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The flower industry is currently experiencing an unprecedented shortage of flowers and the greatest supply and demand imbalance in decades.  Covid forced farmers to shut down their farms during lockdown.  Growing regions are experiencing extreme weather, which greatly affects the crops. During the Pandemic, demand for flowers skyrocketed as more flowers are being sent to loved ones and more flowers are being used in homes to brighten up living spaces. Transportation costs have risen globally due to a combination of factors, including soaring demand, saturated ports, and too few ships, dockworkers and truckers. For these reasons, Cultivars has scaled back...

The bloom of a peony is an incredible show. Peonies burst with energy and excitement after a cold and dark winter. Peonies are big flowers with big personalities. Long, strong stems. Vibrant foliage.  The peony is named after Paeon, a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing.   Peonies are native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America. Peonies have been used and cultivated in China since early history.  The Peony is a traditional floral symbol of China. It is known as the flower of riches and honor. Intensive breeding of peonies in Europe started in the nineteenth century....

Tulips are colorful, graceful and elegant flowers.  Unlike many flowers, tulips continue to grow up to an inch a day after cutting. Tulips are also very responsive to sunlight.  They turn themselves towards light sources around them, hoping to be seen by pollinators.  This is why tulips move more than other flowers and can get a little droopy.   Here are some steps that you can take to keep tulips looking their best: Proper Hydration Fresh cut tulips should drink for a minimum of 4 hours in their original packaging (plastic or paper wrap) in a cool environment. Refresh your vase with...

Cultivars ships all orders using FedEx International Priority Direct Distribution Service. The COVID-19 pandemic has created record-breaking shipment volumes. As more people shop online to avoid crowds in stores, those numbers have grown even more. The increase in shipping volumes is taxing logistics networks worldwide. Additionally, COVID-19 vaccines and medical supplies are taking air freight capacity. FedEx is not currently guaranteeing on time delivery.  Given these obvious challenges to the shipping system, shipping product direct from the source to your door still remains the best way to receive the freshest product.