The short answer
In Markham, grocery store bunches run about $12 to $30, national catalogue arrangements about $70 to $120 once fees are added, and hand-tied florist bouquets usually start around $50 and climb with size and season.
Golden Hour Blooms Co. publishes its prices: First Light from $50 (8 to 10 stems), Softest Hour from $70 (10 to 14 stems), and The Whole Meadow from $125 (14 to 18 stems).
The real price ladder in Markham
Flower pricing feels confusing because most of it hides behind "starting at." Here's the honest picture:
| Where | Typical price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery store | $12 to $30 | A quick bunch you'll replace within the week |
| Catalogue websites | $70 to $120 | After delivery and service fees; made from a stock photo by a partner shop |
| Local florist | From about $50 | Hand-tied by a florist; price rises with stems and season |
The gap between the middle and top rows is smaller than most people expect. The difference in what arrives is not.
Our prices, published
We think the least mysterious pricing makes for the best experience, so ours is public:
| Size | Price | Stems |
|---|---|---|
| First Light | From $50 | 8 to 10 stems |
| Softest Hour | From $70 | 10 to 14 stems |
| The Whole Meadow | From $125 | 14 to 18 stems |
Every size is made fresh to order. Prices start at the amount shown and follow the season's stems. There's no checkout and no surprise fees, just a conversation where we confirm your total before anything is final. See all three on our bouquets page.
"The most expensive bouquet is the one you have to replace in four days."
What actually drives the price of flowers
- Stem count and variety. More stems and more textures cost more. Simple.
- Season. In-season Ontario stems give you more flower per dollar than imports flown in off-season.
- Labour. A garden-style arrangement is built stem by stem. You're paying for trained hands, and it shows.
- Freshness. Made-to-order flowers last longer, which quietly lowers the cost per beautiful day. Here's why.
Getting the most for your budget
Order 3 to 5 days ahead, let the season choose the stems, and tell us your budget. Email hello@goldenhourbloomsco.com or DM @goldenhourbloomsco with your budget and date, and we'll tell you exactly what it gets you. Want flowers every month? Our subscription uses the same prices.
Know exactly what you're paying.
Three published sizes from $50, hand-tied and delivered across Markham and Whitby on your date.
First published September 23, 2026. Last updated September 23, 2026.