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2025 Holiday Trends

Big bows, bold blooms and vintage vibes capture the spotlight. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CCF In a season brimming with velvet ribbons, oversized ornaments and cozy color palettes, this year’s holiday decor trends are all about curated...

Seed Breeding for Healthy Resistance

Take an inside look at how a leader in breed development delivers innovation to the flower industry. By Bianca Bina Every ruffle of a petal, every shade of a beloved hue, each delicate fragrance and all the unique qualities that make...

Decking the Halls for Profit: How Florists Can Build a Holiday Installation Business

Every year, offices, hotels, and retail spaces scramble to transform their interiors for the holidays. From lush garlands cascading over grand staircases to lobby trees twinkling with designer ornaments, holiday décor is no longer an...

“Green” Weddings

These florists inspire us to adopt more eco-friendly and sustainable practices for wedding designs. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD As floral designers know, flowers can have a huge impact on a wedding in the best way. But did you know those same...

Beyond the Bouquet

How florists are breaking the boundaries of personal flowers. By Molly Lucille Bridal bouquets have adorned wedding parties throughout human history. Ancient brides carried bundles of symbolic herbs and blooms, such as dill, considered to...

Managing Mother’s Day

Make the most of this lucrative holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready for it? This special holiday is a cornerstone for the flower industry, as flowers consistently rank among the top gifts...

Remarkable Women in Floristry

Join Us in Celebrating International Women’s Day By Molly Lucille Every International Women’s Day, Florists’ Review honors the influential women that help form the beautiful community that is our industry. Women are the backbone...

26th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Fitz Design For 26 years, florists have enthusiastically shared photos of their work for our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest.” Each year, we are captivated by breathtaking...

American Floral Trends Forecast 2025

An exploration of five major trends that will influence floral design this year. Anthologized and written by Tonneli Grüetter and Molly Lucille The flower industry is poised for an exciting transformation in 2025, with five bold trends...

New Podcast Episode

Please join us for our latest episode of the Flower Hour with Florists Review. In this episode Florist’ Review talks with the talented floral designer Beth O'Reilly and Laura Walsh, marketing director at Smithers-Oasis NA. Guests: Floral...

Industry News

New Survey Reveals U.S. Floriculture Industry’s Push Toward Sustainability—and the Opportunities Ahead

For Immediate ReleaseAlexandria, Virginia - July 16, 2025 A newly released...

Rosaprima & Floraprima Announce the 2025 New Variety Launch

July 21st – August 3rd, 2025 | United States Nationwide at Participating...

US: Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio featured in Arkansas Museum exhibition

Althea Wiles, Northwest Arkansas floral designer and creative director of Rose...

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Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending

Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and patio pots are created 2–4 times a year, often using permanent botanicals (though fresh is also an option). These can be coordinated with door décor such as wreaths and...

A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings

The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Indian weddings are among the most visually spectacular and culturally rich celebrations in the world. Known for their grandeur, vibrant colors and elaborate...

At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends

By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during this hectic time and feel like each wedding begins to blur together. We can fall into the trap of losing touch with the importance of the wedding ceremony. The ceremony...

The Value of Vessels

Making the case about the importance role containers play in creating the perfect floral designs By Jill Brooke At the recent Fleurs de Villes “ARTISTE” show in New York City’s Hudson Yards, florist Lorena Eni, owner of LEF/Lorena Eni Flowers in the borough of...

Embracing the Evolving Trends in Sympathy Flowers

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smither-Oasis Sympathy flowers have long been a heartfelt way to express sorrow, love and support to grieving families. But as funeral traditions change and consumer preferences shift, florists are being called upon to adapt,...

Flower Books Blooming

Hot off the presses, these highly recommended titles will enthrall...

Top 10 Florist Education Opportunities in 2023

Invest in yourself this year by participating in one or more of...

European Floral Art

Floral designs and text by Max Hurtaud Max Hurtaud Master...

Enter Our July Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition

Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS July 2023 Contest...

Ikebana: Having Its Moment

By Jill Brooke Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging that...

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The Therapeutic Power of Flowers

Stories of Nurturing Mental Health in America By Nita Robertson, AIFD In the hustle and bustle of modern American life, mental health is an increasingly prevalent concern. Stress, anxiety and depression affect millions of individuals, impacting their daily lives and...

Celebrating, Promoting and Selling American-grown Flowers and Foliage

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Throughout the American countryside, there exists a community of cut flower farmers whose passion blooms as brightly as the petals they cultivate. Their dedication goes beyond just growing flowers; it’s about fostering a connection with the...

Pets and Petals

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Welcome to the whimsical world where pets and petals intertwine! In our 2024 “Pets and Petals Design Contest,” nearly 60 talented floral designers showcased their creative and clever floral designs crafted specifically for animals. From elegant...

Up, Up and WAY Away

Creating Narratives Through Floral Installations

Inside Chic Fleuriste

Celebrating Life’s Special Moments

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Industry News

2025 R.I.S.E. to Support Fundraising Campaign Surpasses Goal

Jul 29, 2025 | Industry News

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is thrilled to announce that their annual fundraiser, R.I.S.E. to Support 2025, has surpassed its goal, raising over...

Using Cut Flowers to Improve Emotional Health

Jul 29, 2025 | Florists News

"For more than 5,000 years, people have been growing flowers, not only for their beauty, but also for their healing and symbolic value. For decades, various...

Beauty Line introduces new Harmony variety

Beauty Line is introducing Harmony – a new Leucanthemum variety that captures...

Japan: An interview with lily grower Hiroaki Morita

This is an interview with Morita Hiroaki, who grew lilies in Kochi Prefecture....

Dutch Lily Days 2025

From June 3 to 6, a total of 13 lily bulb exporters opened the doors of their...

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Sunshine and Zest

Create this lively and lovely tablescape for a springtime brunch. Floral design and text...

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Building a Brand

Jan 8, 2025

Tips for establishing an image and reputation that will attract likeminded customers and build loyalty and advocacy By Nita Robertson, AIFD Your brand identity is the foundation of your flower business, shaping everything from your logo and color scheme to your...

International Women’s Day 2025

Dec 31, 2024

Last year, more than 1,800 florists downloaded our materials to participate in International Women’s Day. Boost your sales with our new free eight-week IWD marketing campaign created specifically for florists. Our goal is to establish International Women's Day as a...