Listed: Colchester's best florists for your Valentines bouquets
Whether you are looking for a bespoke bouquet for your Valentine, or a bunch of flowers to say thank you, here are some of the best our area has to offer.
These florists are five of the top rated according to Google reviews.
Vanilla Blue Flowers
Located at Flanders Field, Vanilla Blue Flowers has almost 150 5 star reviews.
The florist is open 8am to 5pm every week day, offering flowers for all occasions like funerals, weddings or an average Monday.
Customer Kerrie Edwards said "Fantastic service today and a beautiful arrangement, thank you so much.
"I had messaged early this morning, to ask if there was anyway of fitting a flower delivery in today, for a relative who had had a traumatic experience.
"Within only a few hours these beautiful flowers arrived with her; very impressed with the whole experience, thank you."
Visit vanillablueflowers.co.uk
Jennifleurs Florist
Jennifleurs is an independent florist on St Christopher road (Image: Jennifleurs Florist) Open 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, this independent florist, in St Christopher, offers bespoke bouquets and flower tributes with same-day local delivery service.
Customer Shanan said "Ordered the Claire flowers yesterday PM and they arrived at 10am this morning.
"The flowers are absolutely perfect, I've never seen a bunch as beautiful as this.
"Will definitely be using this Florist in the future."
Visit www.jennifleurs.co.uk
Creative Flowers
Creative Flowers is a flower designer located on Stanley Road in Wivenhoe.
Open from 9am Monday to Saturday, the business has over 20 5 star reviews on Google.
Customer Karen Partridge said "Arranged for a bouquet of flowers to be delivered to my parents and the arrangement was stunning.
"Can't fault the service or the delivery.
"I ordered on the Thursday for a Friday delivery and the process was seamless.
"Thank you Andy for the wonderful flowers.
"Would highly recommend using the services of a small business like creative flowers over a national company any day of the week!"
Call 07943 010048.
Spring Cottage Flower Co
Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday, this florist is located on Butt road in Stoke-by-Nayland.
The business has over 40 5 star reviews on Google, with customer Debbi Francis leaving a glowing review.
She said: "Anna's beautiful seasonal flowers are an absolute must for me.
"I love the gorgeous bouquets she creates, and her Instagram account is a constant source of inspiration and delight.
"She's also a joy to communicate with. I recommend her very highly indeed."
Call 07733 321075.
Ralph & Rita Martin Florists
This independent family business was established in Colchester more than 40 years ago.
The florist is situated on Layer road and opens six days a week, with 200 5 star reviews.
Customer Emma Connell said "I dropped-by this florist unannounced & Sadie was so helpful with arranging a bouquet for me.
"Thank you for the lovely service and this beautiful bunch.
"Plus they let my toddler choose a few flowers which made it interesting/interactive for her. Highly recommend."
Visit www.ralphandritamartin.com
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