Marigolds: Fall is on the way, can you smell it?

The Marigold is a desirable flower year round; however, the demand is much higher in the fall. The popularity increases because of Halloween and Day of the Dead ceremonies. Their yellow and orange colors mixed with a distinctive smell make them an admired fall flower. A year round positive of marigolds is their pest control properties. The pungent odor keeps small insects away, in fact many people plant marigolds in their gardens. Also known as Calendula’s, these flowers grow anywhere from 6 to 48 inches tall. Their blossoms expand anywhere between 6 to 36 inches in diameter. Native to South America, Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States.

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Wholesale Flowers & Supplies: Reinventing the Sale of Floral Products

Are you paying too much for your flowers and floral supplies? Make Wholesale Flowers & Supplies your new home for all your floral needs. We have a large walk-in cooler full of fresh flowers and a variety of different plants with unbeatable price tags. Our warehouse is open to the public and spans over 20,000 square feet! The sales floor is filled with distinctive home décor, in fact we have hundreds of vases and pots in all different shapes & sizes.  We carry a large selection of tools/accessories you may need to create something memorable and unique.

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Greenery: Color of the year 2017

The design industries overwhelming response to one of Pantone Color Institute’s choice for 2017 color of the year “Greenery” was a near universal acclaim.
The venerable color institution, in a statement explaining the color choice, referenced how nature’s greens “revive, restore and renew” Pantone’s selection brings the color choice to the national stage.

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Early Spring Flowers

Welcome in springtime the right way with freshly cut spring flowers! Flowers that grow and are popular in the spring are generally characterized by their vibrant pastel colors and bulb shaped blooms. They’re usually grouped together with other flowers of the same kind in arrangements to create an explosion of color and fragrance.

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Natural Centerpieces

Trends come and go in the floral industry, but some basic principles stay the same. One of those principles is to have an appreciation for nature and the colorful and fragrant beauty that it produces. With the arrival of spring right around the corner, there’ll be an abundance of organic materials that can be combined to make the ideal natural centerpiece. It’s important to keep the outdoors in mind when selecting everything you intend to use, from the flowers, foliage, and container.

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Holiday Centerpieces

During the wintertime, there’s no substitution for having a sweet smelling and breathtakingly beautiful holiday arrangement on your table. At this time of year, when the air gets colder and the scent of pine is in the air, a lovely centerpiece showcasing seasonal flowers and greens is one of the best ways to show your holiday spirit.

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Succulents: The Newest Trend for Weddings

One of the hottest trends this wedding season has been the addition of succulents to your ceremony. They can replace virtually any flower on your special day and are much hardier and sustainable. That means you can take home and admire a token from your special day for months even years after the party. Plant them in your garden and watch them grow like the love you and your partner share.

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Asiatic Lilies: The Flower of Good Fortune

For thousands of years, the beautiful Lily has been a symbol of life, creativity and good luck. They have been used in ancient mythology across the Mediterranean region and Asia. Asiatic Lilies in particular, are a relatively new addition to the Lilium genus. They’ve only been in cultivation for the last few hundred years, and have quickly become one of the most popular flowers on the market.

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