Flowers by Seasons knowing when to get the best blooms!

When we first started in the flower industry the seasons meant,  no tulips in summer only in spring, lilacs only in late April, peonies only in late spring.  We had to plan future events, weddings and everyday floral designs according to Mother's Natures Calendar.  We looked forward to the beginning of each Season with anticipation.  Knowing soon a seasonal favorite will soon be in our shop ready to delight us and our clients.

Pink elegance with peonies
in silver urn vase

Today the family-owned farms are passionate about the flowers they grow.  We have a much larger selection of floral varieties available to us.  Selections of flowers found during months once thought impossible.  But this is not to proclaim that all flowers are available all year long.  We still wait with wonder if this year's dahlia or lilac crop will be better than last years.  Every season still has it's surprises and discoveries.  No year's flower selection and  is exactly the same as the last. 

I must say this year so far has not been an exception.  Valentine's day our roses were beautiful.  Spring flowers peaked much later than usual.  We are still seeing ranunculus, a flower that usually disappears weeks before Mother's Day.  Peonies are still beautiful and available in Mid-June, wow!   New varieties never seen before are embellishing our designs with year-round reliables.

When planning on an event, depending on the time of year or crop failure, certain flowers are just not available.  A good professional should be able to suggest an alternative flower to your first choice.  If this is not acceptable, change the date of  your event during the season when your choice usually blooms.  Keep in mind if we do find your favorite flower out of season or may be the first crop of the year, it is scarce, the flower can be in poor quality and very pricey.  Knowing the season when your flowers grow,  can help you plan your event around it's season and avoid disappointment. 

Why go through all that drama, there are many flowers available each season that are wonderful!  A talented & skilled floral designer can achieve your visions, expressed in flowers and many times exceed those expectations.

Let talk about when certain flower varieties are available and near the months they are most abundant.
Some flowers have a long season of availability's and others can be available for only 2 weeks.  Below is a list of some of the  most popular seasonal flowers in the season of their glory,  

Winter Flowers



Large winter Callas



Narcissus, Ranunculus, Tulips (first of the season), berried branches, large Callas,Winter greens, beauty berries, Amaryllis, anemones, Hellebore, ornamental kales, Pieris (Lily of the Valley shrub), Hyacinth, Daffodil, Viburnum, Grape Hyacinth, Freesias and Heathers. 



Spring Flowers



Spring Lilacs



Tulips (large selections of varieties and colors), Hyacinths, Irises (larger selection of colors are available),Lilac (season is 2-3 weeks long), Stock, Sweet Peas, Lily of the Vally, mini Callas, Daffodils, Viburnum, Anemone, Amaryllis, Ornithogalum, Ranunculus (early to mid spring),  Forsythia,  Blooming Peach branches (early spring), Freesias,  Grape Hyacinth and heather. 





Summer Gloriosa Lily
a climbing lily



Summer Flowers



Sunflowers, Garden Roses, Dahlias, Hydrangeas (lots of colors & varieties) Sweet Peas (best before August), Delphinium, Yarrow, Gladiolus, Gardenias, Zinnias, Lisianthus (available all year but best in Summer and early Fall), Gloriosa Lilies, blooming Herb (Oregano, Lavender, Mints and Rosemary, Larkspur and Phlox.

Fall Flowers



Summer Orange Dahlia



Dahlias (lots of colors), Hydrangeas (antique colors), Asters, Delphinium, Lisianthus, Ranunculus (late fall), Ornamental Kales, Viburnum berries, Snow berries, Zinnia (very limited), Beauty Berries and Sunflowers (fall red and burgundy colors).



Flowers available all year long....

So many choices too many to list.  Here are just a few.  Roses, Oriental Lilies, Gerberas, Carnations, Spray Roses, Chrysanthemums, Tropical flowers, orchids, Tulips (limited colors and varieties), Irises (blue), Mini-Carnations, larkspur, Delphinium, Sunflowers, Stock, Hydrangeas, Limoniums, Statice, Bells of Ireland Lilies, Gladiolus, Lisianthus, Alstroemeria and so much more.  In our shop we usually have at least 50-75 varieties of flowers and greenery.   California is one of the luckiest places to own a Florist.  We have access to so many flowers that can be grown in California almost all-year round.  Call us Edelweiss Flower Boutique or your florist and find out what is in and the seasons bests, even out of season and maybe we have it!

