Still looking for Valentine’s Day flower delivery? Here’s where to order in Fort Worth
Flowers are the quintessential romantic gesture, and the countdown is on to get them in time for Valentine’s Day.
Local florists are preparing thousands of orders for the Valentine’s Day rush. They say people are spending more and ordering earlier this year, which could be because the pandemic is waning and more people are celebrating, or because the winter storm foiled Valentine’s Day plans last year. Some said Valentine’s Day flower delivery will be tougher this year because of the nationwide labor shortage.
Here’s where to buy flowers in the Fort Worth area, what you should get and when you should order them by.
Best for unique flowers: Gordon Boswell Flowers
- Location: 1226 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth
- Price range: $55 to $410
- Splurge: designer’s choice
- Save: carnation and daisy arrangement
- Where to order: Here
- Where they deliver: Fort Worth | Benbrook | Crowley | Dallas | Forest Hill | Lake Worth | Westover Hills
- Contact: (817) 332-2265
- Hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Store manager Cheri Kirkman says their average sale has gone up by $15 from last year. People are ordering bigger arrangements, a dozen and a half to two dozen roses.
She recommends asking a designer to create a personalized bouquet. “We have some of the best designers in Texas. That allows them the creativity to kind of put together something unique for you with the roses and other fresh flowers that we have available, and then you can just pick your price. Whatever you can imagine, we can do it,” Kirkman said.
Usually, customers could order until 11 a.m. on Valentine’s Day. But because there’s not enough delivery drivers, the florist will only be taking orders until Saturday or Sunday. The order should arrive between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.
Best one-stop shop: TCU Florist
- Location: 3131 S. University Drive, Fort Worth
- Price range: $65 to $250
- Splurge: jewel arrangement
- Save: petal gift set
- Where to order: Here
- Where they deliver: Arlington | Fort Worth | Bedford | Benbrook | Burleson | Keller | Mansfield | Saginaw| Southlake | Euless | Grapevine | Haltom City | Hurst | North Richland Hills | Grand Prairie | Colleyville | Crowley | Forest Hill | Kennedale | Lake Worth | White Settlement | Aledo | Everman |
- Contact: (817) 924-2211
- Hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aside from roses, stargazer lilies and tulips have also been a popular option this year, store manager Melissa Brock said. People have also been buying gifts to go with the flowers like balloons, luxury candles, fudge and stuffed animals. For a cheaper option, you can get a spring mix.
You can order flowers for delivery through Sunday. They’ll be delivered by 4 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. You can request a specific time slot for an extra fee.
Best European style: The Flower Market on 7th Street
- Location: 2733 W. 7th St., Fort Worth
- Price range: $49 to $70
- Splurge: heartthrob arrangement
- Save: dozen roses
- Where to order: Here
- Where they deliver: DFW metroplex
- Contact: info@theflowermarketon7th.com, (817) 377-3660
- Hours: Weekdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 12 to 5 p.m.
The family business has seen a lot more traffic and delivery orders this year, said flower designer Lauren Roach. The classic dozen roses and specialty arrangements are most popular for Valentine’s. For a bigger arrangement, you can get the heartthrob or cloud nine arrangements with garden roses and foliage. For a cheaper option, get the sweetheart arrangement, with spray roses, tree ferns and ruscus.
Customers receive a discount when they order early. Saturday is the last day you can order for Valentine’s Day delivery. You can choose a delivery time between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day.
If you prefer to shop in store and DIY a bouquet, you can choose flowers by the stem or bunch, design with supplies provided and the florists will wrap it in a bouquet at checkout.
Best for last-minute delivery: Fort Worth Florist
- Location: 8247 Camp Bowie W. Blvd., Fort Worth
- Price range: $60 to $300
- Splurge: three dozen red roses
- Save: six lavender roses
- Where to order: Here
- Where they deliver: Fort Worth | Azle | Bedford | Burleson | Hurst | Keller | Mansfield | Saginaw | Euless | Haltom City | Crowley | Kennedale | Lake Worth | White Settlement | River Oaks
- Contact: (817) 244-2345
- Hours: Weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 12 to 3 p.m.
It’s no surprise that red roses are still the most popular for Valentine’s Day, the store said. The week before Valentine’s is their busiest; they started getting orders Wednesday and will continue taking orders through Valentine’s Day. This is your best last-minute option if you forgot to order flowers during the weekend.
This story was originally published February 12, 2022 at 10:28 AM.
