A SPRING season is never in full bloom until florals start to emerge on the high street rails.

But this year designers must have sprinkled some potent fertiliser on their catwalk creations because flower power is bigger than ever.

Head-to-toe summer meadow-inspired looks pack a punch, while clashing floral prints flourish together.

Expect a mixed bouquet this spring, from 3D embellishment to spriggy prints. It's time to pick your perfect flower arrangement.

EMBELLISHED BUDS

Sniffable, no. Touchable, yes. Florals just got interesting with the new crop of textured clothing.

Designers Louis Vuitton and Christopher Kane set the 3D trend with frocks featuring applique blooms, and the high street has followed suit with embellishment aplenty.

Some of these florals are so lifelike they'll float in a summer breeze just like real petals.

For a chic look, ensure that the 3D 'buds' are the same colour as your top or dress. Bear in mind that all-over texture can make things look bigger so avoid if you're conscious of increasing your bust or bottom area.

BOLD BLOOMS

If you're going wild for florals this season, then bright eye-catching blooms are the non-weedy way to work them.

This spring, bold prints have undergone a tropical makeover with vivid flowers that look like they've been freshly plucked from the Bahamas - perfect for a holiday wardrobe.

For more of an English country garden feel, choose prints with a white backdrop for a fresher take. Alternatively, set on black, your vibrant florals will have a modern, darker edge that's ideal for night-time glamour.

Feeling bold with your blooms? Experiment by clashing two opposing floral prints together. Just pick out the same petal colour in each pattern to ensure your cross-pollination print technique is a hit.

MUTED FLORALS

For wallflowers who prefer the shade rather than garish brights, there are pared-down prints.

In either muted, darker shades or wishy-washy watercolours, these are the florals that look fragrantly seductive rather than assaulting your eyeballs.

Watercolour prints look blooming marvellous in pastels that will tick off two of this season's biggest trends in one go.

Spriggy prints or miniature buds will look elegant on a darker base - stick to dark blues, greys or blacks.

If coloured prints are still too saccharine sweet for you, follow your nose to this season's monochrome florals for a Chanel-style black and white twist.

ACCENT PETALS

You don't have to work an all-over print to embrace this season's floral obsession.

Think cut flowers and foliage that decorates just the trim of a top, dress or pair of trousers for a subtle flirtation. Think of your hourglass body as the elegant vase and the florals peeping out, a delicate arrangement.

You can also avoid the head-to-toe bouquet look with a floral separate teamed with block colour. Whether you prefer your top or bottom half, wear your print on the area you wish to accentuate.

A small spriggy print will add an air of retro glamour to boyish figures, while curvy shapes should seek bolder prints to balance out proportions.