Established in 1875, Gunns is an independent florist that specialises in truly breath-taking…read morebouquets of flowers for weddings, funerals, birthdays and special occasions. Housed in a tiny shop opposite Cologne & Cotton in Chapel Square, it's a colourful shop with a vast array of sunflowers, tulips, lillies, roses and birds of paradise outside. Prices seem a little steeper than other florists in the city but the flowers always seem incredibly fresh so are maybe worth the extra pounds and pennies.

This is a lovely little florist at the bottom of town, next to the Old Steine and on the edge of…read morethe South Lanes. Due to their shared name, I've always assumed this shop was the sister store of the large Gunns florist on Sydney St. However, they seem to have separate websites and admittedly the shop facades are pretty different. This Gunns is much smaller than the North Lanes one and has a much more conservative exterior (no painted flowers winding up the building!). So, I think weirdly enough, they are in fact different companies...but why the same name...it's a mystery. If anyone knows, do tell! Regardless, the flowers at little Gunns are just as beautiful. There is nothing boring bout their blooms...the colours are vibrant, the shapes unusual and exotic and the scents divine. As you may have gathered, most of the flowers are not native to these shores- so if you're sick of boring old carnations and roses, you will surely be able to get an original, personalised bouquet at Gunns. Like most good florists, you will pay a pretty penny, but I can promise you will get your money's worth. As well as bouquets they do beautiful arrangements for weddings and funerals.

One of the most sophisticated florists in Hove is Florian. A few minutes walk from Igigi cafe and…read morehomeware, it's the perfect place to pick up some flowers for yourself or a loved one. As it's spring, there are currently big bunches of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, narcissi and freesia outside the shop. If you're wanting to make an impression however, I'd opt for one of their elegant, hand-tied bouquets. Prices range from £20 to £50 for more expensive flowers like long-stemmed roses and birds of paradise. They also sell cute bulbs in pots, glass and ceramic vases and large indoor and outdoor plants.

This florist is really too expensive for me- you need at least ten pounds to walk out with even the…read moresmallest of bouquets and really more like thirty or forty pounds for anything worthy of the name bouquet. To be fair they do have affordable pot plants- some really beautiful ornamental cabbages for around £3. So I can't really afford it but I love to go in and admire! Florian's always has the most incredible window displays- I tried to capture the Autumn display with the full size scarecrow in my picture. The design inside is brilliant for showing of the blooms- they have all the stem flowers in tall clear vases so that they look very grand yet simple. The flowers really have center stage.

Let's be honest, flowers at train stations and service stations usually suck…read more Go Botanica are the rare exception. A tiny stall nestled next to M&S Simply Food inside the train station, they sell a truly spectacular display of colourful flowers. There's always bunches of lillies, freesias, roses and dahlias next to charming, hand-tied bouquets. Prices range from about £4 for a bunch or small plant to £45 for show-stopping bouquets packed with exotic and long-stem flowers.

Have you ever been catching a train, when at the last minute, you suddenly thought, 'I really need…read moreto buy some flowers'? Well if so this could be the perfect store for you! Go Botanica is a florist based inside Brighton Station, which offers a range of flowery products at a reasonable price.

'Forget Me Not' is exactly what Lisa & Debbie want you guys to know. Being in a quiet village in…read moreMile Oak you can be forgiven for doing so. However, these ladies have done well with the space in this store and although I am not a flower expert they seemed to have a good range. I do encourage people to buy local instead of from bigger chains unless the quality and price is much different but in this case you have no excuses. If you need to say sorry, get well soon or well done do not forget to check this place out first.

Absolutely beautiful wedding flowers at an amazing value. We had a big wedding with over a hundred…read morepeople- eleven tables- and the cost was really competitive. My bridal bouquet was beautiful and everything was perfect. Don't go anywhere else!

I like this Flower City as it is completely unpretentious…read more It's not like going into you florists in Lewes or Brighton, where the decoration, shop front and pots play as much a role in the shop as the flowers themselves. This shop is pretty sparse, though the flowers they have here are nicely presented and seemingly all the more special, because they stand out more stunningly against the plainness of the shop. The small bunch of Yellow Roses for £1.95 stood out to me, and I didn't mind the houseplants they had inside either. Well worth a visit for any occasion, and for things like weddings and funerals they also do special arrangements.

This florist has such a fab range of flowers. It's normally packed to bursting with everything from…read morea bunch of tulips to something exotic. The staff who work here are lovely and the arrangements and bouquets they produce are beautiful. It's like being in a sweet shop for me.

This is a lovely Florist. The outdoor display enlivens the busy road that has cars & buses hurdling…read morepast. The shop sells fruit and other items like nuts. It a sort of retail outlet that harps back to the early 1900's. I hope this venue survives the ever pressure on the high streets from big business.

This is a fantastic greengrocer's and florist and always has a lovely display outside on the…read morepavement. It has a lot of locally sourced products including recently filberts/cobnuts which were a real treat. I also noticed although did not get tiny grape size kiwi fruit. And they almost always have wild watercress too. The staff are friendly and all the produce looks fresh and well looked after. They also have a nice range of cut flowers and locally produced apple juice.

A small, traditional flower stall just by the Pelican crossing on Dyke Road, to the north of the…read moreSeven Dials roundabout. Prices are about average for the area, and they have a good mix of traditional flowers - daffodils (in spring), crysanthemums roses and carnations, with more modern and exotic varieties, as well as ready-made bouquets. They also sell potted plants and bulbs according to season. They are happy to let you browse and choose your own flowers, which I like, and sometimes you can get bargains at the end of the week on leftover flowers.

I'll be honest, I'm not really much of a cut flower kinda girl. Flowers, generally, should be left…read moreto live on the plant in my opinion, not cut and left to die in someones vase. However, there is something about a florists shop itself that really appeals, and this place is a great example. I love the wet, earthy plant smell and the rows of colour and greenness. Seven Dials Flowers is much wider than it is deep, so even a casual passer by can see the goods on offer, and even if not planning on buying, I do like walking past here and peering in at what's inside. Unlike many florists, there seems to be a good range of affordable bunches - starting from around £2.50. They also sell lots of bulbs in pots for you to grow your own flowers - now, that's a much better idea.

The shop looks lovely from the road. It sells flowers at the right prices. It is possible to order…read morea wreath for a funeral for anywhere in the country. Also flowers can be delivered for an occasion.