Ask Buzz: I am a florist and wedding planner in Louisiana. I have a bride requesting peonies and sweet peas for an October 3rd wedding. What varieties if any would be available for this date? Thanks so much! ~ Liz D.
Buzz, The Wholesale Expert: Hello Liz! Unfortunately fresh peonies are normally not available or the availability is limited during that time of the year. Fresh sweet peas should be no problem and are a great choice for wedding flowers!
Fortunately for your bride, the buying and selling of flowers is now a global market. Since many places around the world experience Spring at different times, many wholesale florists offer peonies and other flowers year round at a premium price. Because the cost to cultivate and ship is greater during the off season, your bride may face a much greater price for the same flowers.
If your bride has her heart set on peonies but doesn’t want to pay a premium price, consider wholesale dried flowers instead. Wholesale silk wedding flowers or dried wedding flowers afford the bride the same beautiful appearance but without the limitations of seasonal availability.
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