As we approach week 75830924* of lockdown (*not fact checked) - and with little hope of returning to normal life anytime soon - orders through online flower delivery services have skyrocketed. In fact, according to Media Vision Interactive, searches for Online Flower Delivery are up 133% right now. Impressive, right?
There are two main reasons: firstly, research by Bloom & Wild has showed that having flowers in your workspace can lower your heart rate, boost productivity and creativity and help you feel calmer - so letterbox flowers are there to save the day in lieu of real life hugs.
Secondly? Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Sure, the romantic celebration *can* be a total cringe-fest. But love is universal, so we're using this 14th February as an opportunity to show all of our favourite people how much we adore them with a special gift - of which a beautiful bouquet of flowers reigns supreme.
Whether you're looking for a lockdown gift idea, a best friend gift for #Galentine's, a Valentine's Day gift for her or you simply fancy treating yourself, here's everything you need to know about the best flower delivery services to order from.
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A GLAMOUR-approved edit of the best Valentine's Day gifts for her (so you can drop heavy hints)Where to order flowers onlineThere's an increasing number of flower delivery services in the UK now offering next-day, international, same-day or scheduled day delivery (contact-free, of course), which is a life-saver if you need a last-minute Valentine's Day gift for her or birthday gift idea. Who wouldn’t appreciate a bunch of flowers to add some colour to their work-from-home desk? Exactly.
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If you’re living in London, you’ll be spoilt for choice, because the capital is literally bursting at the seams with online florists and next day flower delivery companies. But if you live a little further afield, you can still get your hands on a super-pretty bouquet sharpish, too.
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The best subscription boxes packed with makeup, coffee, books & more will make lockdown feel specialSo, which is the best flowery delivery service?Floom operates nationwide and their flowers have an almost non-existent carbon footprint, while Bloom & Wild deliver their flowers in a flat, 100% recyclable box which fits through your letterbox (and they're now offsetting their carbon emissions and maintaining zero waste to landfill). They're also now offering dried flowers, which are a glorious and more sustainable choice than their fresh counterparts. Appleyard Flowers are best for same-day delivery in London, while Teleflorist are the best flower delivery service for affordability and Arena Flowers are the best flower delivery service for their ethical flower subscription service. It costs £20 per bunch and you can have bouquets delivered to your door weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Best flower delivery service: Bloom & WildBest flower delivery service for letterbox flowers: Bloom & WildBest flower delivery service for a low carbon footprint: FloomBest flower delivery service in London: Appleyard FlowersBest flower delivery service on a budget: TelefloristBest flower delivery service for Sunday delivery: M&SBest flower delivery service for next-day delivery: BunchesBest flower delivery service for same-day delivery: FlowerstationBest flower subscription service: Serenata FlowersHow do I keep my flowers alive for a long time?What's the point in spending upwards of £20 on a beautiful bouquet if it's not going to last? Here are our tips for keeping your flowers alive for a long time once you've placed an order.
First and foremost, change the water once every few days. If your vase is plastic or metal (more on that later), try to change your water once daily. Not sure when the water is ready to be changed? It'll go cloudy.Always fill your vase up with cold water. *Not* warm water.Similarly, 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.Trim the stems once every couple of days so they can soak up the nutrients in the water.Did your bouquet come with plant food? Don't forget about it!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.Why should you buy seasonal flowers?Many of the best flower delivery services will boast that they only deliver seasonal flowers, which is great. But why? In short, out-of-season flowers will have much smaller heads than in-season flowers will, which bloom much larger. So it's for aesthetic reasons, really, but important all the same.
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Best friend gifts to make your closest girls feel loved and appreciated this #Galentine'sWithout further ado, here our full edit of the best flower delivery services in the UK to send for Valentine's Day or brighten your home.
Best flower delivery service for flower subscriptionsBest flower delivery service for flower subscriptionsSerenata FlowersWhy we love them: Serenata Flowers is one of the UK's leading online florists. They offer next day delivery on letterbox flowers, plants and bouquets - plus international delivery on selected products, too.
Alongside their flower delivery service offering, they have launched a flower subscription service, so that you're never without a beautiful bunch of blooms in your living room - lockdown or not. And we're obsessed. When signing up, you can choose from three variable levels of subscription depending on your budget and requirements. There is Classic, Deluxe and Grande. Each delivery contains a different bouquet that falls within the chosen subscription price band, bringing a new experience with each delivery. You have the option to customise your service, choosing which day of the week you'd prefer to take delivery of the bouquets, as well as how regularly (weekly, fortnightly or monthly). Prices start at £19.99 per bouquet for the Classic Subscription, followed by the Deluxe Subscription (£29.99 per bouquet), and those looking for grandeur can opt for the Grande Subscription starting at £39.99 per bouquet. Plus you can save on your next purchase using our Serenata Flowers discount codes - what's not to love?
