The font and the vibe of this logo really resonates with us (all except the ampersand). Could the floral elements be strengthened or reworked in a way they could be more of an identifiable, standalone mark without the "Leaf & Petal"? We really hope you'll keep working in this contest!
Thanks for the update! The flower looks a lot like a calla lily. I'd be very interested to see other flower species (anenome, oxalis stem with both leaf & flower, etc.) in your style. No roses!