Wallflowers: Melbourne’s Finest Florists

Melbourne’s most talented florists are on the cusp of a busy season. The brilliant Anne Moffat takes a look at some of our favorites who design indoor botanicals for urban living.

Melanie Stapleton at 12 Hardy Street Brunswick

Cecilia Fox, Brunswick

Melanie Stapleton, the inimitable force behind Melbourne studio Cecilia Fox, specialises in bespoke floral creations from her beautiful warehouse studio tucked away in the backstreets of Brunswick.

Rhiannon and Angie at 23 Jessie Street Cremorne

Flower Jar, Cremorne

Talented and passionate florists Rhiannon and Angie comprise Cremorne studio Flower Jar. Styling weddings and events together as Flower Jar since 2011, the bubbly pair draws on their combined extensive local and international experience to deliver stunning bespoke arrangements.

Emily and Phoenix at 776 High Street Thornbury

North St Botanical, Thornbury

Owner of North St Botanical and proud Thornbury local Emily Bradbury (pictured with Phoenix) lives and breathes floral design and unique natural styling using seasonal elements. Beautifully designed and built by Bradbury’s husband, the store features everything from flowers to succulents to a nursery out the back.

Fleur McHarg at 13A Rose Street Armadale

Fleur, Armadale

Fleur McHarg, owner and namesake of Fleur, is renowned for her sophisticated and conceptual arrangements, with a focus on design and event styling. Pictured is florist Shelley.

Paul Hyland at 44 Cremorne Street Cremorne

Glasshaus, Cremorne

Airy Glasshaus in Cremorne offers everything from landscaping to plantscaping, conceptualising and styling. Owner and florist Paul Hyland has over 20 years’ experience in experimenting with unusual flowers, plants and materials and creates beautiful event spaces together with his team of horticulturalists, florists, designers and carpenters.

Ali at 247 Brunswick Street Fitzroy

Flowers Vasette, Fitzroy

Established in 1989, Flowers Vasette is a Brunswick Street institution, enticing passersby with their incredible array of colourful flowers and foliages. Florist Ali is pictured.

Sofya, Bobby and Azumi at 140 Chapel Street Windsor

Dragonfly Flowers and Designs, Windsor

Dragonfly Flowers is a florist and plant boutique situated on Chapel Street. Florists Sofya, Bobby and Azumi offer a diverse range of indoor botanicals for urban living.

Words and photos by Anne Moffat.