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Best flower delivery service for Valentine's DayBest flower delivery service for Valentine's DayBloom & WildWhy we love them: The reason we love Bloom & Wild so much? They deliver their flowers in letterbox packaging: flat, recyclable boxes. They offer next day delivery nationwide and same-day delivery in London. Forgot your besties bday? No problemo. On a tight budget? Use our Bloom & Wild discount codes - you're welcome.
If that wasn't enough, they're now offsetting their carbon emissions and maintaining zero waste to landfill and they've launched dried flowers on site which are more sustainable than their fresh counterparts. Yes, really. Go browse.
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Best flower delivery service for affordable flowersBest flower delivery service for affordable flowersTelefloristWhy we love them: If it's a bargain bunch of flowers you're after, look no further than Teleflorist. You can get twelve red roses for as little as £29.99, and add adorable gifts like a box of chocolates to your order. Your flowers can be delivered the same day, if you choose, thanks to the company's dedicated network of UK florists - but next day or scheduled day delivery is also available.
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Best flower delivery service for carbon footprint-free deliveryBest flower delivery service for carbon footprint-free deliveryFloomWhy we love them: Operating nationwide, Floom was founded by Lana Elie after she was left horrified by a shoddy flower delivery. "No one wants that," she thought, so she designed an easy-to-use website which sends genuinely beautiful flowers straight to your door. Or your BFF’s. Or your mum’s. Simply type in your postcode and it’ll bring up the bouquets of florists in the local area. The result? A beautiful bunch of flowers to your loved one and an almost-non-existent carbon footprint. Dreamy.
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Best flower delivery service for birthday flowersBest flower delivery service for birthday flowersFlowerstationWhy we love them: Flower Station create warm and beautiful flower arrangements, wrap them elegantly and deliver them to a location of your choosing. They always deliver flowers by hand (such a lovely touch) using their own same day flower delivery fleet. If you live in London, you can get them delivered within 24 hours, and you can even choose to buy the bouquet of the week or an adorable pot plant! How's about that?
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Best flower delivery service in LondonBest flower delivery service in LondonAppleyard FlowersWhy we love them: If you’re based in London, Appleyard Flowers will be an absolute life saver, because they offer same-day delivery in the capital. They specialise in seasonal flowers and create totally bespoke, luxury bouquets (mostly under £30). You’ll be able to choose from a variety of vibrant, beautiful flowers that your bestie is sure to love.
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Best flower delivery service for hand-tied bouquetsBest flower delivery service for hand-tied bouquetsBunchesWhy we love them: If you’re on a tight budget and on the hunt for beautiful flowers at a purse-pleasing price, head to Bunches. Most of their bouquets cost less than £30, with the cheapest bunches costing as little as £14.99 - not to mention you can also save using our Bunches discount codes. They also offer next-day delivery right across the UK. Result.
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Best flower delivery service for finding specific flowersBest flower delivery service for finding specific flowersFLOWERBXWhy we love them: If you’re on the hunt for a specific flower, FLOWERBX is the place to go. You choose your flowers and how many stems you want of it, then they send it to your door step directly from flower markets in Holland. There’s no middleman, basically. These single-flower arrangements look really striking, and it means you can choose the recipients’ favourite. Oh, and they offer same-day delivery in London. Flowerbx has also branched out into home fragrance, offering candles and room spray which can be purchased alone or with your blooms.
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Best flower delivery service for Sunday deliveryBest flower delivery service for Sunday deliveryMarks and SpencerWhy we love them: When you're picking up your lingerie and Colin the Caterpillar, we'd highly recommend you order from M&S' flower delivery section. They have a huge variety of bouquets and plants to choose from, all at accessible prices, and you can add on extra gifts like booze and chocolates. Delivery is quick, and there's an easy-to-use app which makes the whole thing idiot-proof.
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Best flower delivery service for shopping by occasionBest flower delivery service for shopping by occasionBlossoming Flowers & GiftsWhy we love them: Blossoming Flowers & Gifts is great if you have a specific occasion in mind, because their bouquets are grouped into the best for sympathy, birthdays, congratulations and so on. Delivery is fast, and you can easily add extra gifts onto your order like vases and chocolates.
