1-800-Flowers.com is collaborating with Disney to present customers with a new collection. Inspired by the Sensational Six’s friendship - Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto – the 1-800-Flowers.com and Disney collection introduces new and playful floral bouquets and sweet treats that are perfect for gifting and entertaining.     

“We are thrilled to team up with Disney to launch this exclusive collection,” said Abhay Patel, brand president of 1-800-Flowers.com. “The iconic Mickey & Friends characters remind us that celebrating all the important people and

Dümmen Orange North America recently welcomed Angela Storm back to the team as North American product manager for potted crops.

She was formerly a regional sales manager for Dümmen Orange North America for nearly six years. After a brief stint elsewhere, Storm returns to the company in a new role that specializes in poinsettias, kalanchoes, pot mums, pot dianthus, African violets and regal geraniums. 

“We are thrilled to have Angela back with our company,” said Nathan Sell, managing director of annuals, perennials and pot plants for Dümmen Orange. “Her extensive product knowledge comes from

The scent of crisp leaves, the sight of pumpkins on porches and the cooler air — it’s that time again! Fall is that magical season between the end-of-summer rush and the winter festivities. But many overlook the incredible potential of the fall season as florists focus on the upcoming Christmas-to-Mother’s Day sales. So, how does one take full advantage of fall to help floral sales flourish? Rio Roses provided a few simple but highly effective marketing tips to keep ahead of the competition throughout the season.

1. Promote Your Uniqueness
Many people head to big box stores, hardware outlets

Valentine’s Day 2024 may seem a bit far away to most, but not to those in the floral industry.

“Right now, we’re gearing up for Valentine’s Day quite a bit,” said Stacy McCoy, mass market director for Continental Flowers. “All of our offerings are set for next spring. We’re working on getting our offerings together for fall and winter 2024.”

Miami, FL-based Continental Flowers has been a leading grower, importer and distributor of fresh-cut flowers since 1974. The company takes great care in cultivating, growing and harvesting its flowers in order to bring customers the highest-quality

Orchids are more than beautiful flowers. They can symbolize an emotional connection to a loved one or the keepsake of a special memory: a gift from daughter to mother, a meaningful reminder of a loved one, or providing the joy of reblooming your orchid. Every orchid has a story. Westerlay Orchids grows 4 million orchids from ‘flask to finish’ in Carpinteria, CA. They select the best varieties from breeders worldwide, utilize greenhouse technology, then package with care and provide after-purchase guidance to support new consumers. Join Westerlay in October in Anaheim and experience the orchids

Alexandra Farms is excited to reveal the winners of its sixth annual Garden Rose Design Contest! Entries were accepted in two categories: Wedding Work and Everyday Design, and hundreds of entries were submitted by designers from around the world. Alexandra Farms is grateful to all the participants!

The Winners

Wedding Work category

First place: Taylor Doyle; The Floral Eclectic; Dallas, Texas, United States

Alexandra Farms garden rose varieties: Alabaster and Darcey (Auschariot)

Second place: Nancy Zimmerman; Fancy Florals By Nancy; Fairbury, Illinois, United States

Alexandra Farms