Where to Buy Floral Supplies for Your Business: A Trade Buyer’s Guide
If you run a florist, gift shop, events business or styling studio, knowing where to buy floral supplies can save you time, money and plenty of last-minute stress. The right supplier keeps your shelves stocked, your designs consistent and your margins healthy.
In this guide, we look at the main places businesses buy floral supplies, what to check before you choose a wholesale floral supplier, and how trade buying works at Floral Craft, a South Australian family-owned wholesaler that has been supplying the trade since 1978.
Key Takeaways
- Most businesses buy floral supplies from a wholesaler, a trade showroom or a trade online store.
- Check that a supplier is set up for trade buyers, with clear pricing, minimum orders and delivery options.
- Buying by the carton can lower your unit cost on the products you use most.
- Floral Craft is a B2B wholesaler only, so you need a valid ABN to register and order.
Where Businesses Buy Floral Supplies
There is no single right answer to where to buy floral supplies. Most businesses use a mix of the options below, depending on what they need and how quickly they need it.
1Wholesale Importers and Distributors
Best for: Regular stock, bulk buying and a wide range under one account.
A wholesaler that imports directly can offer a broad range at trade prices, from artificial flowers and greenery to vases, foam, ribbon and gift packaging. One supplier for most of your sundries also means fewer invoices and deliveries to manage.
2Trade Showrooms
Best for: Seeing colours and textures in person before you commit.
A showroom lets you check the realism of artificial stems, compare ribbon colours and pick up smaller orders yourself. It is also a good chance to ask experienced staff for product advice.
3Trade Online Stores
Best for: Fast reordering and businesses outside the supplier’s city.
Ordering online from a trade store lets you browse the full range, see wholesale prices once you are logged in and reorder favourites without a phone call.
What to Look For in a Wholesale Floral Supplier
Before you open an account, compare suppliers on the points below. The right column shows how each one works at Floral Craft.
| What to check | Why it matters | At Floral Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Trade access | Confirms you’re paying wholesale, not retail | B2B only; a valid ABN is required |
| Minimum order | Affects how often you can top up stock | $100 ex-GST online (excluding freight); $30 ex-GST in-store |
| Pricing | Bulk discounts improve your margins | Wholesale prices shown ex-GST, with a lower price by the carton |
| Despatch | Helps you plan around events and busy seasons | Usually picked and packed within 24 to 48 hours of trading time |
| Delivery | Matters if you’re outside the supplier’s city | Australia wide; NT, Tasmania and remote areas are quoted |
Range and Product Knowledge
A good trade floral supplies partner should cover most of what you use every week, and have staff who know the products. Floral Craft imports and distributes artificial flowers and greenery, glass vases, ceramic pots, baskets and hamper trays, Oasis Floral Foam, gift wrapping and packaging, Design Master sprays, ribbon and florist sundries.
How to Buy Floral Supplies from Floral Craft
- Register a trade account online with your business details and valid ABN.
- Order online or visit the showroom at 6 Boskenna Avenue, Norwood SA, open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm.
- Choose collection or delivery. Metro Adelaide customers can collect once their order is packed, and orders are delivered Australia wide.
Based in South Australia? Find out more about our florist supplies Adelaide range for local florists, or come and see it in person at our Norwood showroom.
Open a Trade Account with Floral Craft
We supply florists, event and wedding organisers, garden centres, gift and homewares stores, stylists and more. Register online with your ABN to see wholesale pricing, or call our team on (08) 8363 0199 or email sales@floralcraft.com.au during business hours.
Our team has more than 45 years of experience, so we’re always happy to help you find the right products for your business.
FAQ
Where can I buy floral supplies for my business?
Most businesses buy from a wholesale floral supplier, either online or at a trade showroom. Floral Craft supplies businesses Australia wide from Norwood, South Australia.
Can I buy from Floral Craft without an ABN?
No. Floral Craft is a business-to-business wholesaler only, so a valid ABN is required to register and place an order.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes. The minimum online order is $100 ex-GST, excluding freight, and the minimum in-store order is $30 ex-GST.
Do you deliver outside Adelaide?
Yes. Floral Craft delivers Australia wide, including major cities and country regions. Freight to the Northern Territory, Tasmania and remote areas is quoted.