Buying flowers can be the simplest yet most effective way to tell someone special: ‘I love you.’ A beautiful bouquet for any occasion can sweeten the air and lighten up a room. So it’s important everyone knows where to find good flower shops in Bristol. If you’ve planned for a special anniversary but are in need of that final touch, or you’ve left it last minute and are quickly after a birthday present. Flowers can often be the answer. With Mother’s Day (March 19) approaching too, show The Best Mum In The World™ how much she means to you!
1. Roots Floral Designs
Perfect for anyone in the city centre, the cute and lovely florist is passionate about fresh and dried flowers. Roots Floral Designs has been sitting in the same plot for eight years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. On top of gorgeous flower arrangements to suit any occasion – from wedding anniversaries to Mothering Sunday – you’ll also find house plants, pots, terrariums and macramé.
Most of its flowers come from Holland, but during summer months it uses British grown flowers. It also grows some of its own flowers in a small field in Gloucestershire. Can’t make it down? Roots Floral Designs offers same day flower delivery when you order before 10am (Monday to Friday) to postcodes BS1 to BS16.
1 Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4DA
2. The Flower Shop
What started as a little flower shed inSt Nicholas Market, has now bloomed into a fully-fledged shop on Gloucester Road. Picking the very freshest flowers and foliage from Bristol Flower Market every day, The Flower Shop is filled with beautiful blooms, for all of Bristol’s the flower lovers.
It can also supply flowers for large scale events, regular subscriptions, funerals and weddings. As well as cover smaller bunches for anything from a romantic date to a grovelling apology. The Flower Shop also does same day deliveries to any Bristol postcode on orders placed by 2.30pm.
145 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8BA
3. Edith Wilmot Bristol Florist
Edith Wilmot Florist is the longest running family-owned flower shop in Bristol. It not only offers flower delivery in and around Bristol, but nationwide too! Every beautiful bouquet is made with passion and great care, all arranged in house the shop too. From an anniversary or birthday to Valentine’s and Mother’s Day, Edith Wilmot has arrangements for pretty much every occasion imaginable.
But where Edith Wilmot really shines is when your florist is given creative license to go wild. Give them a few keywords – such as, ‘pastel shades, country garden look’ – and they will make you something special from the best colours and textures in the shop on the day.
5, Carlton Court, Canford Ln, Bristol BS9 3DE
4. Lily Violet May
Any commuters to-and-from Bristol will be well acquainted with Lily Violet May. You’ll regularly find this independent florist potted outside of Temples Meads with her stall brightening up the train station. Lily has been a florist for over 10 years, becoming owner of her own florist eight years ago.
Among the flower shops in Bristol, she has become well-know for her forward-thinking, experimental arrangements. But don’t us wrong, they are always still charming and beautiful. She also offers a small- and large-scale events service, online and bespoke bouquets, workshops and wedding flowers.
Temples Meads Station, Bristol BS1 6QS
5. Ruth’s Flowers
This small, family-run business in Bedminster is committed to offering highly original yet always sustainable bunches of flowers. Ruth’s Flowers provides stunning floral arrangements that can infuse any occasion with beauty and meaning. Whether you’re after a dozen red roses, a funeral wreath, Mother’s Day bouquets or a celebratory basket of flowers, Ruth has what you need. All at healthy prices too!
12 West St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 3LG