AROSE IS a rose is a rose – except at Leanne’s Flowers where her red roses are the most beautiful she’s seen in her 28 years in the florist industry. Owner Leanne Moore is equally excited about the rest of her fresh flowers. “I like better quality flowers and variety, and I give that to my customers. If they think that’s neat, I know I’ll have a repeat customer out of that,” she said.
Valentine’s Day is her busiest single day of the year. To prepare, Leanne and her staff will work around the clock the day and night before. And while you’d suspect roses to be the biggest seller, mixed flowers with roses are becoming as popular and for good reason. Aside from the value, the fresh flowers often outlive the roses and extend the life of the arrangement.
Located on the square in Shelbyville, Leanne’s Flowers opened in 2017 and offers fresh and artifi- cial flowers for all occasions. Additionally, the flo- rist offers grave services. “We’ll go to the cemetery, pick up what’s there, and replace it with the new flowers,” she said.
Ultimately, though, fresh flowers are at the heart of Leanne’s business and are best appreciated in the composition of her arrangements. And despite the trend predictions in trade magazines, the flowers of choice for her customers are Leanne’s own unique compositions. Using a compact base, her specially chosen flowers are the prominent focal point, un- cluttered by filler and greenery. The final results are elegant and graceful, yet exciting.
Leanne’s business carries a line of giftware as well. Potpourri, candles, and oil; ceramic and porce- lain angels; wooden and ceramic churches; throws; windchimes; bird baths; and memorial stones make up a variety of choices for a gift suited to the occa- sion. As with all inventories in the present time, the assortment and supply fluctuate with COVID.
Recently, Leanne introduced flower-arranging classes as something fun for the holidays. It was so well received that it’s now offered throughout the year. Students leave with a centerpiece they’ve made from start to finish. “I promise them I’ll never let them leave here with their arrangements looking awful. Centerpieces are one of the hardest to do, but they’re fun. They’re proud and I’m proud of them. There’s some hidden talents out there,” she said.
Classes are expected to be offered throughout the year. Follow Leanne’s Flowers on Facebook to see upcoming classes as they’re scheduled and dis- cover your next hidden talent.
For any occasion or for your own pleasure, let Leanne and her staff manage the details for you. Leanne loves her job, and you can be confident you’ll get full value or more in your product! -GN
