Twickenham station’s legendary flower stall has sold its last bunch after being given notice to vacate the site.

Owner Peter Wilding was told by Solum, who will be re-developing Twickenham train station, that from May 5 he can no longer pitch up from his current location.

He is understood to be moving to a new pitch at Teddington Station.

The news of his departure has caused a huge stir among residents who are extremely sad to see him go and shocked by the short notice he was given.

Emily Saunders, radio presenter from Twickenham said: “I believe morally the length of notice to move is without compassion.

“Surely they can provide a pitch by the temporary entrance that will exist in the carpark?

“A florist by a station is a lovely amenity and so many commuters are going to miss his expert knowledge and chance to not just buy from him but the friendly chat that goes with it.”

The florist’s huge fanbase has taken to twitter and facebook to voice their anger at how he has been treated and share their personal stories of how he has helped them with which flowers to pick.

@twickerati @LBRUT Big part of our community, why can't he have the old flower stall that was in London road? — Emily Green (@EmiiGreenxox) April 29, 2017

A Twickenham resident said: “Once I wanted flowers but had no money on me and Peter was so kind and let me take them and pay later despite not knowing who I am.”

After becoming a huge part of the community Peter is going to be hugely missed with residence referring to him as a “legend”, “institution” and “an essential part to my journey”.

A spokesperson for Richmond council said: “South West Trains are responsible for the flower stall trading licence on their land outside Twickenham Train Station.

“However, Richmond Council officers have been talking to the florist for a number of weeks to try and help look at relocation options on public ally owned sites, in high footfall areas, that do not require planning permission.”

Last day for Peter the florist, the newsagent & Puccino cafe outside Twickenham station. Hoardings up soon. Good luck finalising new place. pic.twitter.com/dhGp9JQbyz — twickenham tweets (@twickerati) May 5, 2017

Independent developer Solum, part owned by Network Rail, were granted permission to re-develop Twickenham stations which will include a new modern entrance, ticket hall, lifts to all platforms and improved public transport interchange facilities.

A Spokesperson for Solum said: “We have been in touch with Richmond Council and South West Trains, who have both confirmed that they have been in touch with Mr Wilding for a number of weeks about suitable alternative sites.”

A spokesperson for south west trains said: “All tenants and licensees were initially told to vacate in 2016 but owing to development delays, they have had longer trading at the station.

“In March this year, Mr Wilding became further aware that the development was more imminent and our tenants were fully aware that the days of trading would come to an end and that 7 days was the notice period.”