The Best Florists of Belgium: Where Flowers Speak Louder Than Packaging

In a world of Instagram-ready bouquets wrapped in neon paper, a handful of Belgian florists are quietly revolting—with dirt under their nails, seasonal stems, and an obsession with the flower itself. Here’s where to find them:

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Thierry Boutemy (Uccle) – The Poet of Imperfection

Why we love: The man behind Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette floral chaos now arranges wild carrot and crooked tulips for Brussels’ cognoscenti.

  • Signature move: Asymmetrical bouquets that look freshly plucked from a Flemish still life.
  • Secret tip: Visit on Wednesday mornings when the marché aux fleurs deliveries arrive. Ask for "something that smells like rain".
  • Address: Rue Vanderkindere 375 (but no flashy sign—just a moss-green door).
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Wilder (Antwerp) – The Punk Botanist

Why we love: Former art-school rebels now channeling Tarkovsky-esque drama into single-stem arrangements.

  • Signature move: A single peony in a recycled milk bottle (€8, and they’ll teach you how to keep it alive for 10 days).
  • Secret tip: Their backroom "flower library" lets you flip through vintage botany books while sipping mint tea.
  • Address: Provinciestraat 28.

How to Order Like a Connoisseur

  1. Say no to roses (unless it’s February and they’re from a Belgian greenhouse).
  2. Request "des fleurs qui dansent" (flowers that dance—code for loose, natural shapes).
  3. Bring your own vase (an empty gin bottle works).