No matter what the occasion, a bouquet of flowers or a beautiful new plant is sure to offer some romance, comfort or beauty to your life. And these local florists and plant shops have everything you need for a thoughtful gift.
Gia and the Blooms 114 E 13th St., Over-the-Rhine; 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine Gia and the Blooms offers a rotating group of bouquet offerings sure to brighten up any room. There is also a wide variety of plants, pots and planters, gift boxes and candles from the Brooklyn Candle Studio available. If you can’t decide, go for a gift card, the perfect gift for any special day. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
The Budding Florist 1817 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine The Budding Florist in Over-the-Rhine offers multiple bouquets sure to brighten up any room or wedding venue. Ellie, the owner of The Budding Florist, has a mission of bringing “joy to other people’s lives through the language of flowers.” Hand-tied floral arrangements are the perfect centerpiece for any dinner or dessert. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Buds 3575 W. Kemper Road, Pleasant Run On any day of the year, you can surprise your boo or buddy with a floral arrangement from Buds. The selection ranges from traditional to unique as Buds pairs a variety of plants together in modest vases. You can also build your own succulent garden or bouquet. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Una Floral Una Floral features several lush arrangements for a lovely surprise. The online shop also includes an “everlastings” arrangement from collected dried clippings and stems in a modern vase. The arrangement’s entire proceeds also support two diversity-based supportive organizations, MORTAR and The Okra Project. Photo: Instagram.com/una_floral
Blume Floral Studio 7954 East Bend Road, Burlington Blume Floral Studio in Burlington is a small studio “dedicated to local organically designed arrangements and bouquets.” They offer floral arrangements for weddings, wreath making workshops and bouquets available for order. All flowers are grown at Skyflower Farm. Photo: Facebook.com/BlumeMainStrasse
Flohemian Floral Design Flohemian Floral Design, located in Dayton, Kentucky is a relatively new florist to the Greater Cincinnati area. The business opened only a couple years ago, and since then have proven to be an obvious choice for those looking for unique and trendy flower bouquets. Photo: Instagram.com/flohemianfloral
Daisy Jane’s Flower Bar 772 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills The bright, poppy red truck has been making its way throughout Cincinnati area over the last year, but recently opened up a brick-and-mortar shop to cater to even more of your flowery needs. The shop has a build-your-own bouquet bars, both with live and dried flowers, or pick-up a ready-made bouquet. Photo: Instagram.com/DaisyJanesFlowerBar
Fern 6040 Hamilton Ave., College Hill; 737 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills Roses are red and violets are blue, but sometimes a bouquet of flowers just isn’t for you. In that case, Fern, a lifestyle design store that specializes in house plants, has you covered on any day of the year. The store offers a wide assortment of cacti, succulents and ferns that customers can buy fully grown or cultivate themselves. Right now, you can pick up a hand-made cactus garden of rich colors and various sizes packaged in a porcelain “gumdrop purple” bowl. Fern also sells modern-style pots and planters if you’re looking to reinvent your own house plant’s living accommodations. Photo: Patty Salas
Eve Floral Co. Eve Floral Co. has one of the most diverse selections of any floral company in Cincinnati. They offer flower subscriptions, private flower workshops, natural soap, candles and new daily flower bouquets. Photo: evefloralco.com
Robin Wood Flowers 1902 Dana Ave., Evanston Color and shape are emphasized in these floral arrangements by Robin Wood Flowers. Some selections include a pastel arrangement, a vibrant array of red flowers or a lush purple tulip collection. Arrangements can come in artistic vases or hand-tied bouquets. In the designer originals package, customers can select the style, size and price of a customized arrangement by the Robin Wood Flowers team. Photo: robinwoodflowers.com
Greene’s Flower Shoppe 5230 Montgomery Road, Norwood Greene’s Flower Shoppe has a wide selection of floral arrangements that range from $40 to $400. Rose-centric arrangements vary in color, size and style, and customers can even purchase 100 long-stemmed roses in a vase for $449.95. For an offbeat selection, a Phaelaenopsis orchid is also for sale at $55. Some selections guarantee same day delivery. Photo: Instagram.com/greenesflowershoppe
Abbey Florist 3209 Jefferson Ave., Clifton Abbey Florist features roses, tulips and posies in various floral arrangements. For a more eclectic choice, “Zen Artistry” ($39.99) is a special arrangement of purple orchids and palm leaves to promote feng shui in your home. Photo: abbeyflorist.com
Benken Florist Home and Garden 6000 Plainfield Road, Silverton This shop pairs flowers and wine for its customers. At Benken, arrangements are available in vases or baskets to give your special someone. The “Succulents and Wine” gift is packaged in a wooden box with three plants and one bottle of wine. Red and white wines are also sold separately additionally. Photo: benkens.com
Mt. Washington Florist 1967 Eight Mile Road, Cherry Grove Mt. Washington Florist has a dozen floral arrangements to choose from this season. They have arrangements for several occasions, like anniversaries, birthdays or “just because.” The shop also has a “Designer’s Choice” package where a team of designers arrange a customized, one-of-a-kind arrangement from the freshest flowers in the inventory. Mt. Washington Florist promises same day delivery throughout Cincinnati and surrounding areas. Photo: mtwashingtonflorist.com
Hyde Park Floral 3505 Michigan Ave., Hyde Park Hyde Park Florist has a unique selection of vases that elevate the overall arrangement. The shop is encouraging those looking for same-day delivery to choose the “Designer’s Choice” option, due to difficulties in finding certain flowers due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, you are sure to receive a beautiful and thoughtfully arranged bouquet. Photo: Instagram.com/hydeparkfloral