalked or funnel-shaped. Each flower five petals, and is brightly coloured.

Honesty (Lunaria)

Tall, open terminals of many cross-shaped flowers with four petals. Usually grows in a violet-blue to white.

Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

Tubular, funnel or bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters, some varieties.

Hyacinth

A spring blossom with bright green leaves and a very thick stem, grown from a bulb. The cluster of blossoms begins mid-stalk and tapers toward the top. Extremely fragrant, hyacinth is available in shades of pink, white, blue, yellow and red.

Hydrangea

A shrub featuring flowers in the form of large globes made up of clusters of small blooms. Most commonly seen in hues of purple and blue, the colours vary to include white and bright red. Some varieties have two-tone petals, some are speckled or striped.