Spring Flower Production is in Full Swing in California!
As we transition into spring, flower production across California is ramping up beautifully. Despite experiencing a relatively dry winter, the crops are thriving and availability is exceeding last year’s levels. This positive trend sets the stage for a strong and vibrant spring shipping season.
Read our full market report below!
Also, this week, our Transflora-California team members Andrew and Marc had the opportunity to visit several farms in San Diego County, where they saw firsthand the impressive quality and abundance of blooms. Be sure to scroll down to check out some highlights from the visit to Mellano & Co!
Flower Availability & Production Updates
- Iris: Production in full swing.
- Tulips: Available from Washington State.
- Snapdragons & Stock: Available, with increasing volumes.
- Stock (Baja): Entering full production.
- Lilies: Good production, but not high volume.
- Delphinium: Thriving in warm, dry weather.
- Larkspur (Baja): Production has started with good numbers.
- Gerbera: Steady but low production.
- Kale: Good supply, color, and quality.
- Gladiolus: Available, with production increasing soon.
- Ranunculus: Readily available.
- Anemones: In season.
- Protea: Available in Pink Mink, Brenda, and Susara varieties with excellent quality.
- Pin Cushion: Season has started, currently heavy on orange.
- Sunflowers (Baja): Available.
- Tweedia, Scabiosa, Matsumotos, Bells of Ireland: Available but limited.
- Dianthus, Feverfew, Craspedia, Freesia, Saxicola, Foxglove: Available.
- Genistra: Available, but will finish in two weeks.
- Queen Anne’s Lace, Chocolate Lace, Green Mist: Available.
- Limonium, Seafoam, TC Statice: Supply increasing.
- Leucadendron: Several varieties available on GD offers.
- Upright Pepperberry: Available.
- Waxflower: Excellent quality, ideal filler.
- Early Blooming Branches: Quince, Apricot, and Peach just starting.
- Cymbidium Orchids (CA): Production started for minis and standards.
- Acacia (Mimosa): Both Ball and Finger blooms available.
Greens Availability & Updates
- General Supply: Greens in good supply.
- Eucalyptus Varieties Available:
- Baby Blue, Bell Pods, Cinera, Diamond, Feather, Gum Drop, Parvafolia, Silver Dollar, True Blue, Willow.
- Seeded Eucalyptus: Limited availability, with northern CA growers providing supply for another week.
- Gunni: In tender growth stage, off crop for several weeks (Parvafolia suggested as a substitute).
- Positive feedback on eucalyptus—continue placing orders!
- Other Greens Available:
- Myrtle, Mini-Myrtle, Grevillea, Melaleuca, Magnolia, Rosemary, Acacia Knifeblade & Pearl.
- Garlands: Wide variety available on DV Grower Direct with flexibility for special orders.
