CBD flower has been a popular form of CBD in the UK for nearly 10 years. It is the CBD-dominant form of cannabis, otherwise known as hemp, and has gained popularity for its various purported benefits with minimal side effects. In the UK, CBD flower is widely available online, and finding high-quality CBD flower can be challenging, even for experienced customers. In this guide, we'll explore the best CBD flower strains in the UK and what makes them stand out.

What Makes a Great CBD Flower

Several factors matter when considering if a CBD flower is high quality. To us, the most important factors are the cultivation methods, aroma, appearance, freshness and lab results. While there are differences in how CBD flower turns out if grown outdoors compared to indoors, both cultivation methods can be done to a high level of quality. After confirming that the CBD flower has been grown carefully and with care, it is important that it packs a punch, with a strong aroma and a good-looking trim. Freshness is important because a CBD flower that was impressive at harvest won't be the same 12 months later. Lab results are arguably the most important thing to look at when assessing the quality of CBD flower because they allow us to take a look at the chemical makeup of the flower. By reading a lab test, you can see if the CBD flower contains the advertised strength, as well as identify if it has any contaminants that can arise from bad cultivation practices.

We always prefer hand-trimmed CBD flower over machine-trimmed, that can be proven on lab reports to have legal THC limits, grown organically or pesticide-free, and have a strong taste and aroma.

Why People Use CBD Flower

Many people insist that CBD flower has changed their lives for the better. They come from all backgrounds, those who claim that CBD flower has had positive effects in treating various problems, to others who use CBD flower as a way to unwind and a much more tolerable option compared to the more intoxicating THC flower.

Research into how CBD can be used to manage depression symptoms has shown positive results, with the majority of participants experiencing antidepressant effects in the short term. Early research suggests that CBD may interact with the body's endocannabinoid system to support balance and relaxation.

In a research paper looking at the effect of CBD on Insomnia, a sleep disorder, it was found that CBD may be beneficial in alleviating the symptoms of insomnia.
Further research is needed to unpack the full potential of CBD flower; however, in these early stages, things are looking positive.

Top 7 CBD Flower Strains in the UK (2025 Edition)

We've been focused on CBD flower since the early days of this industry and have tested just about every CBD flower available in the UK. These 7 CBD flower strains have stood out in 2025 for their flavour, quality and effects.

1. CBD Flower Bud Shake

One of our all-time favourite CBD flower options, it is the trim material that comes from high-quality buds as they enter the trimming stage. These are small nugs of premium CBD flower that are too small to be sold at normal prices, and therefore come at a huge discount. Despite being very affordable, they offer the same experience as premium CBD flower once ground up. They are full of flavour and have a strong effect without being overpowering.

2. Strawberry Kush CBD Flower

These large, well-trimmed CBD buds ooze sweet, delicious flavours of strawberries and leave a satisfying stickiness when squeezed. They are bred to have a more calming effect, without causing sleepy drowsiness during the day. It makes it a perfect CBD flower strain for those looking to take it earlier in the day.

3. Zkittlez CBD Flower

This is one of the fruitiest CBD flowers that we've ever tried; you'll be tasting gummy bears and sliced fruit. The buds are tightly formed and dense, feeling heavier than other noteworthy candidates. Each bud is hand-trimmed and, therefore, not leafy. This strain has more clear-headed effects, perfect for daytime relaxation.

4. OG Kush CBD Flower

Bred from the California classic strain, OG Kush has a deeply complex flavour profile that is hard to put into words. A minty freshness coupled with a skunky cheese, this strain has that truly nostalgic "dank" cannabis aroma that many of us are used to. If you're looking for a CBD flower that leans more on the cannabis flavours than sweet fruits, this is worth a try. OG Kush has large, dense, sticky nugs, each of which has been hand-trimmed to remove bushy leaves. It is an uplifting and calming CBD flower strain.

5. Lemon Skunk CBD Flower

This is one of the most pungent CBD flower strains we've ever tried. The smell hits you right out of the bag, with heavy skunk coupled with zesty lemon. When the buds are squeezed, they leave behind a sticky resin, indicating high potency and high-quality cure. Each bud is covered in orange pistils and sparkling in trichomes. This is another perfect CBD flower for daytime use due to its more energising effects.

6. Cherry Diesel CBD Flower

Cherry Diesel smells and tastes like a crossover of cherry cola with dank cannabis. It's another complex flavour profile, with undertones of cheese and skunk. The nugs are compact and concentrated with shiny trichomes, indicating high potency. It has more energising effects that some say are uplifting and bring on happiness.

7. Amnesia CBD Flower

For those who like the more earthy flavours, this strain smells of pine, skunk and subtle zest. It has a rich aroma and is covered in dark orange pistils and a sugary blanket of trichomes. A calming, relaxing effect that works well for all times of the day. The buds are mostly large and dense, and perfectly hand-trimmed.

How to Choose the Right CBD Strain for You

Whether you are looking for an energising daytime strain or a CBD flower to help you get to sleep, there's a strain that will work well for you.

First, you need to figure out what type of effect you're looking for. Keep an eye out for the effects section that you'll find on most CBD flower listings online. You wouldn't want to take a sedating strain first thing in the morning if you're looking for energising effects.
Make sure to take your CBD flower at the right time of the day. Depending on your consumption method, it can take effect fairly quickly. We recommend taking your CBD flower around 10-15 minutes before you want it to have an effect.

If you prefer fruity flavours over earthy cannabis flavours, keep an eye out for strains that have fruit-themed names. Also, read the descriptions carefully, as some CBD strains are named after people or places.

Make sure that you work your way up slowly with CBD flower. If you are a beginner, we advise starting with lighter strains and slowly building up to the stronger strains. A perfect start would be a CBD shake, as the nugs are already small, so you can take a small dose. CBD shake is also a budget-friendly option, so if you find CBD flower isn't for you, you're not spending too much to give it a try.

Where to Buy Trusted CBD Flower in the UK

There are many CBD flower vendors in the UK, most of which can be found online. It is important to buy from reputable and legal shops that know how to source high-quality CBD flower. Since most vendors don't grow their own flowers, they must purchase from farmers. If you don't have experience in this industry, you'll struggle to know how to find the highest quality CBD flower for your customers.

Many of the CBD flower strains that we offer are grown by us in-house, allowing us to have full control over all the variables that go into making a top-tier CBD flower. 

Sometimes we work with other growers when we see them producing something that we think is worthy of our customers. Growers go through a stringent vetting process, where we independently lab test their strains, check that they produce to GMP standards, and verify their purity and cannabinoid content. Compliance and quality are paramount to how we do business, and we like to think that's why we have been serving over 100,000 customers over the past few years.

Take a look at our complete CBD flower catalogue to see what we've been producing and sourcing for 2025.

Final Thoughts

A lot goes into assessing what makes a CBD flower noteworthy of meeting our criteria for the best CBD flower in the UK this year. We hope that you picked up a few tips and tricks that can help you look at CBD flower differently and lead to better purchases. There are so many strains to choose from, and we hope that we can share what we've produced and sourced with you in the future. It makes our day to hear your thoughts. Don't forget to let us know what you think. Our team are more than happy to talk about all things CBD flower anytime.