Pulbrook & Gould in the Press: Our Archive

2026

• Metro — I’ve found the autumn candles that make your home smell like a luxury hotel
  21 September 2026 — Scott Da Silva-Wells’s shopping roundup includes the Pulbrook & Gould Autumn Candle. Affiliate commissions are disclosed by Metro.
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• London City Directory - Best Florists in London: Where to Buy Flowers for Every Occasion
  10 September 2026
• London Post — London’s Baroque Masterpiece Is Set To Bloom With Spectacular New Flower Festival
  4 September 2026 — Festival announcement names Pulbrook & Gould as a participating florist. Floristry Trade Club carries substantially the same announcement, dated 11 September (year not displayed beside the date).
  Related coverage: Floristry Trade Club — Jewel in the Strand Flower Festival
  Official event listings (22–24 September 2026): London Heritage Quarter · St Mary le Strand
• The English Home — I test candles for a living, and these are the autumn scents I’m actually burning at home this season
  Updated 2 September 2026 — Amber-Rose Hurst’s shopping guide includes the Pulbrook & Gould Autumn Candle. The publisher discloses affiliate commissions and states that products are independently selected. Original publication date unconfirmed.
• The Sauce — London’s Best Florists For Beautiful Bouquets
  13 August 2026 — Lottie Woodrow’s guide features Pulbrook & Gould’s arrangements and floristry workshops.
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• Harper’s Bazaar — The very best florists in London
  Updated 13 May 2026 · By Roberta Schroeder · Original publication date unconfirmed · Pulbrook & Gould highlighted for pastel hues
• Luxury Wanderings — 11 Luxury Florists in London for Easter Flowers and Spring Blooms
  The guide includes Pulbrook & Gould and discloses potential affiliate commissions. Its date line displays 3 April 2025 and an update of 1 April 2026.
• The Handbook - 8 Of The Best London Flower Shops
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  28 February 2026
• Evening Standard - These are the best florists in London right now
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  13 February 2026

2025

• THE GLOSS — Florist And Author Shane Connolly On Famous Clients And Sustainable Flowers
  4 October 2025 — Penny McCormick. Interview recalls Connolly’s early employment at Pulbrook & Gould; his later commissions are his own.
• Hereford Times — Hereford Times death notices published September 2025
  28 September 2025 — Roundup by Charlotte Moreau includes a family death notice for Rosamund Mary Banks, identifying her as co-founder of Pulbrook & Gould. Verified from supplied screenshots.
• HELLO! — Relive the Duchess of Kent’s history-making wedding with Prince Edward - photos
  15 September 2025 · Katie Daly’s retrospective credits Pulbrook & Gould with the bridal bouquet and cathedral flowers for the 1961 wedding; historical coverage.
• Time Out Magazine - The best online shops for flower delivery in London
  May 2025
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• Tatler - The most dazzling blooms for flower delivery in London
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  19 March 2025
• The Florist — In Memory of Ken Turner - King of flower design
  7 February 2025 — Caroline Marshall-Foster’s tribute recalls Kenneth Turner’s training and work at Pulbrook & Gould.
• Secret London - 10 Of The Best London Florists To Get Your Blooms In
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  23 January 2025
• Time Out - London’s best florists
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  Page dated 3 January 2025 — Miriam Bouteba’s guide includes Pulbrook & Gould. Original first-publication date unconfirmed.
• The Times - London’s most luxurious florists for Valentine’s Day
  January 2025
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2024

• Tatler - Festive one-upmanship: Christmas status symbols to watch out for
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  20 December 2024
• Financial Times / HTSI — Be more Rita Konig – be blousy with florals
  12 November 2024 — Aimee Farrell’s interiors feature mentions Shane Connolly’s early career at Pulbrook & Gould and Rosamund Gould’s training with Constance Spry. Subscription may be required.
• Country & Town House — Pulbrook & Gould: Great British Brand 2024
  2024 (exact date unconfirmed)

