Your Insider’s Guide Beyond Carbon’s Flower Shops
BLOOMING WITH CREATIVITY
Forget the stiff, predictable bouquets boxed up in city malls. Cebu City is blossoming with a new spirit: the art of do-it-yourself flower arranging. And while everyone knows the Carbon Market as the beating heart for cheap blossoms, there’s so much more to this blooming scene, if you know where to look and how to let your inner florist shine beyond the market’s bustling crowd.
WHY GO DIY WITH FLOWERS?
Hand-selecting each stem and leaf gives your bouquet a personal touch whether you’re expressing love, sympathy, or simply brightening a rainy Wednesday. Beyond the sentiment, arranging flowers offers a form of creative therapy that provides a calming hands-on escape from the city’s noise. And perhaps best of all, DIY flower arranging is easy on the wallet as you get more and fresher local blooms for less, leaving you with extra pesos for a well-earned coffee date or sweet treat.
Find Your Stems Around The Area
Freedom Park, Carbon District
While Carbon is iconic for its budget bouquets, prices typically range from simple bunches that start ₱150 to ₱300 . Here, you can pick individual stems like roses, sunflowers, and mums, and bargain directly with vendors to customize your bundle on the spot.
How To Get There?
Location:Carbon, Cebu City, 6000, Cebu Province, Philippines
By Car: To get to Freedom Park in Cebu City by car, drive toward the downtown area and take Magallanes Street, which runs through the Carbon District. From Colon Street, turn onto P. Lopez or Manalili Street, then proceed toward the University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R); Freedom Park is right across from the campus.
By Commute: Hop on a jeepney bound for Carbon Market—common routes include 04D, 04H, 04I, 17B, 17C, 17D, or 06B/06C heading to Carbon . Ask the driver or conductor to drop you off at Carbon Public Market or Magallanes Street near University of San Jose‑Recoletos. From there, Freedom Park is just a short walk across from the USJ‑R campus.
Flower Bar Cebu
Flower Bar Cebu offers customized hand-assembled bouquets at affordable prices. Basic bouquets can start as low as around PHP 100, especially for simpler arrangements or when the shop is not busy. More elaborate or multi-layered bouquets with complex patterns usually range from PHP 100 to PHP 500. Individual flower prices at Carbon Market, where Flower Bar is located, vary: orchids are about PHP 350 per bundle, golden rods around PHP 150 per bundle, and rhodiolas approximately PHP 80 per bundle. The flower arrangement services typically cost between PHP 100 to PHP 500 per setup, making Flower Bar an economical choice for personalized floral designs.
How To Get There?
Location:Unit 2, Carbon Market, Escaño St., Barangay Ermita, Cebu City, Central Visayas 6000, Philippines
By Car: Head into downtown Cebu City and navigate to Carbon Market along M.C. Briones Avenue (Escaño Street) in Barangay Ermita. Once you enter Carbon Market, look for Unit 2, the section dedicated to flower vendors, Flower Bar Cebu is located inside this cluster.
By Commute: Take any jeepney that’s bound for Carbon Market—common routes include 06B, 06C, 07B, 17B, 17C, 17D, or 04I/H/B depending on your starting point (e.g. Guadalupe, Banawa, Apas, Lahug/Plaza Housing). Tell the driver or conductor you want to be dropped at Carbon Public Market
Floresta Leaves and Flowers Factory
Floresta Leaves and Flowers Factory provides a wide assortment of fresh flowers and foliage, ideal for shoppers looking to handpick materials for their own DIY floral designs; in addition to offering both delivery and in-store pickup, they are known for being an importer and wholesaler, ensuring variety and good value for those crafting personal arrangements.
How To Get There?
Location: Unit 2, New Carbon Public Market Interim Building (under flower 19),6000 Cebu
By Car: To get to Unit 2, New Carbon Public Market Interim Building (under Flower 19), Cebu City by car, drive toward downtown Cebu and head to Escaño Street or M.C. Briones Avenue in Barangay Ermita. From Colon Street, turn onto P. Lopez or Magallanes, then take Escaño Street toward the Carbon Market area. Look for Unit 2, the section where flower stalls are located. Flower 19 is inside this building. Parking is available along Escaño or in designated Carbon Market parking areas nearby.
By Commute: To get to Unit 2, New Carbon Public Market (under Flower 19) by commute, ride any jeepney bound for Carbon Market, such as routes 04B, 04D, 04H, 06B, 07B, or 17C, depending on your location in Cebu City. Ask to be dropped off near Escaño Street or Magallanes, then walk into the Unit 2 Interim Building, where the flower section is located. Flower 19 is inside this cluster of stalls.
Cheerman’s Flower Shop
A popular and affordable florist known for its fresh, budget-friendly flowers such as tulips, carnations, and seasonal blooms. With prices starting as low as PHP 100 for simple bouquets and tulip arrangements, it is a great spot for students, gift-givers, and DIY enthusiasts on a budget. Customers can handpick stems or bundles and enjoy a DIY experience with the help of friendly staff, making it ideal for personalized floral creations. Cheerman’s offers consistently fresh flowers and flexible options for walk-ins and last-minute floral needs.
How To Get There?
Location: 246 Don Gil Garcia St, Capitol Site, Cebu City
By Car: Drive toward the Cebu Provincial Capitol via Osmeña Boulevard, then turn onto Escario Street. From there, take a right onto Don Gil Garcia Street, just past the capitol, and drive about 200 meters; the destination will be on your left, near the intersection with J. Llorente Street. Street parking is usually available nearby.
By Commute: Take a jeepney, such as 04B, 04H (Plaza Housing–Carbon), 06B (Guadalupe–Carbon), 07B (Banawa–Carbon), or 17B/17D (Apas/Lahug–Carbon) that passes through N. Escario Street and the Cebu Provincial Capitol area. Ask to be dropped off at the Provincial Capitol (Escario & Osmeña Blvd.), then walk a short distance onto Don Gil Garcia Street, turn onto it and in about 200 m, you’ll reach No. 246 on your left.
The scent of fresh flowers mingling with city air, the delicate snap of stems in your hands, DIY flower arranging in Cebu City proves you don’t need luxe shops. Pick up your shears, mix blooms, and let Cebu’s local charm inspire your creation.
