Il-Qronfla

Il-Qronfla is the name most Maltese people use for Lewis Micallef Co. Ltd, a family florist whose shop stands on Main Street in Balzan, a quiet village in the middle of the island. The business traces its roots back to 1903 and has spent more than a century arranging flowers for the islands' weddings, hotels and everyday gifts. For a UK reader sending flowers to family in Malta, planning a wedding abroad or looking after a villa, it is one of the longest-running names in the florists directory.

History and the family behind the shop

Lewis Micallef started the business in Valletta, on what is now Republic Street, and was one of the first importers to bring cut flowers and house plants to the islands. His nephew Philip Muscat took over later and supplied flowers to the British services and to Queen Elizabeth II during her time in Malta. In July 1967 the firm joined Interflora in Malta, and it still belongs to that network. Today Philip's sons, Aldo and Patrick Muscat, run the company, which employs more than 20 people.

Visitors who enjoy the old capital will find the story fits well with a stroll through our Valletta guide, since the first shop traded there before the business settled in Balzan.

Bouquets, plants and gifts

Fresh stems arrive from growers in Holland, and the florists hand-craft each bouquet with seasonal blooms, elegant wrapping and delivery included. Named designs include Blush Romance, Violet Passion, Love's Embrace, Ivory Grace, Royal Plum, Tulip's Gaze, Loving Lilies and Beauty's Rose, and a Summer's Bloom bouquet runs from €55.00 to €105.00. The online range is grouped by occasion: anniversary, birthday, Valentine's, Mother's Day, Father's Day, new baby, get well, sorry, thank you, and sympathy and funeral flowers. Prices start low and climb with the scale of the gift: a mixed bouquet in a vase at €82.00, a boxed floral arrangement from €42.00 to €102.00, a planted arrangement of fresh plants from €57.00 to €155.00 and baby roses with a balloon at €57.00, so there is a sensible option at most budgets. Nursery gift bags of mixed flowers cost €35.00, and a Mother's Day card is €3.50.

The shop also runs a boutique with gifts, books and wines and spirits, so a bouquet can be paired with a bottle or a book. If you are exploring the area, our Agenda Bookshop listing covers another independent shop worth a look, and Alistair Floral Design is a second florist close by.

Weddings, hotels, yachts and offices

Beyond single bouquets, Il-Qronfla arranges flowers for weddings, funerals and other functions. It is the main flower supplier to many of Malta's luxury hotels, with weekly deliveries, guest bouquets, plant care and Christmas decorations. If you are choosing a base for a celebration, our guides to hotels across Malta and hotels in Valletta will help you shortlist venues.

The florist also serves yachts, super yachts and cruise liners berthed in Maltese harbours and marinas, with a daily delivery service for boat owners. For workplaces it offers office plants, interior advice and landscaping. Families planning a longer stay can start with where to stay in Malta and the wider Malta holidays overview.

Delivery, opening hours and getting in touch

Orders placed before 4pm can be delivered the same day. Delivery is included from Monday to Saturday, and Sunday delivery is included for the Signature and Heritage bouquets. The florist delivers to addresses across Malta and to Gozo, and our Gozo guide is useful if you are sending flowers across the channel. For background on the islands before you order, read about Malta.

To ask about a bouquet, a wedding, hotel or yacht flowers or a corporate plant scheme, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the florist.