Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Florist in Essex, MD
Essex Florist & Greenhouses has been a trusted provider of floral and greenhouse services in Essex, Maryland, for over 60 years. Our commitment to quality and community has driven us to offer fresh local flowers without hidden fees, ensuring every arrangement reflects our dedication to excellence. We deliver to over 124 zip codes in the Baltimore area and across the US and Canada, prioritizing direct customer relationships over third-party commissions. Our floral designs are handcrafted by professional designers, avoiding assembly-line techniques to maintain artistic integrity. As a family-owned business, we specialize in custom wedding florals, sympathy arrangements, and seasonal plants, with a greenhouse operation that ensures premium quality from growth to delivery. Our history dates back to the 1940s, evolving from Salvo Nurseries, Inc., to a full-service florist under the current owners in 1980.We pride ourselves on personalized service, offering upgrades, color customization, and locally made additions like chocolates and plush gifts. Our greenhouse-grown plants, including poinsettias and Easter lilies, are cultivated with care for lasting beauty. We collaborate with local organizations and churches to create meaningful displays, continuing our legacy of community service for over seven decades.
Services
Wedding Florals
Sympathy Arrangements
Flower Preservation
Custom Design Services
Greenhouse Plant Sales
Seasonal Flower Delivery
Corsage & Boutonniere
Tribute Designs
Gift Baskets
Altar Displays
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have served the Baltimore community for over 60 years with personalized floral services.
- Our handcrafted designs avoid assembly-line production for unique, artistic quality.
- We eliminate hidden fees by avoiding third-party commissions and funeral director markups.
- Family-owned operation ensures dedicated, community-focused service since 1980.
- Greenhouse-grown plants guarantee freshness and longevity for all seasonal offerings.
Services
Wedding Florals
Essex Florist & Greenhouses creates custom wedding florals tailored to your vision. Our experienced designers craft bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony decor with fresh, locally sourced flowers. We offer consultations by appointment, ensuring personalized attention for every couple. With no minimum order requirements, we cater to intimate gatherings and large celebrations alike, delivering exceptional quality and artistry for your special day.
Sympathy Arrangements
Our sympathy arrangements honor loved ones with thoughtful, dignified designs. We offer table arrangements, standing sprays, and tribute pieces suitable for graveside or home display. Customers may customize color schemes and add personalized script. We deliver to local funeral homes and provide guidance on appropriate floral tributes, ensuring each arrangement reflects the unique relationship between the sender and the deceased.
Flower Preservation
Preserve cherished floral memories through our professional preservation services. Using silica gel drying techniques, we transform wedding bouquets and special arrangements into lasting keepsakes. The process involves careful cleaning, petal stabilization, and sealing in airtight frames or custom displays. This two-step method ensures durability, allowing customers to treasure their preserved flowers for years as a tangible memento of significant life events.
Greenhouse Plant Sales
Our greenhouse produces premium poinsettias, Easter lilies, tulips, and bedding plants grown from quality cuttings. Seasonal offerings include annuals like geraniums and marigolds, available in mixed baskets for decorative displays. We supply churches and organizations with altar arrangements and fundraising plants, ensuring healthy, long-lasting blooms. All plants are hand-selected and cared for until delivery, reflecting our commitment to horticultural excellence.
Custom Design Services
Create unique floral gifts through our custom design services. Customers may request specific color schemes, flower types, or thematic elements to suit any occasion. Our designers incorporate locally made additions like Bomboys Chocolates and plush gifts to enhance arrangements. For special requests, we offer one-on-one consultations to ensure every detail meets your vision, from birthday celebrations to corporate events.
Questions
What areas do you deliver flowers to?
We deliver to over 124 zip codes in the Baltimore area and offer nationwide and Canadian delivery through our network.
Can I customize the colors in a floral arrangement?
Yes, we allow color scheme customization for most designs to match your preferences or event theme.
Do you offer same-day flower delivery?
Orders received by 2:00 pm are delivered the same day to local funeral homes and addresses.
How are your floral designs different from other florists?
Our arrangements are handcrafted individually by professional designers, avoiding assembly-line production for unique quality.
What payment methods do you accept?
Our website accepts major credit cards, and we offer phone order options for flexible payment.
Can I order flowers for a funeral service?
Yes, we specialize in sympathy arrangements and deliver directly to multiple local funeral homes.
