Pelican Petal Co
Small Farm, Big Blooms
Sebastian, FL
We’re a backyard flower farm growing unique, seasonal blooms you won’t find anywhere else. We grow Florida dahlias and other specialty stems for local florists and subscribers.Serving Sebastian, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, Palm Bay, and nearby communities across Indian River and Brevard counties.
Meet The Grower
After of growing flowers in Northwest Indiana as Prairie Petal Co, life brought us (back) to the Florida coast.Pelican Petal Co is a micro flower farm in Sebastian, Florida, specializing in seasonal cut flowers. Dahlias are at the heart of what I grow, alongside a carefully selected mix of distinctive seasonal stems.Growing flowers in Florida means working with a different calendar. Our seasons don’t always follow the traditional cut-flower playbook, and that’s part of what makes growing here so interesting.Through Pelican Petal Co, I grow seasonal flowers for local florists, with a limited seasonal flower subscription launching for 2027. I also share what I’m learning about producing specialty cuts in Florida and explore what’s possible when we grow with our climate rather than against it.Thanks for being here. I’m glad to share what’s growing.Best, Elyse
New for 2027!
Seasonal Flower Subscription
Three bouquets.
Three moments in the Florida flower season.
Beginning in 2027, Pelican Petal Co will offer a limited seasonal flower subscription featuring three locally grown bouquets from February through July: spring flowers, dahlias, and summer blooms.Subscriptions open after Thanksgiving.
Seasonal Florist Sales
Specialty blooms sold by the stem and bunch for local pickup or delivery.
As a micro-scale studio farm, we offer select seasonal stems exclusively through florist orders.For inquiries or to discuss availability, please contact us directly.You’re invited to follow along on Instagram or Facebook for a glimpse of what’s currently in bloom.
Florida Dahlias
For designers, florists, and anyone looking for something a little different for their clients.
Dahlias are traditionally a late summer and fall flower, sourced from northern farms at peak season. In coastal Florida, that timeline shifts. Thanks to mild winters and early spring warmth, dahlias bloom months ahead, offering a rare spring crop.With hundreds of varieties spanning an incredible range of colors, shapes, and forms, they bring a level of depth and versatility that’s hard to match. Their beauty is matched by their fragility. Dahlias are highly perishable and don’t ship well, making locally grown stems especially valuable.Cut fresh and close to home, Florida-grown dahlias offer something fleeting, seasonal, and distinctly different for spring design.
Other Select Stems
A thoughtfully curated mix of supporting blooms, chosen to complement and elevate the palette.
Each variety is selected with intention—favoring fully double forms, soft texture, and colors that blend seamlessly into a cohesive range of sunset tones, pinks, creams, and warm neutrals. Nothing random, nothing filler for the sake of it.These are the stems that bring depth, movement, and balance to an arrangement—offering a unique selection you won’t typically find in standard wholesale mixes, and designed to work effortlessly alongside the focal flowers.
Resources +
Tools I Use
These are products and materials I’ve used in my own garden.
There are many alternatives, but these worked well for me and are a good starting point.
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Tuber Sources for Fall/Winter Shipping
• Wren’s Stems (OH)
• Petal Pickers (SC)
• Goldenrod Gardens (NC)
• Sunbridge Flower Haus (FL)
• The Variegated Velvet (FL)
• The Dahlia Society of Georgia's List of Heat-Tolerant Dahlias
Soil + Amendments
• Circular Services, formerly Atlas Organics
• Perlite (PVP Industries Organic, Coarse)
• Elemental sulfur (True Organic Prilled Sulfur)
• Bone meal (Down to Earth Organic)
• Neem Cake (Neem Bliss)
• Neptune’s Fish & Seaweed
Pest Management
• Spinosad (Bonide Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew)
-Concentrate
-Ready-to-Use
• Insecticidal Soap
-Bonide Ready-to-Use
-Safer Insect Killing Soap Concentrate
• Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT) (Captain Jack's)
-Concentrate
-Ready-to-Use
• Azamax (General Hydroponics)
• Organza bags small (Generic)
• Organza bags larger (Generic)
Support + Structure
• T-posts (Everbilt)
• Garden velcro (VELCRO Brand)
• Shade cloth (Agfrabric) - you will also need clips and bungee balls
• Birdies Garden Beds, also available at Epic Gardening
General Tools
• Needle Nose Pruner/Snips (ARS)
• 7" Light Pruner (ARS)
• Rechargeable Electric Pump Sprayer (HIFAY)
• Garden Tool Multi-Sharpener (SHARPAL)
• Smart Thermometer (Govee)
• Hortonova Netting (Generic)
• Soil Testing Options - I like the digital kit
-Soil Test Kit (Rapitest by Luster Leaf)
-Digital Soil Test Kit (Rapitest by Luster Leaf)
-MySoil Soil Test Kit
Available Now!
This eBook is free for everyone. If it helped you and you'd like to support future flower-growing resources, you can contribute any amount through Venmo.
What actually happened growing dahlias in Florida, year one.
This isn't an expert guide or a step-by-step system. This is a first-season field guide based on real results. What worked, what didn't, and what changed along the way.Written from the perspective of a grower adapting from a temperate climate, it focuses on observation over theory and how dahlias responded to Florida heat, rain, and soil in real conditions.For anyone trying to make sense of growing dahlias in Florida, this is a practical and honest reference.
