The November Edit: What’s Blooming Now

Georgia & Jim @ Red Maple Vineyard

November in the Hudson Valley is that quiet seasonal pivot—when the fields slow, the mornings frost over, the light shifts, and the color moves from crisp to muted. But that doesn’t mean the flowers are gone.

We’re still sourcing locally grown blooms, many cultivated in greenhouses by growers who work miracles through the colder months. These stems carry the mood of the season—structural, sculptural, and full of character—with the freshness and integrity we always stand by.

And we begin to welcome select Dutch imports—carefully chosen to expand what we can offer without losing our seasonal grounding.

It’s not about flooding our work with out-of-season options. It’s about pairing quality local stems with imported varieties that bring richness, nuance, and options as the days grow darker.

Photo: Sav Flowers

Last Call for Local Mums

It’s almost goodbye for mums—mid-November is your final window to get these richly textured, deeply colored flowers fresh from our local growers. If you’ve loved their structure and staying power in our fall designs, this is your last call.

Amaryllis

Photos: Mali Botanicals, Hart Floral, Florence Studio, Delinda, Honeysuckle & Hilda

Scientific name: Hippeastrum (commonly used hybrids, not a single species)

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Genus: Hippeastrum

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asparagales

Amaryllis is the bold one. With its tall stems and oversized trumpet blooms, it brings instant drama to any arrangement—without ever feeling fussy. In deep reds, soft blush, or clean whites, it bridges that late fall into winter mood perfectly. We love it for its sculptural quality and long vase life, and it holds its own next to both dried elements and delicate stems like ranunculus or anemone. Whether in a centerpiece or standing alone in a vase, amaryllis makes a statement without saying too much.

For the Plant nerds: While Amaryllis belladonna is native to South Africa and blooms outdoors in late summer, Hippeastrum species (native to South America) are the ones cultivated in greenhouses and sold as dramatic winter-blooming cut flowers or bulbs in New York.

So—when you’re designing with those tall, glossy-stemmed, oversized blooms in December? You’re actually working with Hippeastrum, even though we still call them amaryllis on the daily.

Anemone

Photos: Donna Pfister, Flowers by Blomme, Merima F4F, Anna Andreeva, Sjannie, Christine Ghanem 

Scientific name: Anemone coronaria

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)

Genus: Anemone

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Ranunculales

Anemones are clean, graphic, and quietly expressive. Their crisp petals and inky centers bring a natural contrast that feels modern and unfussy. We especially love Panda anemones—white petals with deep, almost black centers that draw the eye without overpowering the rest of the arrangement. Whether paired with soft florals or more sculptural elements, anemones offer structure, movement, and a little tension in the best way. Grown locally in greenhouses through the colder months, they’re a reliable cool-season flower that brings presence without drama.

Nerine

Photos: Fern Botanica, Leslie Dupre, Noix Floral Design, Julie Eyster, Alexey Strelnikov 

Scientific name: Nerine bowdenii

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Genus: Nerine

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asparagales

Nerine is all about quiet drama. With its spidery, ribbon-like petals and glossy stems, it has a long vase life, bringing an unexpected lightness to fall and early winter arrangements. Often in shades of electric pink, coral, or soft blush, nerine adds texture and movement without overwhelming the design. It plays well with structured stems like amaryllis and lilies but also holds its own in a minimal arrangement. Grown locally in greenhouses this time of year, it’s a little weird, a little elegant—and exactly the kind of flower we love.

Still Holding: Dried Materials + Marigolds

Photos: House Sparrow Nesting, Winter Florals, Deena Barger, Bel Entxu, Lomonosovaolga, Stone Grove

We’re still working with dried marigolds, pods, grasses, strawflower, and other foraged or preserved materials that carry the warmth and texture of fall into the colder months.

Your favorite ready-made garlands and wreaths are once again available at the shop—bold, sculptural, and built to last. Come in to select your favorite one or write us to receive a custom order (give us two weeks to turn it around. :)

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This month marks a true shift inward. From the fields to the greenhouses, our growers continue to bring us incredible blooms—Ranunculus, Marigolds, Lisianthus, and Lilies are still here, and new seasonal favorites arrive to set the stage for the best parts of cozy season just ahead.

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Flora Good Times