LeadQuasar lists 2,167 flower shops across 17 states. Every listing has a phone number and a website, and none has an email address, so you reach florists by calling the shop. Timing matters more with florists than with almost any other small business, because their year runs on a handful of holidays.
The florist calendar decides when you call
A flower shop's busiest weeks are predictable, and during them nobody has time for a sales call. Plan around:
- Valentine's Day. The first half of February is off limits.
- Mother's Day. Late April through mid-May is the same.
- Christmas and the winter holidays. December is busy with arrangements, wreaths and corporate orders.
- Wedding season. Spring through early autumn weekends are full, and the owner is often out doing installs.
- Prom and graduation. A shorter spike in spring.
The good windows are January, early March, June weekdays, late summer and most of the autumn before the holidays. That is also when owners plan: they order supplies, look at new software, and think about marketing for the next rush. Call then and you are talking to someone with time to listen.
Within the week, early weekday mornings are when florists process deliveries and build the day's orders. Late morning or early afternoon on a Tuesday or Wednesday is a safer call time.
Who answers, and who buys
Most flower shops are small and owner-run. The person who answers may well be the owner, arranging at the back bench. If not, ask directly when the owner is in. The listing gives you no contact name, but a quick look at the shop's website often does: florists put their story front and centre, and an "About" page frequently names the owner.
The owner decides almost everything. In a larger shop, a manager may handle wire service orders or the delivery schedule, but spending decisions still go through the owner.
What florists buy
- Flowers and supplies. Wholesale flowers, vases, ribbon, foam, packaging. Freshness, price and reliable delivery decide it.
- Order networks. Wire services and online order platforms that send them orders from outside their area.
- Point-of-sale and websites. Order management, delivery routing, e-commerce.
- Delivery. Vans, courier partnerships, route software.
- Marketing. Local search, reviews, wedding and event directories.
- Corporate accounts. If you run an event or hospitality business, florists are also partners you can buy from.
The listings carry Google ratings, and the average is 4.42 across all 2,167. A shop with a high rating and a strong website is probably busy and open to tools that save time. A lower-rated shop may be more interested in anything that improves reviews or order accuracy.
Where the flower shops are
The list covers 17 states, led by Texas and California.
| State | Flower shops |
|---|---|
| Texas | 645 |
| California | 450 |
| Illinois | 121 |
| New York | 121 |
| Arizona | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | 117 |
North Carolina (116), Indiana (104), Michigan (101) and Florida (89) follow.
By city, the biggest groups are Chicago (119), Houston (118), New York (112), Los Angeles (110) and Philadelphia (110). Texas has depth across metros: San Antonio (104), Dallas (88), Austin (83) and El Paso (83) are each large enough to work on their own. For a wholesaler or a rep who can visit shops, that makes Texas the place to start.
A calling routine that respects their time
- Browse flower shop leads by state and city. Search and filtering are free.
- Pick one metro and check each shop's website for the owner's name and what they specialise in, such as weddings, sympathy work or daily delivery.
- Unlock up to 50 listings a day on a free account, with no card.
- Call on a quiet weekday outside the holiday windows. Keep it under a minute unless they ask questions.
- If they say "call me after Mother's Day", write it down and do it.
Some florist websites list an email address. If you follow up by email, keep it short and follow CAN-SPAM and state rules.
If you are working several states, go unlimited for $3.99/month with CSV export. Our guide to how to find business email addresses covers ways to find an owner's email once you have the shop's website.
Frequently asked questions
How many flower shops does LeadQuasar list?
2,167 flower shops in 17 states. All have a phone number and website, and the average Google rating is 4.42.
When should I avoid calling florists?
Avoid the first half of February, late April through mid-May, and December. Those are the Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and holiday rushes. Wedding-heavy shops are also stretched on spring and summer weekends.
Does the list include florist owners' names or emails?
No. These are business listings with phone, website, address and rating. The shop's website often names the owner, and some list an email you can use.
Which states have the most flower shops?
Texas (645) and California (450) lead. Illinois and New York have 121 each, and Arizona has 120.
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