Wildflora Blog

Dahlias are one of our favorite parts about late summer and fall arrangements. These versatile hotties have over 30 species and come in many forms and colors (all but blue, which is generally elusive in the flower world).  These flowers are native to Central America and are therefore the Mexican National Flower. The tubers of Dahlias were used as a source of food by the Aztecs, and are said to taste somewhat like a blend of potatoes and radishes.  While Dahlia admirers in Victorian times chose these flowers for weddings to represent an unbroken commitment, today they symbolize wealth and elegance....

The strappy, variegated foliage of the Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) helps bring texture to a room. We love pairing them with plants like Fiddle Leaf Fig or Congo Plant - both which have large, single-colored leaves. The contrast helps the plants complement each other. There are varying colors of spider plants. Some of the most popular cultivars include 'Vittatum' (bright green edge with a white stripe), 'Zebra' (yellowish edge with a dark green strip), 'Variegatum' (white edge with a green stripe), and 'Bonnie" (curling leaves). You know who else loves Spider Plants? Cats. While all plants in excess can be toxic, Spider Plants,...

Love is in the air! Our florist, Alex Grace, tied the knot with her partner, Aika this spring. In a small, backyard ceremony, they gathered close friends, family, and their pup to celebrate the special day. WildFlora used a muted color palette of white, sage, peach, and cream to create the gorgeous bridal bouquet and table centerpiece. They included Roses, Spray Roses, Dusty Miller, Lisianthus, Eucalyptus, and one of our favs, Blushing Bride Protea. We really love the way Alex Grace & Aika embraced their creative side to fashion a personalized oasis for their special day, using nature-inspired elements and blush pink accents. Congrats...

Curious where we get all of our flowers? Wonder no more! the early bird gets the blooms! Our shoppers get up bright and early to head to the Flower District in downtown L.A., an area dating back to the early 1900's that spans over 6 blocks, creating the largest wholesale flower market in the country. The biggest vendors include The Original Los Angeles Flower Market, The Southern California Flower Market, and Wall Street Florals.  Plus, fun little movie fact, if you saw the 2010 movie Valentine's Day, where Ashton Kutcher plays a florist, you can catch a glimpse of the Flower Markets...