Mumbai is a concrete jungle and hardly there is any farmer in Mumbai. But you will be surprised to know that you can get each and every type of flower in Mumbai. Flower market in Mumbai is very vibrant.
We should thank the wholesalers and retailers for this who are daily working in the flower market in Mumbai. Also, we should thank the farmers who grow flowers in the different regions of Maharashtra. The flower market in Mumbai has not only wholesalers, but also retailers who are small vendors or flower shop owners dealing in each and every type of flower.
The market caters to all types of events that include glamorous parties, film parties, film shootings and the big fat celebrity weddings. During the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi and Vijayadashami, the flower market in Mumbai is very crowded as people from far suburbs travel to these flower markets for bulk purchases.
The wholesalers in the flower market also supply to small florist and shop owners in distant suburbs of Mumbai for retail trade.
All types of flowers are available in flower market in Mumbai
You can get any type of flower in Mumbai because the flower traders can procure special rare types of flowers on demand as per requirement. But commonly available flowers in the market throughout all the seasons are :
If you see the above photo from top to bottom and left to right,you will see anthurium,carnation, jasmine, marigold, orchid, rose,gerbera and lily.
The 6 biggest popular hot spots for flower market are as :
Flower market in Dadar
Location: 302, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028
Timings: 3:30 A.M. to 5 P.M
Dadar is a centrally located area in Mumbai and it is the heart of Mumbai. It has one of the biggest flower markets in Mumbai. Once you get off at the west side of Dadar Railway Station, you will immediately enter the Dadar Flower Market. It is also called Dadar Phool Market in the local language. The complete flower market is made of wholesalers who cater to bulk flower requirements as well as retailers or small vendors. You will find small vendors selling flowers on the road also during festive seasons. You must visit this place, if you want to buy roses grown by the farmers of Maharashtra and Marigold at cheap rates.
Flower market in Matunga
Location: Bhandarkar Marg, Brahmanwada, Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019
Timings: 7 A.M. to 9:30 P.M
Matunga is known for a locality mainly inhabited by South Indian people and so you will find a lot of flower shops and vendors selling flowers here. It is also a locality having many South Indian temples and it is one of the major educational hubs in Mumbai. Some of the best colleges of Mumbai like Ruia College, Ruparel College and VJTI are located here.
Matunga is just adjacent to Dadar on the northern side of Mumbai. You must visit this place , if you are looking for a large quantity of Marigold and Rose at cheap rates.
Wholesale Flower Market in Navi Mumbai
Location: Sector 19, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703
Timings: 7 A.M. to 9:30 P.M
Navi Mumbai is one of the best planned cities of India and it is the entry point to Mumbai from eastern side. Navi Mumbai flower market is concentrated around APMC Vashi, though there are many wholesalers and small retail vendors scattered around Vashi, Kamothe, Nerul, Kharghar and Panvel. The Vashi flower market is part of APMC and the wholesalers and retailers are located in APMC market.
Some of the prominent shops in Navi Mumbai and nearby area for flower shopping are :
Ashtavinayak Flower Mart
Lush Flora
Panvel Market Yard
Fresh Flower Shop
GreenTown Nursery
Balaji phool bhandar
Gupta Plant Nursery
Ganesh Wholesale Flowers
BLOOMING BUNCH – The Flower Shop
Mani Flowers Shop
Ferns N Petals: Flower Shop In Vashi, Mumbai
Wholesale Flower Market in Thane
Location: Lakdi Pool Market, Thane West, Thane – 400606 (Lokmanya Nagar, Pada No 3), Mumbai
Timings: 7 A.M. to 9:30 P.M
Thane is emerging as one of the most prominent destinations for shopping for flowers in Mumbai. Thane is the gateway to Mumbai from the central railway line and it is one of most important suburbs of Mumbai. Its proximity to Vashi and Nashik is helping it in growing the flower market.
Some of the prominent flower shops in Thane for shopping flowers are :
FLOWERS N FLOWERS
Shree Sai Baba Flower Mart
Gajanan Flower Stall
Ferns N Petals: Flower Delivery In Majiwada, Thane
RAJU FLOWER MART
Flori 7 (The Flower Shop)
RIYA FLOWER MART
Jambli Market(Thane market)
Flower market in Borivali
Location: Borivali B.M.C Market, Hotel Rajmahal Galli, Opp. Khatav Hospital near Borivali court, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092
Timings: 7 A.M. to 9:30 P.M
Borivali flower market is dominated by retail shop owners and retail vendors dealing in flowers. Ironically, they procure flowers at wholesale rates from Dadar Phool Market or flower market in Navi Mumbai to sell at a good margin. If you have a requirement of flowers in small or moderate quantities, then it is advised to procure the flowers from Borivali.
If you are interested in purchasing a large quantity of flowers for mega events or celebrity weddings, then it is advised to purchase it from Dadar Phool Market or flower market in APMC directly.
Some of the prominent flower shops in Borivali for shopping of flowers are :
Vijay flower shop
Siddha Ganesh flowers
Baloo Mama Foolanche Dukan
Ferns N Petals : Flower Delivery in Borivali, Mumbai
Shree Baman Dev Flower Mart
Mumbai Flower Shop
M.R .Flower Mart
Flower Mart
Kalyan Phool Market
Location: Bhoiwada, Kalyan west near sarvoday mall, Kalyan, Maharashtra 421301, India
Timings: 7 A.M. to 9:30 P.M
Kalyan is the gateway to Mumbai for people coming from north eastern side. The Kalyan Phool Market or Kalyan flower market caters to the people from Dombivali to Karjat and Shahad area. In the festive seasons like Ganesh Chaturthi, it is very much crowded by the people of those regions.
Summary
Do not underestimate our Mumbai city when it comes to shopping for flowers, vegetables and fruits. You can get any exotic flower, vegetable or fruit, if you are willing to wander and ready to visit shop to shop.
