About Bloom Detective
Your seasonal flower availability guide
What is Bloom Detective?
Bloom Detective is a comprehensive, multilingual guide to seasonal flower availability. Built for professional florists, wedding planners, and flower enthusiasts, it helps you discover which flowers are available throughout the year, with regional adjustments for Granada, Spain.
Data Sources
Susan McLeary
Award-winning floral designer and educator known for her innovative wearable flower techniques. Her curated flower recommendations form the “Bulletproofs” collection - proven flowers ideal for wearable designs and detailed work.
Mayesh Wholesale
One of the leading wholesale flower distributors in the United States, providing comprehensive monthly availability data across hundreds of flower varieties.
Enrichment Methodology
Our data pipeline combines multiple authoritative sources to provide accurate, multilingual flower information:
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) - Scientific name validation and taxonomy
- Trefle - Botanical images and plant metadata
- iNaturalist - Community-verified plant photography
- AI Translation - Spanish and Russian translations using large language models
Regional Adjustments
Base availability data is sourced from US markets. For Granada, Spain, we apply intelligent regional adjustments accounting for Mediterranean climate patterns, local growing seasons, and import logistics. These adjustments are AI-generated with confidence indicators to help you make informed decisions.
Limitations & Disclaimers
Availability varies: Actual flower availability depends on many factors including weather, supplier inventory, and market conditions. Always confirm with your local wholesaler.
Regional estimates: Granada adjustments are estimates based on climate patterns and may not reflect exact local conditions.
Translation accuracy: AI-generated translations are provided for convenience. For critical uses, please verify with native speakers.
Image sourcing: Images are sourced from various botanical databases and may not always represent the exact cultivar or variety.