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Houston Flower Delivery: The Best Local Florists

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The best Houston flower delivery services, from local florists in neighbourhoods like Spring Branch and the Heights to the national services that deliver same-day and next-day across the city. Our team reviews every shop listed here, and each is assessed with our Petal Score system across 35 data points. Browse by occasion below or jump straight to the best-sellers.

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Three of Houston’s top-scoring florists, with their Petal Scores. Photos from each shop’s own site.

What Flowers Are You Sending in Houston?

13 of our 34 shops have a live same-day cut-off, in Houston time.

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9 Bouquets6 Houston Florists

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Thinking of You Bouquets to Order in Houston

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  • Lovely Lavender Medley

    Petal ScoreExcellent8.5/10

    Lovely Lavender Medley

    Local shopFloral Concepts · Sharpstown

    Shop price$59.99+ delivery

    Same-day · no set cut-off

  • Happy Thoughts

    Petal ScoreExcellent8.2/10

    Happy Thoughts

    Local shopBlue Iris Florist · Fairbanks

    Shop price$59.95+ delivery

    Same-day · by 2pm weekdays, 1pm Saturday

  • Rose & Lily Celebration

    Petal TestedRecommended 4.3 of 5

    Rose & Lily Celebration

    National serviceFrom You Flowers

    Bouquet from$35.99+ $14.99 delivery

    20% off with AF20 applied by our link

    Same-day · 3pm weekdays, 2pm Saturday, 1pm Sunday

  • Thinking of You

    Petal ScoreGood7.9/10

    Thinking of You

    Local shopFreedom Floral · Spring Branch

    Shop price$105+ delivery

    Same-day · by noon

  • Something beautiful vase!

    Petal ScoreGood7.8/10

    Something beautiful vase!

    Local shopAmor del Bueno Flowers · Spring Branch

    Shop price$250+ delivery

    Same-day · no set cut-off

  • Botanical Dream Bouquet

    Petal TestedRecommended 4.1 of 5

    Botanical Dream Bouquet

    National serviceProFlowers

    Bouquet from$42.50+ $19.99 delivery

    15% off with LILY15 applied by our link

    Same-day · 2pm weekdays, 1pm Saturday and Sunday

  • Garden Elegance

    Petal ScoreGood7.9/10

    Garden Elegance

    Local shopPetal and Plants · Meadowbrook

    Shop price$75+ delivery

    Same-day · before 10am

  • Pink Promise / Promesa Rosada

    Petal ScoreGoodLimited evidence

    Pink Promise / Promesa Rosada

    Local shopBlanca Flor Flower Shop · Eastwood

    Shop price$150+ delivery

    Same-day · by phone

  • French Market Bouquet with Ivory Vase

    Petal TestedMixed 3.9 of 5

    French Market Bouquet with Ivory Vase

    National serviceFTD

    Bouquet from$42.50+ $19.99 delivery

    15% off with DAISY15 applied by our link

    Same-day · 2pm weekdays, 1pm Saturday and Sunday

Houston Florists Who Sell Thinking of You Flowers

6 of the 34 Houston florists we list by Petal Score sell thinking-of-you bouquets on their own sites. Show every shop in Houston

  • Pink Rose Elegance Bouquet

    Floral Concepts

    Local shopSharpstown

    Everyday and sympathy flowers in Sharpstown

    Typical price$89.99+ delivery

    Same-day · no set cut-off

    Andrew’s TakeClose

    A hundred red roses arranged into a heart is the kind of gesture Floral Concepts exists for. Lynn has run the family-oriented business since 1969, more than five decades of flowers, and the shop now spans nine storefronts from Houston out to Katy, Sugar Land, Galveston and Pearland. Most arrangements run around $90, as of September 2026, though the signature Heart-Shaped 100 Red Roses sits at $439.95. Sympathy and funeral work is a real strength, with casket, easel and keepsake pieces alongside everyday bouquets, roses, plants and silk flowers. Delivery fees vary by distance and are shown at checkout. It is the right call when the occasion is big and the roses need to carry it.

    A note: many of its listed designs are BloomNation catalogue designs shared with other florists, so the delivered piece is the shop's own interpretation.

    Its same-day terms: offered; no cut-off published.

