How to Buy Wholesale Flowers

Buying flowers wholesale is much easier than you think. Today we have the internet and a vast variety of growers who want your business. Local nurseries are even starting to give bulk discount prices to the public. The hardest part is not how to get wholesale flowers, but which ones to choose. The important thing is that you get a great deal on the variety of flower you want.

What wholesale means

Buying wholesale implies that you are going to use the items to resell or in a product that you will eventually sell. Many states require you have a tax ID number to buy wholesale. If you are just an individual small-time crafter, than your social security number is usually enough. If you are not a business and just need a large number of flowers for one specific occasion, you can normally get a "bulk" discount. This is similar to wholesale pricing, but does not require the proof of business that wholesale does.

Who to buy from

There are many ways to purchase your flowers. Which one you choose will really depend on what you are looking for. Sites like Grower Box, Fifty Flowers and the Flower Exchange offer many options. They are used to working with individuals on large orders. There are pros and cons to every flower vendor; you will need to decide what is most important to you.

• Local nursery: Will carry regional favorites, but will have limited stock.


• Local florist: Can order in whatever you need, but may add a surcharge for doing so.


• Online flower wholesale sites: Will offer many varieties, typically better prices and there are many options. They are not local.

Buying anything wholesale can be fun, as you begin to realize the sheer magnitude of options out there. Buying wholesale also gives you control over the retail price of an item, to some extent. Wholesale buying can be an easy and enjoyable experience.