Finding the best flower delivery services can be tricky - do you choose a letterbox option or a 50-stem bouquet? Or maybe you're looking for something that comes with a vase? We've done the research for you and tested the UK's most popular florists. These are our top picks...
Mother's Day is just around the corner, which means it's time to brush up on the best flower delivery services and pick out the perfect bouquet for the person you're celebrating this year. A beautiful bunch makes for one of the best Mother's Day gifts (along with a cute DIY Mother's Day gift from the kids and a delicious Mother's Day lunch).
Dani Turner, customer experience director at online florist Bunches, told us, "Whatever the occasion, some stunning blooms are perfect for conveying your sentiments to someone special, no matter the reason." And we couldn't agree more, which is why we've tested 14 of the best flower delivery services to help you find the perfect Mother's Day bouquet.
Best flower delivery services for Mother's Day 2024
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Best for traditional Mother's Day bouquets
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: Mama's Blooms (£38)
Famous for their cards and gifts-by-post offering, Moonpig offers a wide variety of bouquets, letterbox flowers, and plants. They use only the freshest flowers and they guarantee that your blooms will last for at least seven days once they arrive with the recipient - or you can claim your money back.
For Mother's Day, we love Moonpig's Mama's Blooms, a bright and bold floral arrangement with orange germini, orange spray rose, yellow limonium, yellow santini pom pom, blue iris and more. It's 19 stems in total and screams springtime - perfect for brightening mum's day.
We ranked Moonpig top of this list because the flowers they sent us lasted over two weeks, making them a great gift that's not only worth the spend but can be enjoyed by mum for even longer. Just remember to change the water every couple of days and give them some food!
View more at moonpig.com
Best for simple yet vibrant arrangements
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? No
Our pick: Radiant Rose Abundance Bouquet (£25)
With free nominated delivery on all flowers, M&S is a great option this Mother's Day. You can add a free gift message too, and rest assured all M&S flowers are sourced from trusted and sustainable growers. There's an enormous range to choose from - so whether you're after traditional red roses or a modern bouquet, there's something for every taste. Plus, the option to add a bottle of champagne or prosecco to your bouquet is a romantic gesture sure to impress.
We picked the Radiant Rose Abundance Bouquet to review, and it did not disappoint. Sure to brighten up any room, this pick features 29 orange, cerise, and pink roses, and looks as pretty as a sunset - it's a sure way to show your love. Each rose bud is supple, fresh, and bursting with colour, so if you want an arrangement that is certain to make mum feel special, we recommend this one.
View more at marksandspencer.com
Best for show-stopping bouquets
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: Velvet Cloud (£34.99)
We've included Serenata because their website is such a breeze to navigate - even when your brain is frazzled on a Friday afternoon. There's a handy price filter so you can quickly find the perfect bunch of blooms within your price range, without scrolling through pages of irrelevant options. You can also go straight to 'flowers under £30' for a quick and easy exit. We also love their review system, which makes it easy to see what customers thought of the blooms you're considering before you buy.
Serenata sent us their Velvet Cloud bouquet and, at £34.99, it's reasonably priced for the size of the bunch. Like a hug in a vase, this 12-stem bouquet is made up of pink roses, pink stocks, pink chrysanthemums, cerise alstroemerias and greenbell too - if mum loves pink flowers, this one's a great choice. The flowers arrive already arranged and hand-packed, and in bud form to enjoy the flowers for even longer.
View more at serenata.com
Best for classic bouquets
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? No
Our pick: Extra Lovely Trending Spring Bouquet (£55)
If you’re looking for a bouquet that exudes luxury and romance, look no further than Interflora. Not only can you get your blooms delivered on the same day if you order by 3pm, but each is hand-crafted by a local florist and prepared fresh on the day of delivery, so these particular bouquets have love and care woven through.
There's an enormous range to choose from - each of which is sure to make mum feel super special - and there are hand-picked gifts that can be added to your order too.
We love their Extra Lovely Trending Spring Bouquet -it's handcrafted and bursting with spring blooms in rich, vibrant colours of apricot, peach, lemon and cream, with dried flowers and grasses thrown in there too.
View more at interflora.co.uk
Best for gifts to go with your bouquet
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: The Whitney (£42)
A giant of the flower delivery world, Bloom & Wild is a go-to for Mother's Day gifting and beyond. Not only do they have a huge range of bouquets to choose from, they also offer houseplants, gifts and hampers, and they'll recommend one of their tasteful vases for the bouquet you're ordering too. For those who like their bouquets to last longer, they have several dried flower options to choose from as well.
Bloom & Wild sent us The Whitney, a bright and bold bunch with tulips, freesias and carnations in deep red, pink and orange tones - perfect for lifting mum's spirits as we head into brighter, warmer days. They arrived in bud and lasted for almost a week after blooming. They offer keyworker and student discounts too, with savings of up to 25% on Mother's Day bouquets.
