Why use the Good Florist Guide?
Because all the florists on this list care about their customers and want you to have the best flower buying experience you can get. The Good Florist Guide is a simple, reliable way to find a real independent florist anywhere in the UK who really knows what they are talking about.
No. The Good Florist Guide is independent and all shops and freelancers are included free of charge. They are in the Guide because they have submitted a detailed application which we have assessed and deemed them to be amongst the best.
Will it cost me more?
Not at all… you may well get more for your money because you are dealing directly with the florist making your design. Using a Good Florist Guide florist isn't about the money, it's about the experience!
We have now opened up the Good Florist Guide to freelance florists as well as shops, so all sorts of independent flower providers can be in the guide, ranging from large city centre florists to smaller out of town retailers as well as freelance and events florists working out of workshops and studios. Size and style are not important, but all the businesses in the Guide work to the highest standards of floristry, creating designs which are fresh and innovative. Each florist will take the time to listen to what sort of flowers you really want and tailor make something to suit.
A florist shop operates from retail premises. A freelance florist can operate from a workshop, studio, industrial outlet or garden centre. Both regularly do a wide range of wedding, funeral, events and contract work, but not all freelance florists are able to deliver gift bouquets to individuals for a same-day delivery. If you would like to order a gift of flowers or plants from a freelance florist please phone them directly to check that they do this.
Yes. If you know of a fantastic florist who isn’t on this list then we would love to hear about them. Simply email their details to hello@purplespotted.com with a few lines about your experience and why you recommend they be included.
Are you looking for feedback?
Again yes, if there is a florist on this list who doesn’t perform as well as you would expect then we would like to know. As before just send their details to hello@purplespotted.com.
I’m a florist, how can I be included?
If you feel you are good enough to be included then we would love to hear from you – simply drop an email to hello@purplespotted.com, stating whether you are a shop or a freelancer, and we will send you an application form.