Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Wholesale Florist in Minneapolis Since 1955
Founded in 1955, we have been the nation's premier provider of high-quality fresh cuts, arrangements, bouquets, plants, and hard goods to retail florists. With over 60 years of experience, we operate from a 65,000-square-foot facility in Minneapolis, featuring the largest refrigeration capacity in the Upper Midwest. Our employee-owned company prioritizes quality, service, and education, supporting local economies by directing end consumers to retail florists. We offer same-day delivery within a 6-state area and maintain a 16,000-square-foot cooler for optimal product preservation.Our team includes six decorated floral designers and over 100 staff members dedicated to customer success. We pioneered the Institute of Floristry, a licensed institution training over 2,500 students in floral design. Our buying team anticipates trends to ensure inventory aligns with market demands. We specialize in fulfilling special orders with a high success rate and maintain partnerships with domestic growers to support local economies. Our commitment to innovation includes a patented cold-chain preservation system and a 24/7 customer support team.
Services
Fresh Cut Flowers
Premade Arrangements
Hard Goods Supply
Plant Department
Custom Event Design
Floral Education
Same-Day Delivery
Special Order Fulfillment
Inventory Management
Trend Forecasting
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of expertise in wholesale floral supply
- Our 16,000 sq ft refrigeration ensures optimal product freshness
- We provide same-day delivery across a 6-state region
- We're employee-owned since 2001 with over 100 dedicated staff
- We operate the Institute of Floristry, training future industry leaders
Services
Fresh Cut Flowers
Our Fresh department provides the largest standing order selection of flowers and foliage in the Midwest. We maintain a 16,000-square-foot refrigeration facility to preserve product quality from farm to shop. With 50,000 roses weekly and 280 novelty varieties in stock, we guarantee reliable inventory and special order fulfillment for retail florists.
Premade Arrangements
We offer brand-new premade bouquet and arrangement designs refreshed weekly. These ready-to-sell items feature on-trend packaging with pre-barcode shelf tags for easy inventory management. Our production teams also create custom event designs, including garlands up to 900 feet long for large-scale weddings and banquets.
Hard Goods Supply
Our warehouse carries the largest novelty product selection in the Upper Midwest, including preserved items, silk stems, specialty glass, and large-scale event supplies. The buying team predicts seasonal trends to ensure inventory matches customer demands, with qualified customers invited on exclusive buying trips.
Plant Department
We maintain over 200 varieties of green and blooming plants year-round, including trending items like succulents and cacti. Our inventory includes holiday favorites like poinsettias and Easter lilies, with special request sourcing available. We also provide soil amendments and care products for optimal plant longevity.
Institute of Floristry
KDIOF offers floral design education with AIFD-certified instructors and industry professionals. Programs include PFD certification and a Diploma of Floral Arts & Sciences. Since 1994, we've trained over 2,500 students, many of whom became successful business owners, through our comprehensive curriculum.
People
Ardith Beveridge
Founder
A decorated floral industry professional with 29 years of leadership experience at KDIOF. Holds multiple certifications including AIFD, AAF, PFCI, CAFA, and MSF. Established the Institute of Floristry as a premier educational institution for floral design.
Lee Spence
President & CEO
Current leader of Koehler & Dramm with over 20 years of experience in wholesale floral operations. Oversees daily operations and strategic direction for the employee-owned company, maintaining its position as a Midwest market leader.
Questions
What areas do you deliver to?
We deliver to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska with frequent out-of-state runs available.
Do you sell directly to consumers?
No, we exclusively serve retail florists and do not sell to the general public.
What educational programs do you offer?
The Institute of Floristry provides PFD certification and a Diploma of Floral Arts & Sciences through AIFD-certified instructors.
How large is your facility?
Our Minneapolis location features 65,000 square feet of warehouse space, including 16,000 square feet of refrigeration.
Can you fulfill special flower orders?
Yes, our special ordering system has a high success rate for fulfilling unique flower requests when others cannot.
When was the company founded?
Koehler & Dramm was founded in 1955 through a partnership between Leonard C. Koehler and Eugene R. Dramm.
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