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Ephemeral Spring Flowers in Philadelphia: What’s in Season Late April to Early May

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Late April into early May is one of the most exciting—and fleeting—moments of the local flower season in Philadelphia. This short “micro season” within spring brings a wave of highly sought-after blooms and branches that may only be available for 7–10 days before disappearing for the year. For florists sourcing locally grown flowers, timing is …

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When Fame and Flowers Collide, Wedding Trends Emerge

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From royal aisles to red-carpet “I do’s,” celebrity weddings have always nudged couples towards new flowers, mechanics, and formats. Here’s a quick tour through the big moments that have influenced wedding trends. Let’s throw it way, way back – to 1840 and Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert. She wore a floral headpiece of orange …

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Locally-Grown Flowers Seasonal Snapshots at PFG

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Here’s a handy seasonal guide to help you plan for using more locally-grown stems in 2025. Reference our monthly snapshots whenever you’re putting proposals together for your upcoming events!

Bloom Forecast for Early Spring at Philadelphia Floral Guild

BLOOM FORECAST :: Early Spring

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Early spring blooms are perhaps the most precious, save for those frost survivors in late fall that we clutch to our breasts, begging them not to go (lookin’ at you, dahlias). Certainly, early spring blooms are the most romantic. The ruffles of ranunculus and the gauzy petals of poppies downright ooze feminine grace and soft …

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Heirloom mums grown for Philadelphia Floral Guild but Alyssa at Liberty Plants

Not Your Grandmother’s Mums…Oh, Wait, they ARE!

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The chrysanthemum came to us from China during colonial times. In its home country, it was revered for its medicinal qualities, curing headaches and fevers. It was Japan that elevated this humble “herb” to its status as a revered cut flower, adopting the mum as the crest and seal of the emperor. Mums are actually …

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Pantone Color of the Year Viva Magenta in Peonies from Philadelphia Floral Guild

Bloom Forecast 2023

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After years of pent-up energy from being, well, pent up, the post-pandemic world is ready to get bold and brash. Pantone set us all up for COLOR in a big way by declaring ‘Viva Magenta’ the hue for 2023. What’s interesting about Viva Magenta is that this zesty crimson-bordering-on-purple hue toes the line between warm …

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