How to Host a Beautiful Flower Bar: The Ultimate DIY Flower Bar Party Guide
How to host a DIY flower bar event in your home of event space.
Sweet Occasions, Peddlers Village Flower Bar
A flower bar is one of the most beautiful and memorable ways to entertain guests. Whether you're planning a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, Galentine's Day gathering, corporate team-building event, or simply a creative afternoon with friends, a DIY flower bar gives everyone the opportunity to design their own fresh flower arrangement and take home something beautiful.
Also called a bouquet bar, bloom bar, or flower arranging party, this interactive experience transforms a table filled with fresh flowers and greenery into a creative gathering your guests won't soon forget.
I've hosted and designed Flower Bar experiences for everything from intimate gatherings to bridal showers, Mother's Day celebrations, and corporate team-building events. The beauty of a flower bar is that you can make it as simple or elaborate as you wish. You can hire a professional florist to handle every detail, work with a local flower farmer, or create your own DIY flower bar from start to finish.
Here's everything you need to know about how to host a beautiful flower bar party.
What Is a Flower Bar?
A flower bar is an interactive flower-arranging experience where guests choose from a curated selection of fresh flowers, foliage, and greenery to create their own bouquet or floral arrangement.
Typically, flowers are displayed in buckets or vessels and arranged by variety or color. Guests gather around a worktable, select their favorite blooms, and design an arrangement to take home.
A Flower Bar is a wonderful activity for:
Bridal showers
Baby showers
Birthday parties
Galentine's Day celebrations
Mother's Day events
Garden parties and brunches
Girls' nights
Family gatherings
Corporate team-building events
Wedding events and rehearsal dinners
The best part? Flowers naturally create a beautiful atmosphere. The moment your guests walk into a room filled with buckets of fresh, fragrant blooms, the experience already feels special. Here is a handy list of supplies to make it easy.
Gathering of Flowers
Should You Host a DIY Flower Bar or Hire a Professional?
You can absolutely create a beautiful DIY flower bar, but hiring a professional florist or floral designer can make hosting easier.
A professional can source the flowers, greenery, buckets, vessels, and supplies; prepare and process every stem; set up the flower bar; guide guests through the arranging process; and handle cleanup afterward.
For a more hands-on and budget-conscious event, you can create your own DIY bouquet bar. You'll simply need to plan ahead, source enough flowers, prepare your blooms properly, and create an inviting workspace for your guests.
Either option can result in a beautiful and memorable event.
Send Invitations and Build Excitement
Every special gathering deserves an invitation. For a casual flower-arranging party, a simple digital invitation works perfectly. For a bridal shower, baby shower, or more formal celebration, you might choose printed invitations with a beautiful design and envelope.
You can even decide whether to tell guests about the flower bar in advance.
Mentioning the activity builds anticipation, but keeping it a surprise can be equally fun. There is something magical about watching guests enter a room and suddenly discover a table overflowing with fresh flowers.
How to Set Up the Perfect Flower Bar Space
Choose a space where guests have plenty of room to move around, choose flowers, and create their arrangements comfortably.
A flower bar works beautifully on:
A patio or deck
A sunroom
A dining room
A garden or outdoor entertaining area
A large kitchen
A conference room or office
A private event venue
A flower farm
You'll need enough table space for everyone to work comfortably, plus a separate area for displaying buckets of flowers and greenery.
I love creating a flower market feeling by grouping flowers together in beautiful buckets where guests can easily see and reach everything. Think of your setup as a miniature Parisian flower market.
Mother’s Day Flower Bar, Peddlers Village
How to Choose Flowers for a DIY Flower Bar
One of the most important parts of planning a flower bar is choosing the right flowers.
For the best selection and value, consider purchasing flowers from a wholesale flower supplier or, even better, a local flower farmer. Locally grown flowers can be incredibly fresh, seasonal, and distinctive.
Ask your flower farmer what will be blooming around the date of your event. Working with seasonal flowers not only gives your Flower Bar a natural sense of place, but it can also help you discover varieties you may not find at a traditional flower shop.
For the best variety, include a mix of:
Greenery and Foliage
Choose several types of foliage to create structure and texture.
Filler Flowers
These smaller flowers help fill spaces between larger blooms. Baby's breath, small daisies, gomphrena, and flowering herbs can all work beautifully.
