It’s not too late to order Valentine’s Day flowers in Fort Worth. These florists can help
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. 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.
After the average sale went up by $15 last year, store manager Cheri Kirkman says sales are about the same this year. People are mostly ordering the go-to dozen red roses.
For a unique arrangement, 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.
She said Valentine’s Day flower delivery will be tough this year because there are not enough delivery drivers. The store employs 18 delivery drivers who each do 25 to 30 deliveries a day, totaling 400 to 500 deliveries on Valentine’s Day.
“We always hope for more, because the more we have, the quicker we can get it delivered,” Kirkman says.
Customers are ordering later this year compared to last Valentine’s day, with orders picking up closer to the weekend. Customers could order flowers for delivery until 10 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, but Kirkman recommends ordering early. Depending on when it’s placed, 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 red roses, stargazer lilies and tulips have also been a popular option, store manager Melissa Brock said. The florist is running a special deal this year on pavé arrangements, consisting of short rounded out flowers. Classic long stem roses are still being ordered as well.
If flowers aren’t your person’s thing, you can buy gifts like balloons, luxury candles, fudge and stuffed animals. For a cheaper option, you can get a spring mix.
You can order flowers for Valentine’s Day delivery through Friday. They’ll be delivered by 4 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. You can request a specific time slot for an extra fee. Monday will also be open for customers who’d like to get their flowers delivered a day early.
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.
At this family business, the classic dozen roses and specialty arrangements are most popular for Valentine’s, said flower designer Lauren Roach. 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 start getting orders Wednesday and 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 9, 2023 at 4:09 PM with the headline "It’s not too late to order Valentine’s Day flowers in Fort Worth. These florists can help."
