NEW ISSUE
Our August Issue
Welcome to our new edition of Florists’ Review! As always, we strive to provide our readers with the latest trends and insights in the world of floristry.
- Instagram Star Feature
- 2025 Holiday Trends
- Decking the Halls for Profit
- Seed Breading for Healthy Resistance
- Handcrafted Paper Flowers
- Summer Citrus Garden Tutorial
- The Procrastinator’s Guide
- Boost Your Brand with Canva
- Protecting Your Floral Business
- Holiday Sales Boosters
- Coming Events and more!
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LATEST NEWS
Breaking the Marigold’s autumn-only reputation
With a growing trend toward vibrant and diverse floral color palettes, there's increasing potential for marigolds to complement arrangements throughout the year, Full Article Here Source: Floraldaily.com Carmen Márquez, BallSB: "Marigold Coco shines beyond fall"...
BloomNation Achieves Record-Breaking Mother’s Day
Despite economic uncertainty, BloomNation saw steady performance across its platform during Mother's Day. Full Article Here Source BloomNation Photo credit Mercury Flowers, Los Angeles, CA BloomNation Achieves Record-Breaking Mother’s Day Amid Economic Uncertainty May...
Knock Out® Rose Celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago, a rose bloomed that would forever change how gardeners viewed America’s most iconic flower. Full Article Here Source Flowerpowerdaily Celebrating Knock Out Rose 25th Anniversary and Its Creator By Jill Brooke Twenty-five years ago, a rose...
New Flower Collection For Men Sparks Strong Buzz
In March 2025, Kvitkova Vanil, a Los Angeles floral studio, launched the Savage Bloom floral collection, designed specifically for men. The collection blends strong, sculptural arrangements with unexpected textures and palettes. Full Article Here Source;...
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Enter our latest Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition
Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our Best in Blooms 2024 American Grown contest. Sponsored by Certified American Grown Submission for Florists' Reviews American Grown BEST IN BLOOMS Contest 2024 It's time to celebrate American grown flowers with...
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FEATURES
Houseplants for Profit
The latest info on today’s houseplant market, along with the hottest trends and marketing ideas. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Selling plants can be profitable; however, choosing the right niche is critical. That niche can include green houseplants, flowering plants,...
“Best in Blooms” Winner and Finalists
Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Smithers-Oasis North America. Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is delighted to present the winner and finalists in our November “Best in Blooms” flower...
Fabulous Foliages (and More) for Fall
By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD For florists, “fall” foliages and fruit-bearing branches can provide a rich and diverse palette of colors, textures and shapes to incorporate into flower arrangements, bouquets and other decorative creations. They also add depth and...
Florists’ Review’s Autumn Wedding Contest 2023
Meet the winners of our annual seasonal design competition. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD The autumn season provides an enchanting environment for weddings—particularly outdoor events—with its unique blend of natural beauty and comfortable weather. The season’s turning...
10 Florists to Know in London
The capital city of England and the United Kingdom boasts an embarrassment of riches when it comes to luxury florist companies—from revered institutions to newer cutting-edge trendsetters. Here are 10 that are worthy of knowing and following on social media. By Jill...
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TRENDS
The Global Holiday Spirit – Cultural Holiday Calendar
Working for the religions and cultures already prevalent in your community can help increase...
Dried Botanical Trends Across the Pond
By Yoli LaGuerre, AIFD, CFD, EMC Photo by Yoli LaGuerre, AIFD, CFD, EMC Floral designers are...
Four New Looks in Holiday Décor for 2022
By Tonneli Grüetter Holiday season 2022 is nearly here, and much like the seismic shifts we have...
Holiday Feature
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD As we enjoy the last weeks of summer, holidays loom right around the...
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FLORIST SPOTLIGHT
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Florist Spotlight: Jean-Pascal Lemire
Florist Spotlight – Just add IRIDESCENCE
Carithers Flowers
Voted best florist for 16 consecutive years by Atlanta magazine, Carithers Flowers has been a staple in that city since the 1970s. A long tradition of excellence has been successfully carried on for a second generation…
DESIGN TUTORIALS
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Prom Bouquet and Traditional Wrist Corsage
Elevate your flower design offerings with ribbon. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Reliant Ribbon company Prom season brings an exciting opportunity to showcase both timeless traditions and modern trends in flower design. While traditional...
Mystic Crystals
Introducing extraordinary new products that will add an exciting new element to bridal bouquets and boutonnières this wedding season. Floral design and text by Patience Pickner, AIFD, PFCI Chamberlain, S.D. Photos by Tami Carda Photography Presented by Fitz Design...
Sustainably Designed Broken Arch
The right mechanics make designing spectacular wedding arches fast and easy. Floral design and text by Susan McLeary Photos by Patrick Kolts for Accent Décor Last year, I was asked by Accent Décor to collaborate on a number of solution-focused structures and vessels...
Grassy Winter Meadow
This flower design concept that can be utilized for myriad occasions, from photoshoots to weddings and events. Floral design and text by Molly Lucille (@fae.floral) Photos by Bud Kibby, TINYuproar My creative practice is deeply inspired by the wildness of nature. I...
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Marketing International Women’s Day
Tips for creating a strategic marketing plan that will make this March 8 worldwide celebration a major flower-giving occasion By Nita Robertson, AIFD International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, is a powerful global observance that honors the social,...
Which AI to Use and Why
It’s a jungle out there when it comes to apps, so here is help for you to set up your flower business for greater success By Andrew Joseph In our March 2024 issue and on our website (floristsreview.com/ai-and-your-flower-business), we presented an article entitled “AI...
Using Gift and Home Markets to Enrich Your Flower Business
By ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) As you know, the flowers aren’t the only things that make an arrangement special. The vessel and accouterments add distinguishing qualities to a design. However, finding truly unique and unusual accents can be...
Creating Great Working Relationships with Wholesale Florists
Establishing successful partnerships with your suppliers is built on understanding, effective communication, trust, and a mutual commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Here are some insights on doing just that. Florabundance By Nita Robertson, AIFD Working...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
The Enchantment of Cut Flower Breeding
Insights into the lengthy, painstaking and expensive process of developing new flower varieties. By Nita Robertson, AIFD It all begins with the seed. Around the world, plant breeders are working in labs and greenhouses to develop better cut flowers for florists and their...
Getting the Most Out of Roses
By Tonneli Grüetter Although not a florist by trade, the famous 20th-century American naturalist Henry David Thoreau most definitely understood a lesson of both business and life when he uttered the words, “Truths and roses have thorns about them.” It is inside the...
Flora Magazine is dedicated to helping you thrive in the creative world of floral design
By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD We are very excited about the newly designed winter issue of Flora Magazine coming out on November 1st! Flora Magazine has been published in England since 1974. Specially written for professional florists and flower-arranging enthusiasts,...
Interflora World Cup 2023
Highlights from the world’s preeminent floral design competition. By Jill Brooke To thunderous cheers, Germany’s Nicolaus Peters was crowned champion of the 2023 Interflora World Cup—the world’s biggest floral design competition—during a glamorous gala design finale...
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