2023

• Ideal Home - Our Autumn Candle Featured in Best Scented Candles Guide
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  16 September 2023
• House & Garden — The coronation flowers: see what's being used and meet Shane Connolly, the master florist behind them
  5 May 2023 — Clare Foster’s profile recalls Connolly’s early employment at the firm, printed as ‘Pulbrook & Goulding’ in the article. His later royal commissions are his own.
• Financial Times / HTSI — The new mania for historic tulips
  10 April 2023 — Clare Coulson’s feature quotes Shane Connolly recalling the unusual tulips he worked with as an apprentice at Pulbrook & Gould in the 1980s.
• Harper’s Bazaar Italia — I fioristi di Londra più belli da conoscere
  23 March 2023 — Martina Di Iorio’s Italian-language guide to London florists features Pulbrook & Gould’s history and floral style. The publisher carries a site-wide affiliate disclosure.
• Country & Town House — Wonderful wedding florists
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  2023 (exact date unconfirmed)
• Country and Town House Magazine - The secret of formal tablescaping
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  2023 (exact date unconfirmed)
• Sheerluxe - Mother's Day Flowers Gift Guide 2023
  Mother’s Day 2023
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2022

• i — London florists sell out of roses and lilies as public pays tribute to the Queen at Buckingham Palace
  9 September 2022; updated 10 September 2022 — Katie Grant reports on demand for flowers following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, quoting Pulbrook & Gould staff member Alexander Czszerbak about customers buying floral tributes.
• DW - UK: Business is brisk — but sad — near Buckingham Palace
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  September 2022 (exact day unconfirmed)
• Afar - 12 New London Hotels to Get Excited About London calling?
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  4 August 2022
• Brides - Meet India's Best Mates
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  Updated 1 August 2022
• Floristry Trade Club — In praise of Apprenticeships – florists share their experiences
  8 February 2022; updated 23 June 2023 — Amanda Steele recalls her apprenticeship at Pulbrook & Gould in the 1980s.
• Time Out - The best online shops for Valentine's Day flower delivery in London
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  2 February 2022
• Brides - India Hicks and David Flint Wood's Quintessentially English Wedding
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  Updated 19 January 2022

2021

• Luxuriate Life — The Luxuriate Life Guide to Christmas Food 2021
  30 November 2021 · Includes Pulbrook & Gould wreath-making classes at The Dilly
• Luxurious Magazine — The Dilly Celebrates its First Christmas with a Jam-packed Festive Programme
  27 October 2021 — Editorial Team. Hotel programme announcement credits Pulbrook & Gould’s Christmas tree design and wreath-making collaboration. Historical announcement, rather than a review of the events.
• Brides — Exclusive: After 25 Years Together, India Hicks Says "I Will" to David Flint Wood in a Fairytale English Wedding
  Updated 17 September 2021 · Bridal bouquet credited to Pulbrook & Gould · Original publication date unconfirmed
• The Florist — COVID, Constance and Curly Twigs
  17 September 2021 — Caroline Marshall-Foster’s interview with Shane Connolly recalls his employment at Pulbrook & Gould and the influence of its seasonal floristry on his career. His later commissions are his own.
• British Vogue — “I Could Feel Love All Around Us”: India Hicks’s Picture-Perfect English Wedding In Her Own Words
  12 September 2021 — India Hicks’s first-person account credits Pulbrook & Gould with her bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets.
• MailOnline — India Hicks’s wedding and related coverage
  2021–2024 — Six reports credit Pulbrook & Gould with India Hicks’s bridal bouquet. Follow-ups repeat the same credit; these are not separate floral commissions. Shortened link labels; displayed article dates.
  India Hicks’s Oxfordshire wedding — 11 September 2021
  Inside India Hicks’s wedding — 14 September 2021
  India Hicks’s Greek honeymoon — 16 September 2021
  India Hicks’s family interview (includes wedding credit) — 23 November 2021
  India Hicks shares unseen wedding photos — 19 January 2022
  India Hicks’s 57th birthday retrospective — 5 September 2024
• Bespoke Black Book — Exploring the Heart of Central London From the Dilly Piccadilly
  19 July 2021 — Emily Healey-Lynham. Hotel review mentions P&G’s floral displays; hosted-stay or commercial arrangements unconfirmed.
• The Telegraph — How Constance Spry turned flower arranging into an art form
  16 May 2021 — The author biography notes Shane Connolly’s training at Pulbrook & Gould. His later royal appointments are his own.
• House & Garden — Designer April Russell’s relaxed, timeless London house
  19 March 2021 — Elfreda Pownall; photography by Paul Massey. Interior feature credits Pulbrook & Gould with April Russell’s long-kept fabric flower arrangement.

