The Best Nationwide Florists To Have On Your Radar
BEST SUSTAINABLE OPTION: Bloom
For fabulous flowers that don’t cost the earth, Bloom offers beautiful bouquets that are also 100% plastic-free and sustainable. Founded by celebrity florist Larry Walshe, Bloom is paving the way for the rest of the industry to be more conscious about its environmental impact. Choose from a wide range of fresh flower bunches and bespoke bouquets – all its flowers are cut to order, ensuring there are no wasted stems, and everything is sourced from the most reputable growers, and supplied by a clean, green delivery service.
Visit ByBloom.co.uk
BEST FASHIONABLE BOUQUETS: Floward
For fresh flowers in a hurry, Floward can deliver to Greater London postcodes within two hours, and nationwide the next day. As well as dramatic bouquets using just one type of flower and more traditional arrangements that include multiple varieties, the fashion-forward brand has teamed up with names like Laura Wills and Rosie Fortescue in the past – so keep an eye out for future collaborations. Alongside flowers you can add freshly baked cakes and balloons to your gift.
Visit Floward.co.uk
BEST SINGLE VARIETIES: FLOWERBX
On a mission to offer luxury, single-variety flowers at an accessible price point, the FLOWERBX team source directly from Earth-conscious growers. Working with the seasons to offer a calendar year of flowers that changes month to month, it also offers plants, candles, vases and fragrances. There’s even a curated edit of how-to guides, covering everything from stem styling solutions, to expert care tips.
Visit FLOWERBX.com
BEST HOME-GROWN BLOOMS: Lucy Vail Floristry
From March to October, Lucy Vail and her team only use British flowers, most of which come straight from Lucy’s family flower farm in Suffolk. Every design – from a small bouquet to a large-scale installation – is inspired by the delicate forms and textures of the flowers themselves, which means that, just like nature itself, no two bouquets are ever the same. All arrangements are made without single-use plastic and they never use non-biodegradable floral foam either.
Visit LucyVailFloristry.com
BEST LAST-MINUTE AVAILABILITY: M&S
You can always order from M&S by 7pm for free next day delivery. And for just £25, you can send a colourful bouquet or potted plant, with the option to add candles, fizz and chocolates for an extra fee. From vibrant tulips and cheerful daffodils to full hydrangeas and timeless roses, we also recommend checking out the regular exclusive bouquet of the month which features the best seasonal blooms available.
Visit MarksAndSpencer.com
BEST LUXURY ARRANGEMENTS: McQueens
Each McQueens bouquet is a handmade work of art, created using the finest stems. What started out as a shop fashioning simple but stylish London flowers has grown into one of the world’s most respected and admired floral design studios – setting the standard for quality and elegance. Trust us when we say these floral arrangements are of the calibre you see in the lobbies of five-star hotels. Be sure to check out the limited-edition vase collection in partnership with esteemed designer Richard Brendon, which has been carefully embossed with the McQueens Flowers seal.
Visit McQueensFlowers.com
BEST SCENT: The Real Flower Company
Each bouquet from The Real Flower Company has been meticulously designed to showcase its range of stunningly scented roses, herbs, seasonal flowers and foliage, all of which are grown on one of its sustainable farms. Pay for next day delivery and one of its signature green boxes will arrive on your doorstep, ready to fill your home with the high-quality scent. Bouquets can also be made in a variety of sizes to suit your budget.
Visit RealFlowers.co.uk
BEST DRAMA: Ronny Colbie
Canadian-born London resident Ronny Colbie started his floristry career at a leading design studio in Toronto. After making the move across the Atlantic in 2012, Ronny became lead floral designer for the Soho House Group, creating stunning floral displays for the hotel, as well as unforgettable wedding and event flowers. Today, Ronny’s own studio is known for its classic, timeless aesthetic, as well as its dramatic and show-stopping arrangements.
Visit RonnyColbie.com
BEST VALUE FOR MONEY: Waitrose
Part of the supermarket’s premium No.1 Collection – and offering everything from large and luxurious bouquets to boxed flowers that can fit through standard letterboxes – Waitrose Florist prides itself on supplying quality flowers and plants, all sourced with care from trusted growers. Choose from a selection of seasonal varieties at a range of prices and in a choice of styles.
Visit WaitroseFlorist.com
BEST NATURAL STYLE: Wild At Heart
All the flower arrangements at Wild At Heart are designed by founder Nikki Tibbles and hand-tied by a team of expert florists. Choose from signature bouquets full of seasonal blooms or keep things simple with a range of single stem bouquets. For something special, select the ‘Florist’s Choice’ and the team will create something completely original using the freshest flowers cut that day.
Visit WildAtHeart.com
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