At Potratz the Possibilities are Endless
Welcome
At Potratz, we have been a tradition in the Erie, PA region since 1919 and proud to say we are still family owned and operated offering the best quality and customer service for over 100 years. We are delighted to offer the most beautiful plants and flowers to send to your loved one, add that special touch to your event or take home for yourself to brighten up your home or garden.
The Floral Shop
Potratz Floral Shop offers beautiful, quality cut flowers and floral arrangements for every occasion. Known for our creative flair and taste in exquisite flowers and arrangements, we have grown to become a favorite place to shop for extraordinary arrangements, plant combination baskets, unique gifts and home accessories. Our professional décor services include weddings, funerals and special events from the smallest intimate gathering to the largest corporate function. Think of us to make your business or home look and feel extra festive for the holidays. While we have grown over the years, we have never lost sight of what we do best: delivering to our customers the most beautiful products with the best possible customer service. It has made Potratz stand out and it is a tradition that we uphold each and every day. Click below for more information about our floral shop and all the floral services we offer.
The Greenhouses
Potratz Greenhouses comprise of 25,000 square feet of inside growing space housing thousands of varieties of tropical indoor plants, unique and hard to find species, cactus and succulents from as small as 3” plants good for terrarium and up to 15’ for those large areas that could use some softening with foliage, we are bound to have something for everyone. Whether you are a first-time grower or an experienced collector, Potratz Greenhouse is a destination location and an unofficial botanical garden. Our greenhouse also provides an interior plant-scape division that will come evaluate your environment, budget, traffic flow patterns, and light levels to design a plant-scape uniquely suited to your business. Potratz plant rentals provide indoor and/or outdoor plant displays for short term weddings or special events offering a variety of rental packages of plants to compliment and soften your event. We also sell seasonal annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants that are acclimated to our climate. Our employees can assist in the best choices for your garden. Click below to learn more about our plants and greenhouse services.
Plant Care & Tips
Potratz Employees are well educated and knowledgeable on the care of your plant purchase and able to provide tips to help your plants thrive in their new location. We are plant enthusiasts who truly love what we do and it shows. In this section we will provide tips for growing indoor plants as well as information on how to best maintain them throughout the year, transplanting dos and don’ts, as well as pruning and soil recommendations. For our outdoor gardeners, we will be providing a monthly “to-do” section which will have information on transplanting and dividing tips, soil amendments and fertilizers. Click below for more plant care information.
Our History
Potratz has been in continual family ownership and operation since its humble beginnings in 1919 when Herman & Elizabeth Potratz started the business and began selling flowering and vegetable plants along with cut flowers. Gradually, over the years, the business evolved into a florist and greenhouse production.
In 1982, a fire destroyed the floral shop only a few days before Christmas. However, the shop was rebuilt (quadrupling in size) and remodeled; and our business prospered; thanks to our loyal customers and much appreciated employees.
The greenhouse operation has also grown over the years with the addition of 4 new greenhouse structures and the expansion of our outdoor plant growing footage. Today, we have the largest variety of plants available in our region, including unique and hard-to-find varieties. For more information, on our plants and variety, click here.
Thank You!
Today we’re proud to say we’re still family-owned and operated. We’re in our 3rd generation! These days, more than ever, were delighted to offer the most beautiful products with the best possible customer service. Thank you, for allowing us to make your day brighter, your home more beautiful and your gardens thrive.