Champaign-Urbana Offers Variety of Fine Florists

Champaign-Urbana, Illinois is home to many quality floral shops. There are approximately 26 florists and floral centers in the Champaign-Urbana area, most of which deliver to surrounding areas as well. Whatever the occasion, C-U florists can accommodate.

Foremost on the list are some of the better-known shops in C-U. These florists have earned their popularity by offering only the highest-quality flowers and creative arrangements.

One of the premier floral shops in all of C-U is English Hedgerow Fresh Flowers at 406 N. Lincoln in Urbana, (217) 365-0055. They're open from 9a.m.-5:30p.m., Mon.-Sat. and advertise a "daily selection of unusual flowers from around the world." English Hedgerow has a bistro and catering service in addition to a full-service floral shop! British owner Helen Philpott offers customers a decidedly English experience at this one-of-a-kind shop. For direct, online ordering, go to their website at www.EnglishHedgerow.com or email them at helen@webflorals.com. If you choose to visit in person, just look for the bright-red, antique, English phone booth on the corner of Lincoln and University in Urbana. You can't miss it!

Rick Orr Florist is another top-notch shop, offering a wide variety of unique arrangements, including specialty vases that are sure to impress. It is located in downtown Champaign at 122 N. Walnut and is open from 9a.m.- 5:30p.m., Mon.-Fri. and 9a.m.-4p.m., Sat., and can be reached by phone at (217) 351-9299. Although slightly pricier than other shops, Rick Orr has definitely earned his reputation as one of the sought-after florists in the area.

Right down the street at 334 N. Walnut is ART Floral Co., one of the longest-established shops in C-U. They have been providing services to the community since 1922 and are a reliable shop for all your floral needs. Their associate shop, Barsch Florist is located at 1611 S. Prospect in Champaign. Both shops are open from 8a.m.-5p.m., Mon.-Fri. and 8a.m.-1p.m., Sat.

Another shop that's been around for some time is Abbott's Florist in Champaign, located in The Old Farm Shops on the corner of Kirby and Mattis. Their store hours are 9a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Fri. and 9a.m.-4p.m., Sat. You can place your order over the phone at (217) 352-9616 or online at www.abbotts.com.

Blossom Basket Florist offers two locations, 1002 N. Cunningham in Urbana, (217) 367-8354, open 8a.m.-5:30p.m., Mon.-Fri. and Village at the Crossing, Windsor and Duncan Rd. in Champaign, (217) 359-ROSE (7673), open 8a.m.-6p.m., Mon.-Fri. Both shops are open 8a.m.-5p.m., Sat. Blossom Basket offers a wide variety of flowers and arrangements with a convenient location for Urbana residents and offers 24 hour phone service as well.

Upsie Daisy is a full-service florist located at 307 Locust in Champaign. They can be reached at (217) 355-3000 or online at www.upsiedaisy.com . This location is close to campus for students' convenience as well. Hours are 9a.m.-5p.m., Mon.-Fri. and 10a.m.-1p.m., Sat.

Another shop with students in mind is the aptly named Campus Florist at 609 E. Green in Champaign, (217) 344-0051. They advertise all-day delivery throughout Champaign-Urbana, including fraternities, sororities and dorms. Hours are 9a.m.-5p.m., Mon.-Sat. Make a visit to Campus Florist and say "hello" to the resident, floral feline, Stevie J!

For floral needs to suit any occasion, C-U offers a variety of exceptional shops and convenient locations from which to choose.