    Typical price from its listing of September 27, 2026.

    Photograph: Pink Rose Elegance Bouquet, $74.95 on September 27, 2026, from Floral Concepts.

    Score DetailsClose

    Excellent · Petal Score 8.5

    GoodExcellentExceptional

    From customers

    What Customers Say
    9.5
    Google, last 24 months: 5.0 from 1,753 reviews
    Google, all time: 4.9 from 1,965 reviews
    Delivery Reliability
    9.2
    When Things Go Wrong
    8.1
    Answered 7 of 13 critical reviews in detail

    From our checks

    Recognition
    6.7
    Clear Prices and Terms
    9.0

    Delivery complaints: 1.6 per 100 reviews, last 2 years.

    1,753 reviews in 2 years, older at half weight.

    Read September 29, 2026.

    Checked by a person on October 14, 2026.

    No shop can pay or apply for a score.

    How the Petal Score works

  • Golden Morning

    Blue Iris Florist

    Local shopFairbanks

    Bouquets, free local delivery

    Typical price$79.99+ delivery

    Same-day · by 2pm weekdays, 1pm Saturday

    Daily: homes by 6pm, offices by 5pm

    Andrew’s TakeClose

    Fairbanks and the surrounding ZIPs have a proper neighborhood florist in Blue Iris, and it is the one I'd use for an everyday bunch, a get-well gift or a birthday that needs flowers plus a bottle of wine. Most arrangements run around $80, as of September 2026, a gentler price point than much of this list. It is family-owned and women- and Latinx-owned, run by Keren Vana with designer Idalia, and it has served Houston since 2000; Secret Houston named it in its 2024 roundup. Delivery is free within 77040, 77041, 77064 and 77065, with a fee calculated at checkout beyond that, and the Gift Now, Deliver Later option is useful for scheduling ahead.

    A note: many of its listed designs are catalogue designs shared with other florists on the Lovingly network, so the delivered piece is the shop's own interpretation.

    Named by Secret Houston 2024.

    Its same-day terms: by 2pm weekdays, 1pm Saturday.

    Its delivery windows, from its site on October 27, 2026: “Normal delivery times are 9am-5pm daily for orders going to a business, 6pm for orders to a residence, hotel, or hospital, and 2pm for orders going to a high school. … Specific Times: We are unable to guarantee delivery at a specific time, but we are normally able to deliver within four hours on orders.”

    Typical price from its listing of September 27, 2026.

    Photograph: Golden Morning, $90.00 on September 27, 2026, from Blue Iris Florist.

    Score DetailsClose

    Excellent · Petal Score 8.2

    GoodExcellentExceptional

    From customers

    What Customers Say
    8.1
    Google, last 24 months: 4.9 from 149 reviews
    Google, all time: 4.8 from 483 reviews
    Delivery Reliability
    7.9
    When Things Go Wrong
    8.0
    Answered 4 of 7 critical reviews in detail

    From our checks

    Recognition
    8.0
    Clear Prices and Terms
    9.0

    Delivery complaints: 3.6 per 100 reviews, last 2 years.

    149 reviews in 2 years, older at half weight.

    Read September 29, 2026.

    Checked by a person on October 14, 2026.

    No shop can pay or apply for a score.

    How the Petal Score works

  • The Wild Muse

    Freedom Floral

    Local shopSpring Branch

    Garden-style florals, gifts

    Typical price$92+ delivery

    Same-day · by noon

    Andrew’s TakeClose

    Freedom Floral styles itself around a loose garden look, which makes it a natural fit when you want an arrangement that does not read stiff or formal. The shop goes well beyond the cooler: houseplants, a boutique gift range of jewellery, bath goods and cards, flower subscriptions, and floral, charcuterie and calligraphy workshops. Wedding work comes in both full-service and a la carte packages, pitched to DIY and full-service budgets alike. It is the kind of place where a birthday, baby shower and sympathy order can all go out the same week without shopping elsewhere. The named premium tier runs to $585 for The Wild Muse and $350 for The Ultra Luxe, while a typical arrangement sits around $92 before delivery, as of September 2026. Same-day delivery runs when you order by noon, within a 15-mile radius of the Spring Branch shop. Further afield, call the shop directly.

