Hi all,
For 2010, one of my big goals is increasing flower education for both brides & flower-lovers alike. One common question I get is “what flowers are available at XXX time of year.” While bridal mags and websites can provide a wealth of information on the topic, the truth of the matter is that availability is ever-changing based on the global growing market and the simple nature of supply and demand. What might have been impossible three years ago is now possible, and so I feel it’s important to let you know of those possibilities.
Winter Standards:
Some of the lovely winter blooms you can look forward to in winter include the tulip (all varieties– Dutch single, Parrot Tulips, and French Tulips), Daffodils (typically in yellow shades), Lisianthus, paperwhites, amaryllis, ranunculus, blue delphinium, iris, and waxflower
As January nears Febuary, other beautiful things are available, like flowering branches. Quince and Cherry, along with flowering Dogwood, are early heralds of the coming spring.
Quince comes in pale pink, vibrant pink, and white:
Cherry blossom is a personal favorite of mine, and I love to work these branches into valentines Day arrangements:
A listing of a few of the most popular year-round flowers:
Next Month we’ll feature February’s flowers and discuss pricing & availability during Valentines Day
