Currently, as many as 80% of the flowers used in the United States are imported from foreign countries. One of our goals is to make locally-grown flowers more available to florists, giving florists and designers more options when it comes to the ingredients they use in their designs and also reducing their carbon footprint.
After years of working with florists, we know that there are some tried-and-true varieties that many are hesitant to replace. But the truth is that locally-grown flowers can give the same impact and last just as long (if not longer) than the imported alternatives!
Here are some local alternatives to popular flowers that florists can try this spring!
Commercial: Gypsophila
Local: Saponaria, Cress
Type: Airy, filler
Growers: Amber Blossom Farm, Fernwood Flower Farm, Forest Ridge Farmstead, Grace Roots Flower Farm, Ludlow Farms CNY
Commercial: Roses
Local: Ranunculus, double tulips, poppies
Type: Focal flower, lush
Growers: All of our growers are offering some of these!
Commercial: Wax Flower
Local: Feverfew, Forget-me-nots
Type: Airy, filler
Growers: All of our growers are offering some of these!
Commercial: Chrysanthemums, Carnations
Local: Stock, Yarrow
Type: Mass
Growers: Amber Blossom Flower Farm, Grace Roots Flower Farm
Commercial: Lily
Local: Daffodil, manually reflexed single tulips, anemone
Type: Focal
Growers: All of our growers are offering some of these!
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