The Malta Florist

The Malta Florist is a Sliema flower shop with a farming background: its founder grew up in a family of farmers, studied agriculture at the University of Malta in collaboration with the University of Perugia and worked as a researcher before switching to full-time farming in 2019. Selling flowers at a farmers' market came first, then online bouquet deliveries, and in March 2020 the first small shop opened in Sliema. The founder teamed up with Marisabelle Bonnici to take the business online, and a talented florist joined the team in July 2020, adding design skills to the growing know-how.

The shop is listed among florists in Malta in our directory. If you are staying in the area, our hotels in Sliema page is a good start for finding a base close to the shop.

Seasonal, sustainable flowers

The business grows flowers on its own land with sustainable methods: natural pest control, water conservation and hydroponic systems in the greenhouses. Because the stems follow the seasons, any bouquet you buy is in season and lasts longer, and blooms are harvested three to four times a week. Business and gift cards are made from recycled paper, and packaging is sustainable. Out-of-season flowers tend to wilt almost immediately, which is why the selection changes through the year and why a UK visitor may find a different range in winter than in spring.

Growing flowers also helps Malta's countryside: the fields attract pollinators and other beneficial insects, and the team has even met wild rabbits among the flower beds. A subscription service and a high-tech rose greenhouse are among the plans for the future, and the shop's online catalogue already includes designs with Maltese names alongside English ones, reflecting its local roots.

Bouquets for every occasion

The shop sells arrangements by occasion, including Valentine's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, baby bouquets, Mother's Day, get-well wishes, Women's Day, Christmas and Holy Communion, as well as plants, dry flowers and alcohol and chocolates to go with a gift. Prices are shown for each design: a florist-choice bouquet runs from €37.50 to €140.50, the Blushing Hearts bouquet is €35.85, and the Forever Yours range spans €35.50 to €548.50.

Corporate gifts and flowers to say thank you or sorry are also available, so one shop can cover personal and business gifts. Pair a gift with a visit to the 2B Gallery or look at things to do in Malta for a day out around Sliema.

Funeral flowers and delivery

The funeral collection includes wreaths, casket sprays, standing tributes and sympathy bouquets made from fresh, high-quality blooms. Examples include the Classic Funeral bouquet from €39.50 to €104.00, the Designer's Choice Wreath from €50.00 to €140.00 and a funeral flower cross at €37.50. The shop offers same-day delivery to churches and private addresses across the island.

Delivery runs every day of the week within the hours listed under practical information, and Sunday deliveries need booking 48 hours ahead. Our Valletta guide and Malta relocation guide are useful if you are arranging flowers as part of a wider move or visit.

Planning a visit to Sliema

Sliema is one of the island's busiest waterfront towns, and the shop sits in the middle of it. If you are staying nearby, a harbour trip with Adventure Cruises Malta is close at hand, and it helps to check the Malta weather guide before you plan outdoor days. For ideas on where to base yourself, see where to stay in Malta.

If you are planning flowers for a wedding or event, the directory also lists event planners such as 242.group Malta offices. To ask The Malta Florist about an order, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the florist.