Lilacs Are IN!!

Nothing says springtime better than fresh, intoxicating lilacs!  I am one of those people whose memories include scent, and I love the scent of lilacs!  My wholesaler has just let me know that lilacs are in.  If you are wanting them for DIY bulk purchase, they are $39 for 10 stems.  Don't delay, they are usually available until the end of May (price is a market price and variable according to availability and crop conditions; price subject to  changes).

Flowers Availability for Week of April 12

Sometimes my fresh flower vendors let me know what flowers are winding down, or are just ramping up, for availability.  I thought I would pass this on, so that brides and other vendors know what's going out for the season, or coming in...this post can also help in following years.  Here we go:

~Dahlias are still limited in quanitites for many of the bright seasonal colors; however, burgundy tones are most readily available and looking great!

~The season for ranunculas are winding down...

~Local anemones are just about finished for the season...

~We are at the tip of the peony iceberg for gorgeous local peonies.  Production should be picking up and quanitities more plentiful as the weeks progress.

In addition, I see that the following are available:

- cherry branches
- field tulips
- green and black kangaroo paw (way, way cool!!!)
- sweet peas
- field daffodils
- lilac
- almond branches
- dogwood branches
- pussy willow, 10 - 14' tall
- lily of the valley (but very, very costly)