Private Bridal Shower Flower Bar
Focal Flowers
These are the stars of the arrangement—the larger, more dramatic flowers guests will naturally be drawn to. Depending on the season, consider tulips, peonies, dahlias, sunflowers, hellebores, ranunculus, or other statement blooms.
A beautiful flower bar should offer enough variety that every guest can create something unique.
How Many Flowers Do You Need for a Flower Bar?
Planning the right number of flowers is essential. I always recommend buying more than you think you'll need.
Start by choosing the vessels your guests will use. Create a sample arrangement using the size and style of container you plan to provide, then count the approximate number of stems you used.
Use that as your starting point, multiply it by the number of guests, and add extra flowers for variety and inevitable breakage.
Having too many flowers is much better than watching your last few guests arrive at a nearly empty flower bar.
Extra flowers also give guests more creative freedom—and you can always find beautiful ways to use the leftovers.
Mother’s Day Flower Bar at Sweet Occasions
Prepare Your Flowers the Day Before
Don't wait until the last minute to prepare your flowers. Ideally, purchase or collect your blooms the day before your event so you have plenty of time to process and hydrate them.
Start with Clean Buckets
Wash every bucket thoroughly with soap and water before filling it with fresh, cool water and flower food. Clean containers help keep your flowers fresher and healthier.
Remove Packaging and Ties
Carefully remove plastic sleeves, paper wrapping, and rubber bands. Handle delicate flowers gently and avoid excessive touching.
Process Each Stem
Remove any leaves that will sit below the waterline. Depending on the variety, you may also need to remove thorns or damaged foliage.
Give Every Stem a Fresh Cut
Using clean floral snips or a sharp floral knife, trim each stem before placing it in fresh water. Make sure no leaves remain submerged, as decaying foliage can make the water dirty and shorten the life of your flowers.
Let the Flowers Hydrate
Store your flowers in a cool, dark location overnight whenever possible. Giving blooms time to drink and hydrate before your event can make a tremendous difference.
Mother’s Day Flower Bar at Sweet Occasions
Set Up Individual Flower-Arranging Stations
Before your guests arrive, prepare a comfortable workspace for everyone.
You can provide matching vessels for a cohesive look, or invite guests to bring a favorite vase or container from home. If guests are bringing their own, give them guidance about the approximate size.
Cover your worktables with tablecloths or placemats to protect them from water and plant debris.
At each flower-arranging area, consider providing:
A vase or vessel
Floral snips
Towels for spills and drips
Fresh water
Flower food
Pre-cut chicken wire for floral structure, if needed
How to Create a Beautiful Flower Arrangement
One of the best things about hosting a flower bar is that there really are no wrong answers. This is an opportunity for your guests to relax, experiment, and create.
For beginners, however, a simple three-step approach can be helpful.
Vanguard team building Flower Bar
Step 1: Start With Greenery
Choose several stems of foliage and cut them to fit the vessel. Arrange them first to create the overall shape and structure.
Step 2: Add Filler Flowers
Use smaller flowers to begin filling the arrangement and adding softness, texture, and movement.
Step 3: Add Focal Flowers
Choose several of the larger, more dramatic blooms and place them throughout the arrangement. Odd numbers often create a natural, pleasing composition, so three, five, or seven focal flowers can work beautifully depending on the size of the vessel.
Then step back, look at the arrangement, and simply enjoy the creative process.
A flower-arranging party isn't about perfection. It's about flowers, creativity, conversation, and having fun together.
Add Refreshments to Your Flower Bar Party
Keep refreshments simple and easy to enjoy away from the flower-arranging tables.
A small cheese board and light refreshments can be perfect for an adult gathering. For children's events or daytime parties, consider cookies, lemonade, fruit, or infused water.
If you're serving a full meal, I recommend doing so before or after the Flower Bar activity. Guests need plenty of space to work, and large plates can quickly take over the table.
In-Home Flower Bar Setup
Create a Beautiful Atmosphere
Flowers are already beautiful, but a few thoughtful details can make your Flower Bar feel even more special.
Welcome guests with something sparkling, play a light playlist, and allow everyone a few moments to admire the flowers before beginning.
You may even want to make notes about the names of your flowers. Guests often become fascinated by unusual varieties and love learning what they're arranging.
The goal is to create an experience that feels relaxed, creative, and just a little magical.
