Which Flowers Are Affordable and Which Are Expensive? Considering the Market Prices of Floral Materials＊

2021.01.29 published

Price per Flower Stem

Thinking about which flowers to use for a wedding, like "I want to use anemones ♡" or "I want to use gypsophila ♡," is a fun time ♩

Considering what colors would be nice.

Thinking about which flower materials to choose.

Deciding on the overall taste.

Thinking about what accessories to match with.

<But!>

When choosing flower arrangements, there are some useful pieces of preliminary knowledge you should have.

That is, about **the prices of each type of flower.**

As expected, the prices of flowers can vary significantly like fruits and vegetables, depending on the type. Prices can also fluctuate with the seasons.

(Cucumbers are cheap while Romanesco is expensive. Cucumbers are inexpensive in summer but become pricey in winter... and so on.)

Having a general understanding of "this type of flower typically costs around this much" can help you realize that if you're working with the same budget, choosing lower-priced materials will give you more volume.

It can also allow you to recognize in advance that if you choose more expensive flowers within a limited budget, you won’t be able to achieve the same level of volume, which can reduce the mental strain caused by the gap between ideals and reality. It’s good for your mental health ♡

In this article, we'll roughly categorize commonly used wedding flowers into three price ranges per stem.

Expensive Flowers: About 1000 yen or more per stem

① Hydrangea

Limited to certain seasons, so it’s expensive.

However, a single stem has a lot of flower clusters, providing good volume ♡

② Lisianthus

Lisianthus is available year-round, but generally is on the pricier side.

The flowers are large and many bloom on one stem, adding a festive touch.

③ Protea

This is a wildflower that comes from Africa. As it is imported by air, the cost is higher.

At flower shops, a single stem can cost around 2000 yen or more.

④ Good, big roses

Roses that are used for proposals, with thick stems and impressive large blooms, or those from branded farms are generally pricier (around 1000 yen each).

⑤ Dahlia

Dahlias are also relatively pricey.

However, they are one of the largest flowers, making a statement.

Unlike Lisianthus, which may have many blooms on a single stem, dahlias typically have one bloom per stem.

Not Extremely Expensive Flowers: Around 600 yen

① Inexpensive Roses

Roses are said to have thousands of varieties, and prices vary by type.

Larger, more impressive roses are costly, but spray roses and medium-sized roses are not too pricey; they are more in the mid-range.

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② Gypsophila

To be precise, gypsophila is in the medium price range (when using larger sizes).

You can get a lot from a single stem, which may offer good value.

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③ Viburnum

Viburnum looks a bit like small hydrangeas and is popular as a supporting flower material.

④ Peony

Peonies are in season from May to June and have a relatively short availability.

They are often a bit pricier than regular roses.

⑤ Anemone

There are actually two main types of anemones: those with many petals and those with fewer but larger petals, which are popular for weddings.

Typically, the larger petal variety tends to be somewhat more expensive.

(Lower-priced anemone)

(Higher-priced anemone)

⑥ Feverfew

Feverfew is represented by small white and yellow flowers similar to daisies.

Each stem has a decent volume, so they aren’t extremely cheap.

⑦ Pampas Grass

Each stem ranges from about 500 yen to 1000 yen.

Slightly Cheaper Flowers: Less than 500 yen

① Ranunculus

Compared to roses, they are a bit cheaper.

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② Carnation

Generally, they are inexpensive throughout the year.

③ Calla

Calla lilies are seasonal.

④ Tulip

They are only available in early spring.

⑤ Gerbera

Generally affordable year-round, especially stable in spring.

⑥ Statice

Affordable year-round.

⑦ Astilbe

⑧ Anthurium

⑨ Sweet Pea

This flower is in season from late winter to early spring.

Understanding Flower Prices Makes Ordering Easier*

When buying bouquets, haven’t you ever selected flowers at a florist, only to be surprised by the total price? While prices can vary by shop, having a general understanding of the price ranges (price tiers) for each flower can provide reassurance.

The pricing discussed in this article pertains to purchasing cut flowers from florists, so the actual purchase costs for flowers used in weddings might be higher due to sourcing specifics.

(To use only the best-quality blooms.)

Additionally, it's important to note that while carnations are relatively cheaper, lisianthus can cost significantly more per stem (about 3 to 5 times as much), but lisianthus typically has around five flowers on one stem, while carnations are generally one flower per stem.

Thus, if you calculate based purely on flower counts, it could actually turn out that lisianthus is cheaper... There are many different considerations and calculations to make, but first and foremost, focus on what you love. Afterward, make adjustments based on your knowledge.

I hope this awareness of flower pricing proves helpful in discussions with florists during planning sessions!*

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