Flowers for Your Wedding Day - Questions Answered

Flowers for Your Wedding Day

Now that you have chosen your wedding date, location, gown, bridesmaids and all the other details, don't forget your flowers!  Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter are all wonderful times of the year for wedding flowers.  Choosing the right flowers for the right season can make your wedding a beautiful memorable success or a disaster!

When you go to a professional florist they will ask you a number of things:

1)  What is the date of your event?

Once we know the date of your event we know which flowers are in season.  The most knowledgeable floral professional would help you choose the right flower for the right season.  Why is this important you may ask?  Flowers grown in their season are at their peak. This is when they are the most beautiful, abundant with varieties and reasonably priced for the highest quality.

For example many brides may want to use lilac, peonies & daffodils in fall.  They are best in the spring to late spring and normally not available in the fall.   If the florist does find flowers when they are out of season, the flowers will be of poor or bad quality, limited in colors/varieties and outrageous in price!  Why sacrifice the beauty of your wedding for flowers that are out of season? 

2)  What is the colors/theme of your wedding flowers?

This would include the color & style of bridal gown.  What is the style and bridal bouquet for her gown?

Elegant white teardrop Bridal Bouquet

The color & style of your bridesmaids' gowns/dresses. What type of bridesmaid floral bouquets?

Bridesmaid floral nosegay

Rose boutonniere with
crystal beading

The type of tuxedo/suit the men wearing? What type of floral boutonniere's?

Flower girl hair
wreath

The color & style of the flower girl dress.

Orchid & rose corsage

The color of the gown/dresses of the Mothers of the Bride & Groom. So you can choose the proper corsages.

Reception Centerpiece

Ceremony Flowers

Your ceremony flowers.  Do you want traditional pastel colors or bold color?
Your reception flowers.  Many times they match your bridesmaids' colors.

Why are these things important?  The professionals florist is gathering information from you to help you choose the right flowers that expresses your desires, personality & the image you want to express to your guests on your wedding day.   If you do not really know what you may want for your wedding flowers & decor, a consultation with a good floral professional can help you focus your ideas & give you creative, beautiful wedding flower suggestions. 

Flower by Season

to be continued...

Wedding Bouquets & Trends

Top Wedding Trends





Bridal Bouquet with Garden Roses



Organic relaxed but lush bridal  bouquets - Garden roses, tulips, peonies & hydrangeas mixed in with herbs, such as rosemary, mints, lavender, scented geranium leaves and blooming oregano stems.  Adding in grasses and berried stems such as millets, green fresh wheat, hypericum & other wonderful fresh cut botanicals available to the professional florist.

Soft and causual

Garden flowers with roses

garden rose from my garden



  Succulents are a huge trend in weddings.  We have used them in centerpiece designs along with ornamental artichokes and kale.  These items adds texture and unexpected discoveries as one enjoys the flowers.



Roses with artichokes in a trio of vases



Herbal Centerpiece with pots of rosemary,
sage, thyme, oregano and lemon thyme

We here at Edelweiss Flower Boutique have done many types of floral centerpieces for weddings, parties and events.  You are only limited by our imagination and your desires. 

Welcome to Our Blog

     Vase of fresh lovely Sweet Pea blossoms

 Welcome to our Blog.  In our blog we will show wonderful varieties of flowers we have available.  New items in our shop that is not on our website and ideas for things in Los Angeles. 

Our shop one of the lucky florist that have almost a year-round source of fresh, fragrant Sweet Pea flowers. Soft & delicate, fragrant & pure what could be more wonderful than a vase of fresh sweet peas. Memories of your Grandmother's garden. These grown by a local farmer & they go fast!   With its soft colored yet small, delicate flowers, the sweet pea’s history can be traced back to 17th century Italy. Sweet peas represent delicate or blissful pleasure in the language of flowers, this enchanting flower remains a favorite fragrant blossom.  For Los Angeles County Deliveries only, a very scarce flower  We are a  Los Angeles area Florist with deliveries in many cities in Los Angeles county.