Vanguard team building Flower Bar
Don't Forget to Take Photos
Before your first guest arrives, photograph the entire setup.
This is one of the biggest mistakes people make when hosting a beautiful event—they forget to capture the room before everyone begins.
Take photographs of the flower buckets, the workstations, the refreshments, and all the little details you worked so hard to create.
Then, as your guests begin designing their arrangements, keep taking pictures. The creative process is part of the memory.
For a brief moment, your home or event space may feel like a beautiful European flower market. Don't forget to enjoy it yourself.
Flower Bar at Sweet Occasions, Peddlers Village
What Should You Do With Leftover Flowers?
Having leftover flowers is a wonderful problem to have.
You can use extra blooms to:
Create one final arrangement and raffle it off
Tie miscellaneous stems into small "designer's choice" posies for guests
Make an arrangement for a friend who couldn't attend
Create a seasonal centerpiece for your home
Fill small vases with everyday flowers
Use extra blooms to decorate a cake or special table
Donate an arrangement to a nursing home or someone who could use a little beauty
Nothing needs to go to waste.
Leftover flowers
Host Your Own Beautiful Flower Bar
Whether you call it a Flower Bar, Bloom Bar, bouquet bar, or DIY flower-arranging party, this is one of my favorite ways to bring people together.
It's creative without being intimidating, beautiful without requiring perfection, and every guest leaves with something they made themselves.
All you really need is a beautiful collection of fresh flowers, a little preparation, and a group of people ready to have fun.
So gather your blooms, set the table, put on some music, and let everyone create their own little floral masterpiece.
After all, there are few things more joyful than spending an afternoon surrounded by flowers.
Vanguard team building Flower Bar
Mother’s Day & Girls Night Out Flower Bar at Sweet Occasions, Peddlers Village
Flower Bar Supplies
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Vanguard team building Flower Bar
How to Make DIY Bouquets for Prom
There’s no better time to have fun creating a small posy or a larger bouquet for your special night.
All DIY Prom Bouqets
It’s Prom Season and Flower Bars and Do-it-yourself Flower Bouquet Parties are trending right now. There’s no better time to have fun creating a small posy or a larger bouquet for your special night. Parents, it’s also really fun to host a “Posy Party” and let the kids enjoy an impromptu event where they get together the day before prom to make their bouquets and boutonieres. If this sounds like a great idea, here’s what you’ll want to do.
I’ve led many Flower Bars at venues like Peddler’s Village in New Hope, PA, and for Vanguard as corporate team-building events. I’ve also done Flower Bar drop-offs for events like bridal showers and cocktail parties. However you decide to create your Prom Bouquet or Bloom Bar, you can’t go wrong, because everyone loves an invitation to play with flowers.
Simple Prom Posy with Herbs
First, Find A nice Assortment of Flowers
If the season is right, I think it’s best to contact a LOCAL Flower Grower so you’ll have a nice, fresh variety of beautiful blooms for your Bouquet Bar. If you do not have a farm in mind, go to this website to find flower growers in your area.
Reach out to the growers via their websites or call to learn their policies and how you can purchase a bucketful of their flowers. Some growers sell only at farmers’ markets, but many allow pick-ups at the farm.
If you are throwing a Posy or Bloom Party, buying assorted buckets is the best way to ensure you have a nice variety for each person participating. This is important because all the prom dresses will be different, and you don’t want all the bouquets to be identical.
Large Buckets filled with Flowers from a Flower Farm
Forage for some Wildflowers and Foliage
I like to have a nice mix of filler, or smaller flowers on hand, so sometimes I forage one day ahead of time so that my bouquets overflow with pops of unexpected whimsy. But you do need to be careful, because not all roadside and wildflowers hold up when taken out of water. So as soon as the posies and boutonnieres are removed from water for prom photos, they may start to wilt.
Therefore, if you want to forage, experiment ahead of time by removing the flowers from the water and propping them in a vase, and see how long it takes them to wilt. If it’s immediate, they are not a good choice.
An Assortment of White Flowers and Foliage
One Day Before
Prepare by hydrating well. It’s very important to properly hydrate all the flowers you forage and gather at the farm. Give all the flowers and foliage a clean, fresh cut and place them into cold water as soon as you can. Try to give them 24 hours to soak up the water and properly hydrate before you start designing. You can use Large Plastic Buckets and just keep them on the ground, or you can also design your flower bar space with nicer Galvanized Floral Buckets, to create a more formal event.
