If you’re looking to stop and smell the roses, bring on the romance, or send something beautiful to a friend in need of a pick-me-up, these area florists are just the partners you need.
Azi Flowers
Azeb Woldie’s new storefront on Columbia Pike has arrangements in every color of the rainbow. Eschew the standard red roses for classic yellow or choose from various options with apt names like Crazy for You (hydrangeas, snapdragons and roses in pink), Cupid’s Kiss (red roses and white lilies), and Love Blooms (white Oriental lilies, pink roses, carnations, mini gerbera daisies, snapdragons, alstroemeria and chrysanthemums). // 3045 Columbia Pike, Arlington (Columbia Pike)
Botanologica
This gift boutique’s floral selections follow the local growing season (March-October), so you won’t find any fresh blooms for Valentine’s Day. But you can get something that lasts longer: dried flower arrangements. They’re “everlasting blooms for your everlasting love,” says owner Sarah Orrison. The shop also carries live greenery such as Hoya sweetheart plants, heart-shaped jade and Valentine Aglaonema with red and green leaves. // 817 W. Broad St., Falls Church
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Company Flowers & Gifts Too!
Brightening Arlington since 1997, this Cherrydale shop has several arrangements for Valentine’s Day, including the Mon Cheri, featuring roses in shades of pink, purple and deep red, and the Tiptoe Thru The Tulips (different flower, similar color palette). Of course, there’s no rule making flowers mandatory on Feb. 14, so you can always choose a plant, gift or card from the shelves instead. // 2107 N. Pollard St., Arlington
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Full Bloom
This Clarendon florist doesn’t take walk-ins, so you’ll need to plan ahead. Place orders for delivery or text on arrival for curbside pickup. On-theme arrangements for the amorous holiday include the Rose Love Box, featuring one to four-dozen roses, and the Love Alstro, a vase chock-full of alstroemerias, aka Lily of the Incas. // 3260 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Galleria Florist
This Little City shop delivers big smiles in the form of colorful flowers and leafy designs in simple containers. Valentine’s Day brings nine special options, including the fairy tale-inspired Beauty and the Beast Rose, a single preserved bloom. Alternately, shower your love with Cupid’s Pink, an arrangement of pink roses, stock flowers, hydrangeas and greenery. // 6526 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church
The Happy Hour Flowers
This local business grew out of the pandemic when co-founder Mary Shaffer couldn’t find Henry Bockstoce peonies anywhere other than through wholesalers and decided to open her own flower shop. A proponent of DIY gardening, she and partner Miranda Karr offer online growing guides. But if you want to buy cut flowers, check the shop’s Instagram account to find out what’s fresh. Choose by flower or color and pick up your order at The Tysons Studio. // 8100 Boone Blvd., Vienna
Helen Olivia Floral Design
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, this Alexandria florist offers a wide selection of made-to-order Valentine arrangements. Go classic with a dozen red roses or spring for the Rose Medley, which mixes various types of roses in pink and peach. For something nontraditional go for the Prickly Valentine, a succulent and cactus garden. // 1519 Leslie Ave., Alexandria
Kat Flowers Design & Decor
Yekaterina Allotey fell in love with floral design doing weddings and events in her native Belarus. Last year, she opened this shop on Columbia Pike to bring “compelling European romance, with a twist of modern charm.” Why go with standard red roses when you can get a whole garden? My Dream Garden is a mini bouquet adorned with multiple flower types and even fruits and veggies (which are not edible). // 2342 Columbia Pike, Arlington
Multiflor
Nick Perez and his team count five-star hotels and embassies among their clients, but there’s no reason you can’t be one, too. Arrangements trend toward the exotic, although patrons are also welcome to design their own. The website lists the Valentine’s Day Special, a vibrant mix of blooms such as roses, hydrangea, sweet pea, ranunculus, lysianthus, hyacinth and clematis. But if your Valentine is unique, check out the Coutoure, featuring extra-long black calla lilies and white tulips. For a gift that really shines (literally), the Metalic pairs beige roses with painted gold and silver leaves. // 3170 Draper Drive, Fairfax
Poppyseed Rye
If that sounds like a sandwich shop, that’s because it is. But in addition to breakfast sandwiches and Reubens, it’s home to The Flower Shop. Pick up the Girl on Fire, a bouquet with pastels and pops of red, or leave it to the experts by opting for the Designer’s Choice. // 818 N. Quincy St., Arlington (Ballston)
Stem & Thistle
Arlington floral designer Brook Gagnier sources flowers from local, sustainable farms during their growing season and from regional wholesalers. She also grows some of her own blossoms in her studio garden. For Valentine’s Day, you can’t go wrong with the ever-popular Sweet Jar of Joy, but whatever arrangement you want, be sure to get orders in by Feb. 3.