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Turn Flowers into a Memory with a Video Message!
Looking to add a personal twist to your flowers? A video card message is the perfect way to send a smile with your blooms. Simply record, upload, and add your personal message during checkout. It’s a fun and easy way to make your floral gift extra special and unforgettable!
About Us
Founded in 2018; Specializing in custom arrangements, weddings and large events, Sympathy, flower design classes and everything in-between with delivery throughout the Des Moines Metro!
Stems is 100% owned and operated by me, Stephanie Groom. I have an Integrated Design BFA from Iowa State University and over 23 years of experience designing and creating bouquets, basket and container arrangements, corsages, boutonnieres, and floral arrangements for all occasions. We were awarded runner up for best local florist in 2019 after one year in business, and in 2020 took another runner up placement for our floral designs. In 2023 we were awarded Business Entrepreneur of the Year from the Altoona Chamber of Business. We look forward to many more! I moved to Iowa from Leeds, England in 2003. In England I apprenticed with a flower shop in Leeds for over five years and after moving to Iowa had worked with local florists. Ever since, it has been a dream to open my own flower shop, enter Stems! I live in Altoona with my husband and two daughters. We love the area and I couldn't be happier to set up shop in Altoona!
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Get directions to location_on 515 8th Street SE, Altoona, IA, 50009 (opens in a new tab)Subscriptions
FAQ
How will I receive a new bouquet?
Our subscriptions allow you to select a delivery frequency that best suits your needs - either weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
How often will I be billed?
You will be billed 5 days before the delivery schedule you select (either weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). This is to ensure your florist will have adequate time to prepare your order.
How do I make changes to my subscription plan?
You can call the florist any time before the scheduled delivery or pickup date to make changes to your subscription plan and orders.
Can I pause my subscription plan?
Yes, you can! contact us at (515) 297-8082, let us know the next best delivery date and we’ll pause your subscription.
How do I cancel my subscription plan?
We’d be happy to take care of that for you! Please contact us at (515) 297-8082 and we’ll cancel your subscription right away.
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Delivery Details & Tips
Every gift ordered through BloomNation is personally hand-delivered by the local florist.
Each local florist sets their own delivery area and fee.
Most florists offer same-day hand delivery, but may have different order received
cut-off times for same-day delivery that are based off of the recipient’s time zone.
Florists that offer same-day delivery display their same-day delivery cut-off time in
their store detail section. Orders received after that time may be delivered the
following day. Please note some florists may not make deliveries on Sunday.
To request a specific delivery time, please type it into the Special Instructions field
during checkout. We will do our best to accommodate your preferences.
Before major holidays, we recommend that you place your orders at least five days in
advance.
Where do we Deliver?
Neighborhoods, Cities, ZIP Codes
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Wdm, South Des Moines, Clive, Pleasant Hill, Ankeny, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Sandyville, Altoona, Ivy, Avon Lake, Carlisle, Valeria, Dallas Center, Enterprise, Granger, Spring Hill, Killduff, Lacona, Amboy, Lambs Grove, Churchville, Norwalk, Park Hills, Beech, Reasnor, Van Meter, Beaverdale, Marquisville, Carbondale, Bondurant, Palmyra, White Oak, Herrold, Indianola, Kellogg, Pershing, Newbern, Farrar, Van Cleve, Milo, Mingo, Monroe, Lakewood, Painted Rocks, Sully, Swan, Saylorville, Capitol Heights, Ackworth, Alleman, Baxter, Avon, Scotch Ridge, Colfax, Orillia, Cool, Camp Dodge, Johnston, Knoxville, Laurel, Iowa Center, Mitchellville, Newton, Otley, Pleasantville, Crocker, Polk City, Prairie City, Galesburg, Runnells, Highland Park, Saydel, State Of Iowa, Adventureland Estates, Berwick, Cambridge, Goddard, Green Castle, Cumming, Elkhart, Grimes, Hartford, Medora, Summerset, Maxwell, Melbourne, Santiago, Waukee, Norwoodville, Risingsun
50001, 50003, 50009, 50009, 50010, 50047, 50047, 50049, 50054, 50061, 50063, 50069, 50073, 50106, 50109, 50112, 50120, 50125, 50137, 50139, 50151, 50156, 50156, 50208, 50208, 50210, 50210, 50211, 50211, 50214, 50225, 50232, 50234, 50247, 50256, 50261, 50266, 50273, 50310, 50310, 50313, 50313, 50315, 50317, 50321, 50325, 50325, 50327, 50327, 50035, 50047, 50055, 50062, 50073, 50111, 50116, 50119, 50119, 50125, 50135, 50138, 50139, 50153, 50158, 50161, 50162, 50166, 50168, 50170, 50201, 50211, 50214, 50219, 50244, 50251, 50252, 50265, 50265, 50266, 50276, 50312, 50313, 50317, 50320, 50323, 50001, 50007, 50028, 50044, 50047, 50047, 50049, 50054, 50057, 50061, 50061, 50062, 50062, 50072, 50112, 50116, 50124, 50125, 50127, 50131, 50131, 50138, 50141, 50145, 50161, 50167, 50169, 50201, 50201, 50208, 50214, 50225, 50226, 50226, 50228, 50229, 50232, 50237, 50243, 50266, 50276, 50309, 50313, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50319, 50319, 50321, 50322, 50324, 50324, 50009, 50021, 50023, 50032, 50038, 50046, 50054, 50054, 50055, 50056, 50061, 50061, 50072, 50073, 50111, 50112, 50118, 50124, 50125, 50125, 50145, 50151, 50161, 50162, 50169, 50210, 50234, 50263, 50265, 50276, 50311, 50317, 50317, 50317, 50317, 50320, 50322, 50323, 50324, 50324
