- Location
- Bogart, United States
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 65 out of 100 Trust Score
Wholesale Flowers & Floral Suppliers
Flowers and floral products range from perishable fresh stems to artificial and dried arrangements, and each type has very different handling, cost and legal issues. For fresh and live plant goods the cold chain and import plant-health rules decide success, while for artificial goods it is material quality and colour.
- Suppliers
- 7
- Avg. Trust Score
- 52/100
- Median minimum order
- -
- Avg. company age
- 44 yrs
Supplier listings
Dutch wholesaler of pottery, baskets, glassware and home decor for florists and shops
Distributor
- Location
- Rijsenhout, Netherlands
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 65 out of 100 Trust Score
- Location
- Lokeren, Belgium
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 55 out of 100 Trust Score
Trade-only supplier of glassware, candles and florals with Canadian and US sites
Distributor
US warehouse
- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 55 out of 100 Trust Score
- Location
- Carpinteria, United States
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 55 out of 100 Trust Score
- Location
- Aalsmeer, Netherlands
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 40 out of 100 Trust Score
Trade-only Australian supplier of seed, plugs and young plants for greenlife businesses
Distributor
- Location
- Skye, Australia
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 30 out of 100 Trust Score
Buying guide: Flowers & Floral
Fresh, artificial and dried are different businesses
Fresh flowers are perishable and depend on cold storage, fast transport and daily sales. Artificial and silk flowers are durable stock sold on look and feel. Dried and preserved flowers sit between them, with a long life but sensitivity to humidity and light. Decide which you sell, because the buying method, storage and risk differ.
Fresh flowers
Quality depends on the cold chain from grower to shop. Ask how flowers are cooled, packed and shipped, and inspect on arrival for wilting, mould, bent stems and damaged heads. Vase life, stem length and bud stage are quality measures, and growers and suppliers grade them. Plant material crossing borders is controlled in most countries: phytosanitary certificates and inspections are normal, and some species need extra permits, including those covered by CITES. Check the rules for your market. Delays at customs can ruin a shipment, so work with experienced forwarders.
Fresh sales tie closely to dates. Demand rises sharply for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and wedding and funeral seasons, with prices that move. Order for peak days early, plan staffing and keep a view on waste, because unsold stems quickly lose value.
Artificial flowers
Look closely at material and finish. Silk, polyester, foam and plastic give different looks, and cheap pieces look shiny, shed colour or fade in sun. Check stem wires, joins and how well stems hold shape. Decorations used in public spaces or events may need flame-retardant treatment, so check the rules for your market. Colour consistency between batches matters when customers reorder to match earlier purchases.
Dried and preserved flowers
Preserved flowers may be treated with dyes or glycerine and are sensitive to moisture and strong light, so store them dry and shaded. Ask what treatments were used and whether the dye rubs off. Plain dried products can shed, so packaging should protect heads and stems.
Pack sizes, margins and waste
Fresh stems come in bunches, boxes and buckets, and artificial ones in bundles, bags or cartons, often by stem count. Artificial and dried goods carry a stable margin with low waste, whereas fresh flowers carry higher gross margin but real loss from spoilage. Include that waste in any price calculation.
What to ask a supplier
- Grading, stem length and packing details
- Phytosanitary documents and shipping method
- Materials and flame-retardant status for artificial products
- Colour matching between production batches
- Terms for goods that arrive damaged or spoiled
Frequently asked questions
Do I need documents to import fresh flowers?
Usually yes, such as phytosanitary certificates and inspection at the border. Rules differ by country and species, so check the rules for your market.
How do I reduce waste with fresh flowers?
Order against known sales, check the cold chain and inspect on arrival. Sell the oldest stock first and plan peak dates carefully.
Are artificial flowers cheaper to run than fresh ones?
They have no spoilage and can be stocked for months, but the unit price is higher and style trends change. Fresh flowers earn more per stem but lose money when unsold.
Why do preserved flowers lose colour?
Light, heat and humidity attack the dye and treatment. Store them dry and out of direct sun, and ask the supplier how the product was preserved.
How many Flowers & Floral suppliers are listed?
WholesalersCatalog currently lists 7 suppliers for this search. Each profile shows a Trust Score, so you can see what has been checked before you get in touch.
Which countries are these suppliers based in?
The largest groups are in Netherlands (2), United States (2), Canada (1) and Belgium (1).
How do I check that a wholesale supplier is legitimate?
Check the company registration and street address, ask for trade references and start with a sample or small order. Be careful with suppliers who only accept untraceable payment methods. The Trust Score on each profile shows which of these signals we could confirm.