One of the most sophisticated florists in Hove is Florian. A few minutes walk from Igigi cafe and…read morehomeware, it's the perfect place to pick up some flowers for yourself or a loved one. As it's spring, there are currently big bunches of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, narcissi and freesia outside the shop. If you're wanting to make an impression however, I'd opt for one of their elegant, hand-tied bouquets. Prices range from £20 to £50 for more expensive flowers like long-stemmed roses and birds of paradise. They also sell cute bulbs in pots, glass and ceramic vases and large indoor and outdoor plants.

This florist is really too expensive for me- you need at least ten pounds to walk out with even the…read moresmallest of bouquets and really more like thirty or forty pounds for anything worthy of the name bouquet. To be fair they do have affordable pot plants- some really beautiful ornamental cabbages for around £3. So I can't really afford it but I love to go in and admire! Florian's always has the most incredible window displays- I tried to capture the Autumn display with the full size scarecrow in my picture. The design inside is brilliant for showing of the blooms- they have all the stem flowers in tall clear vases so that they look very grand yet simple. The flowers really have center stage.

This florist always makes me smile. I've bought flowers from here on more than one occasion and I…read morethink it's because of their refreshing approach to arranging, everything seems so bright, bold and fresh and there's no end to the talents of the staff and their willingness to help whatever your needs or budget. I have to say though that I'm particularly keen on their succulents and cacti plants in here and I love the way they dress their arrangements.

This great little flower shop is just one more reason of many that I adore living up at Fiveways. A…read moreunique and independent florist, Eleventh Flower deliver custom-made bouquets of flowers and pot plants anywhere in Brighton and Hove plus, they only charge £2.50 for delivery. The shop is an absolute pleasure to be in the flowers all smell gorgeous, look stunning and are beautifully presented; there are rows of delightful hand-made greetings cards as well as sweet little bits and bobs for your home and garden. The staff in here are incredibly friendly too (as with all the shops at Fiveways), going out of their way to help you and offer advice if they haven't got what you need. A great addition to the 'village', I hope they continue to thrive and grow like their flowers for a long time.

One of the reasons I know I'm kooky is I don't go to Gunns to buy flowers…read more I know they sell some of the most beautiful flowers on the South coast - huge bunches of lilies, sunflowers, roses, birds of paradise, dahlias and so on - but the thing I can't resist is the clusters of fresh edibles. Earlier this summer, they sold pots of rosemary, mint and tomatoes. Now, they have clusters of the most divine looking red and green chillis. Even better, they look the perfect size pot for my wee patio garden. If you want to buy me some more as a surprise, Gunns offer home delivery for plants as well as bouquets!

Gunns is quite simply a fabulous florist. I buy flowers from them every couple of weeks to…read morebrighten up my flat, and they never fail to create interesting, beautiful bouquets within my price range, which is usually less than a tenner. I also often buy irises from them and they always last well. The façade of the shop is incredible, painted dark green with vines and flowers twisting around the building and large yellow lettering announcing the shop's presence- you really can't miss them, the gorgeous and exotic looking flowers spill out on to the pavement and grab your attention as you wander by. Even if you're not planning to buy, it is well worth a look, as many of the plants and flowers on offer are simply breathtaking. The vivid pinks and oranges of some of the petals make me feel as if I've been transported to a Hawaiian rain forest! Gunns will arrange a bouquet to your specifications on the spot and will also take orders over the phone and guarantee same day delivery!

Established in 1875, Gunns is an independent florist that specialises in truly breath-taking…read morebouquets of flowers for weddings, funerals, birthdays and special occasions. Housed in a tiny shop opposite Cologne & Cotton in Chapel Square, it's a colourful shop with a vast array of sunflowers, tulips, lillies, roses and birds of paradise outside. Prices seem a little steeper than other florists in the city but the flowers always seem incredibly fresh so are maybe worth the extra pounds and pennies.