Hospitals We Deliver To
Hospitals we deliver to: UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital, MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center, VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital, The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Hospital, Methodist Hospital, The Iowa Clinic Ankeny Campus, MercyOne Children's Hospital, Iowa Radiology - Clive, MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines, MercyOne Newton Medical Center, Grifols Biomat USA - Plasma Donation Center, MercyOne Clive ENT
Cemeteries & Funeral Homes We Deliver To
Cemeteries and funeral homes we deliver to: McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery, Des Moines Masonic Cemetery, Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery, Sunset Memorial Chapel, Elm Grove Cemetery, Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory, Highland Memory Gardens, Coburn Funeral Homes, Merle Hay Funeral Home, Ankeny Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Woodland Cemetery, Glendale Cemetery, Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care, Altoona, Newton Union Cemetery, Iles Grandview Park Funeral Home, Memorial Services of Iowa, Iles Westover Funeral Home, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Sunny Hill Cemetery, Iles Dunn's Funeral Home, Bondurant, Oakwood Cemetery, Hamilton's Mitchellville, Altoona Funeral Home, Ankeny Funeral Home & Crematory, McDivitt Grove Cemetery, Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, Wallace Family Funeral Home, Hamilton's Funeral Home, Huston Cemetery, Hamilton's near Highland Memory Garden, Simplify Cremations & Funerals, Middle River Church, Hamilton's Funeral Home, Pence-Reese Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Wedding Venues We Deliver To
Wedding venues we deliver to: Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, Salisbury House & Gardens, The Tea Room, The Iowa Taproom, Red Acre Barn, Blank Park Zoo, Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG, Rollins Mansion, West Des Moines Marriott, Noce, Summerset Winery, Holiday Inn Des Moines Dtwn - Mercy Area by IHG, Bella's Farmhouse and Venue, Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines-Northwest by IHG, The Monroe, Bash Events & Catering, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Horizon Events Center, La Belle Vie Event Venue, Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown, Toad Valley Golf Course, Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan West by IHG, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG, Terrace Hills Golf Course, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale Des Moines by IHG, Glen Oaks Country Club Iowa, Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale, Staybridge Suites West Des Moines by IHG, Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston, Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Three Sisters Barn, Jasper Winery, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel, Northbridge Event Center, Irishman Acres' Clover Barn
Other Venues We Deliver To
Other venues we deliver to: Iowa State Fairgrounds, Adventureland Park, Casey's Center, Iowa Events Center, Iowa Speedway, Principal Park, Des Moines Civic Center, Science Center of Iowa, Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale, Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, Main Street Cafe & Bakery (Ankeny), Val Air Ballroom, Trostel's Greenbriar, Community Choice Convention Center, Lakeside Center, Outdoor Education Center, Des Moines Iowa Events - Holiday Inn & Suites, Assembly Hall, Salvation Army Hall, The Bella Room - Event Hall: Baymont Inn & Suite, Middle of the Map Tattoo, Wellmark YMCA, Valley Community Center, Islamic Center of Des Moines, Grimes Community Complex, The District at Prairie Trail, Valley Junction Activity Center, Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, AMP - Ankeny Market & Pavilion, City of Clive Harbach Center, RISE Recovery Center, Windsor Heights Community Center, Caring Hands Center, Mitchellville Community Center, Northwest Community Center, Norwoodville Community Center, Townsend Community Center, Prairie Creek Church, Polk County Northside Community Center, Lutheran Church of Hope, Valley Church, St. Ambrose Cathedral, Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Soteria Church, Saint Augustin's Catholic Church, Basilica of St. John, Lutheran Church of Hope Ankeny, Grace Church, Christ the King Catholic Church, St Pius X Catholic Church, Saint Anthony Catholic Church, Keystone Church of Ankeny, St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim, New Hope Assembly of God, St Theresa Catholic Church, Temple B'nai Jeshurun, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Lubavitch Of Iowa, Chabad Synagogue, Tawba Islamic Center, Muslim Community Organization, Islamic and Education Center Ezan, Shafia Islamic and Cultural Center, Bosnian Islamic Center ZemZem