Grower Direct vs Florist Arranged Flowers
11/02/2006 - 04:43:49
Florists earn the money they make by providing you with both products and services. The flowers are their product and arranging them, storing them and delivering them are some of the services.
Growers provide you with a product, the flowers and materials to arrange them. Delivery is done by a shipping company such as FedEx. Delivering with a shipping service means a much wider coverage area for grower direct deliveries than traditional florists.
The comparison chart below should help decide which is best for you.
| Service or product | Grower Direct | Florist Arranged |
|---|---|---|
| Growing the flowers | The grower plants and cultivates the flowers to maturity. | The grower plants and cultivates the flowers to maturity. |
| Flower Storage | With grower direct flowers there is no storage. Flowers are cut only when filling an order. | The florist orders flowers from various growers and stores them a short time. |
| Arranging Flowers | You (or the person receiving the flowers) use the materials included to create a simple arrangement. | The florist can make a simple or complex arrangement. |
| Delivering Flowers | FedEx delivers the package containing the flowers and other materials almost anywhere in the US. | The florist uses a van or truck to deliver flowers in a limited coverage area. |
| Flower Freshness | The flowers will usually have been cut within 48 hours of delivery. | The flowers will usually have been cut within 72 hours of delivery. |
| Reliability | Very high for areas covered by UPS or FedEx. | Very high but for a more limited area. |
| Price Value | More flowers for the money but simpler arrangements. | Better arrangements with the same flowers for a bit more. |
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