Whole sale Roses -Where to Buy?

[iliana]

I am looking to buy nice 50 roses ,but don't want to spent fortune,as if it's from a regular shop that would be over ?100.Where can I buy from wholesale and is 50 considered,I assume not every florist buys big amount as flowers are perishable.Also if you suggest a place-do you know what time I need to be there and what would be the prices in comparison to the normal shops.Many thanks

[Laur]

Many of the florists and hotels buy their flowers from New Covent Garden Market;

http://www.newcoventgardenmarket.com/flower-guide

[hazelnunhead]

what about Colombia Road flower market whee you can buy flowers pretty cheaply. i think its on a Saturday morning, just check ......

[ed_pete]

Columbia Road is Sunday morning. Probably cheaper than florist and you'll have the opportunity to haggle.

[apod]

You may try to get some quotes from the local shops if you are interested in such quantity.

They may give you a good offer which can save you time of running around the town. Otherwise Columbia Flower Market is definitely worth a visit.

[dbboy]

[www.newcoventgardenmarket.com] seconded. They have no prices on display so you'll need to negotiate to get the best deals, suggest taking a whizz around the stalls at NCG FM, selecting the whole saller you want to deal with and don't be afraid to negotiate hard.

[Sue]

You'll need to get to New Covent Garden Market very early if you want a decent choice - and according to their website they open at 4am!

[HelBel65]

I really like the florist on L Lane up by Barcelona Tapas, at Dulwich Common. It always strikes me as a really good local business to support and the plants I buy there, while not the cheapest, tend to be really good quality (and the guy there is really nice & helpful) Who knows, they might be happy to do a deal. 02086933332.

:)

[missmoneypenny]

Yes I agree HelBel65, it's Paul who runs the florist and he has certainly done a good deal for a friend of mine.

[ohmyemily]

New covent Garden for sure. Worth getting up early for (go before 7am, the earlier the better). Maybe do couple of research trips to local florists to find out what varieties you'd like as just asking for 'pink' or 'white' will make you look like you dont know what you're doing. Ask around and don't forget to add the VAT!

I don't rate columbia road. Old tatty flowers at bad prices, but yes, cheaper than a florist although I've never met a proper florist who would buy from there. One for the hipsters only. Great for plants though.

I am a florist, by the way.