An Active Prom Posy Prepping Station
How To Prepare Your Space
Choose an appropriate space I always think it’s a good idea to create a Prom Flower Bar on a patio, in a garage, or on a deck, but sometimes weather dictates our choices. If you must be inside the most common space might be your dining room because you probably already have a large table. Find an area that will accommodate your crowd and anticipate other mothers and fathers as part of that. Many parents enjoy helping their kids prepare for prom.
Set up enough tablespace for everyone you invited to work comfortably. You’ll also want room for the flower buckets, creative workstations, and ribbon tying. Portable Folding tables and simple white tablecloths work well for this.
DIY Prom Bouquet Workstation in a Garage
Don’t be afraid to use herbs
Sprigs of herbs are a nice addition to any bouquet. They add a fresh scent and pop out in unexpected places. You won’t normally find them in traditional posies; that’s why, whenever possible, I like to include them in my creations. I mention this because many people grow herbs, and perhaps other families can participate by bringing bunches of homegrown herbs to add that special something.
Fresh Lavender
DIY Prom Bouquet Bar in an Open Garage Space
Choose “Dress accentuating” Flowers
Shine, don’t Blend. Consider the Prom Dress when choosing your flower assortment. I think it’s important that the flowers you choose to include in your Prom Flower Bar are not all the same color. Take into consideration the many prom dresses your guests will be designing around. This is where pops of the unexpected in the form of herbs, greens, and interesting filler flowers will help break up the monotony of focal flowers and accent a dress, rather than blend right into it.
Pretty yellow, lilac and green Prom Posy to accent a navy dress
Guests enjoy time with friends and flowers BEFORE prom
Always choose flowers that accentuate but don’t blend in with the dress
Choose Flowers You Love
Invite Creative Energy. Encourage your guests to walk to the flower buckets and choose their favorite greens and focal flowers, and then take them back to their workspace. Then, have them search for interesting items like herbs and filler flowers to really make their posies pop! Make sure they keep all the stems long and begin thinking about the style they want to create. Whether it’s a tight symmetrical bouquet or a whimsical, free-spirited posy, they’ll want something in mind before they begin. Reference photos are always a nice idea to decorate the worktables.
Building the Prom Bouquet or Posy
You can instruct guests verbally or have small printed instructions on your table before guests arrive.
Here is how I build bouquets, large and small. I always start by gathering larger, focal flowers in the center. I then add flowers, piece by piece, around that middle bunch. Sometimes it takes me a few tries to get it just right, so don’t be afraid to put everything back down on the table and begin again. Balance is important, and larger blooms like dahlia sometimes need support, so use other flowers to prop them up or wire the stem so they stay upright.
Tuck and Cuddle Your Flowers
Variety Matters. I prefer to use many varieties of both color and texture in my bouquets. Some flowers are round, others spikey, some are frail and wispy, while others are rigid and strong. You’ll also experience some breakage along the way, but don’t be opposed to using flowers that dropped a single petal or those that look like they have a slight droop. If you “tuck and cuddle” with care, they can still participate in the party.
Unexpected Fun. Tuck herbs and small filler flowers randomly throughout by inserting the delicate stems down through the middle, as you ever-so-slightly loosen your grip. Try to place these at different levels, so they flare out and create surprise.
Often, the last step is forming a nice base with the greens. I like to place the greens around the bottom edges of the posy, creating a textural base for everything. I also like to take tiny “sprigs” of the greens and foliage, loosen my grip, and tuck them inside the bouquet here and there.
Instructions
Gather a few Focal Flowers in a small bunch, grip with one hand
Add other Flowers around that bunch, one at a time
Tuck small Herbs and Filler Flowers whimsically as you go
Create a base with Greens
Secure with a Rubber Band
A DIY Posy stuffed with yummy Peony, Ranunculus and Zinnia.
Snip, Wrap, and Go!
When all of the flowers are assembled and looking just the way you want, use a small rubber band to hold them in place. Scrunch the rubber band up close to the base of the flowers to hold them snug.