Pelican Petal Co Field Notes
2027 Seasonal Flower Subscription | February–July
Discover an exceptional collection of locally grown flowers, delivered right to your doorstep! Our seasonal flower subscription takes you on a floral journey from delicate cool-weather blooms to spectacular specialty dahlias and vibrant summer favorites. These aren't your ordinary grocery store flowers!Each bouquet is thoughtfully designed just for you using freshly harvested flowers from our gardens in Sebastian and Vero Beach, Florida. Every arrangement arrives in a glass jar, ready to display and enjoy!Choose Your Subscription
STANDARD SUBSCRIPTION | 3 Bouquets | $130Receive three beautiful bouquets between February and July, with one bouquet delivered during each of our three growing seasons.DOUBLE SUBSCRIPTION | 6 Bouquets | $255Enjoy twice the flowers! Receive six bouquets between February and July, with two bouquets delivered during each growing season.Double subscriptions include six separate deliveries, not two bouquets delivered together. This means you'll have twice as many opportunities to enjoy fresh flowers throughout the season!What You'll Receive
February–March | Cool Season Mixed BouquetOur season begins with a romantic mix of delicate, cool-weather flowers. Depending on what's blooming, your bouquet may feature poppies, anemones, snapdragons, dianthus, and other seasonal favorites. Expect beautiful textures, soft petals, and a charming, garden-inspired arrangement.April–May | Specialty Dahlia BouquetNext comes dahlia season! These bouquets celebrate our specialty dahlias, featuring a beautiful assortment of colors, shapes, and textures. Dahlias will be the stars of these arrangements, with complementary foliage or filler flowers included when available. Depending on the harvest, your bouquet may be composed entirely of dahlias!June–July | Warm Season Mixed BouquetWe finish the subscription season with a colorful celebration of summer! These cheerful mixed bouquets may include zinnias, marigolds, celosia, sunflowers, and other heat-loving blooms that thrive in our Florida sunshine.Flower varieties listed above are examples of what we grow, not guaranteed ingredients. Every bouquet will be unique, with flowers and colors selected based on what's blooming and looking its best at harvest.How It Works
1. Reserve your flowers.Choose your Standard or Double Subscription at checkout. Your purchase reserves your spot for our February–July flower season. Subscriptions are limited so we can give every bouquet the time and attention it deserves.2. We'll contact you when your flowers are almost ready!Unlike flowers shipped from a warehouse, our bouquets follow the natural rhythms of the garden. Exact harvest dates depend on weather, growing conditions, and when our flowers reach their peak.Approximately one week before your bouquet is ready, we'll reach out using the contact information provided at checkout to coordinate delivery. We'll propose an available delivery date and time window, and do our best to accommodate your schedule.Deliveries are scheduled individually throughout each growing season rather than all subscriptions being delivered on the same day. This allows us to harvest and create each bouquet especially for you!3. Fresh flowers arrive at your doorstep.Your flowers will be freshly harvested, carefully arranged, and delivered in a glass jar with water, ready to enjoy immediately. There's no need to find a vase or arrange the stems yourself!Delivery is included in the subscription price for addresses in Sebastian, Vero Beach, and Fellsmere, Florida.If you won't be home at the scheduled delivery time, we can arrange to leave your bouquet in a safe, shaded, and protected location. Because Florida heat can be tough on fresh flowers, we recommend bringing your bouquet indoors as soon as possible.4. Enjoy your blooms!To help your flowers last as long as possible, keep them in a cool spot away from direct sunlight, refresh the water every day or two, and trim the stems as needed.Many of our freshly harvested flowers can last a week or longer with proper care, although vase life varies by flower variety.FAQ
When will my bouquets be delivered?Our subscription runs from February through July, with deliveries planned during three seasonal windows:February–March: Cool Season Mixed BouquetsApril–May: Specialty Dahlia BouquetsJune–July: Warm Season Mixed BouquetsStandard subscribers receive one bouquet during each window. Double subscribers receive two separate bouquets during each window.Specific delivery dates are determined by flower availability and growing conditions. Bouquets are not delivered on a fixed monthly schedule, and Double Subscription deliveries may not be evenly spaced.Can I choose my delivery dates?We'll contact you in advance to coordinate each delivery. While specific dates and times cannot be guaranteed, we'll work with you to find a suitable option within our available delivery schedule.Will every bouquet look like the photos?Not exactly, and that's part of the beauty of seasonal flowers! Every arrangement is one of a kind, featuring a combination of flowers, colors, and textures selected from what's blooming on the farm. Photos are examples of our floral style rather than exact representations of what you'll receive.Can I give a subscription as a gift?Absolutely! A seasonal flower subscription makes a thoughtful gift for the holidays, birthdays, Valentines, or simply to brighten someone's year.If purchasing as a gift, please provide the recipient's name, delivery address, and contact information at checkout.Want something special to give your recipient? We're happy to provide a complimentary, personalized gift certificate upon request! Your certificate will be emailed to you as a printable PDF, perfect for tucking into a greeting card or presenting as a gift.We'll coordinate bouquet deliveries directly with your recipient as each growing season approaches.Thank You for Supporting Local Flowers!
By purchasing a Pelican Petal Co subscription, you're supporting a small, locally grown flower farm and enjoying flowers harvested close to home.We can't wait to share the beauty of our growing season with you, one bouquet at a time!