    Its same-day terms: by noon.

    Typical price from its listing of September 27, 2026.

    Photograph: The Wild Muse, $585.00 on September 27, 2026, from Freedom Floral.

    Score DetailsClose

    Good · Petal Score 7.9

    GoodExcellentExceptional

    From customers

    What Customers Say
    8.2
    Google, last 24 months: 4.9 from 87 reviews
    Google, all time: 4.9 from 117 reviews
    Delivery Reliability
    8.6
    When Things Go Wrong
    8.2
    Answered 2 of 2 critical reviews in detail

    From our checks

    Recognition
    6.7
    Clear Prices and Terms
    8.0

    Delivery complaints: 2.1 per 100 reviews, last 2 years.

    87 reviews in 2 years, older at half weight.

    Read September 29, 2026.

    Checked by a person on October 14, 2026.

    No shop can pay or apply for a score.

    How the Petal Score works

  • Colorful Vase!

    Amor del Bueno Flowers

    Local shopSpring Branch

    Wedding and everyday flowers in Spring Branch

    Typical price$245+ delivery

    Same-day · no set cut-off

    Andrew’s TakeClose

    If you need flowers delivered to a specific Houston hospital or place of worship, Amor del Bueno is the shop I'd start with. Their own delivery lists name Texas Children's Hospital, Houston Methodist, MD Anderson, and St. Luke's Health, along with cemeteries and funeral homes. Expect to spend around $245 for most arrangements in their September 2026 listings, before delivery. The top of the catalogue is the $520 "Huge Love for mommy" arrangement. They sell by occasion, from birthdays and get-well to sympathy and Rosh Hashanah, plus a custom arrangement option and a weddings and events page. Many of the listed designs are catalogue designs shared with other florists, so the delivered piece is the shop's own interpretation. Same-day delivery is offered, with no cut-off published. The delivery area is extensive, covering 60-plus suburbs from Jersey Village to Missouri City.

    Its same-day terms: offered; no cut-off published.

    Typical price from its listing of September 27, 2026.

    Photograph: Colorful Vase!, $120.00 on September 27, 2026, from Amor del Bueno Flowers.

    Score DetailsClose

    Good · Petal Score 7.8

    GoodExcellentExceptional

    From customers

    What Customers Say
    6.8
    Google, last 24 months: 4.7 from 43 reviews
    Google, all time: 4.8 from 80 reviews
    Delivery Reliability
    8.9
    When Things Go Wrong
    8.2
    Answered 3 of 4 critical reviews in detail

    From our checks

    Recognition
    6.0
    Clear Prices and Terms
    9.0

    Delivery complaints: 2.6 per 100 reviews, last 2 years.

    43 reviews in 2 years, older at half weight.

    Read September 29, 2026.

    Checked by a person on October 14, 2026.

    No shop can pay or apply for a score.

    How the Petal Score works

  • Sweet Magnolia

    Petal and Plants

    Local shopMeadowbrook

    Everyday flowers and subscriptions

    Limited evidence

    Typical price$79.48+ delivery

    Same-day · before 10am

    Andrew’s TakeClose

    For a standing order or a last-minute birthday, this is one to consider. The shop has more than 30 years of design experience and runs categories for birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, and everyday sending, plus a flower subscription service with weekly, every other week, or monthly delivery. Google reviewers mention flower quality, caring staff, and last-minute orders. Most arrangements run around $79, and the catalog includes pieces like the $66 Rapunzel and the $195 Ever After Mixed Rose Bouquet. The shop delivers across Houston, with fees that vary by distance and a same-day cut-off before 10am. Two things to note: many of its listed designs are shared catalog designs on the BloomNation platform, so the delivered piece is the shop's own take, and the hours are published differently on two site pages, so call to confirm. Weddings and corporate work are also on offer.

    Its same-day terms: before 10am.

    Typical price from its listing of September 27, 2026.

    Photograph: Sweet Magnolia, $45.00 on September 27, 2026, from Petal and Plants.

