Russell Florist

Russell Florist, a flower shop with flower delivery in St. Louis since 1925

Russell Florist is a flower shop based in St. Louis, Missouri, that has been operating since 1925 and serves both local orders and deliveries throughout the city and its suburbs. The company presents itself as specializing in fresh farm flowers, with weekly stock replenishment and an optimized routing system to streamline deliveries.

The catalog includes rose bouquets, hydrangeas in a vase, sunflowers, alstroemeria, carnations, gerbera daisies and lilies, as well as arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, congratulations, thank-you and new baby occasions. It also offers flower subscriptions, plants, European or dish gardens, wreaths and altar arrangements, corsages and floral designs in modern and traditional styles.

Flower delivery and service conditions

Next-day or future-date delivery is free, while same-day service costs $16.99. To complete deliveries before 5:00 p.m., same-day delivery orders are accepted until 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. The company does not deliver on Sundays; orders requested for that day are moved to the next business day.

The delivery policy indicates a local charge of $16.50 per address on same-day delivery orders, which may vary outside the usual delivery area. National orders must be received before 2:00 p.m. in the recipient's time zone to guarantee same-day delivery. Deliveries to rural addresses or cemeteries are not guaranteed. International orders are handled by phone only.

Sympathy flowers and relationships with local funeral homes

Sympathy flowers are a specialty of the house. The company has maintained relationships with local funeral homes for nearly a hundred years and, according to its presentation, contacts the funeral home for every order of this type to confirm the service details before delivery.

Weddings and events

Russell Florist handles wedding and event orders, with specific inquiry forms for both categories. The catalog includes altar flowers, luxury arrangements, corsages and bridal bouquets.

Orders, pickup and customer service

Orders can be placed by phone, in store or by text message in English or Spanish. The prices published on the website apply to both phone and in-person orders. The shop offers in-store pickup, located across from the Bevo Mill.

Customer service includes a phone line and email. The company also offers gift baskets, gourmet fruit baskets and greeting cards.

Coverage and other locations

Russell Florist serves St. Louis and its suburbs, including St. Charles, East St. Louis and Madison. In addition to its main location, the company has a second establishment, Bloomers Flowers & Gifts, in Florissant, Missouri, with its own hours.

Calendar and holidays

To ensure timely delivery during peak season, the company recommends placing orders at least one day in advance on holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's Day, Easter, Administrative Professionals Week, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. The shop is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

Locations and stores

Main location: 5001 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 · Phone: (314) 351-4676

Bloomers Flowers & Gifts location: 12385 Old Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, MO 63033