View more at bloomandwild.com
Best for finding something for everyone
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: The Mother's Day Orchid & Lily Bouquet (£68)
Waitrose is offering some all-out bouquets and Mother's Day gifts this year - and if you're a fan of the classics - like roses, orchids and lilies - there's plenty to choose from. But if you're looking for something a bit different, their website allows you to filter by colour, variety and occasion, and there are luxury ranges, gift bundles and under £30 buys to choose from too - though their letterbox options are limited.
We love their 'Mother's Day Orchid & Lily Bouquet', and it gets a 10/10 for wow factor - it's a huge 37-stem showstopper with velvety roses, oriental lilies, fluttery freesias and exotic orchidsthat make for a thoughtful and mesemerising bouquet.
View more at waitroseflorist.com
Best for luxury flowers
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: 50 Luxury Red Roses (£74.99)
Specialists in boutique designs with a modern British flair, Appleyard is a luxury option that will really make your mum feel special, and they offer next-day delivery in London to boot. They promise their flowers will stay fresh for a minimum of seven days and offer a 100% happiness guarantee, and seek to minimise their carbon footprint by sourcing garden-grown flowers from British suppliers - sounds like a winner to us.
Appleyard sent us a bouquet of 50 luxury red roses to review, and if you’re looking for something that really says 'I love you' to the mum you're celebrating, you really can’t go wrong with this bunch. They arrive semi-bloomed so you can enjoy them in all their glory after a couple of days in water, but, to be honest, we were super impressed by these from day one. It’s a huge bouquet, and lasted for several days on our desk.
View more at appleyardlondon.com
Best for personalised bouquets
Next day delivery options? No
Letterbox options? No
Our pick: Jewelled Bouquet (£202)
Bloom's bouquets are designed and created by a team of expert florists, using only the finest, seasonal flowers. Their Mother's Day collections starts at £30 and has something for every taste - but if that doesn't leave you impressed, you can create your own bespoke bouquet instead. The virtual florist experience allows you to pick the size, the flowers, and the look, resulting in a Mother's Day gift like no other.
Bloom kindly sent us their Jewelled Bouquet, an extravagant design featuring a range of luxurious red roses, lisianthus and stocks combined with rich purple clematis and deep pink wax flower. If you’re looking for a show-stopping option, this is definitely the one for you. Full of shades of red, pink and purple, the 70-stem arrangement feels decadent and will be the focus of any room. Plus, it easily lasts over a week, giving you more time to enjoy your blooms.
View more at bybloom.co.uk
Best for budget bouquets
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: Pink Dreams (from £42.90)
My Flowers is a great option for those deliberating over the best flower delivery services: the offer free UK delivery (along with a 3-hour delivery option) and 100% fresh flowers, or they'll replace the bouquet. They cater to all budgets too, with a range of beautiful bouquets available for under £30, as well as extravagant arrangements priced at £100 plus. And once they finish preparing your order, they send a photo of the bouquet so that you'll know exactly what the recipient will get - love!
My Flowers sent us their Pink Dreams bouquet to enjoy, a combination of avalanche roses, spray roses and wax flowers, all in various shades of - you guessed it - pink. At a very reasonable price point, we were surprised by how tasteful this bouquet looked and how long it lasted. The white ribbon and pink paper were a lovely touch, though we will admit that the wax flowers kept the hoover working hard once they'd bloomed!
View more at myflowers.co.uk
Best for subscription bouquets
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: The Showstopper (from £55)
Freddie's Flowers was set up by Freddie himself, who grew up in his parents' flower shop - so he's got a lifetime of experience behind him. Initialling delivery boxes of flowers via a milk float in south London, Freddie's Flowers has now grown to become UK wide operation. Freddie and his team curate seasonal arrangements, and you simply have to choose whether you want the 'Classic', 'Showstopper' or letterbox option. You can send a one off delivery, or subscribe and choose how many boxes you want to give.
They sent us the Lavendar Haze January Showstopper - and it did not disappoint! The flowers and foliage are fresh and come detached from one another so that you can arrange them in a vase to your own liking. It’s definitely a unique bouquet, unlike any other you’ll see at your local florist.
View more at freddiesflowers.com
Best for simple but effective bouquets
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: The Princess Bunch (£34)
We had to add FlowerFix to our list of the best flower delivery services because of their affordable, stylish and fresh bouquets. We were drawn in by their asymmetric floral design offerings that are trendy, unique and can really transform a space. Another plus is that the husband and wife team behind FlowerFix prioritise freshness, so you know that you're ordering a bouquet that will last longer.
They sent us The Princess Bunch, a pretty pink bouquet of roses and Gypsophila (most commonly known as Baby's Breath). A pared-back bouquet, this one's perfect for the mum who loves minimalism. The soft and gentle shades make for a joyous bunch that exudes quiet luxury. The intricate, dainty arrangement proves that less can be more when it comes to Mother's Day bouquets.
