Acanthus is a florist and home accessories shop in the historic market town of Shaftesbury in Dorset. Owned by Genna Copeland, this pretty little shop sells beautiful fresh flowers, often in unusual shades, alongside plentiful textured foliage and seasonal berries. Every day there is a range of posies and bouquets ready to go alongside a bespoke bouquet service.
Flowers can also be delivered within eight miles. The home accessories and gifts are mainly eco friendly, and fairly traded from artisan producers in the UK and world wide who strive to create beautiful pieces from natural materials using traditional skills at affordable prices. We pride ourselves on an eclectic collection of unusual pieces in stunning colours and finishes to complement the flowers.
Flowers can also be delivered within eight miles. The home accessories and gifts are mainly eco friendly, and fairly traded from artisan producers in the UK and world wide who strive to create beautiful pieces from natural materials using traditional skills at affordable prices. We pride ourselves on an eclectic collection of unusual pieces in stunning colours and finishes to complement the flowers.
Services
Delivery of flowers will take place between 8.30am and 6.30pm but we cannot guarantee a time. If you have a preference for early morning or late afternoon please say and we will do our best. Please make sure that your recipient is going to be there by the end of the day because we cannot redeliver flowers if they are not in.
Our funeral tributes are made to celebrate and remember your loved one's life. At a time when words can be difficult, flowers send a message of condolence, love and friendship. We will make sure that your flowers reflect your wishes and liaise with the funeral director regarding delivery on the day.
Weddings, civil ceremonies and renewals of vows come in all shapes and sizes. Whatever your style, flowers are a great way to make your day even more special and personal to you. Don't worry if you don't know your roses from your ranunculus, we do and aim to make the whole process relaxed and fun. So, whether you're planning on eloping, or inviting everyone you know, come and have a chat with us.
Reviews (10)
Georgina Shaw
Dec 17, 2021
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So glad we found Acanthus flowers. We were let down by a larger national brand on the day of my mother in laws birthday. We called Acanthus who organised a beautiful bunch of flowers at the last minute, and even committed to delivering them on the day. Completely saved the situation. To top it off, the bunch of flowers was so much better than we expected, and to what we ordered originally. Will be shopping local from now on. Thank you so much, the experience could not have been better. xx
James B.
Sep 15, 2021
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Kate Whiteside
Aug 20, 2021
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Genna did the flowers for my wedding at fairly short notice and they were absolutely beautiful - I gave a pretty open brief and they completely exceeded my expectations. The bouquets were the nicest I've seen at any wedding! Her assistant Chris was lovely also, and dropped my flowers off on the day.
Lisa Hazelgrove
Jul 07, 2021
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I’m so glad I placed an order at Acanthus Flowers for a dear friend.
Genna was so helpful on the phone and when the flowers arrived and I was sent a photo I was over the moon to see the arrangement Genna had made, beautiful!!
Would highly recommend & hope that I get to receive flowers from Acanthus one day ☺️
Genna was so helpful on the phone and when the flowers arrived and I was sent a photo I was over the moon to see the arrangement Genna had made, beautiful!!
Would highly recommend & hope that I get to receive flowers from Acanthus one day ☺️
Ali Low
Apr 19, 2021
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Lizzie Clifford
Mar 25, 2021
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A wonderful local florist. It was very easy to order flowers online for collection from the shop, and they prepared the most exquisitely beautiful bouquet for Mother's Day. I live abroad so it meant the world to me to be able to order such gorgeous flowers for my mum. They were extremely helpful and polite over email and I couldn't recommend them more highly. Thank you, Acanthus!
Jane Rayner
Feb 23, 2021
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My husband gave me these flowers on Valentine’s Day and WOW - they are really beautiful! The bouquet was full of stunning colours and textures with a floaty clematis and delicate veronicas alongside the most gorgeous magenta stock flowers! I’m not sure where they’re coming from at this time of year but they were very very welcome! Thank you so much.
Joanne Cameron
Feb 11, 2021
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Ann-Marie Crandley
Jan 28, 2021
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I can’t sing Genna’s praises highly enough. I contacted her on a Sunday, to arrange some sympathy flowers....not really expecting an answer until the next day. But she replied almost immediately, giving advice on what flowers she could offer, making suggestions about what blooms to include. She created a stunning arrangement and delivered them personally. Would definitely recommend her, and Acanthus, for your floral needs. If the service is like this during lockdown, imagine what ‘normal’ service is like.
Many thanks Genna!
Many thanks Genna!
Nicky Phipps
Jan 22, 2021
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Really beautiful bouquet delivered to my sister for her birthday. Wasn't sure if I could get flowers during these times but Acanthus delivered in every way. I had to change the delivery date at the last minute but again they were incredibly helpful. I would have no hesitation in using again, and I will, or in recommending.