2020

• House & Garden — Scandinavian-inspired Christmas ideas
  17 December 2020
• The Telegraph — Would you spend £1,800 on a lavishly decorated Christmas wreath?
  20 November 2020 · Camilla Hooper’s seasonal shopping feature includes Pulbrook & Gould’s antler and pinecone wreath.
• The Florist — Luxury florist, Pulbrook & Gould goes Green
  20 September 2020 · Trade news report
• The Telegraph — Garden Day 2020: 'It's the perfect time to enjoy the little things'
  8 May 2020 — Profile recalls Shane Connolly’s placement at Pulbrook & Gould before establishing his own company.
• Tatler - How to muster up the magic of the virtual date night
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  1 April 2020
• MailOnline — Tatler’s Valentine’s Day status symbols
  14 February 2020 (displayed update) — Reports Tatler’s recommendation of Pulbrook & Gould’s Valentine’s flowers.
• Tatler — Valentine’s one-upmanship: V-Day status symbols
  5 February 2020 — Annabel Sampson’s feature includes Pulbrook & Gould’s Valentine’s flowers.
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• MILIEU — MILIEU in London
  Winter 2020 issue — Event report identifies panelist Harald Altmaier as a former Creative Director of Pulbrook & Gould. Linked issue contents are available through Zinio.

2019

• The Sun — Tatler magazine lists the ‘posh’ Christmas essentials, including a £104k Tiffany advent calendar and a live DEER
  29 November 2019 — Becky Pemberton reports on Tatler’s Christmas guide, including Pulbrook & Gould’s wreaths. Related reporting on the same Tatler feature, rather than a separate endorsement.
• MailOnline — Tatler’s Christmas status symbols
  28 November 2019 (displayed update) — Reports Tatler’s recommendation of a Pulbrook & Gould Christmas wreath.
• The Telegraph — £2,000 for a Christmas wreath? Don’t laugh, these door decorations are the status symbols of the season
  11 November 2019 · Sophia Money-Coutts’s commentary mentions Pulbrook & Gould’s ruby and safari wreaths.
• The Telegraph — How to use zinnias and dahlias as cut flowers, by Simon Lycett
  8 September 2019 — Simon Lycett recalls working at Pulbrook & Gould and its seasonal berry arrangements.
• Womanidol — Pulbrook & Gould: Perhaps the most beautiful florist in the world! (translated title)
  30 April 2019 — Maria Kalopoulou’s Greek-language profile explores Pulbrook & Gould’s history and floral style, with photographs and a website link.
• House & Garden — Rita Notes: the art of decorating small rooms
  25 March 2019 — Rita Konig’s decorating column makes a brief reference to Lady Pulbrook while discussing a space for arranging flowers; this is a historical cultural reference.
• Dexters — Capital Delights: London’s florists in bloom
  Summer 2019

2018

• The Telegraph — The most luxurious Christmas wreaths
  22 November 2018 — Shopping gallery features Pulbrook & Gould’s Gloucestershire and Kent wreaths.
• The Sun — All senior royals there (except Camilla), 850 guests and three parties… how Princess Eugenie’s wedding is set to be even bigger than Harry and Meghan’s
  9 October 2018 — Emily Andrews. Reporting ahead of Princess Eugenie’s wedding names Pulbrook & Gould among the florists expected to work on the celebrations. Verified from supplied screenshots.
• Melissa Penfold — World’s 50 Most Beautiful Flower Shops
  31 July 2018 · London florist guide
• Evening Standard — Pulbrook and Gould’s two-day clearance sale
  30 May 2018
• The Telegraph — Royal wedding flowers and high society bouquets through the ages
  26 April 2018 — Historical picture feature credits Pulbrook & Gould with Princess Alexandra’s 1963 wedding flowers.
• Taylor Lynn Corporation — Simon Lycett Interview
  16 April 2018 — Interview with Liz Taylor in which Simon Lycett recalls working at Pulbrook & Gould. An excerpt hosted by the event company, linking to The Cheshire Magazine.
• Prima — 6 easy spring flower decoration ideas
  12 April 2018 — Kara O’Reilly’s feature quotes Sonja Waites of Pulbrook & Gould on arranging spring flowers. Prima credits House Beautiful as the source and discloses commissions on purchases through some links.
• House & Garden — A shoppable scheme of bright, colourful rooms decorated for a party
  30 January 2018 · Bespoke foliage credited in the decoration feature
• MailOnline — Jack Brooksbank’s family background
  23 January 2018 (displayed update) — Historical profile identifies George Brooksbank’s role at Pulbrook & Gould; this is a contemporary report of his role at that time.
• The Telegraph — Snowdrops and the artist-gardener with an eye for winter gold
  20 January 2018 — Gardening feature mentions Lady Bacon supplying Pulbrook & Gould with cow parsley and cut flowers.

