Very few people dislike flowers, and whether your favourite is a sunflower, rose, lily or dainty gypsophila, an abundant bunch always makes a lovely gift for a loved one, or yourself. What makes a bouquet of flowers that bit more special is when they’re locally sourced and arranged, and that’s where Manchester’s florists and flower shops come in. Whether you’re in the city for work or pleasure, or are passing through the suburbs, here’s our guide to some of the loveliest flower shops in Manchester to pick up a bunch.
1. Flourish Manchester
Having started years ago as a stall in Manchester’s St Ann’s Square, Flourish has been through many iterations, now with a Deansgate Square and Didsbury location. Although Flourish offers a whole host of wild exotic plants and a huge variety of gifting options, it also has a selection of fresh, cut and arranged flowers on the floor daily, with some of the most beautiful arrangements around. Choose from seasonal arrangements of pastels, neutrals and premium options, and keep an eye on the Flourish Instagram page to see what they have in store on a daily basis.
📍 Flourish, Unit 8 Owen St, Deansgate, Manchester, M15 4UA | 29 Barlow Moor Rd, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6TN.
2. Northern Flower
A floral institution in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Northern Flower has been sitting pretty on Tib Street for some years now, with a quaint display of plants outside brightening up the area. Selling plants, flowers and bouquets, the shop is a regular haunt for flower-lovers in the city − and they have some gorgeous seasonal arrangements on offer all-year-round. With popular bouquets including ‘Crazy Sue’ and ‘A Clockwork Orange’ we can tell they’re up for a laugh, so why not pop into one of Manchester’s best plant shops for a chat and a gander?
📍 Northern Flower, 58 Tib St, Manchester, M4 1LG.
3. Flower Style Manchester
Tucked away just a stone’s throw from Manchester Opera House, Flower Style is small but mighty, specialising in beautiful boutique bouquets and abundant hat box arrangements. This conveniently located shop means easy access for those working in the area, and offers a little bit of luxury for every day, offering occasion flowers for weddings and festive instalments for local businesses.
📍 Flower Style, Sunlight House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3JZ.
4. Giraffe Flowers
Nestled in the Northern Quarter going out towards Ancoats, Giraffe Flowers is a well-known Manchester name, now operating permanently from this location. Giraffe flowers not only offers a wonderful selection of plants and flowers to take home, but it’s a treat for the eyes of commuters and locals walking past on a regular basis, with their displays spilling out onto the street and funky interior decor being visible from outside. Offering colourful and eclectic bunches, Giraffe Flowers is a great option if you’re looking for something a little different, and we always are.
📍 Giraffe Flowers, 81 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1EX.
5. Fairy Meadows at Bisous Bisous
Operating out of the gorgeously pink Bisous Bisous on Deansgate, Fairy Meadows is petite but packs a punch, populating a beautiful corner of the shop. Fairy Meadows’ arrangements are almost good enough to eat, and speaking of which, there are plenty of combinations you can get the flowers with in collaboration with Bisous Bisous, including the Petal + Perk combo – a warm or refreshing drink alongside a coffee cup of fresh flowers and a delicious macaron.
📍 Fairy Meadows at Bisous Bisous, 83 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BW.
6. Royal Exchange Flowers
Royal Exchange Flowers sits, unsurprisingly, on the corner of the beautiful Royal Exchange building on Cross Street, with its florals livening up this part of Manchester’s retail district. Royal Exchange Flowers is perfect for popping into if you’re mooching around the shops, or going to or from work, and the stall feel of the pavement section it calls home evokes a feeling of old fashioned flower markets. With fresh flowers every day, Royal Exchange is a great option for flowers and other seasonal plants.
📍 Royal Exchange Flowers, Royal Exchange, Manchester, Cross St, Manchester, M2 7AE.
7. Clocktower Florist
Calling another of Manchester’s iconic landmark buildings home, Clocktower Florist sits beautifully in an enclave of the Kimpton Clocktower building, decorating the space out onto Oxford Road in gorgeous florals that compliment the history of the spot. This most Manc of flower shops encompasses what Manchester is about, with the team of talented florists on hand to create custom bouquets to suit your budget – or you can choose from the wide range of designed bouquets, bunches, dried flowers, plants and gifts.
📍 Clocktower Florist, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford St, Manchester, M60 7HA.
8. Floral Affair, Chorlton
Just a little out of town sits Floral Affair in Chorlton. Adorning a corner of the quaint and exclusive Beech Road, Floral Affair boasts the best that Manchester neighbourhood flower shops can be, with locally sourced, seasonal bunches. Located in a beautiful, traditional cottage, Floral Affair brings that quintessential British feel to this lovely high street, and whether you’re local or just popping by for a visit, this flower shop is worth the trip, only a tram ride from Manchester.
📍 Floral Affair, 15-17 Chorlton Green, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9HS.
9. Moss & Maple Flowers, Levenshulme
Another neighbourhood spot just outside of Manchester city centre, Moss & Maple Flowers is one of the more quaint flower shops in Levenshulme, offering beautiful bouquets all week long. With staff who have over 20 years experience in providing stunning floral creations, Moss & Maple offers a wonderful customer experience and truly lovely produce, and the interior is to die for. What’s more, you can order online if popping in just isn’t for you!
📍 Moss & Maple Flowers, 1026 Stockport Road, Manchester, M19 3WX.
10. The Flower Lounge, Didsbury
Also south of the city in the lovely Didsbury, The Flower Lounge is award-winning florist shop bursting with nature’s most captivating creations. As an independent florist business, The Flower Lounge team is immensely grateful for the support as visitors choose to shop local, and we couldn’t encourage this more.
📍 The Flower Lounge, 98 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester, M20 2PN.