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The scent of roses and orchids is flooding the humid Miami air as Valentine’s Day approaches. And since Miami serves as a major U.S. floral gateway, there is no shortage of places to shop for a bouquet around town.
While online options abound, shopping local is always preferable — especially for ephemeral items like flowers. Miami’s flower shops range from boutique studios offering luxury assortments to smaller mom-and-pop operations that have served the community for decades. Here are some of the best among them.
Cerezo Flowers
Cerezo Flowers has been meeting Miami’s floral design requests for 40 years. The shop offers customized arrangements, but you can also choose from its curated options. Its extensive Valentine’s collection features more than 50 bouquets, with prices ranging from $45 to $150. 1721 SW 32nd Ave., Miami; 786-326-4412; cerezoflowersmiami.com.
Dolly’s Florist
Family-run Dolly’s Florist has been operating since 1948, and with 70 years of experience, it’s a local institution. Its Valentine’s Day designs feature roses of various colors — or peonies, tulips, and hydrangeas — chocolate, and stuffed animals. The shop also offers customizations and caters to color palette preferences. Prices begin at $68. 14700 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; 305-769-3843; dollysflorist.com.
The Flower Bazaar
The Flower Bazaar in Miami Beach has been in business for more than 20 years. It produces designs with a “European flair,” and if you have a specific idea in mind, the shop claims it can make “every type of flower arrangement imaginable.” These luxury arrangements can range from $170 to $1,650. 920 Fifth St., Miami Beach; 305-604-3433; theflowerbazaar.com.
The Flower Girls Miami
The Flower Girls opened in 2020 as a pandemic-era creative outlet. Today, it’s a formal floral studio. The shop sells bouquets starting at $60, arrangements in vases starting at $75, and potted mini-orchids for $45. For something a little different than traditional red roses, its “Feeling Tropical” arrangement looks like it was picked straight from one of Miami’s botanical gardens. theflowergirlsmiami.com.
Hirni’s Wayside Garden Florist
Hirni’s Wayside Garden Florist is a family-owned business with 50 years of experience. It claims to have the most creative arrangements in the city, with each bouquet embodying Miami’s tropical elements. Plants, fruit baskets, and orchids are also available for purchase. Designs start at $75. 9950 SW 57th Ave., Pinecrest; 305-661-6266; hirnisflorist.net.
Neroli Blume
Neroli Blume uses specialty and premium flowers to create its arrangements. The Wynwood-based studio has worked with brands including Cartier, Anthropologie, and Acne Studios. It offers custom designs and colorful bouquets in four sizes, with your choice of “light” or “bright” flowers. Orchid stem bouquets are also available. They’re wrapped in brown paper and tied with ribbons, and you can upgrade to a vase if you like. Prices range from $65 to $225. 132 NW 27th St., Miami; 786-967-1887; neroliblume.com.
Rose Coloured
Rose Coloured’s arrangements look more like works of art than conventional bouquets. The Little River-based florist has been featured in the New York Times and named New Times‘ Best Florist of 2020. In addition to fresh flowers, the shop also specializes in everlasting, or dried, flowers. Prices range from $40 to $850. 7338 NW Miami Ct., Miami; 786-505-1608; rosecolouredfloral.com.
Trias Flowers
Trias Flowers is one of Miami’s most established florists. The veteran designers have been in the business for decades, earning a reputation for reliability in the city. This year, its Valentine’s Day collection offers arrangements featuring flowers, chocolate, candles, and stuffed animals. With bouquet prices starting at $50, Trias is also one of the most affordable options in town. 6520 SW 40th St., Miami; 305-749-0316; triasflowers.com.
Yucca Flowers
Hallandale Beach-based Yucca Flowers specializes in luxury arrangements, including custom designs, preserved flowers, and fresh-cut bouquets. $139 bouquets are sold alongside more extravagant options, like the thousand-dollar basket of French red roses. And to help you set the mood, its $1,800 “Romantic Room Decoration” service will cover a room with roses, balloons, and petals. 730 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Unit 104, Hallandale Beach; 786-778-5355; yuccaflowers.com.