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    Good · Petal Score 7.9

    GoodExcellentExceptional

    From customers

    What Customers Say
    7.8
    Google, last 24 months: 4.9 from 15 reviews
    Google, all time: 5.0 from 139 reviews
    Delivery Reliability
    9.1
    When Things Go Wrong
    7.5
    No critical reviews in 24 months

    From our checks

    Recognition
    6.0
    Clear Prices and Terms
    10.0

    Capped at 7.9: top bands need 40+ recent reviews.

    Delivery complaints: none in 13 reviews, last 2 years.

    15 reviews in 2 years, older at half weight.

    Read September 29, 2026.

    Checked by a person on October 14, 2026.

    No shop can pay or apply for a score.

    How the Petal Score works

  • Gems of Love Bouquet

    Blanca Flor Flower Shop

    Local shopEastwood

    Quinceañera and everyday flowers in Eastwood

    Typical price$89.95+ delivery

    Same-day · by phone

    Sunday delivery available

    Andrew’s TakeClose

    For bridal and quinceañera work, Blanca Flor earns its place. The shop sources ranunculus and protea among what it calls hard-to-find seasonal flowers, and its designers work from traditional to couture. Expect to spend around $90 for most arrangements in their September 2026 listings, with the "Strawberry Matcha Bouquet" at $149.95. It delivers to Memorial Hermann Southeast and HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, among other named hospitals. Same-day delivery is by phone only; online orders move to next day. Many of the listed designs are catalogue designs shared with other florists, so the delivered piece is the shop's own interpretation, and the site runs on the BloomNation platform. This is a good shop for sympathy work done as a custom creation. It also offers a video message option and small keepsake add-ons.

    Its same-day terms: by phone only; next-day online.

    Its delivery windows, from its site on October 27, 2026: “Do you deliver on Sundays? Yes, even though we close on Sundays we still offer deliveries! … What if I need a timed delivery? Feel free to add the specific time in the "Special Instructions" Tab!”

    Typical price from its listing of September 27, 2026.

    Photograph: Gems of Love Bouquet, $149.95 on September 27, 2026, from Blanca Flor Flower Shop.

    Score DetailsClose

    Good · Petal Score

    GoodExcellentExceptional

    Reviews in the last 2 years
    13
    Older reviews, half weight
    8
    Reviews read for delivery
    12
    Delivery complaints among them
    0
    Google, all time
    4.8 from 56 reviews

    Too few reviews for a number yet.

    Read September 29, 2026.

    Checked by a person on October 14, 2026.

    No shop can pay or apply for a score.

    How the Petal Score works

More Thinking of You Bouquets from National Services

Online services delivering to Houston are rated separately from the shops above: Petal Tested, out of 5, from our own paid orders, photographed over a week by a named tester. Tested by Larissa Runkle, Briana Yablonski and Andrew Gaumond.

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Who Can Still Deliver Flowers Today in Houston

Live-updated cut-offs show which shops and services can still take same-day orders in Houston time.

