A small shop with one pair of hands
Atelier Ranunculus is an independent florist in Ghent: one person, one workbench and a great many buckets.
Hello, I'm Lotte
I trained as a florist in Ghent and spent ten years in other people's shops and studios before opening my own in 2019. I named it after the ranunculus, the flower that made me fall for this work: dozens of paper-thin petals, and it lasts far longer in a vase than you would expect.
Most days I am in the shop by half past seven, sorting what has come in from the growers. If you walk in and my hands are full, give me a minute. I will be right with you.
How we work
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Seasonal first
We buy what is in season, so the shop looks different every month. It also means flowers that have not flown halfway around the world, and they last longer at home.
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Local growers
Most of our flowers come from growers within an hour of Ghent. In winter, when Belgian fields are bare, we buy carefully from the Dutch auction and we tell you so.
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No floral foam where we can avoid it
Floral foam is a single-use plastic that crumbles into microplastics. We use moss, chicken wire, pin holders and plain water instead. A few large pieces still need it, and then we say so.
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Nothing wasted
Stems and leaves go to compost, buckets are washed and reused, and bouquets leave the shop in paper and string.
Come and say hello
The kettle is usually on. Drop by to see what is in this week, or call ahead and we will put something aside.