The Flatiron District blossomed today as the NYC Flower Market opened at Madison Square Park. Over 4,000 shopped 30 vendors—tulips, peonies, and orchids sold out by 2 p.m. A Brooklyn florist’s $15 bouquets—200 gone—drew lines; X raved. Free workshops taught wreath-making—kids crafted 100. NYC’s spring—Flatiron’s fragrant.
Florist Amina Cole, 36, hauled 500 stems from Long Island—her roses a hit. A pop-up café sold lavender lattes—$6, 300 sold. New compost bins diverted 150 pounds—park stayed pristine. Sun hit 76°F—shoppers lingered on benches. Madison Square’s vibe—NYC’s bloom.
It’s not perfect—crowds clogged paths; selfie sticks annoyed. Some prices—$20 stems—raised brows. Still, 30 vendors, 4,000 bouquets—market’s a hit. Post-shop, Shake Shack lines buzzed—flower talk flowed. Weekly now—NYC’s colorful.
Cole’s 36—floral queen? Kids’ wreaths—future artists. NYC shopped; Flatiron glowed. Flower Market—spring’s joy.