Wholesale Flowers That Spray

by | Jul 13, 2017 | Flowers Express

“What does it mean when a flower has a spray?” A confused customer asks. Here at Main Wholesale Florist we want to help answer these types of questions! No, one cannot mist liquid from their blooms or stems. These wholesale flowers simply have multiple blooms per stem...

California Grown Flower Month

by | Jun 13, 2017 | Flowers Express

June is California Grown Flowers Month! Let’s celebrate this region where many of our favorite wholesale blooms are grown and cultivated! This is the time of year to identify and honor those who work very hard to farm and provide the best quality product...

Get Through The Mother’s Day Rush

by | May 12, 2017 | Flowers Express

We all know that Mother’s Day is pretty much the busiest time of year for wholesale and retail florists. We prepare and anticipate all year for this rush. However, the fact that flowers are a natural product always gives room for problems to arise. Here at Main...

Wholesale Greenery Flowers

by | Feb 22, 2017 | Flowers Express

Have you noticed any changes in the types of flowers your customers seek for their floral designs? Perhaps you’ve seen an uptake in sales for a particular color or type of flower. Pantone, a leader in the design industry annually introduces a color of the year....

Say Goodbye to Botrytis Forever

by | Jan 3, 2017 | Flowers Express

Prevent Botrytis: A Silent Killer for Flowers Botrytis is deemed as one of the most destructive elements associated with wholesale flowers. What is botrytis and why is it so harmful? It is bacteria that sharply reduces the vase life of many flowers. You might notice...

Promote Thanksgiving Sales

by | Nov 14, 2016 | Flowers Express

Helpful Hints to Improve Thanksgiving Holiday Sales Over the years the wholesale flower industry has noticed decreases in Thanksgiving sales. Most people chalk it up to the economy and the fact that people are more cautious with spending their hard-earned money. There...

What Makes Up A Bunch?

by | Nov 4, 2016 | Flowers Express

What makes up a bunch? What makes up a bunch? Working in the floral industry, you will know that flowers are sold by the bunch rather than by the stem from wholesalers. This can be confusing for people just beginning their career. You might ask, “Why can’t...

Totally Texture Spotlight: Celosia

by | Oct 20, 2016 | Flowers Express

Totally Texture Spotlight: Celosia Texture is an important element of floral design. As the retail florist, you will want to keep stock of flowers that come in all shapes and sizes. Texture can many times be a huge selling point to your customers. There are a vast...