Launched on Valentine’s Day in 2014, UrbanStems is a Washington D.C. floral startup founded by two college friends. Today, they partner with the likes of Vogue and Kate Spade across an array of eye-catching bouquets and stylish houseplants and offer one of the fastest flower delivery services in the city.

Little Acre Flowers is the creation of Tobie Whitman, an environmentally and socially conscious florist who founded the business after running a successful pop-up flower shop. Her flowers are locally sourced, fresh-cut, and seasonal and always make a lovely treat for gifting and the home. Now operating out of a U St corridor studio, they offer daily arrangements for delivery through DC, MD, and VA.

Le Printemps is a family-run florist centered around chic and sophisticated floral designs. Here you’ll find a host of timeless and elegant floral bouquets and ornate vase arrangements suitable for numerous gifting occasions, including birthday celebrations, sympathy events, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and more.

Nosegay has deep roots in DC, as possibly the oldest flower shop still running today. Set up in 1935 in Farragut Square, they continue to offer top-notch floral design services, specializing in elegant private events, weddings, and everyday flower delivery. Evolving through three generations, Nosegay’s talented staff keep up with the current design and business trends and remain connected to its origins, with vintage style, classic creations, and long-lasting customer relationships.

Volanni is the creation of innovative local floral artist and botanical designer Michael Lanni. His philosophy is to utilize the natural beauty of flowers to create artistic and unique compositions. Expect modern and contemporary floral designs that make excellent ornamental centerpieces and unique floral gifts for friends, family, and loved ones.

Owner Fabio Ripoli and the talented team are inspired by cutting-edge European floral design. Their creations live up to the ‘Ultra Violet’ name, with each radiant design mixing vivid and vibrant colors throughout. What’s more, expect many intriguing flowers to feature, such as lavish Equatorial roses, freesias, gloriosa lilies, amaryllis, cobra lilies, orchids, and even herbal greenery such as mint and lavender.

Alexandria-based Enchanted Florist specializes in weddings, parties, and gift bouquets that will knock your socks off. The excellent floristry team heralds from various design disciplines, including horticulture, fashion, jewelry, landscape, and interior design.

Allan Woods is a leading local floristry studio based in NW Washington DC. Since 1976, they’ve been catering to a range of customers from corporate businesses, five-star hotels, upscale restaurants, and daily delivery customers in the greater DC area. Expect a premium selection of floral designs that evolve and rotate as we move through the seasons each year.

English Rose Garden is a talented local floristry studio specializing in high-end floral design and premium flower arrangements. They serve numerous special events, businesses, and installations across the city and offer an excellent flower delivery service. Lead designer Taraneh Dadmarz (who trained extensively in Europe) and her talented team have decorated such elegant spaces as Saks Fifth Ave, Bloomingdales, Louis Vuitton, and Washington DCs own Meridian House.

This family-owned, chic floral shop offers upmarket bespoke arrangements, plant gifts, and chocolates. We love their warm service and fresh, artfully arranged blooms. In addition, expect quick turnaround times, walk-in custom bouquets, and speedy delivery throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Signature bouquets and vase arrangements start from around $100.

Christine Topacio, owner and designer of Chevy Chase Florist, brings a decade of experience in floral design to this stylish local DC florist. The studio covers everything from gifting bouquets, weekly subscriptions, event florals, and wedding flowers. Expect colorful, contemporary floral designs with prices typically ranging from $75 to $150+.

Park Florist has been a staple in the Washington, DC metro area since 1935. The customer service is always excellent here, from last-minute requests to bespoke floral designs tailored to particular occasions or style preferences. Expect all sorts of options for birthdays, anniversaries, get-well messages, baby showers, housewarmings, and more, with prices from $75.

Helen Olivia began as a charming flower shop named after its original owners’ grandmothers, and while ownership has changed, its heart remains the same. Today, this lovely florist in Old Town Alexandria caters to everyday arrangements, events, workshops, weddings, and more. Expect beautifully crafted floral arrangements that weaves classic floral design language with modern, contemporary touches. Expect to pay from $100 for one of the studio's signature arrangements.