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WhoToday, Houston TimePriceOrder
98 FlowersPetal Score: Good, 7.9 out of 10Local Shop · Galleria by 3pmTypically $177.50Visit the Shop
From You FlowersPetal Tested: 4.3 out of 5Local Florist Network · Same-Day 3pm weekdays, 2pm Saturday, 1pm SundayFrom $27.99 + $14.99 deliveryGo to From You Flowers
Bouquets By RubyPetal Score: Good, 7.6 out of 10Local Shop · Gulfton by 2:30pmTypically $180Visit the Shop
Bloom and Box FlowersPetal Score: Good, 7.7 out of 10Local Shop · Rice Village by 2pmTypically $249Visit the Shop
Blue Iris FloristPetal Score: Excellent, 8.2 out of 10Local Shop · Fairbanks by 2pm weekdays, 1pm SaturdayTypically $79.99Visit the Shop
FTDPetal Tested: 3.9 out of 5Florist Network or Boxed · Same-Day 2pm weekdays, 1pm Saturday and SundayFrom $38.25 + $19.99 deliveryGo to FTD
Illusion Flower ShopPetal Score: Good, 7.7 out of 10Local Shop · Greenspoint by 2pm Monday to Thursday, 4pm Friday and SaturdayTypically $49.95Visit the Shop
La Guadalupana Flowers & GiftsPetal Score: Good, 7.9 out of 10Local Shop · Second Ward by 2pm; call afterTypically $99.99Visit the Shop
ProFlowersPetal Tested: 4.1 out of 5Florist or Farm Bouquets · Same-Day 2pm weekdays, 1pm Saturday and SundayFrom $34 + $19.99 deliveryGo to ProFlowers
Spring Branch FloristPetal Score: Good, 7.4 out of 10Local Shop · Spring Branch by 2pm weekdays, noon SaturdayTypically $69.95Visit the Shop
TelefloraPetal Tested: 4.4 out of 5Local Florist Network · Same-Day 2pm Monday to Friday, noon Saturday and SundayFrom $33.99 + $19.99 deliveryGo to Teleflora
The Cutting GardenPetal Score: GoodLocal Shop · Memorial by 2pm weekdays, noon SaturdayTypically $150Visit the Shop
Freedom FloralPetal Score: Good, 7.9 out of 10Local Shop · Spring Branch by noonTypically $92Visit the Shop
IsidoraPetal Score: Excellent, 8.4 out of 10Local Shop · Rice Village by noon weekdays, 11am SaturdayTypically $180Visit the Shop
Scent & VioletPetal Score: Good, 7.9 out of 10Local Shop · Energy Corridor by noon weekdays, 11am SaturdayTypically $120Visit the Shop
Gallery FlowersPetal Score: Good, 7.9 out of 10Local Shop · the Heights by 11amTypically $75Visit the Shop
Petal and PlantsPetal Score: Good, 7.9 out of 10Local Shop · Meadowbrook before 10amTypically $79.48Visit the Shop
Amor del Bueno FlowersPetal Score: Good, 7.8 out of 10Local Shop · Spring BranchCall to confirm offered; no cut-off publishedTypically $245Visit the Shop
Blanca Flor Flower ShopPetal Score: GoodLocal Shop · EastwoodCall to confirm by phone only; next-day onlineTypically $89.95Visit the Shop
BloomgolPetal Score: Good, 7.7 out of 10Local Shop · Energy CorridorCall to confirm offered; no cut-off publishedTypically $81.50Visit the Shop
Breen's FloristPetal Score: Excellent, 8.6 out of 10Local Shop · Spring BranchCall to confirm offered; no cut-off publishedTypically $117.50Visit the Shop
EC Blooms Floral DesignPetal Score: Good, 7.9 out of 10Local Shop · the HeightsCall to confirm offered; no cut-off publishedTypically $199.99Visit the Shop
FleuralsPetal Score: Good, 7.6 out of 10Local Shop · MemorialCall to confirm offered; no cut-off publishedTypically $95Visit the Shop
FloomPetal Tested: 4.8 out of 5Independent Florists · Some Same-DayOn eligible bouquets Same-day to Houston not confirmed at 77002From $76.50 + $14.99 deliveryGo to Floom
Floral ConceptsPetal Score: Excellent, 8.5 out of 10Local Shop · SharpstownCall to confirm offered; no cut-off publishedTypically $89.99Visit the Shop
FLOWERBXPetal Tested: 4.6 out of 5Shipped by UPS · Some Same-DayOn eligible bouquets Does not deliver to HoustonFrom $85 + $15 deliveryGo to FLOWERBX
Flowers By NinoPetal Score: Good, 7.7 out of 10Local Shop · GulftonCall to confirm offered; no cut-off publishedNot publishedVisit the Shop
Ode à la RosePetal Tested: 4.2 out of 5French Floristry · Next-DayNext-day only Next-day to Houston; no same-dayFrom $82 + $25 deliveryGo to Ode à la Rose
Roses OnlyPetal Tested: 4.8 out of 5Long-Stemmed Roses · Next-DayNext-day only Next-day to Houston by FedEx; no same-dayFrom $59 + $24.99 deliveryGo to Roses Only
The Bouqs Co.Petal Tested: 4.9 out of 5Farm-Direct Bouquets · Some Same-DayOn eligible bouquets Same-day to Houston by 11am on select bouquetsFrom $52 + $25 deliveryGo to The Bouqs Co.
UrbanStemsPetal Tested: 4.4 out of 5Own Couriers · Next-DayNext-day only Next-day to Houston; no same-dayFrom $60 + $24.99 deliveryGo to UrbanStems

Cut-offs as each shop and service publishes them, in Houston time, read between September 17 and September 27, 2026. A time published without days counts on weekdays only. Shops not listed publish no same-day terms. No national service has a cart at a Houston ZIP yet.

