What are the cheapest flowers to buy in bulk? (2024)

by Derian Banzhaf | Jul 11, 2020 | Flower Inspiration, Flower Tips & Trends, Flower Names | 15 comments

We get asked this question quite a bit so some insight on this subject is definitely overdue. One of our most frequently asked questions is, what are the cheapest flowers to buy in bulk? We have a few excellent options to choose from when looking for an inexpensive flower at a larger quantity. We are going to break them down in this blog and share some insight into how to use them, what to pair them with, and the colors in which you can find these savvy blooms.

Carnations

1. The first and most affordable blooms you can buy in bulk are carnations. These are your go-to for fundraisers, recitals, or any type of large event. Carnations are a wonderful choice and a lot of the time get overlooked, but really are a versatile flower with so much to offer. Carnations stand on their own beautifully or make an excellent focal flower for mixed arrangements. The best part is that they are as low as $0.75 per stem! This pricing would be for assorted carnations in bulk and would come in a variety of colors including, pink, yellow, orange, white, red, green, peach, and purple. These bulk carnation boxes may also include some bi-colors. Mini-carnations are another inexpensive flower coming in as low as $1.10 per stem. These would be more secondary flowers but come in similar colors and are a lovely addition to standard carnations or any other mixed flower bouquets.

Alstroemeria

2. The second cheapest flower to purchase is Alstroemeria. These are beautiful mini lilies boasting 3-5 blooms per stem! Talk about bang for your buck. Alstroemeria lasts a whopping 7-10 days. With each stem containing 3-5 blooms, alstroemeria stems are rather large and fill out an arrangement nicely. When purchased in assorted bulk, they cost as little as $1.10 per stem. Our assorted bulk alstroemeria will include such colors as white, pink, orange, yellow, red, and lavender. These are perfect for a no-fuss get together with bright, fun colors. Pair them with roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, or for a more elegant look these pair beautifully with calla lilies, ranunculus, or dahlias.

Chrysanthemums

3. Coming in at number three are Chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums are a popular flower for fall-themed events but work all year round as they come in bright beautiful colors. Mums also boast several different varieties; daisies, buttons, and cushions. These varieties all have multiple blooms per stem and really fill out arrangements nicely. Pair these with carnations, roses, dahlias, or something tall and slender such as snapdragon or stock. There are also spider mums, football mums, and cremon mums which are a larger flower with 1 bloom per stem. These are more of a focal flower and can be paired with just about any secondary bloom such as asters, spray roses, or mini carnations. Chrysanthemums retail for as low as $1.33 per stem. Mostly all varieties come in purple, lavender, yellow, green, and white.

Roses

4. Roses are probably the most surprising to be on this list however they can be as inexpensive as $1.52 per stem! They can be cheap when you bulk in bulk. They are fragrant, come in a variety of colors, and only look expensive. You can pair roses with just about anything which is one of the reasons we love them so much and they are so often used in events. Assorted roses will come in any color from pink, yellow, white to red, orange, and even green. Roses can have all different meanings but mixed together they will absolutely stun.

Snapdragons

5. Coming in last but not least, Snapdragons. These are a bit of a different look than the rest of the flowers on this list however snapdragons can be pretty versatile as well. Pairing them with chrysanthemums, asters, gerbera daisies, delphinium or larkspur will give them a wildflower look which is perfect for our assorted box which will contain colors such as pink, white, yellow, red, and purple. Snapdragons come in around $1.56 per stem making them one of the least expensive flowers to buy in bulk.

There you have the cheapest flowers to buy in bulk. Buying your flowers in bulk saves time and is cost-effective. When looking for assorted flowers, these are your best bet! When you shop wholesale flowers from Blooms By The Box, you can shop confidently knowing you are getting the best deal on these fresh-cut flowers. Have questions about buying in bulk? Contact us today via Email, Phone, or Chat. We are happy to help you create something wonderful!