The 9 Best Flower Delivery Services of 2021

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Our Top Picks

Best Overall: 1-800-Flowers

"In addition to a wide selection of both same-day and shipped floral arrangements, expect amazing quality."

Runner-Up, Best Overall: Floom

"Their approach to flowers is much more personal—each order is professionally arranged, wrapped, and delivered by hand."

Best Budget: From You Flowers

"Even if you're on a tight budget, you can find a beautiful bouquet, often with same-day delivery."

Best Same Day: Teleflora

"The prompt delivery means no need to worry about your precious bouquet spending days in transit."

Best Boxed Delivery: ProFlowers

"These flowers arrive in well-secured-packaging, allowing you to arrange them to your liking."

Best Subscription: Bouqs

"Bouqs stands out for its variety of subscription types, reasonable prices, and customer service."

Best Long Lasting: Venus Et Fleur

"The price tag may be steep, but these real roses are arranged in a keepsake box and last up to a year."

Flowers are a great gift for pretty much anyone and can be sent on a variety of occasions, from birthdays and celebrations to a thoughtful sympathy gift. Whether your budget is pretty tight or you have the dollars to spend, there's the right delivery for everyone.

Here are the best flower delivery services.

One of the leaders in flower delivery services, 1-800-Flowers used to be a floral phone order giant, but their website is extremely user-friendly and makes it easy to navigate the many categories of products available. Search by keyword or peruse their selections by the occasion. There’s a special ‘Same-Day Delivery’ section that makes it easy to see at a glance what you can order for those urgent moments when you need to deliver a gift now.

In addition to flowers, you’ll find the usual accompaniments like chocolates, balloons, or teddy bears. But the company also offers an abundance of other gift options including keepsake gifts, food baskets, and more. We like the idea of being able to send flowers that are beautiful upon receipt along with a gift that can last long after the last bloom has faded.

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For another great option to consider, check out the online delivery service Floom. Their approach to flowers is much more personal than your average delivery service—each order is professionally arranged, wrapped, and delivered by hand. And their network of local florists is just as impressive as the bouquets! They only use independent florists that create unique (never generic) bouquets based on their creative instincts and seasonality.

According to customers, the bouquets look amazing in person and stayed fresh for a long time. Many of the bouquets have a higher price-point, but customers agree that the elegant arrangements are well worth the extra money. Floom offers special arrangements based on occasion (Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, etc) and a same-day delivery option for the late-birds out there.

Same-day delivery is currently available to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Houston, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Florida.

If you want to send a beautiful bouquet but don’t want to spend a small fortune, check out the selection of affordable arrangements at From You Flowers.

This budget flower delivery service specializes in bouquets under $50, with many deluxe options for around $30. Some of the arrangements are available for same-day delivery from a local florist, though these bouquets have been met with mixed reviews from recipients. The most common complaints are small bouquet sizes or differing florals from the website depiction, but the company explains that regular bouquets will be smaller or appear different than sample photos. Opt for the deluxe or premium bouquets to get a fuller looking arrangement.

While From You Flowers may not offer the most premium bouquets in comparison to some other flower delivery services, they’re a worthwhile consideration if you’re on a budget but want to send flowers to mark a special occasion or for a special someone. We’d recommend springing for the Deluxe or Premium options to make sure they hit the mark—and they’ll still save you a bundle in comparison to many of the other flower delivery services on the market.

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Need flowers in a hurry? It’s hard to beat the prompt service and expansive variety of Teleflora. One of the leaders in flower arrangements on demand, Teleflora’s claim to fame is that their beautiful floral gifts are always hand-arranged and hand-delivered. Using a vast network of florists, Teleflora sends your order to a nearby floral shop for fulfillment and same-day delivery. This saves your floral arrangement from spending a day or two onboard a shipping services truck where it may be exposed to the elements and a lot of jostling.

While Teleflora’s selection and service model make it an ideal choice for same-day floral delivery, it should be noted that the final outcome of the arrangement depends on the quality and availability of blooms from the contracted florist. A few people have been disappointed to have their order canceled or substituted because the local flower shop didn’t have the blooms necessary for the arrangement. Or an arrangement occasionally misses the mark when compared to the online version advertised by Teleflora.

This seems to be an inherent weakness with locally fulfilled flower delivery services and isn’t a problem unique to Teleflora. For the convenience of same-day flower delivery, you may have to be adaptable when it comes to the final arrangement and be prepared to possibly accept some variations from the advertised arrangements. If the most important thing is to have flowers delivered on the double, then check out Teleflora for its prompt fulfillment and vast selection.

Looking to do a little of your own flower arranging and want to save a few bucks on quality blooms? ProFlowers ranks high for quality blooms at a reasonable price point.

The tradeoff is that these flowers typically arrive in well-secured packaging— requiring a little work to free the blossoms from their cardboard encasement. However, people that have used ProFlowers find the quality of the florals to be excellent and the price point to be competitive.