2017

• The Telegraph — How to have the non-conformist's perfect Christmas, from black tinsel to upside-down trees
  17 December 2017 — Decoration feature quotes Harald Altmaier, then creative director of Pulbrook & Gould, and features the firm’s wreaths.
• The Telegraph — In pictures: weird and wacky decorations to turn tradition on its head this Christmas
  16 December 2017 · Shopping gallery features Pulbrook & Gould’s safari wreath (slide 10); related to the separately listed Christmas interiors feature.
• Evening Standard — Meet Harald Altmaier: the go-to florist for royals, the super rich and trendiest fashion brands
  Interview by Dipal Acharya. Current article dated 8 December 2017; publisher archive lists it on 17 November 2017.
• The Telegraph — Let your flowers do the talking this Valentine’s Day
  14 February 2017 · Debora Robertson’s interview with Shane Connolly recalls his early employment at Pulbrook & Gould; his later commissions are his own.

2016

• Evening Standard — My Story by Jo Malone – review
  6 October 2016 — Katie Law’s review mentions Jo Malone’s earlier employment at Pulbrook & Gould. The publisher discloses possible affiliate commissions.
• Evening Standard — New Covent Garden: the flower market of choice for florists and film stylists
  6 May 2016 — Pattie Barron’s market feature names Pulbrook & Gould among the florists buying at New Covent Garden.

2015

• MailOnline — William Hanson on avoiding wedding disasters
  27 May 2015 (displayed update) — Wedding etiquette advice names Pulbrook & Gould among its florist recommendations.
• The English Home — Sowing the Seeds of Love (reproduced on Shane Connolly’s website)
  Website dated 6 April 2015 — Reproduced material discusses Pulbrook & Gould’s seasonal style and Connolly’s training there. A linked scan identifies The English Home; original issue date unconfirmed.

2014

• Shane Connolly — A Year in Flowers (archival excerpt)
  Website dated 5 September 2014 — A reproduced excerpt recalls beginning his floristry career at Pulbrook & Gould in autumn 1987. Original publication and issue date unconfirmed.

2013

• The Independent — Michael Goulding: Flower arranger who served the Queen and nine prime ministers
  18 September 2013 — Historical obituary mentioning former employment with the firm.
• The Telegraph — Michael Goulding
  10 September 2013 · Obituary records Goulding’s employment at Pulbrook & Gould in Sloane Street before establishing his own business.
• The Telegraph — Brides in bloom: the story of royal wedding flowers
  23 April 2013 — Shane Connolly’s historical feature discusses Pulbrook & Gould’s flowers for the 1961 and 1963 royal weddings.
• Evening Standard — Guys, you can do better than red roses on Valentine’s Day
  14 February 2013 — Nicola Shulman’s article discusses Pulbrook & Gould’s naturalistic flowers and quotes Sonja on seasonal floristry.

2012

• Evening Standard — My London: Joan Collins
  Displayed date: 12 April 2012 — Interview by Belinda Buckley for ES Magazine. Joan Collins names Pulbrook & Gould as her favourite florist. Original first-publication date unconfirmed.

2011

• The Telegraph — BBC property star Melissa Porter makes home without American lover
  18 December 2011 — Brief society-news mention identifies Pulbrook & Gould as the venue of a party attended by Porter.
• The Guardian — Jane Packer obituary
  17 November 2011 — Historical floristry reference.
• The Telegraph — Lady Pulbrook
  12 October 2011 — Obituary of Pulbrook & Gould’s co-founder.
• The Telegraph — Chelsea Flower Show 2011: Shane Connolly
  24 May 2011 — Profile notes Connolly’s apprenticeship at Pulbrook & Gould; his later commissions and appointments are his own.
• Number One London — Aristocratic Trade
  17 May 2011 · Historical blog mention

2008

• The Independent — Blooming marvellous: How one farmer is leading a revival of the true English rose
  17 July 2008 — Sophie Morris’s feature on Country Roses names Pulbrook & Gould among the London florists selling its English roses.
• The Guardian — How roses got caught between the supermarkets and the greens
  16 February 2008 — Ian Jack. Historical commentary featuring P&G.

2004

• The Sunday Times — Into the blue
  14 November 2004 · Historical beauty roundup mentioning Pulbrook & Gould’s Skin Quench body lotion.

