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Courtesy of BurberryRoses are red, violets are blue — as for where to find the best bouquet in London this Valentine’s Day, allow us to guide you. From grande dame institutions McQueens and Moyses Stevens to the commendable ingenuity of Sage and Rebel Rebel and the sweetest scents discovered at The Real Flower Company, there is stiff competition and, happily, something for everyone.
Lavender Green
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdProof that old-fashioned red roses should remain the Valentine’s Day flower of choice. Classical, if a little chocolate-boxy. From £45
239 King’s Road, SW3
Studio Tussy
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdExcellent originality if a little messy. The drooping amaranthus gave real drama and height to the composition. From £39
44 Hanbury Street, E1
Rebel Rebel
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdA natural and wild selection which we rather enjoyed — though perhaps in danger of veering into weed territory. An exciting bunch nonetheless. From £70
Unit 1 Regent Studios, 8 Andrews Road, E8
The Real Flower Co
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdWe fell in love with this darling bunch of impressively sourced blooms, boasting a charming selection of British greenery. The best scent of the lot. From £60
66 New Kings Road, SW6 & 3 Swain’s Lane, N6
Calluna
Lots of very creative and modern choices going on here — although the anthuriums felt a little 2023. Top marks for their wonderfully blousy hydrangeas. From £60
69 Golborne Road, W10;
Sage
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdIntriguing and eye-catching — you can’t fault Peckham-based Sage’s ingenuity. We loved the vibrant birds of paradise but found the composition slightly sparse in reality. From £40
6 Station Passage, SE15
Design by Nature
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdThe only dry flowers entry on the list — commendable considering their sustainability —we found the arrangement tasteful and varied but difficult to compare given its outlier status. From £55
Vale Road, N4
Moyses Stevens
Moyses StevensPacked with roses, hydrangeas and pink gypsophila, this fantastic-smelling bouquet will make partners swoon. From £60
Locations include 53 Elizabeth Street, SW1
The Flower Stand
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdA wintry bunch with hypericum berries and bold chrysanthemums. Although, at the risk of sounding scrooge like, we could have done without the sparkling pine cones. From £45
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The Flower Stand Chelsea, 241 Fulham Road, SW3
Pulbrook & Gould
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdWhite roses, berried ivy and astrantia gave the whole arrangement the feeling of a very English garden. The sturdy glass vase was a nice touch, though it made the wire holding the bunch together rather obvious. From £65
65 Gloucester Road, SW7
Scarlet & Violet
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdOne of the most consistent florists in the city. This bunch was abundant and dramatic with vibrant shocks of nerine and big pink hydrangeas. From £40
76 Chamberlayne Road, NW10
McQueens
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdThe grande dame of the London floral scene — these felt expensive and elegant. However, the pops of skimmia couldn’t save it from being ever so slightly dark. From £100
3 Brad Street, SE1
Paul Thomas
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdClassics are classics for a reason. But in a competition with such inventiveness, Paul Thomas’s bridal bouquet felt slightly dated. Still, lovely on the nose. From £75
Arch 83 Queens Circus, SW11
Wild at Heart
Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures LtdThe white anemones were gorgeous but we thought the arrangement lacked impact and invention, with a rather staid colour choice. From £80
222 Westbourne Grove, W11