These aren’t your average bodega bouquets.
Flowers get a bad rap for being an easy gift, but bouquets are a go-to gift, as they should be: Fragrant, fresh-cut blooms will never go out of style for Valentine’s Day or any holiday. Bringing a bright bouquet into a space instantly adds life to a room, and flowers never fail to put a smile on someone’s face if you send them as a surprise (unless they’re allergic, in which case we highly recommend sending a succulent plant or dried flowers instead).
In fact, the only way you can go wrong is by not putting thought or effort into the flowers you give. While Trader Joe’s tulips are a lovely grocery-shopping treat, a special occasion might call for something a little more lush. Luckily, it’s simpler than ever to find and buy unique, made-to-order arrangements for the one you love, thanks to the plethora of online florists these days.
With the holiday fast-approaching (February 14 falls on Wednesday this year, by the way), flowers are a classic gift you can buy last-minute, since most services connect you to a local flower shop (some even offer same-day delivery for all you procrastinators out there). Put a smile on a loved one’s face with stunning stems that’ll arrive right at their door. We hand-picked our favorite arrangements from each retailer, but you can’t go wrong with anything you choose from any of these shops.
For more lovable finds, shop our complete Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.
13 Best Flower Delivery Services for Valentine’s Day
UrbanStems
UrbanStems
If your recipient loves peonies as much as Katie, gift them a whole bouquet months. With UrbanStems, you can also choose to double or even triple your stems and pick whether or not to add a vase, making it easy to stay within your budget. Plus, UrbanStems sources all its flowers from Rainforest Alliance-certified farms that invest in the individuals who work there. The brand guarantees fast delivery and uses a combination of truck and courier service to get your blooms to their recipient on time.
Amazon
Amazon
Amazon has everything from groceries to home goods, but did you know they also sell plants and flowers? These will even arrive the very next day — if you order during the business week before 10 a.m. PST and have a Prime membership. Plus, you can add a note before you check out to ensure your recipient knows you were the one who sent them this show-stopping assortment.
ProFlowers
ProFlowers
Roses are traditionally one of the most romantic flowers out there, thanks to their long-held symbolism of love. A bouquet of varying colored blossoms makes for a beautiful gift, especially if your person doesn’t vibe with the typical red hue. This arrangement from ProFlowers comes with 12 roses, which you can choose to have delivered sans vase, or in a simple clear vessel.
Bouqs
Bouqs
Roses are red, violets are blue, these flowers come with a vibrator — is it for you? Those who want to add a sexy touch to the average bouquet will appreciate this arrangement by Bouqs, created in partnership with sex toy brand, Dame.
Bouqs does, of course, offer flowers without vibrators, too. You can choose to go with or without a vase (and you’ll save some coin if you opt out), and the company sources its flowers from eco-friendly farms that minimize waste, recycle water, and use sustainable growing practices, ensuring that their farm-to-recipient process is as green as possible. Considering they also work with local floral artisans to cut down on delivery times and support small businesses, Bouqs is a win-win.
Bloomsy Box
Bloomsy Box
Fresh, seasonal flowers every month? Yes, please! With Bloomsy Box, you can gift a single flower delivery or a monthly subscription of blooms to a deserving friend or family member. Pre-subscribed bouquets will depend on what’s seasonally available, but single arrangements can be chosen from whatever is available online.
1-800-Flowers
1-800-Flowers
1-800-Flowers is one of the best-known flower delivery services out there, and for good reason. The company boasts a nationwide network and a caring team obsessed with service, guaranteeing smiles with every delivery. The brand has operated for over 45 years and delivers more than 100 million stems each year.
Peruvian lilies pair with sweet roses and carnations in this bright bouquet. To ensure this arrives in time for Valentine’s Day, place your order a few days in advance. Missed the deadline? Don’t panic: 1-800-Flowers does offer same-day delivery in some areas.
Plants.com
Plants.com
Flowers are great, but a live plant lasts much longer than anything in a vase, so they’ll think of you every time they admire it. This rose bush comes in a pink ceramic planter complete with a care card, so there’s no guesswork about how to keep it alive. When it outgrows the pot, it can be transferred to a larger one or planted right outside.
Bouquet Box
Bouquet Box
All the cools kids are crafting these days, so make them work for their flower arrangement in a way that’s fulfilling, fun, and satisfying. This subscription box sends everything they’ll need to design their own centerpiece. You can choose from a single kit (perfect for gifting), a monthly subscription, or a seasonal subscription. February’s kit includes a mix of pink roses, hydrangeas, and greenery, alongside a vase and florist tools.
Flowers for Dreams
Flowers for Dreams
Delivering flowers outside of large cities can be a pain, but Flowers for Dreams actually specializes in getting fresh and dried blooms to those in the midwest. So if your recipient is located in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, or 23 other states, Flowers for Dreams has them covered. (Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin dwellers can get overnight delivery, too.) This arrangement is made entirely of sustainably sourced dried flowers, so it’ll last as long as your love for the recipient: Forever. No pressure, though.
Floom
Floom
Live in a major city and want to peruse arrangements from multiple local florists at once? Spare your browser from having 75 tabs open and use Floom instead. Simply enter your zip code, and the site will display lots of bouquets from floral shops in your area.
This table arrangement is from a florist in NYC, but we guarantee there are gorgeous options in your city, too, many of which can be delivered within 24 hours.
Teleflora
Teleflora
This stunning bouquet not only contains flowers, but a live succulent, too. Arranged in a mosaic glass vase, bright pink and purple blooms are offset by dark green foliage, making it ideal for anyone who loves a dose of color. Teleflora takes an extra step in ensuring that flowers are delivered safely and remain fresh: Instead of ordering pre-arranged bouquets, Teleflora only sources individual flowers, which are then hand-arranged by a professional florist right before they’re shipped off. That means flowers arrive fresh and hydrated instead of limp and bummed-out. Plus, they offer same-day delivery across the country for certain arrangements.
If you want to order something with a funky vase so the gift as even more of a piece of art, we’ve got our eyes on this mid-century modern bouquet, too.
Farmgirl Flowers
Farmgirl Flowers
Burlap-wrapped florals are a fun alternative to the usual plastic-encased ones, and they’re more sustainable! These fifteen stems come bundled in farmhouse-inspired fabric, beautifully tied with a bow. Once your recipient receives their bouquet, the stems are ready to be placed directly in a vase. If you’re looking for something holiday-specific, check out their V-Day collection.
Fresh Send
Fresh Sends
When it comes to flowers, packaging shouldn’t be ignored: Instead of boring cardboard, bouquets from Fresh Sends come in a colorful box. Your recipient will find their blooms wrapped in newspaper-inspired paper, neatly tucked beneath a custom card you choose. Reviewers raved about the blossoms they received, with one even saying she cried after opening the box because the flowers were so beautiful and thoughtfully packaged.