How much do office flowers cost in Boston?

The straight answer first, then what changes it.

The short answer

For weekly service from me: Petite starts at $95 a week, Signature at $175 and Statement at $350. A reception piece plus two small pieces for the kitchen and restrooms would start around $365 a week.

Other florists price differently, but these are the questions that will tell you what you're actually paying for.

What changes the price

• Size and number of spots. A big lobby piece costs more than a small counter piece, and three spots cost more than one. With me, three or more placements at one address are 10% off.
• Flowers in season. Local and in-season stems usually cost less than imported ones, and they last longer.
• How often. Weekly is the standard. Every two weeks or monthly works too, with hardier stems that last longer.
• Delivery area. I deliver free to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown, Belmont and Arlington. Nearby towns like Brookline or Newton are $20 to $40 depending on distance.

What should be included

When you compare quotes, ask whether these are included or extra: vases, delivery and setup, taking the old flowers away, a midweek touch-up, and how invoicing works. With me, vases are included, I touch everything up midweek, I invoice monthly by card or ACH, and I can send a W-9 for your vendor setup.

Fresh flowers, plants or silk?

Plants cost less week to week but need care and a good spot, and a struggling plant at reception looks worse than nothing. Silk flowers collect dust and look the same every day. Fresh flowers change every week, which is a big part of why people notice them.

How to budget it

A month averages a little over four weeks, so multiply the weekly price by about 4.3. A Signature piece at reception every week comes to about $760 a month before any discount.

Right now new weekly accounts get 15% off the first 3 months. I start with a free 30-minute visit to see your space and give you an exact quote.