If you are looking for new or different varieties of roses that we can deliver for you throughout our Milwaukee delivery area, just give us a call and we will be glad to let you know what we currently have available.

Or if you are planning a wedding or other event in the Milwaukee area and are looking to purchase bulk roses to do your own bouquets or centerpieces, give us a call and find out how we can help keep your flower budget under control.

Be sure to check back often, as I will continue to add new rose varieties as they become available.

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Garden roses, also known as “English roses” are one of the flowers that we’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback about when people see them in arrangements and wedding bouquets we’ve done.

With many weddings and events today taking the “less is more” approach, garden roses have become increasing popular with the DIY crowd as well. From simple hand-tied wedding bouquets using just a single rose variety, or floating roses in bowls as centerpieces, garden roses are a great choice. These elegant and tasteful flowers are easy to work with, even for the design-challenged. And because of their unique look, your bouquets and centerpieces will have a different twist.

The best of the garden roses sold today were developed by rose breeder and author David Austin. And like many specialty flowers, David Austin roses are grown under license only. And even though they are more expensive than other hybrid varieties that are available, they are one of the most popular roses we use in the shop today.

Garden roses are very different from other roses you may be familiar with, due to the shape of the flower. Because of their cup-shaped appearance, large petal count and size, they are sometimes mistaken for peonies. In fact, we have used them as a substitute for peonies on occasion, when they’re not in season.

I personally like them because of their fragrance and character, as well as the wide range of colors that are available. Even though they are cut almost fully opened, they do last a surprisingly long time.

If you are considering garden roses as a floral option for your wedding, you can find information about on more than 30 varieties of the most-popular garden roses here. Or you can contact our shop for our current prices and availability.

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If you’re looking for a great last-minute gift for a birthday, anniversary, or any occasion at all, our pastel rose bouquet will make a lasting impression.

Your selection includes two dozen premium, long stem roses (approximately 24 inches / 60 cm long), in assorted pastel colors accented with greenery.

And don’t forget that Sweetest Day is this Saturday, October 18th.

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Sweetest Day serves to remind us that a thoughtful word, deed, or small gift enriches the life of the recipient as well as the giver. This year, Sweetest Day will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18th.

If your looking for a Sweetest day gift, take a minute to check out the selection of roses we have available. Shipped fresh from our growers, these roses are available from just $29.99!

And if you’re looking for a gift for that hard-to-buy-for man in your life, we’ve got some unique gift basket ideas that will be sure to please.

We also have a great selection of Sweetest Day flowers available for same-day delivery throughout the metro-Milwaukee area. You can find them here.

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Here’s the list of the top 5 Grower Picks that our customers purchased last month…

1. Starstruck – A stunning bouquet of stargazer lilies and red roses, it continues to be one of our best-sellers.
2. 12 Red Roses – No surprise here. Red roses are a classic choice.
3. 24 Red Roses – These 24 long-stemmed red roses continue to be one of our customers top choices.
4. Sweet Sentiments – Pink roses, blue iris and white lilies make this bouquet a great choice for welcoming that new “bundle of joy”.
5. White Elegance – This bouquet of white flowers is an elegant choice for any occasion.

Once again, roses were our customer’s top choice in July. Stargazer lilies continue to be among our customer favorites, as well as other summer flowers like sunflowers, phlox , and asters, many of which can be found in our new European Bouquet and Signature Bouquet collections.

Shop our entire selection of grower-fresh flowers here! ==>> Greenfield Flower Shop’s Grower Picks

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Congratulations to the folks over at Esmeralda Farms, one of our favorite cut flower suppliers, upon earning Veriflora certification for their farms in Ecuador.

Not only is this great news for those of us in the business, it’s great news for customers who buy roses from us, since most of the ones we sell are grown there.

In order to earn Veriflora certification, the company’s environmental, social and quality management practices were independently evaluated by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) and were determined to have met exceptional standards of excellence.

Esmeralda also owns and operates VeriFlora-certified farms in Columbia, another area where we get many of our flowers from as well.

Read the full story here.

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According to the Society of American Florists and the National Retail Federation:

• 214 million roses were produced for Valentine’s Day in 2007.
• Valentine’s Day is the No. 1 holiday for fresh-flower sales but exact sales figures aren’t available.
• Of Valentine’s Day floral purchases, 63 percent are made by men and 37 percent by women.
• Of rose-only purchases for Valentine’s Day, 74 percent are made by men and 26 percent by women.
• In 2007, U.S. consumers spent an estimated $16.9 billion on Valentine’s Day, including the cost of flowers, greeting cards, candy, an evening out and jewelry.

Keep in mind, that although the Valentine’s Day ranks #3 in overall number of retail floral transactions, it is the #1 holiday for florists, based on fresh flower sales. So my advice… To avoid disappointment on Valentine’s Day – “Order early!”

But the #1 reason you should consider placing your Valentine’s day orders now, is to take advantage of all the early-order discounts that are available online, or from your local florist. After all, saving money isn’t a bad thing.

If you’re looking for more information about Valentine trends and tips, pay a visit to AboutFlowers.com, the consumer site of the Society of American Florists.

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