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Heinl’s Flower Shop has changed hands from the original John Heinl to Bill and Bertha Becker, to Tony and Gwen Divincenzo and then to Linda and Dewayne Harper. Vonda Whitaker Monts is the current owner since November of 2001. She has been a long life resident in Terre Haute and her love of the downtown and her love of history combined with flowers made it an appealing business for her to purchase.

Vonda would like for her customers to know the difference between flowers purchased from your local real florist verses those purchased from nationally known discount chain stores. Her flowers are processed and cared for regularly. The buckets are bleached twice a week to help maintain their beauty, freshness and to help extend the vase life of the flowers for the customer’s enjoyment. Properly maintained flowers are the key to getting your “money’s worth” and properly maintained once you get them home in order to enjoy them for days. We get a variety of fresh flowers in twice a week and normally we can special order any flower that a customer is looking for if it is in season. There are some flowers such as roses while they are a delicate beautiful flower, the vase life is not as long as we would like for it to be. They must be cared for while we have them and by the customer in order to extend the vase life. All flowers, not just roses do better when fresh water is added. See more information about extending the life of flowers on this web site.

Vonda would also like for you to know that there is a difference between real, brick-and-mortar neighborhood flower shops and those internet clearing houses where the operators really do not have the experience and knowledge of flowers. When you call Heinl’s Flower Shop her dedicated staff of caring and knowledgeable people will help you to create the emotion you are trying to convey. Also, do not be fooled by folksy-sounding shop names and advertisements that claim they deliver to your local neighborhood from the internet. If you want to be sure, check their website or ask them for their store address and a local phone number. If you cannot find obvious evidence they have a real flower shop, you are about to spend your hard-earned money with an internet or telemarketing order processor who doesn’t have a clue about flowers, much less the feelings you want to convey with your floral gift. There is a 100% chance that they do not care nor do they care about the quality of the product that they are delivering. Order online, safely and securely from your local, honest and hard-working professional florist with a lifetime of experience and have them delivered conveniently to those you love. That is exactly what Heinl’s Flower Shop is all about. Trust, care, quality service and commitment to giving that quality and service, which are what Heinl’s Flower Shop is all about. Terre Haute’s First Flower Shop is proud to continue on with John Heinl’s love and passion of the community, in helping to make people happy and to educate the public on the importance of flowers and plants in the daily lives of people. Whether flowers and plants at work or in the home, we at Heinl’s are dedicated to our customers and in working with them whatever the occasion.

How can I make my flowers last longer?

Heinl’s Flower Shop offers only superior quality product. Our flowers are always fresh and our plants are always healthy…we guarantee it! However, there are some environmental and handling variables that can affect the enjoyment duration of your purchase. For starters, some flowers simply last longer than others. While some costly and delicate blooms are more appreciated than other more common flowers, please remember that cost and long life are not directly proportionate. Some of those prized, delicate blooms have a much shorter life span than others. In general, however, it is safe to expect a minimum enjoyment of 3-5 days on almost any flower that is treated well. Other varieties can last a good two weeks in a favorable environment. Our bouquets probably average 7-12 days because (unless instructed otherwise by the customer) we try to mix proportionate numbers of short, medium and long life flowers.

Tips to help your flowers last longer:

1. Keep them in a cool spot whenever possible (65-72 degrees Fahrenheit); keep away from direct sunlight, heating/cooling vents, drafts from fans; don’t set on top of televisions or radiators.
2. If your flowers are arranged in floral foam, keep container filled water so the foam never dries out.
3. If your flowers are delivered in a vase, keep the vase filled to the top. If the water becomes cloudy, it helps to change the water completely, adding floral food to the new (room temperature) water.
4. If your flowers come wrapped or in a box, arrange them in a vase of room temperature water with floral food added. Be sure to cut the end of each stem on an angle with a sharp knife or pruning shears (be careful!) and remove all foliage from stems that will be below the water line.
5. Why use floral food? Floral food is a combination of additives that help to nourish the flowers and discourage bacteria from growing in the water. It is one of the best ways to extend the life of your flowers, but it is very important to follow the directions on the package. Improperly mixed floral food can do more harm than good.

How do I know you are a real florist?

Heinl’s Flower Shop was founded in 1863 and has been at it current locations since 1896, over 100 years. Not only are we a “real florist”, we are the ORIGINAL florist in the Wabash Valley. Additionally, we have our own green house, a large square foot facility for sales & production, 5 designers, large support staff, delivery vans, and the most combined management/staff experience.

Don’t be fooled by cute or folksy-sounding shop names and advertisements that claim they deliver in your neighborhood. If you want to be sure, check their website or ask them for their store address and local phone number. If you cannot find obvious evidence they have a real flower shop, you are about to spend your hard-earned money with an internet or telemarketing order processor who doesn’t have a clue about flowers, much less the feelings you want to convey with your floral gift. Heinl’s wants you to know there is a difference between real, brick-and-mortar, neighborhood flower shops and those internet clearing houses where the operators wouldn’t know a tulip from a rose. At Heinl’s, we sell roses and tulips! At Heinl’s, we sell flowers & plants. At Heinl’s, we actually deliver flowers and plants in Terre Haute. We deliver flowers and plants in Vigo County. We even deliver flowers and plants to most of the Wabash Valley. Use your choice to buy smart! Order online, safely and securely from your local, honest and hard-working, professional florist with a lifetime of experience, and have them delivered conveniently to those you love. Now that’s a “real florist”!

Do you have a guarantee?

Heinl’s always guarantees our products and services to the customer’s and the recipient’s 100% satisfaction. Our professional standards are extraordinarily high and we employ a triple-check quality control system for every order, so it is rare that we would fail to meet or exceed your expectations. But, if we ever disappoint you in any way, you are encouraged to let us know within 24 hours so we can rectify the issue and let you return to the enjoyment of your floral gift.

Substitutions:

Occasionally, substitutions may be necessary to create your bouquet due to the availability of certain flowers in various parts of the country. Care is taken to maintain the style, theme and color scheme of the arrangement, using flowers of equal value. Additionally, the substitution of certain keepsake items may be necessary due to increased demand, especially during major holidays, which is a major reason to order early. In single-flower arrangements, such as an all rose bouquet, or orchids, we will make every attempt to match the flower type, but may substitute with another color.  

Do you sell anything other than flowers and plants?

Heinl’s Flower Shop is a full-service retail florist with a huge greeting card and gift shop attached. We sell balloons, plush toys, fine chocolates, candles, contemporary and traditional picture frames, cards, baby gifts, stationery products, silk flowers, yard/patio accessories and so much more.
While we are not able (at this time) to offer specific gift products for purchase on web (except for balloons, chocolates and plush toys), we invite you to visit or call one of our stores to speak with a friend gift counselor who can help you with your purchase.

Where do your flowers come from?

We receive flowers six days a week, year-round, from dozens of domestic and overseas growers. The majority originates in California, Hawaii, South America, Holland and Canada, but we also get product from Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Florida, Ohio and Michigan.

When will my credit card be charged?

At, or shortly after, the time of purchase, we will seek authorization of sufficient credit. Your account will be charged when your order is processed.

129 So. 7^th St.
Terre Haute, IN

812-232-1415
800-205-5162