Floral

On Mother’s Day, demand for flowers is great, said consumer expert Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List. Mother’s Day accounts for one-fourth of holiday flower purchases, according to the Society of American Florists in Alexandria, Va. However, florists ranked as the 10th most-complained-about type of business on Angie’s List …

The stellar garden performer, SunPatiens, has amazed gardeners from coast to coast with its almost unbelievable ability to thrive in full sun, heat and humidity. When many other annuals are done for the season, SunPatiens three season performance keeps it going strong until the first hard frost hits. Not only is SunPatiens great in tough spots with full sun and heat, it is available in a wide range of colors and in two plant habits. The Compact Series is upright while the Spreading Series has a mounding form. …

As spring blossoms open, a fierce flower fight is heating up in the aisles of home-improvement megastores. The weapons are scientifically altered versions of common flowering plants, engineered to bloom a little brighter or withstand benign neglect a little longer. …

Beneva Flowers of Sarasota, Florida is embracing technology in a way that may forever change the way we shop online. With the creation of smartphone app called floralapp, customers can order flowers and gifts in moments while on the go. This Mother’s Day, the popular phone app will take the place of website and phone orders, providing customer service unparalleled in the industry. …

Colorado weather can make for difficult growing conditions, especially for flower lovers. From searing heat to severe weather to lack of moisture, it can be a challenge to produce abundant flowers. In an effort to aid both homeowners and commercial growing operations, Colorado State University has released the results of its Best of 2010 annual flower trials. …