Petals & Roots

I’ve gotten an apothecary jar as a gift and wanted to make a terrarium out of it and Alex helped me put all the proper items together. She also provided recommendations on how to care for the plants and even offered to help me put everything together at her shop. I opted to do it myself at home as a sunday project and it came out really well.
The shop is really cute and I will be going back for additional plants

Alex and her crew put together the most thoughtful, perfectly-​suited bouquets, centerpieces, corsages, sign-​in table «still life», and vases of flowers for our son and daughter-in-law’s recent wedding. The day of the wedding, Alex gave so much attention to detail, care, placement, height, etc. that it was impressive to see and be a part of. She was also very approachable, which we really appreciated. Everything that the bride and groom wished for, happened, making their wedding colorful, aromatic, eye-​catching (and eye-​candy!), and adding to the magic of their day. We were all thrilled. In addition, those who took home flowers and centerpieces, shared with us that they lasted longer than most «take-​home» flowers, and continued to fill their homes with a beautiful scent, thus prolonging the joy and floral uniqueness of the wedding. Thank you, Alex, and Petals & Roots.

I must say on the short notice the service was EXCEPTIONAL!!! The owner, Alex was very helpful and knowledgable about the flowers and she delivered the bouquet that definitely left WOW effect on my sister!!! Highly recommend Petals & Roots to anyone who wants to order flowers for special occasion!!!

Alex and her husband are phenomenal. Alex sat with me for a consultation and I showed her endless amounts of Pinterest photos for my summer coral, rose gold and light Aqua themed wedding. She recognized every flower by name and I learned from her! She worked within my budget and made recommendations for similar flowers that were more affordable and in season. Also, her sons are very cute and she treated me and my mom like family. When you go to the shop, you will wish your house was decorated as nicely as it is.
Everything they made for our wedding (bride and bridesmaid bouquets, boutenierres, corsages, centerpieces, cake flowers etc) were gorgeous and lasted for days! I only wish I could have saved them longer as I didn’t get to enjoy the extras because we went on our honeymoon right away! Thank you!

Alex was, by far, my favorite wedding vendor. She was amazingly helpful in all aspects of the process, and didn’t utter a word of skepticism when I told her that we were going to build my bouquet during the ceremony, (which turned out beautifully.) She gave us beautiful pieces at a price that was reasonable, and was always willing to work on the pricing if I felt I needed to sacrifice some things. The breakdown of pricing let me see that I was truly getting what I paid for, and her husband became the savior of the day as he helped us setup the remaining décor as we rushed to the finish line when our venue manager didn’t set up the tables in a timely manner. If ever I felt like I had a neighborhood flower shop like you see in the movies (or small European cities where everyone knows your name,) this is it.

My fiancée (now wife) and I were planning our wedding in NYC, though we live in Tennessee. Planning a wedding from several states away wasn’t always easy, but working with Alex at Petals & Roots was a wonderful experience.
We are a same-​sex couple, and wanted two bridal bouquets. I was a bit worried about the challenge Alex faced — my wife and I have very different taste in flowers, but wanted our two bouquets to look good together too. Alex worked with us over the phone and email, even looking at our separate Pinterest boards to get a feel for what we each liked, and was incredibly thoughtful and creative in conceptualizing two bouquets that would make each of us happy. I was so impressed by the time she took working with us to be sure we were all on the same page.
A few days before the wedding, we realized we didn’t have a cake topper for our cake. I reached out to Alex to see about making a last-​minute addition of some flowers for the top of the cake to our order. She graciously threw them in for us free of charge.
When our bouquets were delivered to us on our wedding day, we both shrieked like little girls — the flowers were better than we had ever envisioned. My wife had a gorgeous, pink, fluffy, feminine bouquet full of pink peonies and roses. I had the bohemian, wildflower-​inspired multicolor bouquet of my dreams, full of different textures and colors. And Alex incorporated a few of the same pinks and whites into both of our bouquets, to provide flow between the two. They were beyond perfect.
I couldn’t stop staring at my flowers all day and feeling like the luckiest woman in the world, to get to carry them!
Five stars for amazing service, five stars for gorgeous flowers, five stars for the immense talent and artistry in arranging two different bouquets that went so well together. We only wish we lived in NYC so we could enjoy ordering flowers from Petals & Roots more often.

