Blog by Your Desperate Florist

A complete guide to carnations — the meanings behind each color, top varieties (standard, spray, dianthus), how to use them in bouquets, care tips, and why modern designers are reclaiming carnation...

A complete guide to stock flowers (Matthiola) — the symbolism, top varieties, color range, fragrance, how to use stocks in bouquets and weddings, and where to source them in San Francisco.

A complete guide to yellow flowers — symbolism, 15 stunning varieties (sunflowers, roses, tulips, ranunculus, and more), styling tips, and where to source bright yellow blooms in San Francisco.

A complete guide to red flowers — the symbolism of romance and passion, 20 stunning varieties (roses, tulips, dahlias, peonies, and more), styling tips, and where to source luxury red blooms in San...

A complete guide to pink flowers — meanings of each shade, 25 stunning varieties (roses, peonies, tulips, ranunculus, dahlias, and more), styling tips, and where to find luxury pink blooms in San F...

A complete guide to orange flowers — symbolism across cultures, 15 stunning varieties (marigolds, ranunculus, dahlias, bird of paradise, and more), styling palettes, and where to source bold orange...

A complete guide to purple flowers — the symbolism of royalty and mystery, 18 stunning varieties (orchids, irises, lisianthus, lilac, and more), styling tips, and where to source luxury purple bloo...

A complete guide to blue flowers — meanings, top varieties (delphinium, hydrangea, anemone, and more), styling tips, and where to source rare blue blooms in San Francisco.