The best flower delivery in Brooklyn

Able to source flowers from florists all over Brooklyn (and actually the world, but let's just stick to the brief for now) Floom is able to offer a frankly enormous selection of flowers, that shifts with date and location. And we’re not just talking about your common or garden roses and carnations either. How about buying somebody some exotic snapdragons and blue bee thistles? The colour options are seemingly limitless. Plus, if you order before midday you can get same-day delivery. A terrific service.

Operating out of Chelsea, there’s not need for a trip across town when you buy online from Ode à la Rose. The company’s founders are French – hence the name –  and they add a chic finish to all their hand-tied arrangements. The bouquets even have appropriately classy-sounding French names, like Camille, Brigitte and Madeleine. Another great thing they do: before the flowers are sent out, customers will receive a photo of the order to check it’s exactly what you wanted. It’s a delight, and you can get them delivered same day in most Brooklyn areas.

A great old institution that’s seen off all manner of changes to the borough, this family-owned Brooklyn florist has been serving the fine people of NYC for over 85 years now. They piece together creations themed by season, occasion or flower. And, if you just can't decide or you'd like to be surprised, opt for ‘Designer's Choice’ and find out what the fresh arrangement of the day is. You’re unlikely to be anything but delighted.

What started life as a combination of flower shop and bar (only in New York, etc), has surrendered to reality and blossomed into a fully-fledged florist that delivers all over Brooklyn (and Manhattan). Keeping with its quirky beginnings, Stems is where you come for unique, garden-style blooms tin unconventional arrangements. They also cater for weddings and offer workshops. Same-day delivery is available in Brooklyn only, although the order needs to have been made before 1pm.

No prizes for guessing where this florist is located. Indeed situated in Greenpoint, this neighbourhood flower shop claims to 'go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect'. That’s not just empty talk: alongside offering gorgeous bouquets at every price point, they’ll also working one-on-one with you if you’re looking for something different or unique.

Are you the type of person who aspires to send gifts like foliage presented on the back of a dinosaur? Of course you are! Why wouldn’t you? That's just the kind of creative arrangement you can find at the always-bewitching Nelly’s Flower Shop, along with flower ‘cakes’ and rainbow bouquets of roses. The family-run business has been trading in South Williamsburg since 1971 and with such memorable creations on offer, we can't see them running out of steam any time soon.

The Little Glass Slipper’s raison d’etre is to provide wedding flowers, which they still do stunningly. But don’t fret – if you’re not getting hitched there is more to the company than that. LGS now offers flower arranging classes – the better to perfect your green thumb – and also sell an array of candles, terrariums and other occasional bouquets – currently operating on a next day delivery only basis. The prices are perhaps a little more expensive than other florists, but the results are truly bloomin’ gorgeous.

BloomNation is a national service, but it thinks local, sourcing all of its flowers from reliable florists in each local area. So order in Brooklyn, you get flowers from a Brooklyn florist, and they always aim to get the best available depending on the season and cost. Shop by price, occasion, style, color, flower type… the choice is pretty much endless.

As you may have gathered from the name, Floral Heights is located in Brooklyn Heights. The order of the day at this local florist is elegant designs at affordable prices. As well as traditional bouquets, founder Charlotte D’Costa Taylor is trained in the art of Japanese Ikebana and European styles, so there's plenty to choose from, some a little on the unusual side.

Established way back in 1922, this long-running Brooklyn family business – which has had just one location change in its century of existence – but can still put together a damn good selection of posies. The rates are pretty reasonable too, with most options under $50. Get everything from dish gardens to bamboo to fruit 'n' flower baskets.