What a treat to receive flowers for Secretaries Day from this place. They do a beautiful job. Truly artists with a vision. I called today to inquire about how to care for my new planter and the woman who answered was very kind, explained everything and even told me to come in if i need it repotted in the future. Wow is all i can say Highly recommended!

We have been coming here since they opened and the flowers are always gorgeous and fresh. And the owner has a gift for making arrangements. It’s a little pricey and I wish they gave loyal customers some discounts. We’ve literally gotten flowers here for every single occasion for the last few years. For a decent bouquet, the average price has been around $ 45. But they will look better and last longer than deli flowers for sure.

When I was 38 weeks pregnant we stopped in here to ask for dahlias because that is what we were naming our daughter. They didn’t have any but said they could get us some at the flower market the next morning. They called in the morning to say the arrangement was ready and we could come get it. It was absolutely beautiful and perfect. A large variety of types and colors of dahlias in a perfect bouquet. That night my water broke! Then to congratulate us, my dad ordered a bouquet of dahlias from here! He didn’t know about our experience/​recent order but the staff told him! What a coincidence!
Also, the owner (I think?) was pregnant herself so it was fun to chat with her. When we stopped in the staff was busy prepping for a wedding in the morning but didn’t seem bothered to stop to help us. It was a great experience!

Beyond pleased and overly grateful! We needed to send a bouquet from out of state, and they allowed us to describe the event and the receipient in order to create a fabulous custom arrangment! The price was beyond reasonable for same day delivery. Customer service was also impecable — Marcela emailed the receipt and even texted a photo of the arranagment before it went out on delivery.
Another reason why we always support local businesses who have real talent and care about their customers!
Thank you guys!

Alex will make your wedding floral dreams come true, and on a reasonable budget, too. She has really great taste and her shop is simple/​modern stylistically, so if you are looking for less traditional arrangements like I was, it’s the place to be. She’ll help you find your «vision». I have to say, receiving my bouquet and hair flowers from Alex was probably one of the best moments of my wedding day!
More importantly, Alex has an attitude you won’t find elsewhere. She brainstormed with me and bore with me as I went through idea after idea, and sent picture after picture. She’s flexible and totally easy-​going. Decide you need a few extra arrangements around the room a few weeks before? Or a boutonnière for the groom the week before the wedding? She’ll make it work. The thing I like most about Alex is her integrity. She might suggest buying a certain vase or such from her shop, but she won’t pressure you into it. If you want to provide your own, that’s fine. It really impressed me how the flowers were 1^st priority with her, and she didn’t try to sell me lots of other stuff like other florists tend to do. Oh, and she put everything together on my tables so quickly and efficiently on the day of the wedding — it was impressive!
I can’t recommend Petals & Roots enough!

I highly recommend Petals and Roots! An elegant store, with attentive staff and great customer service! When my fiancé and I were seeking a florist for our wedding Alex sat down with us and reviewed all the meticulous details of or proposal and answered all our questions. It was immediately clear that she comes from a solid family background of florist and that she has comprehensive knowledge of design and concepts; not just stems and flowers. My experience searching for flowers has taught me that in this day and city it’s possible to get any flower from anywhere in the world; but ultimately it’s not the flower but the florist that makes all the difference in the final result. If you are looking for a knowledgeable florist, elegant (yet affordable) arrangements, personalized and responsive customer care I highly recommend Petals and Roots.

This place is awesome. They make the most beautiful, original bouquets for you on the spot, or always have a few done up and waiting if you pop in on the way home. Above all, I’m always surprised by how goddamn reasonable the prices are! The place looks so nice and the flowers are so fancy, yet every time I brace myself for a big number, it’s always $ 30 below where I would’ve guessed. The florists are also so helpful and genuine — when the pretty, dark haired woman heard we would be traveling a few hours with the flowers, she made sure the roots were wrapped and would be good for up to 12 hours without water. It’s definitely our go-​to florist in Astoria now!

I’ve been a fan since they first opened, gorgeous store, beautiful flowers many I have never seen before, at least not around Astoria. My wife likes exotics and Alex has always been able to give me flowers that put a smile on my wife’s face. Pretty reasonable prices and the flowers last quite a while, and they always greet you with a smile, wish I was that happy at work. Great find for me especially when I do something wrong, Alex and Pete save my day. Keep up the great work!!!

