Southbury Blooms: New Florist On Main Street Preps For Valentine's Day

SOUTHBURY, CT — Main Street in Southbury has been smelling a bit sweeter since last Wednesday.

That was the day Kim Bova opened Southbury Country Florist at #200, the former site of Reliant Pharmacy.

Although the business has been around in one form or another for upwards of three decades, the new owner took the big leap into Main Street brick-and-mortar on the 17th.

Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are still the red letter days in the floral industry, and red roses are still the botany of choice.

"Roses are always going to be the staple," said Bova, a Southbury resident her whole life."Roses and chocolate"

Three weeks out is probably the sweet spot to begin planning your Valentine's Day strategy. That way, you're sure to get exactly what you want, Bova said.

If your — or your honey's — taste drifts a little off the tried-and-true Heart Day trajectory, a stop at Southbury Country Florist may still fit your bill. The shop's merch extends past blossoms to flower infused teas, drink mixes and even a line of soup.

Southbury Country Florist is located at 200 Main Street.