Which fake flowers aren’t naff?

They’re now more realistic than ever. But not all pass muster with waspish style guru NICKY HASLAM

FAKE flowers used to be akin to knitted toilet roll covers — an absolute no-no in any stylish home.

But suddenly, they are oh-sofashionable, thanks to a new breed of bouquets that look and even feel real.

With the help of high-tech materials and design methods, faux flowers have become almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

Artificial arrangements are finding their way into the most chic of homes, with high-end design company OKA — run by Samantha Cameron’s mother, Annabel Astor — seeing sales of its range soar by 89 per cent over the past year.

Meanwhile, Sainsbury’s has launched a line by celebrity florist Jane Packer, whose clients include Kate Moss and Givenchy. We asked highsociety interior designer and etiquette expert Nicky Haslam (above) — who has designed the homes of celebrities and royalty — to see if the latest fake flowers pass muster.

So which are the best of the new bunch? And with prices from £5 to £500, how much bouquet do you get for your buck? Here are Nicky’s (sometimes prickly!) verdicts . . .