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Celebrate Spring With These Seasonal Flowers

In recent years, the restaurant world has embraced seasonality. Farm-to-table cuisine uses seasonal food to create a fresh, relevant dining experience. By eating what’s fresh and local, diners truly experience the ever-changing seasons. It’s not a new concept by any means. It’s a way of slowing down our fast-paced existence and following nature’s lead.

Those of us who love flowers experience the seasons in a similar way. Seasons aren’t about what’s on the clothing racks or what’s on TV. The seasons are about the natural bounty the Earth has to offer us. The seasons show us the power of renewal and change.

Flowers embody that renewal.

Each season, different flowers bloom and take us on a journey. Spring flowers have an especially emotional appeal. They’re a reminder that all things pass. Every long winter eventually releases its hold. Spring flowers, delicate yet tenacious, are a sign of hope.

Who doesn’t smile at the sight of a stubborn wildflower after a harsh winter season?

Spring is also a joyful time for floral designers thanks to the selection of flowers available. There are so many textures, forms and colors to work with. Here are a few blooms you can find in spring arrangements from Ornamento. Each of these spring flowers brings something special to the season whether it’s found in a minimalist bridal bouquet or a stunning event centerpiece.

Peonies

spring flowers

Lily of the valley

lily of the valley

Tulips

french tulips

Viburnum

viburnum

Ranunculus

ranunculus

Want to brighten your home for spring? Give us a call at 415-668-9624 to order a custom floral design using seasonal spring flowers.  Or stop by and say hello at our shop at the Fairmont. We’re happy to show you what’s in stock.