Due to the volcanic ash, flights and cargo shipments from Europe have ceased meaning that certain flowers from Holland have not been able to leave Europe to the US. The Holland flower market is losing millions of dollars a day because they cannot send any of the flowers to the USA, including our very own SF market. I wish I could snap my fingers to get flowers here but white and light blush peonies are especially sparse as are some breeds of hydrangeas and tulips.
I'm working day by day to get a status report. I will let you know what I can do. Many brides will be affected by this in the weeks to come so my suppliers are trying their best to accommodate all brides especially those that want peonies and imported double tulips and other Dutch imports.
There are always solutions and plans. For example, if we don't get peonies in white - we can sub large headed roses. For some we can also get late blooming rananculus. As for hydrangeas, we will source appropriately.
Just wanted to let you know that I am on top of this situation and never thought that an Iceland volcano could effect my little world - it has!
We are keeping our fingers crossed that this situation will resolve itself in the next two weeks.
No matter what, don't get nervous if you are a bride. Don't panic if you are vendor. There are so many beautiful flowers in the market to choose from! Remember, there's always a solution.
Best,
Nancy
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Beautiful field-grown Oregon peonies are only a week away!
Don't they have peonies everywhere in China? :)
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