Then use a sharp flower snip and trim all the stems to the same length. Aim for a stem length of about 6”. You only want enough room to wrap a ribbon and grip the stems, but not so much that the bouquet or posy looks awkward. I use this micro-tip flower snip and I cut a few stems at a time so that they are all the same length before wrapping.
A Posy with a lot of unexpected surprises.
Choosing Ribbon
There are many different types of ribbon to choose from. I prefer this beautiful White Chiffon because it’s very forgiving and the edges are intentionally frayed, which I think is a fantastic look. for prom. The Chiffon comes in an array of colors too, so having a variety would be a nice touch. You can also use a Double-Faced Satin if that’s the look you're going for.
Proud Posy Poses.
Refreshments and Photos
And before we go, two things that are important to consider are the refreshments you’ll serve and the photos you’ll take.
Floral Cookies and A Lemonade Bar! Everyone wants to snack at a Prom Flower Bar, so go the extra mile and bake some lavender cookies and create a simple lemonade and iced tea bar with pretty bottles, simple syrup, and mini, floral ice cubes that you can create with a little juice and these cute Floral Molds. If you want to learn how to set up a simple, but pretty mini bar, read my blog How to Create a Pretty Mini Bar with Items You Already Own.
Mini Rose-shaped Orange Juice Ice Cubes
Once everything is assembled and displayed, take loads of photos. Before, during, and after photos will be valued forevermore. Focusing on these details adds that little touch of memorable elegance that every Prom Bouquet Party needs.
Mission Accomplished. DIY Prom Bouquets.
Thank you so much for visiting. If you want more details or want to learn how to create a personal or corporate Flower or Bouquet Bar for another event, read How to Host a Flower Bar Event. And be sure to visit the Flower Bar Shop at Studio Sprig for a list of supplies. I’m always here to help you with your creative journey. Please sign up to receive blog post notifications and follow Studio Sprig on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Why You Should Choose Seasonal Prom Flowers
Why it’s important to choose a floral designer using seasonal flowers for your prom.
Prom is the one ‘school’ day each year where you can really shine. You’ll brighten the room with your stunning gown and glamorous hair, so why should your flowers be mediocre, bland, and quite frankly, dull?
Many of you know I began designing flowers in 2016 after many years of designing as an Art Director. Studio Sprig is my Bucks County, PA design studio that thrives on working with, not against, the environment. What that means is that I work with the seasons to choose my flowers, herbs, and sprigs whenever possible. I’ve cultivated relationships with many local growers and I’ve worked hard to learn how to create floral designs creatively using as much “seasonal nature” as I can. Much the same theory as your preference for fresh from-the-garden tomatoes in the summer only. We all know it’s because summer tomatoes taste so much better than winter tomatoes. Flowers are no different. They are so much fresher and more beautiful when they are grown locally. Their stems are not thick because they were bred for long travels. Their fragrance is not absent because they were bred to produce more and not for their scent. They look better and last longer because they were probably harvested yesterday as opposed to 3 weeks ago so they could lay dormant in a big, dark cooler.
Hands down, local is the way to go. And the great news is that in this portion of the country, we have a plethora of local farms growing beautiful flowers. You just need to know where to look. Don’t worry, you don’t need to because I have done the homework for you. All you need to do is learn what flowers are in the season of your event. Whether is a prom or a wedding or even just a smaller party, if it falls between March - November (Northeast United States), chances are there are beautiful flowers you can count on.
In this story:
Spring Wedding Flowers
Spring couples are in luck because so, so many flowers reach peak bloom during the spring. Plus, the colors, from purple lilacs and hyacinths to soft pink sweet peas and peonies, are just divine. Learn more about in-season spring flowers here.
Best March Flowers Wedding Flowers
Ranunculus Given that ranunculus is such a popular flower, many couples look into procuring it all year long. However, it naturally blooms during late winter and early spring so it'll look especially fresh and sprightly at a March wedding.
Sweet Pea This delicate bloom smells great and looks amazing, but is only available for couples tying the knot in late winter or early spring.
Tulip Much like daffodils, tulips are a classic late winter and early spring flower. Tulips (which come in shades as varied as vibrant yellow to pastel pink) bring an elegant, refined feel to wedding arrangements. Much like daffodils, tulips are an iconic spring bloom known for their distinct shape and vibrant colors. Fringe tulips are a trendy variety that continues to gain popularity among florists and nearly-newlyweds alike.