View more at flowerfix.co.uk
Best for long-lasting bouquets
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: Florist's Choice (from £29.50)
Established in 1989, this is a family-run business, so you feel like you're doing buying from actual humans rather than a faceless corporate. Their flowers by post are delivered with a card featuring your personal message, plus flower food and care instructions. Bunches also sells beautiful house plants as well as a range of cards and hampers, and there are letterbox or hand-tied bouquet options to choose from.
While there's no end to the gorgeous bouquets on offer, we opted for their Florist's Choice, picked by the experienced team at Bunches. By putting your faith in the florists' hands, you know you're getting a bouquet that will reflect the season and be perfect for any occasion. Plus, there's small, medium, large or letterbox options to choose from.
View more at bunches.co.uk
Best for a variety of sizes
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? No
Our pick: Red Naomi Rose (from £95)
This isn't just a flower delivery company - they sell a range of beautiful 'lifestyle essentials' too, from candles and home fragrances to plants and vases. The monochrome design makes for simple yet stylish packaging, which is sure to impress when your chosen bouquet arrives. Flowerbx offers next-day delivery nationwide and same-day delivery in London.
We opted to sample a classic bunch, as traditional red roses make a great gift for new mums to show your support. If you aren’t sure what size bouquet you want, Flowerbx’s Red Naomi Roses have got you covered. There are 20, 30, 40, 50 and 100 stem options, making them suitable for all budgets sizes. They sent us the 20-stem bouquet to review, and it was the perfect fit for a vase on the kitchen table.
View more at flowerbx.com
Best for worldwide delivery
Next day delivery options? Yes
Letterbox options? Yes
Our pick: Tulip Temptations (from £32.50)
Direct2Florist puts consumers in contact with professional florists all over the world, and offers same day delivery too. Their database of florists mean you can support local while still having the luxury of choice - and boy is there a huge range of choice. Many florists will also give you the option to order gifts such as a box of chocolates or a vase with your bouquet too.
When it comes to Mother's Day flowers, you really can't go wrong with a bunch of tulips - and this bouquet is the creme de la creme. The cheerful tulip posy is hand-tied featuring a variety of beautiful colours carefully selected by the local florist, and hand-delivered in a gift bag or box - mum's sure to love it.
View more at direct2florist.co.uk
How we tested the best flower delivery services
All of the flower delivery services in this round-up have been used and reviewed by GoodtoKnow's editorial team, so we know exactly what you can expect when you try them out for yourself.
We've accounted for a variety of floral arrangements and price points, and included options with next day delivery and letterbox products to suit every Mother's Day flower delivery need.
You'll find much more than traditional blooms in this guide - from tulips and freesias to wax flowers and lush foliage, whatever your loved one's favourite variety, there's bound to be a bouquet to make them feel special.
Things to consider when choosing a flower delivery service
- Delivery options: If you want your flowers to look their best, really you need to unbox them and put them in a vase of water as soon as they arrive. For this reason, flower delivery services that offer next day or nominated day delivery are your best bet, so you can make sure you'll be around when they arrive. Shopping local is a good idea too, as the flowers won't have travelled as far.
- Number of stems: The more stems in your chosen bunch of flowers, the bigger the bouquet will be. If you want a truly show-stopping option, the you might decide a 50-stem bunch is for you. But be mindful of where you plan to keep them - bunches that are too big could end up being an inconvenience!
- Ethical credentials: The best quality flowers will be those that have been ethically and sustainably sourced. Look for florists that cut to order, so they only cut the stems they need. Many will also offer 100% recyclable or compostable packaging too, so the planet can continue to grow beautiful flowers!
- Product pricing: We've chosen flower delivery services that cater to a range of budgets in this guide. If you know what you're looking for, shop around a bit to find the best price - some retailers will offer bunches with very similar combinations of flowers at drastically varying price points.
How to make your bouquets last longer
Most flower delivery services will send some instructions on how to care for your bouquet. Bunches' Dani Turner explains, "For fresh flowers, make sure to change the water in the vase or jar every two to three days. After unboxing, I'd recommend trimming an additional 2-3cm off the ends of your stems at an angle, as this gives a bigger surface area for the stems to take in water."
All the flowers we tested arrived with flower food, which should be added to the water in the vase to help with longevity. You could also remove some of the lower leaves from your bouquet, to make sure no foliage is in the water and prevent a build-up of bacteria.
Dani adds, "If you’ve got a bouquet full of different types of flowers, it’s completely normal to lose them at different rates. What's important is that you remove any dead flowers from the bouquet, so bacteria can’t spread. This also keeps flowers looking fresh and stunning for as long as possible."
Where you place your flowers will affect their longevity too, and Dani advises against placing flowers in direct sunlight or cold, draughty spots.
The great thing about flower delivery services is that many bouquets will arrive in bud or partially bloomed, giving you plenty of time to enjoy them.
If these pretty bouquets have got you wanting to start celebrating the wonderful mums in your life, here are 85 Mother's Day quotes and messages to write in your card and 32 Mother's Day activities for all the family. Meanwhile, why not find out more about the origins of Mother's Day?
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