The peony is a significant flower, both historically and mythologically. A few common peony meanings include good fortune, happy marriage, prosperity and romance. They also coincide with honor, compassion and even bashfulness. There is a short season for peonies, with most of them blooming from late April to Mid June.
It’s that time of year again! Graduation season is in full swing. A few ceremonies took place this past weekend, while others are scheduled for the coming weeks. Wholesale Flowers has everything you need for your graduation ceremonies and parties. Whether it’s a fresh orchid flower lei or some supplies to decorate your graduation cap, we have you covered. There are pre-made orchid leis at unbelievably low prices and a large design center for custom lei orders. On top of that, we also carry all the supplies needed for making the lei’s yourself. Browse our large selection of ribbon and our lovely decorative accents section for unique ways to make your cap one of a kind.
Many of the traditions that come along with Easter stem from early Christianity. The first thing many Christians think of is Jesus Christ rising from the dead and ascending into heaven. Other (non-religious) people see Easter as a fun-loving holiday including magical bunnies, candy and colorful painted eggs. These stories and symbols all stand for new beginnings, new life and rebirth. Easter flowers will always play a large role in these ceremonies and celebrations. The soft whites and brilliant pastel colors of these freshly opening flower buds symbolize just that… new life.
Mother’s Day is approaching fast, in fact, it is only about 30 days away. We want to make sure our customers are not caught off-guard and are ready ahead of time this year. Mother’s Day is a day to recognize our mothers and all of the mothers that play a role in our life. Whether it’s your birth mother, your grandmother, the mother of your children or a sibling, it is important to show them how much they mean to you. Traditionally, carnations were the floral symbol of Mothers Day. It is believed that carnations were born from the tears of the Virgin Mary, making them a symbol of a mother’s undying love and therefore a popular choice for Mothers Day. Today, carnations are still a sought after flower; however, many other flowers have become increasingly popular for this special day. Here are a few of our Mothers Day favorites:
Welcome in the joy and beauty of spring with a few bunches of colorful freshly cut flowers. Bold pastel colors and often bulb-like shapes help distinguish spring time blooms from the other seasons. Some spring flowers are only available for a few months of the year, so be sure to take advantage of their availability while you can. Here are a few of our favorite spring blooms.
The coming of a New Year brings a lot of change for many people. Some choose to eat healthier while others choose to workout more or to drop that ex boyfriend/ girlfriend. Wholesale Flowers is dedicating the holiday to growing our business and continuing to treat our customers as the top priority. We plan to continue growing our online fresh flower delivery sales, making more flowers and greenery available. Are you paying too much for your fresh flowers? Maybe you don’t have the time to go out and get them anymore? We have a solution for you! Our selection of fresh flowers is available to nationwide and all flower orders come with FREE overnight priority shipping. Wholesale Flowers and Supplies is a farm direct supplier of bulk fresh cut flowers. We are ready to share our savings with all our amazing customers.
When you imagine what flowers are in-demand around Christmas time, the first to come to mind are surely Poinsettias. It is important to note that there are many different holiday flowers that don’t get as much attention as the Poinsettia. There are undeniable amounts of beauty in the flowers that don’t get the attention and spotlight. In this short blog we will be exploring one of our favorite holiday florals, the Christmas Cactus.
We are only a week and a half away from Christmas. Do you have all your holiday gifts purchased yet? If not, we have a few product ideas that would make amazing gifts. Place your orders as soon as you can to give yourself plenty of shipping time for your items. Customers in our home state of California only need 1-2 business days to receive their product, while east coast orders can take 4-5 business days. Wherever you are, get those orders in this weekend!! If you think you might cut it close on time, give us a call and we will do everything we can to get your products to you on time.
Protea, also known as Sugar Bush, is an exotic fresh cut flower originating from South Africa. The ancestors to the Protea are thought to be roughly 300 million years old. The Protea flower was discovered in 1735 by a Swedish botanist named Karl Linnaeus. Proteas are believed to have been named after the Greek God Proteus. This is because Proteus could transform into anything he wanted. In comparison, Protea’s have many shapes and colors, making it a perfect fit.
The winter holiday season brings beautiful flowers and fragrant greenery alongside its cold weather and in some places, snow. With many celebrations throughout the season, people love to go above and beyond when decorating. These decorations include fresh flowers, holiday greens, Christmas trees, wreaths and hundreds of other decorations. A popular decoration for this time of year is a dining table centerpiece. You can make a Christmas centerpiece with little time and few resources. Don’t worry about specifics as there are hundreds of beautiful ways to make a centerpiece.