Seasonal & Holidays
5 Reasons You’ll Want To Order Mother’s Day Flowers Right Away
Mother's Day is just eight days away — here's why you should place your flower orders today.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of life as we know it — and here’s another thing to add to the list: the global flower industry. And the impact could affect Mother’s Day around the U.S. TLDR: get your flower orders in early.
The problems began early in the pandemic. The flower industry depends on both small and large farms. In 2020, as businesses began to shut down, demand for flowers decreased. Many farms were forced to lay off workers, and others ceased growing operations completely. Now that demand is rising again, growers who pared back are having a hard time catching up.
Changes in the shipping industry are also having an effect. Flower shipments are now competing for space alongside all those goods consumers are having shipped and delivered at home. Add to these challenges poor weather conditions, which affected the growing season. Tie it all together and you get a serious flower shortage.
Here are five ways the shortage could impact your Mother’s Day flower orders:
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1. Flower orders will become more expensive by the day, as Mother’s Day approaches
Last-minute orders usually cost more than early orders, but this year, that will especially be the case as supplies decrease.
2. Flower selection will decrease
According to the Society of American Florists, one-fourth of the flower and plant purchases made for holidays occur during Mother’s Day. This means that you’re not the only one who’s planning to gift Mom with some beautiful blooms. But higher demand for flowers equates to fewer floral options on the market — especially if you procrastinate. Order Mother's Day flowers from FTD today.
3. Flowers may run out completely in certain locations
With flowers more expensive, florists don’t want to be left with excess inventory after Mother’s Day. So they’re managing their inventory carefully, and many may choose to sell out rather than to hang on to oversupply.
4. Flower orders may be delayed
Constraints around processing and delivering flowers because of COVID-19 safety measures could impact delivery schedules. That, in turn, could mean that fewer last-minute orders will be accepted or will successfully reach their destinations. Don't wait — order your Mother's Day flowers from FTD today.
5. You may have fewer options for last-minute orders
Due to the economic impact of the pandemic, there have been closures of local flower shops around the country. For last-minute senders, that may mean fewer fall-back options if your favorite local florist is sold out.
The simple way to avoid these problems is to get your Mother’s Day orders in now. FTD offers a variety of carefully curated bouquets and gift baskets that Mom will love this Mother’s Day, created and delivered right to your doorstep by their network of local florists.