1986

• Felix — Roses are red…
  14 February 1986 — Sunny Bains’s Valentine’s florist review features Pulbrook & Gould. Issue 731, page 9 (PDF).

1972

• Vogue — Aloha (archival reproduction via Liz Eggleston)
  Third-party reproduction identifies the original issue as January 1972 and credits flowers to Pulbrook & Gould. Reposted 6 January 2023; original print issue not independently inspected.

Undated coverage

• 1stDibs Introspective — A Design Insider Presents His Must-Sees During London’s Frieze Week
• A day to remember: iconic weddings in Westminster
• Belgravia.com - Pulbrook & Gould Named London's Most Revered Luxury Florist
• Country & Town House — How To Channel Palm Royale’s Glitzy ‘60s Interiors In Your Own Home
  Original publication date unconfirmed · Faux Pink Arrangement included · Publisher discloses possible affiliate links
• Garden & Gun: India Hicks – An English Wedding
• House & Garden - Pulbrook & Gould Featured in Jewel-Coloured Christmas Editorial
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• Mail online - India Hicks celebrates her second wedding anniversary
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• Mari and the City — Iconic Displays and Flower Shops in London
• Premier Hospitality — The Dilly Mayfair London
  Roma Publications — Hotel feature mentions Pulbrook & Gould’s lobby shop at The Dilly. Title and mention verified from supplied screenshots; publication date and commercial status unconfirmed.
• Storyteller Garden — Constance Spry – David Austin’s first rose
  Garden-history blog by Martin Stott includes Shane Connolly recalling his training at Pulbrook & Gould. Publication date unconfirmed.
• The Daily Tribute — The 10 best flower delivery services in London
• The Independent — All things bright and beautiful
• The Independent — Joseph’s dream house
• The Luxury Editor — The Dilly London – Review
  Publication date unconfirmed · Ross Fraser’s hotel review credits Pulbrook & Gould with floral displays in The Dilly’s lobby. Historical hotel coverage; current arrangements not confirmed.
• Thursd — Top Florist Shops to Visit in London and What to Buy
• Vogue — On the sands of summertime (archival reproduction via Liz Eggleston)
  Third-party archival reproduction credits smilax leaves to Pulbrook & Gould. Original issue date unconfirmed.

Advertising and partnerships

Our advertisements and partnerships, listed separately from editorial coverage. Dated entries appear first, followed by undated references.

• Pulbrook & Gould in Country & Town House Magazine — May/June 2023
  May/June 2023 · Advertisement
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• Grosvenor - Renowned florist Pulbrook & Gould goes green in new flagship retail store
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  16 September 2020 — Landlord announcement about Grosvenor’s green lease with Pulbrook & Gould at its former Buckingham Palace Road store.
• SilverSpoon London — Wisteria Hysteria at Aubaine, Selfridges, London
  March 2018 · Hosted visit
• British Vogue — A Personal Approach To Luxury In London
  25 August 2017 — Katie Berrington. Published in partnership with JW Marriott; includes Sophie Denman’s florist recommendation.
• Harper’s Bazaar — A Perfect Day In… London
  17 May 2016 — Tory Burch branded feature by Tara Lamont-Djite; includes Sabine Getty’s personal florist recommendation. Publisher also discloses affiliate commissions.
• LAPADA — 70 Years of Floral Artistry: Pulbrook & Gould
  Partner profile · Original publication date unconfirmed
• LAPADA — It’s Both Nature and Nurture When it Comes to Artistry and Craftsmanship
  Partner feature · Original publication date unconfirmed
• LAPADA — Pulbrook & Gould to be Fair Floral Partner
  Event organiser’s announcement confirms a second consecutive floral partnership for the Berkeley Square Fair. Original publication date unconfirmed.
• LAPADA — Selection Committee Confirmed for the Best Stand & Object Awards
  Event organiser’s announcement lists Erik Karlsen, identified as Managing Director of Pulbrook & Gould, among the selection committee. Original publication date unconfirmed.
• Meliá London Kensington — Hotel floral showroom and classes
  Hotel’s own promotional page identifies Pulbrook & Gould as its in-house florist and describes its floral showroom and workshops. Partnership reference; publication date unconfirmed.
• Pulbrook & Gould Partners with Lapada for the Berkeley Square Fair
  Partnership
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• The Game Fair — Pulbrook and Gould: Beautifying The Game Fair VIP Enclosure, sponsored by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK)
  Original publication date unconfirmed · Event organiser’s announcement · Event collaboration