Florists in Belleville, NJ

Belleville has eight florists, the 2nd largest selection in Essex County, where Newark accounts for 15 on its own. That is enough to compare on style and price rather than taking the first quote, and independent shops differ more on both than their listings suggest. Six list a website; the rest take orders by phone.

Summer brings the widest local choice of the year, much of it from small farms selling directly to nearby shops. A florist here can often name the grower in season, which is a good sign and worth asking about.