Seasonal flowers and how you benefit

When shopping for flowers, you are sure to find many options. Many florists promote certain flowers, and online florists often have a section on their website dedicated to seasonal flower arrangements. The question many buyers ask is why they should choose seasonal flowers over other bouquets, and there are several reasons.

Save money

The first main advantage of ordering seasonal flowers is the price. Seasonal bouquets are significantly cheaper than many other options that include or consist exclusively of non-seasonal blooms. The easiest way to explain price differences is to compare flowers to food. Think about your local supermarket and how the price of something like tomatoes varies depending on the time of year. When they are in season, they are grown locally, but when they are not in season, they are grown in greenhouses or have to be imported. Both options increase the price of the product. The same goes for flowers. The more they cost to grow, the more they cost florists and the higher the price for the consumer.

Readily available

Another great advantage of choosing seasonal flowers is their availability. Again, just like food, when it’s in season, you can find them everywhere! When they’re not in season, these flowers are a little harder to find. The only exception would be flowers like roses. Roses are considered staple items for florists as they are regularly in demand. Therefore, even when they are not in season, they are still available. Let’s take Valentine’s Day as an example. Roses are not available in the middle of winter, but are grown and imported specifically to meet the high demand at this time.

Longer lasting

It’s also good to remember that different flowers bloom in different seasons for a reason. Flowers that bloom in summer cannot tolerate the cold as well and vice versa. Therefore, when you order flowers that are not in season, you will be exposing them to weather conditions that could cause them to spoil prematurely. Of course, even if you buy flowers in season, it’s important to make sure they aren’t exposed to excessive heat, cold, wind, or direct sunlight.

So, with all these benefits in mind, it’s easy to see why these flowers are becoming increasingly popular. If in doubt, search for seasonal flowers online or ask your florist for advice.