Comments on: Best florist in Long Beach, CA?

Question: Best florist in Long Beach, CA?

taojones — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:23:46 -0800

I'm on the east coast and I want to send flowers to a lady I really, really, really (did I mention "really"?) like in Long Beach, CA. Is there a great local florist that the hive mind could suggest? I suspect that a local shop could make something nicer than the national brands (FTD or 1-800-flowers).

I searched all of ask.metafilter, I swear. The closest questions I could find were posts on sending flowers to Vancouver and buying orchids in Los Angeles.

By: wuzandfuzz

wuzandfuzz — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:32:20 -0800

I don't have a shop suggestion, but here are Yelp's suggestions/reviews. I love this site and its pretty well developed for the greater LA area.

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=florist&ns=1&rpp=10&find_loc=long+beach%2C+ca

Looks like Rainbows and Devynn's Garden might be what you're looking for.

By: doorsfan

doorsfan — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:35:01 -0800

Online but i have always been really happy with proflowers.com. Only thing to remember is the price you see does not include the shipping or gas fees - but still reasonable and great look flowers that do not die too quick.

By: you're a kitty!

you're a kitty! — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:09:21 -0800

I've been sent flowers from Calyx before, and they're spectacular - excellent flowers, and packaged in a way that looks expensive. I was quite impressed. Not only that, but once a box of orchids sat outside my door for a day (it arrived before it was supposed to) and wilted, and when I called them they immediately sent over a replacement bouquet that I received within 24 hours free of charge.

By: robinrs

robinrs — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:18:29 -0800

This place is in Anaheim; not being familiar w/California geography I am not 100% sure if she is in the right area but check out Avante Gardens. I'm a florist myself and I've gone to see the owner do shows/seminars. She and her husband both teach floral design and will be able to put together something gorgeous. This place is the cream of the crop.

http://www.avantegardens.com/

By: 6:1

6:1 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:11:15 -0800

Hallmark.com is what Mr. 6:1 used when we were courting and I was far away. They were always in *great* shape upon arrival. Jacob Maarse has gorgeous arrangements and are a local favorite.

By: zoel

zoel — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:53:09 -0800

Seconding Proflowers.com. Gorgeous tulips sent in April arrived in great shape and lasted a long time. The vase is extra, IIRC, but the least expensive was quite nice.

By: NotMyselfRightNow

NotMyselfRightNow — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:31:08 -0800

For future reference: When I'm in this situation, and I need to get flowers to someone in a city I'm not familiar with, I usually call up one of the high-end hotels in the city (Ritz, Four Seasons, etc.) and ask the concierge. They're always willing to make a recommendation of a florist, and I've never been let down.

By: theantikitty

theantikitty — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:43:15 -0800

You should be aware that if you use Proflowers, the flowers will literally be shipped in a box and she will need to assemble them herself. IE -- they won't come arranged in a vase. Not necessarily a bad thing, but something I would want to know in advance.

By: notyou

notyou — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:02:51 -0800

I used to live around the corner from Piccolo Flowers. They always took good care of me, flowerwise.