The company also offers to include a vase for an upcharge if you’re looking for a more ready-made floral gift option. Typically, there are several styles and colors of vases to choose from. We like that you can choose from more than just a generic clear glass vase to show off your floral arrangement. Some are seasonal in nature while others feature different colors and finishes to fit your (or the recipient’s) style and décor.

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For a subscription flower delivery service, check out the eco-friendly blooms from Bouqs. This flower delivery service has gained attention for its simple business model and field-to-vase delivery model that eliminates waste and simplifies the supply chain. While the company offers standard delivery of flower arrangements, we’re most impressed by its subscription service.

Bouqs only cuts flowers to order and often includes information about the farm where your blooms where grown. Prices vary based on the size of bouquet chosen and range from $36 to $60 per bunch. Delivery schedules are available with varying frequencies. You can opt for fresh cut flowers to show up on your recipient’s door on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or every 4-month schedule.

A week before the next order ships, an email preview of the upcoming order is sent. Do nothing and the next fresh cut bouquet arrives on your doorstep. Or you can choose to skip the upcoming order if you’ll be away. Note that if you want to change the specifics of your flower subscription (like if you want to upgrade or change the category of your bouquet) you’ll have to cancel the subscription and start a new one.

While some people have been disappointed by the redundancy in varieties received, the company seems to respond promptly and proactively to ensure that subscribers are happy with their flower deliveries.

For the longest-lasting flower arrangements, it’s nearly impossible to beat the roses from Venus Et Fleur—but you’ll have to get past the sticker shock. The company’s claim to fame is a stunning display of real Ecuadorian roses arranged in a keepsake box that will last for up to a year. Larger boxes cost up to $1,500 for a box of 140 to 150 roses, and mini boxes range in price depending on the number of included roses.

A favorite of supermodels and socialites, an arrangement from Venus et Fleur is sure to last the longest of any flower bunch on our list. The company’s Eternity Roses are treated with a special process that preserves them for months, then they’re dyed and packed into a keepsake box of your choosing. You can’t rearrange them or remove them from the box—the proprietary solution inside is what keeps them looking vibrant and beautiful for months on end.

According to the luxury flower delivery service, the scent of the roses will last for two to three weeks. However, happy recipients of a Venus Et Fleur box report enjoying the sweet scent for up to a month. Remember that these are still real roses, so they will deteriorate over time. You can expect to see gradual wilting and color loss over time. Most people have at least 6 to 8 months of vibrancy from their bouquets and some people enjoy them for a full year.

While the arrangements are pricey, many fans of Venus Et Fleur are quick to point out that a bouquet of regular roses from a flower delivery company can easily cost $100 or more—and it only lasts a fraction of the time that you’ll enjoy these Eternity Roses.

FTD is a floral brand that’s been around for a long time, since 1910 to be exact. This is where you’ll find quite a bit of variety and pretty much anything you’ll need from bouquets to gifts. Same day delivery is available Monday through Friday as long as orders are placed before 2pm (the recipient’s time zone).

Selecting the floral option is made a bit easier thanks to the categories that are broken down by colors, holidays, milestone birthdays, and even sympathy and funeral arrangements. For those who order a lot of flower deliveries, there’s the FTD Gold membership which can save you in the long run. Membership includes free standard shipping for a year, reduced same day fees, and no service fees.

The gift options also make FTD stand out. The selection ranges from baked goods to chocolate to charcuterie baskets. Non-food items include spa gift baskets, teddy bears, and candles.

Straight from the farm to the doorstep. That’s the BloomsyBox motto. Flowers are picked from the farm and received within two to four days. The company says some of the flowers still arrive in bud form. This gives customers a longer time to enjoy their beautiful bouquet. There's no shortage of large bouquets to select.

Choose between weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly deliveries of the Farm Classic (18-20 stems), Deluxe (20-24 stems), and Premium (27-32 stems) plans. There’s even a delivery strictly devoted to roses, which supplies 24 stems every single month.

But no need to opt into the subscription model if you just need a one off or occasional delivery. You can purchase bouquets and search for the perfect one based off of a holiday as well as features like tropical, mixed bouquets, or garden roses.

How Much Do Flower Delivery Services Cost?

The cost of flower deliveries can vary a great deal, depending on the type and variety of flowers, size of the arrangements, and where and when they're being delivered. Most companies charge somewhere in the range of $7 to $25 for delivery. Some companies may charge a premium for same-day or weekend delivery.

How Much Should You Tip a Flower Delivery Person?

Since a flower delivery is usually a gift and therefore unexpected, it’s not mandatory to tip. In some cases, the sender may have already included a tip for the delivery person. However, if you have a few dollars on hand, it's appropriate to tip the delivery person $2 to $5 for a normal-sized arrangement.

How Do You Make a Bouquet of Flowers Last Longer?

To make a bouquet of cut flowers last longer, change the water, clean the vase, and re-trim the stems every few days. Try to avoid too much heat and sunlight, as flowers will last longer in a cooler room and if you keep them away from direct sun. You can also try adding 1/4 cup of lemon-lime soda to the water. The sugar in soda may help the blooms last longer and smell sweeter too.