Midtown Manhattan
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Scotts Flowers NYC
A family-owned Midtown florist with a strong focus on handcrafted arrangements, orchids, plants and premium gift presentation.
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Best Flower Shops in NYC
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Upper East Side
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Artsy Flora Floral Boutique
An Upper East Side boutique florist suited to customers looking for attentive consultation, custom arrangements and elevated presentation.
East Village
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Sunny's Florist
A tiny, long-running East Village flower shop known for quick hand-tied bouquets and an unmistakably local New York feel.
Bushwick
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Stems Brooklyn
A Brooklyn floral studio offering fresh and dried arrangements, weddings, events and flower-arranging workshops.
Williamsburg
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Rosehip Social Florist
A Williamsburg florist combining cut flowers, plants and event work with a relaxed neighborhood sensibility.
Harlem
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Franz James Floral Boutique
A Harlem floral boutique offering custom arrangements, plants and delivery throughout New York City.
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