Inspired by “apothecaries, ateliers, and overgrown gardens of a bygone era,” this ultra-charming Hudson Valley shop is tucked at the end of a long, flower-draped alley—a reminder that florals can be as moody as they are celebratory.

Louis-Géraud Castor's sophisticated, surprising creations, often housed in elegant minimalist vases, have become a sensation among the fashion crowd, counting Miuccia Prada and Anthony Vaccarello as fans.

A beloved local spot three hours north of London offering big, romantic arrangements and event floral designs that exude English country elegance. The shop reflects its founder's love of vintage glamor and rustic style, with vintage botanical prints lining the moss green walls, and a charming selection of houseplants and pots on the oaky wooden shelves. In the few years since opening her doors, she’s even arranged a bouquet for the Queen.

Since it opened in 1994, Alessandra Rovati Vitali’s Via Croce Rossa boutique has attracted legions of visitors seeking out its expert curation, with designs from brands like Acne, Blazé, Rick Owens, Pucci, and Margiela, to its beautiful blooms. At the boutique’s famed Flower Lab, designers live-arrange fresh seasonal bouquets. Come for the cosmetics and clothes, stay for the buckets of fresh cut flowers lining the entrance.

A family-run boutique founded in 1845 and favored first by European royalty, until it caught the eye of Christian Dior and became the standard for style-bearers worldwide. Happy clients have included Yves Saint Laurent, Salvador Dali, Catherine Deneuve, and Karl Lagerfeld.

With a pair of shops that incorporate everything from Mexican ceramics to woven rattan lamps and Murano glass vases in addition to gorgeous flowers, Pierre Banchereau’s eye for excellence is unrivaled. His shop has garnered write-ups in Vogue Paris, Numéro, Elle France, and several different versions of Architectural Digest.

Next door to Gjusta, the perpetually booked-up restaurant and Venice mainstay, in a former dry goods storage space, is a shop that requires no advance planning at all. It sells daily essentials like handmade ceramics, locally-produced linens, homewares, vintage clothing, and yes, even has its own distinct flower shop.

A restaurant, bar, café, boutique and community education space; just calling it a “flower shop” doesn’t really cut it. The cheerful, light-filled boutique sells chocolate dipped orange blossom cookies, flower-infused face creams, and their own brand of sugars, salts, and pasta sauces, and the restaurant has a chamomile poached monkfish as well as hand-tied bouquets and a “flower happy hour” on the menu. They also offer regular flower arranging classes.