Straight Answers

These answers come from the Google reviews we read on September 29, 2026, and the shops' own published terms, checked September 27, 2026.

Which Houston flower shops have the best reviews?

Floral Concepts in Sharpstown carries the most Google reviews of any shop on the page, a 4.9 from 1,965, with Breen's Florist in Spring Branch close behind at 4.9 from 1,606. Blue Iris Florist, Scent & Violet, Village Greenery and River Oaks Flower House round out the most-reviewed.

River Oaks Flower House is the only Houston shop named on two of the recent press lists we read.

Those figures are Google's and the press lists are the publishers'. The Petal Score is our own assessment, built from those reviews for what customers say, delivery reliability and what happens when things go wrong, plus our own checks. On that measure no Houston shop is Exceptional, but four are Excellent: Breen's Florist at 8.6, Floral Concepts at 8.5, Isidora at 8.4 and Blue Iris Florist at 8.2. The highest Good score is 7.9, which nine shops share.

Is it better to order from a local florist or online in Houston?

For a specific neighbourhood or a sympathy order, a local shop is usually the better call: 30 of the 34 sell sympathy flowers, and the page filters by 23 neighbourhoods. The national services earn their place when the clock is against you.

From You Flowers takes same-day orders until 3pm on weekdays, later than most Houston shops publish, and ProFlowers and FTD run until 2pm.

Which Houston florists deliver same-day?

Thirteen of the 34 shops publish a same-day cut-off, and eight more offer same-day without naming one, so the live count sorts out who can still take an order today. The latest published cut-off belongs to Illusion Flower Shop in Greenspoint, which takes orders until 4pm on Friday and Saturday and 2pm Monday to Thursday.

98 Flowers runs to 3pm, and Bouquets By Ruby to 2:30pm. Petal and Plants asks for orders before 10am, the earliest on the page.

How much does a bouquet cost from a Houston florist?

Typical prices, the median of each shop's own listed arrangements before delivery, run from $50 at Illusion Flower Shop to $249 at Bloom and Box Flowers. Half sit between about $82 and $150, and four have a typical price of $75 or less.

If you're after a bouquet under $75, Petal and Plants' Pure Sweetness is $49, Blanca Flor's Simple Charm is $65, and Floral Concepts' Rose Elegance lavender roses are $75.

Where should I order sympathy flowers in Houston?

Thirty of the 34 shops sell sympathy or funeral flowers, and the page has a sympathy filter to narrow the list to those shops; pair it with the neighbourhood picker for the ones near you. For hospital deliveries, A Classic Bloom is the one listed shop in the Medical Center.

Mary Lou's Florist publishes delivery to M.D. Anderson, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and Texas Children's.

How We Rate

  • Petal ScoreLocal florists, out of 10The Petal Score rates local florists out of 10, built from public evidence like Google reviews and press, checked by a person, and each assessment is dated.How the Petal Score Works
  • Petal TestedOnline florists, out of 5Petal Tested scores national online flower delivery services out of 5 after we pay out of pocket, order as any customer would, and photograph the blooms over a week.How Petal Tested Works

How We Built This Page

Read How We Built This Page
  • What This Page Is For

    Petal Republic city florist indexes are designed to help you find the best local florist or hand-tested national flower delivery service for every occasion.

  • How We Found and Scored Shops

    For Houston, we've systematically researched customer reviews of local florists across popular platforms such as Google Maps and Yelp. A person checks every florist against seven rules; failing any means no listing and no Petal Score. Reviews are weighted by age: 20 or more earn a score, 10 to 19.9 earn a band only, and under 10 requires a named press pick or The Knot Best of Weddings win. No minimum star rating. We also factor in accredited awards and press mentions by trusted journalistic outlets. This page covers storefronts in the City of Houston's ZIP codes. Each listed shop now carries a Petal Score built from its Google reviews over the last 24 months and our own checks of its site, press and awards.

