Monday 7 April 2014

Florists: What You Might Not Know

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By Lizbeth Nathaniel


It is continuing success for the flower industry as each year sales reach far over $25 billion. Everyone can have their bouquets and arrangements regardless of the occasion from the retail flower shops which number to more than 15,000 in the United States alone. You can learn more other fun facts about the flower industry here.

Most of the flowers we buy come from two countries, either Colombia or Ecuador. Colombia produces almost 80 percent of the world's flowers and Ecuador produces about 15 percent of the worldwide flower market. Mexico, Thailand, Guatemala, the Netherlands and the United States also produce a small percentage of the world's flowers. In the United States, more than 75% of all flowers come from California.

Know that only 35% of all the flowers grown all over the world are being sold in retail flower shops as well as online flower shops. You will find almost half of the flowers grown are actually only used in flower beds or as garden plants and even decorations for parks, yards and business places. What remains then are the flowering houseplants and green houseplants even when these are also sold by florists.

Women are found to be responsible for buying a great majority of the flower bouquets and arrangements. Men are recorded to buy only about 20 percent of flowers bought and mostly it falls during Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Surprisingly half of the flowers bought in the United States are not even transacted during occasions but rather because of the purpose of having them for decorations or a random gift for family or friends.

With regards to specific occasions or events each year, Christmas or Hanukkah place top on the biggest selling season for flowers. Flowers which are popularly sold at this time include poinsettias of course. About 30 percent of the flowers which are sold during specific occasions can be found here, for gifts or for decorations purposes. Following this holiday, the time which gives much work for florists is on Mother's Day and then on Valentine's Day. Yes, red roses are the most popular though other types of roses and mixed bouquets are just as popular too.

When you browse through the offerings of your local San Clemente florist or Dana Point florist, you should keep in mind that these flower shops offer more than just flowers. Bouquets of balloons and gifts that combine flowers and chocolate are very popular. Many Oceanside florists also sell gift baskets via their websites. You'll also find interesting options such as contemporary floral arrangements, plants such as bamboo and even orchids.




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