This is a lovely little florist at the bottom of town, next to the Old Steine and on the edge of…read morethe South Lanes. Due to their shared name, I've always assumed this shop was the sister store of the large Gunns florist on Sydney St. However, they seem to have separate websites and admittedly the shop facades are pretty different. This Gunns is much smaller than the North Lanes one and has a much more conservative exterior (no painted flowers winding up the building!). So, I think weirdly enough, they are in fact different companies...but why the same name...it's a mystery. If anyone knows, do tell! Regardless, the flowers at little Gunns are just as beautiful. There is nothing boring bout their blooms...the colours are vibrant, the shapes unusual and exotic and the scents divine. As you may have gathered, most of the flowers are not native to these shores- so if you're sick of boring old carnations and roses, you will surely be able to get an original, personalised bouquet at Gunns. Like most good florists, you will pay a pretty penny, but I can promise you will get your money's worth. As well as bouquets they do beautiful arrangements for weddings and funerals.

The Flower Stand is exactly the kind of florist you'd expect to stumble across in Paris, Amsterdam…read moreor Rome. Housed outside St John's Church in Hove, it's an impressive looking stall with gorgeous bouquets and buckets of flowers beautifully displayed on the pavement. If you look closely you'll see solitary bunches of tulips, dahlias and gerberas but really, The Flower Stand is about bouquets with wow factor. If money was no option, I'd go there every Monday and buy their Bouquet of the Week for £35. This week's theme isTimeless Lillies and evergreen! As it is, I usually walk past admiring the dazzling array of colours, petals and leaves and breathing in their heady scent.

Of all of the various flower stands in Brighton, The Flower Stand beside St. John's Church in Hove…read moreis one of the more popular, for good reason: it is one of the cheapest and best quality flower shops in the area. With a great selection, cheap and well-made bouquets, and a beautiful array on flowers outside the front, The Flower Stand is wonderful to stroll by as well as shop in. A great addition to the area, and a great shop to buy the prettiest of flowers. The Flower Stand is the sister shop to a greater store in Shoreham, and thus is always well-stocked with popular and beautiful flowers. Amazingly, for work of this quality, it is surprisingly cheap, although the larger and more extravagant bouquets are quite costly. Even so, the value for money here is great: each bouquet is a mixture of flowers, different every week, so there's always something different to look at. As well as their bouquets and other assortments, The Flower Stand also offers more traditional flower set-ups, like organising arrangements for special occasions and the like: I understand their service is very good, although I haven't tried it myself. In the end, having a flower shop of this quality, just at the beginning of Hove, is a great addition to the local shopping scene, and is wonderful to walk by on a beautiful summer's day!

I like this Flower City as it is completely unpretentious…read more It's not like going into you florists in Lewes or Brighton, where the decoration, shop front and pots play as much a role in the shop as the flowers themselves. This shop is pretty sparse, though the flowers they have here are nicely presented and seemingly all the more special, because they stand out more stunningly against the plainness of the shop. The small bunch of Yellow Roses for £1.95 stood out to me, and I didn't mind the houseplants they had inside either. Well worth a visit for any occasion, and for things like weddings and funerals they also do special arrangements.

This florist has such a fab range of flowers. It's normally packed to bursting with everything from…read morea bunch of tulips to something exotic. The staff who work here are lovely and the arrangements and bouquets they produce are beautiful. It's like being in a sweet shop for me.

Riverside Flowers is a cute little florist stall based within the Riverside building in Lewes. They…read morehave a great display of flowers - you can grab a couple of bunches yourself or the florist will put together a bouquet on your behalf. They will also give advise on what goes with what, and how to get the longest life out of your blooms. As well as their store, they will also do deliveries and will do flowers for weddings, funerals and any other such occasion. I grabbed myself a couple of bunches of Narcissi on this occasion, the beautiful yellow and orange petals and the delightful smell enough to brighten any house, even in this endless winter that we seem to be experiencing!

Ordered via iFlorist and Riverside Flowers fulfilled the order for them. The recipient hasn't…read morestopped raving about the quality of flowers and the professional way they were presented. I will definitely be using them again in the future.

I could not recommend this place anymore if i tried if you need flowers go here, they quality of…read moreflowers where amazing the value for money was brilliant and they lasted for almost 2 weeks, i was in a desperate rush to make a massive impression so i ran in after being recommended and told the lady i have no clue about flows i want to make a big impression here is the amount of money i want to spend ad she was happy to take care of the rest she even delivered them to me so i did not have to leave work again, still 5 months later these flowers get mentioned, i am so gratefully thank you

This is a great florists. I have always received great service, the staff are friendly and helpful…read moreand the prices are reasonable for a nice bunch of flowers and reliable delivery.