What's the Difference Between Supermarket and Florist Flowers?

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• Flowers from the florist tend to stay fresher longer because professional florists are trained to process the flowers (i.e treating freshly cut flowers with specialty flower food, keeping them at the proper temperatures, changing the water, etc...) once they received them at the store.
  
  
• Florist flowers are usually more expensive than ones from the supermarket. But the quality of the product justifies the higher cost. 
  
  
• There is a greater selection and variety of flowers at a florist. They can also work with you to create professional-looking, quality, custom flower arrangements for special occasions, like weddings and funerals.
  
  
• Florists are more knowledgeable and passionate about flowers than a supermarket staff member. They would be able to give you better service and offer professional advice on the best flowers to send, how to care for your flowers when you bring them home, etc.
  
  
  
• Lastly, florists make flowers their business. Because they specialize in flowers, it is in their best interest to sell the best quality, most beautiful flowers in their store.

• Supermarket flowers are often short-lived because the flowers aren't given the proper treatment to keep them fresh and healthy. Plus, the flowers are usually placed near ripe fruit and vegetables, where harmful ethylene is produced, causing the flowers to wilt faster. 
  
  
• Supermarket flowers are quite affordable, costing only a fraction of a bouquet from a florist.
  
  
  
• Flower selection is usually limited; the floral department of a supermarket is smaller than an average floral shop. So they may not be able to fulfill bigger orders (i.e funeral arrangements or weddings).
  
  
• Usually at the supermarket, there is little or no service in the floral department. The flowers are usually displayed in an area where you have to help yourself. There isn't anyone there to answer questions or give advice. You are on your own when it comes to picking your own flowers.
  
  
• Since supermarkets sell a wide variety of goods, including food, produce, electronics, health care products, flowers are not a priority for them. The flowers that are sold at the supermarket may be affordable, but the quality may not be the best.