Why Local Flowers Are Better Than Supermarket Bouquets
08/03/25 21:00
When you think of buying flowers do you head straight to the supermarket? You are not alone, but you could be missing out on fresher, more sustainable and better quality blooms when you skip your local flower grower.
Here is why locally grown flowers beat supermarket bouquets every single time.
Supermarket flowers often travel thousands of kilometres before reaching the store shelves. By the time you take them home, they may already be a week old! Local flowers on the other hand are usually picked, left to condition and then arranged within 24 hours, giving you more days of beauty in your vase.
Imported flowers are often heavily sprayed with chemicals to survive the long shipping times. In Australia, common chemicals used on imported flowers include glyphosate (Roundup) as a devitalisation method to prevent propagation of plant material which may introduce diseases from other countries, methyl bromide and various fungicides such as Iprodione and Chlorothaonil. These chemicals whilst helping to prevent pests and diseases can leave harmful residues. Local flowers, grown naturally and with care, are safer for your home and the environment.
When you buy local, you are not just getting better flowers - your are supporting local farmers, families and small businesses in your area.
Supermarket bouquets offer the same old generic flowers year round, often with little variety. In contrast, small-scale flower farmers create lush, abundant bouquets filled with a diverse mix of seasonal blooms, specialty varieties and unique textures that you wont find in mass produced arrangements. A typical local bouquet contains more stems per bunch and greater variety, making it not only more visually stunning but also far better value.
Most supermarket flowers are flown in from China, Malaysia, Kenya, Ecuador and Colombia
Adding to global carbon emissions. Local flowers skip the air miles and reduce your environmental impact.
Next time you need a bouquet, choose fresh, local flowers for longer-lasting beauty and a healthier planet!
Here is why locally grown flowers beat supermarket bouquets every single time.
Local Flowers are Fresher (and Last Longer!)
Supermarket flowers often travel thousands of kilometres before reaching the store shelves. By the time you take them home, they may already be a week old! Local flowers on the other hand are usually picked, left to condition and then arranged within 24 hours, giving you more days of beauty in your vase.
No Nasty Chemicals or Preservatives
Imported flowers are often heavily sprayed with chemicals to survive the long shipping times. In Australia, common chemicals used on imported flowers include glyphosate (Roundup) as a devitalisation method to prevent propagation of plant material which may introduce diseases from other countries, methyl bromide and various fungicides such as Iprodione and Chlorothaonil. These chemicals whilst helping to prevent pests and diseases can leave harmful residues. Local flowers, grown naturally and with care, are safer for your home and the environment.
Support Small Scale Farmers and Your Community
When you buy local, you are not just getting better flowers - your are supporting local farmers, families and small businesses in your area.
More Unique, Seasonal and Abundant Bouquets
Supermarket bouquets offer the same old generic flowers year round, often with little variety. In contrast, small-scale flower farmers create lush, abundant bouquets filled with a diverse mix of seasonal blooms, specialty varieties and unique textures that you wont find in mass produced arrangements. A typical local bouquet contains more stems per bunch and greater variety, making it not only more visually stunning but also far better value.
A Smaller Carbon Footprint
Most supermarket flowers are flown in from China, Malaysia, Kenya, Ecuador and Colombia
Adding to global carbon emissions. Local flowers skip the air miles and reduce your environmental impact.
Next time you need a bouquet, choose fresh, local flowers for longer-lasting beauty and a healthier planet!
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