Blossoming Gifts Discounts:30% off all bouquets for New Customers only at Blossoming Gifts with code BLOCT30 - 'til 31st October 2021£8 off all bouquets over £30 at Blossoming Gifts only with code BLOCT8 - 'til 31st October 2021£6 off all bouquets at Blossoming Gifts only with code BLOCT6 - 'til 31st October 2021
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Best flower delivery service for same-day deliveryBest flower delivery service for same-day deliveryFlying FlowersWhy we love them: With Flying Flowers, you can send your loved ones a bunch of flowers with free UK delivery. They also have a range of products available with same-day delivery, if you're in a rush!
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Best ethical flower delivery serviceBest ethical flower delivery serviceArena FlowersWhy we love them: Arena Flowers not only offer delivery of luxury flowers, letterbox bouquets, plants, gifts and hand-tied bouquets, but they've also just launched an ethical subscription service. It's the perfect gift for loved ones - it costs just £20 per delivery and fresh flowers can be delivered to their door weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
If that wasn't enough, all of Arena's staff are paid a Real Living Wage, they work directly with farms and Fairtrade growers – and pay them the fair price - they're carbon neutral AND they give £1 to Women's Aid for every order. They just gave £12,500 to Crisis's coronavirus campaign. Sold.
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Best flower delivery service for gifts, plants and hampersBest flower delivery service for gifts, plants and hampersInterfloraWhy we love them: You've probably heard of Interflora already - they've been running for years, so they know exactly what they're doing when it comes to gorgeous flowers. They have a whole host of gorgeous bouquets and gifts for you to choose from - and they won't break the bank, especially if you use our Interflora discount codes. They even offer hands-free gifting these days, so you can order flowers through your Alexa.
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Best flower delivery service for lockdownBest flower delivery service for lockdownZing FlowersWhy we love it: At Zing Flowers, you can get next day delivery on your blooms if you order before 7pm - meaning you can brighten someone's day in an instant. There's also a dedicated "under £30" section to the site, for affordable bouquets that don't compromise on quality, plus a "letterbox" section if you know they're going to be out.
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Best flower delivery service for discountsBest flower delivery service for discounts123 FlowersWhy we love it: There are tonnes of discounts to be had on the 123 Flowers homepage, from £15 off this pretty pink bouquet with a free card or £15 off this bouquet of roses and lillies. There's a dedicated Valentine's Day section, you can add gifts like candles, balloons and chocolates onto your order and quality is exceptional.
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Best flower delivery service for scented flowersBest flower delivery service for scented flowersThe Real Flower CompanyWhy we love them: The Real Flower Company is up there with our favourite flower delivery services, because they have a focus on sustainability. You don’t have to feel guilty about your gift! What’s more, The Real Flower Company specialise in scented flowers. Your bestie will be reminded of you everytime she walks into her bedroom. Aw.
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Best flower delivery service for unique and creative arrangementsBest flower delivery service for unique and creative arrangementsGrace & ThornWhy we love them: We’re obsessed with Grace & Thorn - their bouquets are asymmetric, wild and totally unique. You can order flowers in jam jars (so cute) or a “Get What You’re Given” florist’s choice box which requires next to no thought on your part (but makes a really lovely gift). We won’t tell if you don’t.
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Best flower delivery service for Instagram appealBest flower delivery service for Instagram appealFreddie's FlowersWhy we love them: Freddie's Flowers is the newest flower delivery service on the block. Founded by Freddie (no surprises there), it delivers weekly boxes bursting with seasonal fresh flowers to your door – just £25 with free delivery. Each bunch comes with an arrangement guide which is a cute and handy touch, and you also get flower food in your box to keep the flowers fresh for longer. The results are stunning.
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Best flower delivery service for seasonal bouquetsBest flower delivery service for seasonal bouquetsVela FlowersWhy we love them: As far as winter-appropriate bouquets go, the bunch of flowers we received from Vela Flowers was up there with the most beautiful. With super quick delivery, our bouquet arrived in a letterbox-sized package (it easily dropped through the door - hassle-free - when we were out at the shops) with a beautifully illustrated gift card (not just one of those stock photo-adorned notes) and a sachet of flower food. Vela take pride in wild blooms which look as though they've been handpicked, all all of their flowers are super fresh and seasonal. And that's not all! They also offer delivery of dried flowers if you're *really* not that good at keeping your bouquets alive.
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