REVEALED: Brisbane’s 10 best florists for 2023

Brisbane is a lush, green city so it’s only natural we have some of the best florists in the country. After a week of voting, our readers have crowned a new No.1! See the list.

One of the tightest votes in Best of Brisbane history has been decided, with the River City’s best florist crowned for 2023 by a wafer-thin margin.

As little as three votes separated our winner from the rest of the Top.10 but the results are now in, with an assortment of boutique designers to artfully arranged stores and petal perfectionists making the list.

Congratulations to our Top.10 for 2023 and huge thanks to all our readers for voting.

10. Francesca’s (The Gap)

https://francescasflowers.com.au/

Instagram:@francescasflowers

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: Francesca’s

Warm. Bright. Homely. Family is at the centre of Francesca’s Flowers, with the floral artist sharing behind the scene imagery of her flower-filled home. Arrangements by Francesca elicit a feeling of familiarity and delight.

9. Redcliffe City Florist & RCF Weddings (Redcliffe)

https://redcliffecityflorist.com.au/

Instagram: @redcliffecityflorist

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: Redcliffe City Florist & RCF Weddings

Artfully inspired massive bouquets and bespoke wedding pieces are what Redcliffe City Florist specialises in. Clients have described the size and quality of the arrangements as impressive.

8. Poppy Rose (Norman Park)

https://www.poppyrose.com.au/

Instagram: @poppyrosebrisbane

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: Poppy Rose

Colourful and bright aesthetics are just one part of the Poppy Rose story. With a goal of putting sustainability at the forefront of the business, Poppy Rose shops at local flower markets, only buying what they need in order to reduce waste.

7. The Flower Man (Ascot)

https://theflowerman.co/

Instagram: @theflowermanascot

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: The Flower Man

As the fifth generation florist in the family, Amanda Ferguson of The Flower Man has over 100 years of family heritage behind her success.

6. Parker and Bovey (Tarragindi)

https://parkerandboveyflowers.com/

Instagram: @parkerandboveyflowers

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: Parker and Bovey

Beautiful bright colours are a feature of floral bouquets arranged by Parker and Bovey. Each creation has a touch of nostalgia with the florist inspired by her grandparents camellia trees.

5. That Flower Shop (Stafford)

https://www.thatflowershop.com.au/

Instagram: @thatflowershopbrisbane

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: That Flower Shop

Catering to weddings, corporate events, and workshops, That Flower Shop is a one-stop shop for all your floral requests.

4. Hacienda Flowers & Furnishings (Albion)

https://www.haciendaflowers.com.au/

Instagram: @hacienda_flowers

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: Hacienda Flowers & Furnishings

Fashionable and stylish, Hacienda Flowers & Furnishings is an Instagram favourite with Brisbane locals with more than 7000 followers.

3. The Lush Lily (Carindale/Loganholme)

https://thelushlily.com.au/

Instagram:@thelushlily

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: The Lush Lily

The Lush Lily creates gorgeous displays with beautiful full blooms and vibrant colours. A favourite of singer Amy Sheppard, the brand has become iconic in both Carindale and Loganholme.

2. Brisbane Market Flowers (Rocklea)

https://www.brisbanemarketflowers.com.au/

Instagram:@brisbaneflowermarket

Best of Brisbane: Florists 2023. Picture: Brisbane Market Flowers

Described by clients as incredible, Brisbane Market Flowers creates beautiful heartfelt displays that can suit almost any occasion.

1. New England Flower Co (Kenmore)

http://www.newenglandflower.co/

Instagram:@neflowerco

New England Flower Co owner Jessica Ryall, 49, said her reaction when learning she won Brisbane’s Best Florist a second time was pure excitement.

“Everyone is ecstatic and very excited,” she said.

“I couldn’t do it without the team I work with.

New England Flower Co at Kenmore is Brisbane’s top florist for 2023. Picture: John Gass

“Thank you to all my clients for their support, I feel very honoured to do this as my career.

“I pinch myself every day I can do this.”

Elle Skinner, Julia O'Rourke, Jessica Ryall and Bonnie Keats at New England Flower Co at Kenmore. Picture: John Gass

Mrs Ryall said she is extremely passionate about the floral industry.

While she works with weddings primarily she loves being able to deliver flowers on special occasions.

“To go and buy the flowers from the markets, create the bouquets and deliver to doorsteps … the look on their faces is amazing,” she said.

“It’s the emotion that drives what the flowers do.”

Every bouquet is custom made and personalised to each client.

After nearly nine years in the industry, spurred on by a spontaneous decision to create floral art, Mrs Ryall now teaches a floral artistry course at TAFE.

“After my first floral delivery the client started crying. That’s when I knew this is it, this is my job now,” she said.