You enter flower heaven which is open 24 Hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!…read more They don't have an online ordering system but calling up is also easy but make sure you have your credit card on you because they will most likely ask you for it as they don't want a no show! You may be put on hold on the phone as they may have to attend to customers in the store but they provide great flowers none the less!

My one stop shop for flowers…read more Regardless of time of day or day of week I know that if I want to buy flowers I can get them here. On top of that the staff are always knowledgable and helpful. Waiting times can be a little long if the shop is busy as they tend to staff for the long hall (being a 24hrs shop) rather than peak periods but it's worth the wait.

For me, florists fall into one of two categories:…read more 1. Beautiful florists that are artists with flowers that you'd trust to create and send someone a bouquet without you seeing it first, do your wedding / other major event flowers and so on. 2. The florist you get flowers from to put in your house. Nice, simple bunches of things like proteas or tulips. A Secret Garden proudly told me they deliver and do weddings, but for me they're really not that kind of florist. They are however, perfect for grabbing a pretty and cheap bunch of something on the way out of the supermarket to brighten your home.

I recently got flowers for my wife's 40th from this florist. Cecilia was quick to put something…read moretogether over the phone based on my budget and when i got there to pick them up with my 7 yo daughter, she exclaimed: "Oh my gosh! They are so beautiful, daddy!" And that was money well spent! Being a past customer from 9 years ago for our wedding flowers back when she set up in Highpoint, Cecilia also remembered our theme, and added a personal touch to the bouquet (a butterfly). And of course, wife was pleasantly surprised and loved the gift. Thought I'd come on and write a review and saw a previous review dated 2011, which was before Cecilia took over this florist. I do suggest to contact this florist (Cecilia) if in doubt and look at the flowers that she prepares just as a basic and you would likely be impressed like i was.

One of the newest florists within the South Melbourne Market - actually new enough that on my first…read morevisit there was no signage and they had barely finished so I didn't snap any pics. Their floral arrangement and succulents are so eye catching, I couldn't help but buy something the second I passed by. As a bit of a black thumb, I went home with a little cactus for a pot that I had just killed some herbs in. The only problem is that the guys serving seemed to have a lot of knowledge about what looks cool, and very little about actual plants or gardening. They seemed completely flummoxed when I asked for some advice about repotting and wanted to talk plants as a total novice. So I wouldn't send you here for any kind of serious (or even amateur!) garden needs, but their stuff sure is pretty and it's a perfect stop for lovely gifts. Very different and more upmarket compared to the other flower vendors inside the market.

Oh so much pretty in such a small shop. Natives flowers, succulents, air plants, roses, pretty…read morethings I don't know the names of. This small shop packs a decent floral punch on variety and staff attitude! I opted for a more native floral arrangement to be different from my usual pretty in pink style flowers. The staff were happy to chat about the indoor plant selection, interesting decoration and well floral life such in general. Certainly a great spot to get a unique floral gift.

Tribal Rose has been on the Smith Street scene since 1996, becoming an institution alongside other…read morebusinesses on the trendy street. I like having a look in here because the range of blooms and how they fill the space always impresses me. While it may not be my favourite florist for making artistic and bold pieces, I really enjoy taking my time and stopping to have a look and sniff around - something that the florists happily let me do. Sometimes when you go into a florist you can feel pressured to buy something, but I've never felt that at Tribal Rose. Most of the times I have been there it's a hive of activity and the florists are busy working their magic, and running around helping out customers. The last time I visited Tribal Rose they had some beautiful orchids for sale in the front, and I remember having a chat with one of the florists about keeping them alive (something that I struggle to do). She gave me some really good advice about watering and feeding them, and even though it was busy I could tell she was genuinely happy to let me in on a few secrets. It is experiences like that one that make Tribal Rose such a success.

Whenever I'm sent on missions to buy flowers for birthdays, farewell's or just to spruce up the…read moreoffice décor, I always head straight to Tribal Rose, Smith Street Collingwood. The delightful little shopfront, painted green with lovely rustic timber floors, never fails to offer a vast range of seasonal blooms for a fabulous price. Buckets of fresh, colourful flowers are gathered on the footpath out front, which are often small, but as cheap as $5 a bunch - perfect for a smaller, yet still lovely, gesture. Inside, the walls are lined with breath taking local and rare imported florals, allowing you to choose your own customised arrangement for that special occasion. If you're not feeling so creatively inspired, the lovely team at Tribal Rose is there to deliver sound advice and knowledge on all things 'flowers'. The experienced florists, headed by wedding specialist Camilla Pinkney, can create the most stunning, beautifully crafted floral bouquets for anyone's special day. A colleague of mine recently had her wedding flowers provided by Tribal Rose and was thrilled with the service.

Grattans Flowers is a notch above other florists in the Carlton area. Where many businesses are…read moresimply reselling blooms and producing a few standard arrangements with the obligatory fuchsia tissue paper, Grattans Flowers are genuinely interested in contemporary floral design. Their ever-changing window displays are a good indicator of the aesthetic within - vintage pastels and kitsch astro turf are often featured. Inside there is a large selection of arrangements, as well as a relatively smaller number of flowers to have your own made up. They also sell beautifully packaged pot plants for longer-lasting gifts. I usually select individual flowers to have a custom bouquet made, and the arrangements are always perfect. The paper, ribbon and string used are tasteful and high quality. The florists put a small individual bloom on the front of each bouquet which is a lovely touch, although it makes you hesitant to actually unwrap the flowers and put them in a vase!

Having fresh flowers in my home is something I consider a mandatory indulgence. Few weeks pass…read morewhere I don't stop at this Market stand to buy a bunch (or four) of fresh flowers. The prices are really reasonable, and the selection is always changing depending what is in season. Tuesday is a good day to buy as they seem to get loads of fresh stock on this day.

I have a theory that a girl's happiness is proportionate to the number of flowers in her life…read more Flowers = :) No flowers = :( So while I am fortunate to receive flowers occasionally, there are those times when it is essential for my mental health and general well-being to purchase them for myself. A nice little posy for my bedside table, a flamboyant orchid for my bathroom, or a big bunch of peonies for the kitchen bench. Troubadour is just the ticket for these moments, and provides all the contemporary floral favourites such as lilies, tulips and freesias. Best of all - they offer plenty of exotic looking plants whose botanical/actual names escape me (but that I give my own secret names like "spiky heads" or "pom-poms"). Troubadour is neatly hidden away - while the address is Glenferrie Road, it's actually in a little arcade so be careful not to miss it. What a shame that would be, because this place has friendly service and lovely wrapping which means you will be the happiest girl alive when you walk out with a bouquet.

Zeneli Flowers is one of those businesses that I always question how there could possibly be a…read morelucrative enough market to justify its' existence. Sure, people like flowers. 24 hours? I suppose there are many forgetful people working interesting hours out there, but flowers are hardly an everyday necessity like food. Yet somehow Zeneli Flowers has managed not only to survive but by all appearances to prosper from this market. The drive in aspect is certainly very convenient, and it caters to all your basic florist-y needs: newborn baby arrangements, weddings, anniversaries, functions, health well wishes and birthdays. It also offers free delivery to the Carlton and Brunswick areas, so it must be useful to local businesses. Yet the flowers themselves have never really piqued my interest. I guess it's all just a matter of taste. Yet the day may come when I urgently need flowers at three in the morning, and I know where I'll go to get them.