Looking for local blooms? Turn to Delaware’s flower farms! Along with freshly cut flowers, these farm operations offer an array of flower-centric goods and services including wedding flowers, on-site cafes, special events and more. Flower farms are great places to connect with the beauty of nature, take stunning photos and learn more about the diverse array of flowers grown in Delaware.
From full-scale farming operations with stunning flower fields to growers dedicated to only local blooms, here are a few spots to see, pick and learn about local flowers.
Spectrum Farms
Spectrum Farms is a Delaware mainstay for stunning floral arrangements, wedding and event flowers, educational programs and unique special events. You can find Spectrum Farms at local farmers markets, where it offers stunning arrangements of 100% locally grown flowers. Spectrum Farms also offers flower subscriptions, centerpieces and even artisanal breads and seasonally inspired scones.
Want to learn how to create your own arrangements? Spectrum Farm leads arrangement workshops at other local businesses, including an upcoming workshop at Harvest Ridge Winery on August 24. You can also order “DIY buckets,” large bundles of seasonal blooms in the color palette of your choice, so you and your friends can create your own arrangements.
2568 Spectrum Farms Road, Felton
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East View Farms
Along with a variety of local produce, East View provides seasonal, fresh-cut flowers. Whether you want to grab a hanging basket, blooms for landscaping or floral bouquets, you can’t go wrong with the seasonal selection at East View Farms.
36144 Bayard Road, Frankford
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Brittingham Farms
From stunning photo ops to special events, the lavender fields at Brittingham Farms are a must-visit during summer in Delaware. Purchase lavender soap, dried bundles and even lavender plants from the farm shop. To experience the lavender fields firsthand, visit during a special event or book a photo session to capture shots with a breathtaking backdrop of locally grown lavender.
22518 Phillips Hill Road, Millsboro
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Ritter Family Farms
This sunflower field is stunning in full bloom during late July and early August. Whether you want to snap photos, stroll through the field or take home fresh-cut sunflowers, Ritter Family Farms is the place to stop! Visitors are welcome daily until dusk for $5 per person, and sunflowers cost $1 per cut. Photographers are welcome to capture stunning summer photos any time the farm is open.
22114 Ritter Lane, Harbeson
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Lucky Penny Flower Farm
Delaware’s largest dahlia farm grows over 300 varieties of Dahlias. With organic and sustainable farming practices, this flower farm is a haven for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife. The farmstand is stocked throughout growing season with sustainably grown and beautiful local flowers. Catch them at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market on Wednesdays.
Milton
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Renegade Flower Farm
Just across the state line in Garnet Valley, PA, Renegade Flower Farm is perfect for those in northern Delaware. Renegade offers unique farm experiences like luxury picnics, wreath-making workshops, floral design workshops and a “snip + sip” with certified sommelier Amanda Blevins. You can also book a mobile “bloom bar” for your events. The farm fills the bar with flowers and fillers, and guests can design their own bouquets.
3597 Garnet Mine Road, Garnet Valley, PA
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