The best florists in London

Whether you're ordering a bouquet for your lover or need flowers for your wedding, here's our guide to the capital's best florists
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Want to show your sweetheart just how special they are? There’s no need to settle for ordinary - London is full of floral experts selling unique creations that will put a smile on your loved one’s face – or help get you out of the doghouse...

Below we detail the pick of the bunch.

Flowerbx

Founded by Whitney Bromberg Hawkings and Adam Wilkie, Flowerbx is an online flower delivery service that cut out the middle man so flowers are as fresh as possible. They deal in single-varietal bunches only with flowers sourced directly from Holland.

12 Cullen Way, NW1, flowerbx.com

Princess & Kō

A newish addition to the London flower scene, Dawid and Elias - aka Princess & Kō - set up on their own in December 2015 after working together for three years at prestigious London florists, McQueens (see below). The talented duo can cater to all your floral needs from making bespoke bouquets for your Valentine to adding a magic touch to your wedding. They also run pop-up masterclasses, teaching you how to make everything from table centres to flower crowns.

Scarlet and Violet

Nestled in Kensal Rise, this elegant store is popular with celebrities and was responsible for the flowers at Kate Moss’s wedding. Its pretty and natural-looking arrangements are suitable for various occasions, and vintage lovers will appreciate the lovely old vases.

76 Chamberlayne Road, NW10, scarletandviolet.com

The Flower Appreciation Society

Ellie and Anna started their company after working behind the same bar and discovering a mutual love of blooms. Self-styled as 'not your average florists', their homespun style has won a cult following with Londoners - with their group classes proving particularly popular. Head to their Hackney studio to learn how to make hand-tied bouquets, flower headdresses and DIY bridal flower courses. They also cater for private hen parties.

72A Southgate Road, N1, theflowerappreciationsociety.co.uk

Grace & Thorn

A trendy flower shop for those who think like a hipster. The bright and quirky bunches at this east London florist have been used in fashion shoots for brands including Topman and Whistles. Go left-field and buy your lover a selection of succulents to green up their gaff.

338 Hackney Road, E2, graceandthorn.com

Petalon

This husband and wife duo offer two seasonal bouquets per week and these are delivered by bicycle across London and by post across mainland UK. The bouquets go up on their site each Monday morning and cost just £28 - with £1 from each sale going towards the Bee Collective, a not-for-profit organisation that helps Londoners help bees.

McQueens

Stop here for nothing but extravagant, design-led floristry. The fashion forward floral brand is favoured among five-star hotels with a dedicated shop in Claridge’s and a flagship store in Old Street.

229 Cambridge Heath Rd, E2; mcqueens.co.uk

That Flower Shop

This Shoreditch local, housed in the super-hip Ace Hotel, is another trendy joint for artistic arrangements. Owner Hattie Fox specialises in handling flowers creatively, from fashion headpieces to hand-tied bunches.

100 Shoreditch High Street, E1, thatflowershop.co.uk

Bloom & Wild

An innovative approach to floral delivery, Bloom & Wild pack their flowers into bespoke letterbox packaging to make for easy deliveries. Carefully packed by hand, the delicate blooms are individually netted and slotted through your letterbox for a simple and easy home delivery.

Wild at Heart

Though Nikki Tibbles’s luxurious bouquets are sold through iconic department store Liberty, her own shop can be found in the heart of Chelsea. Her striking creations range from simple bunches to extravagant displays. The A-list favourite’s clients include the likes of Burberry and Nicole Farhi.

30 Pimlico Road, SW1W, wildatheart.com

Rebel Rebel

If you already have a colour scheme in mind, then see what this stylish shop has to offer. Rebel Rebel boasts innovative bouquets to suit various tastes and is popular for its bold colour combinations.

64-66 Brooksby's Walk, E9, rebelrebel.co.uk

Jam Jar Flowers

This bespoke London florist was established in 2010 by Melissa Richardson. The flowers are delivered in enamel buckets, giant jars, kilner jars, pickle jars and jam jars and come is a delightful arrangement of colours.

7A, Peacock Yard, SE17, jamjarflowers.co.uk

Angel Flowers

Don’t be fooled by the small size of this Islington-based florist. Its huge selection of flowers and plants – think wild and exotic – are sent straight from the markets of Holland.

60 Upper Street, N1, angel-flowers.co.uk

Dawson Flowers

Classic blooms can be found at this pretty shop in Bloomsbury hotspot Lamb’s Conduit Street. You can even add chocolates or champagne to your bouquet, plus same day delivery is available for the capital’s spontaneous romantics.

43 Lamb’s Conduit Street, WC1, dawsonflowers.net

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