AH-​MA-​ZING! I had no idea about Pedals and Roots until my boyfriend surprised me with flowers one day, and oh what a nice surprise!
By far the most prettiest flowers I’ve ever received. You can just tell that each arrangement is made with LOVE and genuine care.
When it was time for me to send something to my mother I thought I’d try Pedals and Roots. I had a budget and Alex made sure to work around that. She took her time with my call, explained to me what my arrangement would entail and the end result was stunning. My mother was so happy she cried.
Alex even snapped a pic of the arrangement and sent me a text with the image so I knew exactly how it looked (doesn’t get any better then that!).
I’ve never done Unilocal reviews before but I couldn’t let this time pass. If you want a place that works with all types of budgets, gorgeous flowers and superb customer service… this place is for you. Maybe one day I’ll use Pedals and Roots for my wedding :)
Promise you won’t be disappointed.

From this moment this flower shop is my spot !!! It’s very great place and they can make anything u want from flowers. I order for my moms 50bday teddy bear with the hard (u can cheek the pic) which became Great and Alex she is so friendly and she was so helpful and patience with me. Great great place I recommend

Alex and her husband, Pete, are the best! We had an impromptu first-​meeting with Alex and she immediately understood the vision I was going for. When we showed up the next week, she had a sample centerpiece ready for us and it was spot-​on! She offered help and advice on other décor my husband and I were working on, and you can just feel her enthusiasm and love for what she does. When we arrived at our venue, everything was perfect! Their prices are totally reasonable too. Alex is so sweet — you feel like she’s your friend, not just your florist. She even stayed to watch me walk down the aisle :) Can’t wait to have another excuse to order flowers from Petals & Roots!

These people are the best! I had a small event I wanted to do something simple, and I knew exactly what I needed. I spoke with Alex once, and she got it perfect. I love the fact that there is no job to small or simple for them. I can’t wait to use them again for something much larger.

Jess, who has a florist for a mom came home one day and told me about a nice flower shop in the neighborhood. I was excited about having a good florist (one that’s passed her standards) nearby but was also a bit skeptical. Needless to say, being with a florist’s daughter is a bit daunting. And we are in Queens and lets be honest, sometimes we get a little too carried away and everything tends to be a bit over the top. I.e. Teddy bears with hearts, cut out hearts, cheap red ribbons and all that flair.
Two days before Valentines day I finally walked in Petals & Roots. The store is easy to miss especially during the day. They are situated right under the train. But surprisingly, albeit the weird location it was really, really nice inside. Teddy bears and cut out hearts were not in sight. Thank god!
Alex was exceedingly, helpful. She paid so much attention to what my needs were. I initially wanted 2 dozen ranunculus. Yes, I did think that florists just have dozens of ranunculus sitting in the back. Of course they didn’t have them. However, because Alex is awesome, she recommended another florist in the city. Why go elsewhere when you’re already in front of someone so passionate about their craft, had great style, and was local? So, sadly I gave up on the ranunculus and worked with Alex to come up with an appropriate bouquet. I left the shop happily satisfied and excited that day.
The flowers were delivered to Bahari. They were sitting at the hosts desk when we arrived. Jess immediately asked me if the were hers; I denied it. The waitress brought them to her after we ordered. An excellent bouquet it was. Normally, all that attention would leave me a bit embarrassed but these were really, really nice, I had to be proud. Thanks, Alex, you have completely impressed the florist’s daughter.
I would give Petals & Roots 5 stars, if the flowers lasted a bit longer; only some did. This, I think, is completely understandable as they are new and don’t have that much customer traffic yet. I guess I’ll just have to go more often.

I happened to pass by this place the other day and am guessing it’s new as I’d never noticed it before. And while I didn’t go inside, what struck me about this place is that the location is rather incongruous. It’s directly below the elevated N/​Q train line, and so it’s on a block that’s not necessarily ‘pretty’. The place really stood out to me as looking ‘too upscale’ for the area… which I guess is a compliment in a way. The place looked very classy. I hope people start to notice them and use them, and that their prices are Astoria prices and not Manhattan prices (in order to ensure that people in the nabe use them). ;-)
I wish them lots of luck and will try to remember to use them should I be needing a formal flower arrangement in the near future. I think they are going to have a tough time based on their location, but hopefully through word of mouth, people who are looking for a more elegant flower shop in the nabe will learn of this place…
Update: Today I came home to my apartment building and I saw this stunning flower arrangement sitting with the doorman… clearly intended for some lucky tenant. I went over and commented on it, and saw the tag was for… yup…Petals and Roots. The doorman said that everybody who’d been walking by was commenting on the beautiful arrangement!