Mother’s Day is nearly upon us, and with it, searches for the best flower delivery services are burgeoning. Luckily, the flower delivery shop scene is blooming beautifully ahead of Mothering Sunday, and hand-delivered floral arrangements remain an endlessly special way to show your loved one you care.
Outside of Mother’s Day, a bouquet of pink roses and a greetings card will almost always do the job. Outstayed your welcome at your parents’ house? Congratulating a friend’s new job? Order a beautiful bouquet. Feeling a bit down and eager to treat yourself? Order flowers. Miley said to.
You might not be able to get to your local florists on time, but a quick Google search for the best online flower delivery services will throw up thousands flower shops, each with countless delivery options promising the freshest, most beautiful blooms, letterbox flowers and gift hampers. But how to choose which suppliers of tulips, carnations, freesias and orchids will actually deliver on their speed and freshness guarantees? We’ve got you.
Ahead, the crème de la crème of British next-day flower delivery services – from independent florists to high street heroes – for a last-minute gift, whatever the special occasion.
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What is the best flower delivery company?
This article was updated in February 2024 to ensure all bouquets are in stock.
How we chose the best flower delivery services:
GLAMOUR always strives to provide our readers with independent, honest and trustworthy reviews. We have been testing flower delivery services for the past four years to curate this edit of ethical florists – scoring entries based on value for money, variety of options, delivery, arrangements and how long they lasted for before they started wilting.
We’ve considered factors like whether sustainability credentials are upheld, whether deliveries came with flower food, how easy our fresh-cut flowers were to arrange and whether flower subscription services are available at the same time. We’ve also considered whether you can add cards and luxe gifts to your orders. We’re confident that our guide provides you with everything you need to know.
How can I make my flowers last longer?
There’s little point in spending upwards of £25 on a beautiful bouquet of the freshest spring flowers if they’re not going to last.
“First and foremost, changing the water and trimming the stems every three days will help keep your flowers hydrated and full of life,” Freddie Garland, expert florist and founder of Freddie’s Flowers told us.
In addition, you should always fill your vase up with cold water. Not warm water. Also, store them out of direct sunlight. Warm water and bright sunshine encourage flowers to bloom earlier, meaning they’ll have a shorter life span and last for less time. Oh, and put your flowers in a glass vase. Glass helps keep flowers looking better for longer than plastic and metal do, because plastic and metal encourage faster multiplication of bacteria.
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