floriculturists
/ˌflɔrɪˈkʌltʃərɪsts/
noun
- People who grow and cultivate flowers, especially for a living or as a business.
- Many floriculturists specialize in orchids because they are popular and profitable.
- The floriculturists at the nursery grew thousands of roses for the spring festival.
- Floriculturists often study plant science to improve flower colors and resistance to disease.