Blast to the past with fred's

In 1930, Rudy Culp started a gladiola farm in Nappanee, Indiana. Flower wholesaling grew quickly and Rudy handed the business down to his son Fred Culp. Fred became an amazing floral designer and began the retail side of their family flower business. Since then Fred's Flowers has been delivering quality products and superior customer satisfaction in our fresh flower designs, silk arrangements and special event work.

In 1986, Kathy Rogers, the daughter and protégée of Fred decided to carry on the family trade in Tempe, Arizona. In 1990, after many years of dedication to floral cultivation, design and client services, Fred chose to retire. Then in 1997 after years of spreading her love of the art of floral design, teaching her knowledge to others and creating an amazing reputation for the family business in Arizona, Kathy retired (to freelancing). Renee' Potter, Kathy's daughter, is a fourth generation florist and proud owner of Fred's Flowers in Tempe, in 2005. Renee' was born and raised in the floral industry and is honored to continue to carry on her family's tradition!

Floral Design Competitions and Awards

In 2012, Renee' Potter won First Place in Arizona State Floral Association (ASFA) Designer of the Year, then placed Top 10 in California State Floral Association Designer Competition. Renee' again earned First Place for ASFA 2014 Designer of the year. Renee' was awarded the ASFA Honorary Lifetime Member Award in 2019. Fred's Flowers recieved Second Place in the 2023 Home and Garden Show Floral Design Competition and 3rd in Tempe Blooms.

In August of 2023, Renee' Potter competed in the Mid-America Cup Floral Design competition. Renee's three floral designs earned her the award of First Place in the Mid-America Cup. In September of 2024, Renee' will be representing the United States of America in the Gateway to the Americas International Cup in Panama.