The popularity of gerbera daisies among flower lovers has steadily risen over the last several years, so much in fact, that many growers have had to increase their production of this colorful flower in order to meet the demand.

Sending a bright, colorful gerbera daisy bouquet is a thoughtful and trendy way to celebrate any occasion.

Because of their big, bold flowers, that come in a rainbow of colors, they have also become a very popular wedding flower, especially with DIY brides, who are able to buy wholesale gerbera daisies at very reasonable prices.

Whether you are buying gerbera daisies for yourself or sending them as a gift, here a 7 steps you should follow to ensure your gerberas will last as long as possible.  Keep reading →

With prom season just around the corner, some of you may be interested in what’s trending in prom flowers this year. From everything I’ve seen, read and heard, 2011 will be all about the “bling”.

From new styles of beaded and jeweled bracelets to all types of unusual accents, the use of fashion flower jewelry will be front and center this year.

Here are several recent posts I’ve come across that feature some unique floral ideas using some of the new fashion flower jewelry that’s available:  Keep reading →

This past week, I’ve been getting calls at the shop asking about specials on Valentine flowers. People are starting to shop around for the best deals.

If you plan on sending flowers for Valentine’s day, I’ve got an important suggestion…

Order early. You will save more, avoid possible disappointment, and insure timely delivery. Here’s why.

According to statistics from the Society of American Florists,

• Valentine’s Day is the No. 1 holiday for florists.
• Valentine’s Day also ranks first for the most fresh flower purchases.
• In 2011, twenty-three percent of adults purchased flowers or plants as gifts for Valentine’s Day

As you can see, it’s a very busy day for florists.

Even though I strongly encourage you to order early, I don’t think the discounts on Valentine flowers will disappear.

But if you wait until the last minute to order, the flowers you want to send may no longer be available. Substitutions may be necessary. It’s a matter of supply and demand and lower inventories.

Consider having your flowers delivered a day earlier. The demand for delivery on Valentine’s Day is extremely heavy, so many florists offer incentives for early delivery.

Weather can also affect delivery, so allowing your florist a larger window for delivery may save you some aggravation as well as money.

All of the top online floral sites have been offering substantial “early order” discounts. Some of those include   Keep reading →