Anemone
Known for their iconic black center, anemone flowers bring a fun and whimsical element to all floral designs. Anemone season runs from October through May so winter couples and spring couples alike can make use of this dramatic flower.
Daffodil
Daffodils are the quintessential spring flower. The trumpet-like blooms, which are available from February through May, would look beautiful in assorted bud vases on your reception tablescapes.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth, which is generally available in early- to mid-spring, is a great addition to spring wedding bouquets. The plant, which comes in a variety of colorways from pink and purple to white, grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8, which means it's readily available across the US.
Best April Wedding Flowers
Sweet Pea While most couples think of pink and peachy hues for sweet peas, the botanical also grows in brown and purple colorways as well.
Lily of the Valley A favorite of the British royal family, this small bloom is great for an April garden wedding.
Hyacinth Similar in shape to lilacs, hyacinth (which can be white, pink or purple) works well in spring centerpieces that benefit from the plant's height.
Lily of the Valley
A favorite of the British royal family, lily of the valley is a great option for formal, luxury weddings. While orchids and calla lily blooms are great go-tos for luxe weddings during the colder months, lily of the valley is the best bet for spring couples who want a formal, classic flower.
Best May Wedding Flowers
Peony Peonies are beloved by many to-be-weds, but sadly have a relatively short growing season. Only a few lucky mid-Spring couples are able to utilize this lush flower in their designs. Peonies, which flower from April through June, come in a variety of colors so there's sure to be one that fits your aesthetic. White peonies would look at-home in a bridesmaid or bridal bouquet at a romantic estate wedding while vibrant coral charm peonies would complement a whimsical barn wedding beautifully.
Hydrangea Great for large-scale installations at weddings, hydrangeas are at their peak before seasonal temperatures get hot, causing them to wilt.
Lilac A quintessential spring flower, lilacs are a great option for May couples who want a bold pop of purple in their flower arrangements.
What's not to love about the soft pastel purple hued lilacs? Lilacs are most readily available in northern states from mid- to late-spring. For couples on the hunt for more purple wedding flowers, clematis is an option that's mainly available during the summer months, but may be able to be procured for a late-spring wedding.
Poppy
Poppies are a stunning bloom, but the flower is fragile so it works best when used sparingly alongside more hardy flowers. Poppies bloom in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8 and are generally available from late spring to early summer.
Best June Wedding Flowers
Rose Roses can be procured almost anywhere during any time of the year, but they look especially great at June weddings. Since June is a transitional time as late spring gives way to early summer, some strictly spring or summer flowers are hard to come by. However, rose is a timeless standby that works in any wedding aesthetic.
Delphinium (Larkspur) Delphinium, also known as larkspur, looks similar in nature to Bells-of-Ireland or stock. Delphinium works well as ceremony aisle flowers because of the height it brings to arrangements.
Gardenia Gardenias are especially fragrant flowers so care should be taken when deciding to incorporate them into boutonnieres or bouquets as some may have sensitivities to smell. Nevertheless, the spring flower is a beautiful option for romantic and elegant occasions.
Hydrangea
The volume hydrangea brings makes it a great flower for wedding arrangements. If you've always dreamed of an all-white bouquet but don't want it to be a strictly rose bouquet, ask your floral designer to layer in other white flowers, like hydrangea, into the design. Another reason to-be-weds love hydrangeas? They're available starting in the spring, but continue to bloom through the summer and into early fall.
It’s here we create our prom posies and boutonnieres with flowers, herbs, and greens grown by local, small-scale growers who honestly care about their harvest. We style unique, magical posies and boutonnieres that will take your breath away and make others swoon. This year, be a little wild and choose Sprig. XXOO - Kimberly
All of the prom dates of the Conestoga High School Crew Team received unique Studio Sprig Posies.
Here’s your chance to be unique by creatively capturing glorious spring in one perfect, little, hand-wrapped posy. Lucky for you, just about now, loads of yummy local Pennsylvania flowers are bursting from the ground. Striking beauties called “Amandine Marshmallow” Ranunculus, “Panda” Anemone, specialty tulips like “Exotic Emperor” and delicate daffodils with fabulous names like “Sunny Girlfriend” are varieties you can look forward to.
Lilacs, hellebore and orange tulips to accent this pretty blue dress.
White and pale pink peony for a May prom.
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