  • Checked by Hand

    A hand check followed for 29 shops with near-perfect ratings, generic names, no website or thin independent signals. Seven were held back, and one plant nursery that sells no bouquets was left off. After our Petal Score checks, eight more of the 42 are off the page: six did not meet our listing rules, one is not shown yet while we finish checking its reviews, and one has too few recent reviews to score.

  • What the Cards Rely On

    Our cards rely on published reviews, press, prices and cut-offs; the national services' scores come from our testers' own orders.

  • How We Test National Services

    Every national service with a Petal Tested score was ordered like any customer: we paid full price under the tester's name and address, and nothing on the order or card mentioned Petal Republic. We note the delivery window and photograph the box, card, flowers in daylight, stems, and any damage, then one photo on days 1, 3, 5 and 7. The score covers arrival, condition, stem count, varieties and colors, substitutions, packaging, the card, and longevity, with an overall 1 to 5. 4.6+ is Top marks, 4.0 to 4.5 Recommended, 3.0 to 3.9 Mixed, below 3.0 Not recommended.

    Read our review guidelines

  • Occasion Picks

    Each occasion opens with up to eight bouquets from Houston shops and up to four from national services. We work down the Petal Score and take one bouquet from each shop that sells for the occasion on its own site, only bouquets the shop delivers itself and never below its delivery minimum. If fewer than eight shops qualify, the shelf shows fewer; we don't fill the gaps with national bouquets. The national picks come from the services our team has tested hands-on, one each, highest Petal Tested score first. Luxury, Under $75 and Same-Day work the same way, with bouquets of $130 or more, $75 or less, or from shops that publish same-day terms. Every price is the shop's own for its standard size, before delivery.

  • Prices and Same-Day Cut-Offs

    Prices are the shops' listed prices before delivery, checked throughout the year and last read in October 2026, and same-day cut-offs are shown in Houston time with a live count of who can still deliver today.

Google ratings, review counts and press read September 27, 2026. Band first, then score, then customer and delivery record; no shop pays to appear.

Who Worked on This Page

  • Editorial DirectorCredentialsBSc in Plant Sciences , Cornell UniversityFloristry training , École des Fleuristes de ParisFloristry training , Flower School New YorkWriting for Petal Republic since 2021 · 405 articlesExpertiseHorticulture, Floristry, HouseplantsQuoted InHomes & Gardens, Livingetc, Realtor.com, ChromaQueen and 8 morePublished InThompson & MorganEmail AndrewOur Editorial CodeEditorial DirectorEdited this page. Tested FLOWERBX.
  • Contributing EditorCredentialsWriter , gardener and herbalist in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado larissarunkle.comOver a decade as a personal finance and real estate writer larissarunkle.comWriting for Petal Republic since 2021 · 29 articlesExpertiseGardening, Hydrangeas, SoilPublished InThe Points Guy, FinanceBuzzEmail LarissaOur Editorial CodeContributing EditorTested 1-800-Flowers, BloomsyBox, FTD, Floom, The Bouqs Co. and UrbanStems.
  • Contributing EditorCredentialsBS in Plant Sciences , focus on agroecology Modern FarmerFlower farmer , Creekside Flower Farm, since 2024 Creekside Flower FarmFounder , Under Foot Farm, a market garden, since 2019 Under Foot FarmWriting for Petal Republic since 2021 · 98 articlesExpertisePlant sciences, Agroecology, Market gardeningPublished InModern Farmer, Gardener's Path, HuffPostEmail BrianaOur Editorial CodeContributing EditorTested BloomNation, From You Flowers, Ode à la Rose, ProFlowers, Roses Only and Teleflora.
  • James SinclairFounderTechnical review and data parsing.

Latest Updates

  • the page redesigned: bouquets for every occasion to order from Houston shops and national services, a live filter for what can still arrive today, and the people who worked on the page; EC Blooms Floral Design priced from its own catalogue, and Gallery Flowers' same-day cut-off moved to 11am, as its site now says.
  • the page rebuilt around the Petal Score, 34 florists listed and sorted by band and score, six shops removed after our checks, one more not shown while we finish checking it, and one with too few recent reviews to score.
  • built as a guide to 42 Houston florists, chosen on Google reviews and press, with same-day cut-offs in Houston time, prices and local bouquet picks for every occasion. Seven shops held back after a review check.