No buds about it: Global flower shortage may leave kids scrambling this Mother's Day

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No buds about it: Global flower shortage may leave kids scrambling this Mother's Day
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They say April showers bring May flowers, but florists are becoming concerned about extreme weather conditions in key growing regions.

Countries like Colombia are seeing record flooding and Israel is experiencing a heat wave which creates a more stressful growing environment for delicate flowers. It also means certain flowers may not be the ideal bloom you are used to buying.

Some flowers grown in Israel include the sweet pea, known for their exquisite fragrance and delicate shape, which are hard to acquire due to the period of unusually hot weather."When something doesn't come in the way we like, it will affect maybe the length or the quality of it, but we are able to figure out another kind of flower," Troncone said.

Florists are also dealing with a glass vase shortage due to supply chain issues. Preordering is strongly recommended to avoid any issues.

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