These Flower Delivery Services Make for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

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The sight and smell of fresh flowers, aside from coffee, may be one of the best things to wake up to. The vibrant colors they bring to a room always prompt a smile, and of course, their aroma—nature’s perfume—can be wonderfully intoxicating. Those reasons are enough to hop online and choose the best flower delivery service. Whether you want to send blooms to someone you love regularly or get ahead of Mother’s Day (and perhaps a birthday, anniversary, or both), give the timeless gift of hand-picked petals.

But finding the best flower delivery service online can be tricky; you’re not there to pick out the blooms and hand-deliver them to ensure their quality and freshness. That’s why we poured through countless companies, from single-sends to monthly subscriptions, to find the best options to save the day, holiday after holiday. And, depending on where you live, the internet is teeming with vendors—large and small, local and international—who can meet your gifting needs. Many offer same and next-day delivery, along with loads of beautiful roses or flower arrangements complete with annual flowers and perennial blooms.

Our top picks

Keep scrolling to learn more about the web’s best floral delivery services, and never miss the opportunity to make someone special’s day. From intricate bouquet designs to houseplants to orchids to add-on gifts like chocolates and macarons, we’re sharing the best options to shop.

The Bouqs Co.

Not only does this service deliver almost anywhere, Bouqs Co. sources its flowers from growers who are particular about soil and water quality, making their blooms as fresh and resilient as possible. With a variety of arrangements to choose from, (classic, like the one pictured, or more vibrant, like this iris and ranunculus bouquet), you’re sure to find a piece that speaks to you. You can even shop by bouquet color if you’re not sure where to start, or for those with more of a green thumb, browse their selection of house plants potted in unique, stylish vases. If you’d like to see some blooms in-person, Bouqs Co. also has retail stores in Beverly Hills, Manhattan, Chicago, and Orange County, California.

What Reviewers Say: “These are the most beautiful flowers!!! I have been so pleased with everything that I have sent to people.”

1-800 Flowers

Browse everything from Disney-themed arrangements to gift baskets, many of which are available for same-day delivery, depending on your location. Vase options are also wide-spanning and creative, so you’re bound to find something fit for the one you love. 1800-Flowers even separates bundles by occasion—sympathy, birthday, season, and more—making your decision that much easier, and if flowers don’t feel like enough, you can add on one of the many intricate gift boxes offered, featuring picks like candles, fragrances, jewelry, candy, and more.

What Reviewers Say: “Very beautiful, and very fresh. Some had not even bloomed yet and that’s good because she has extra time to enjoy the arrangement.”

Urban Stems

These expertly designed arrangements are top-tier and modern—this service’s claim to fame. The company also works with Rainforest Alliance-Certified farms, allowing them to have a hands-on, ethical approach to stem sourcing. The shopping experience with Urban Stems is also a breeze, as the website is beautifully divided into categories. You can browse by occasion (down to a section called “Miss You”), check out the most current collections, scan by color, or filter stems by flower size.

What Reviewers Say: “The flowers look exactly like the photos and the recipient was very touched.”

Teleflora

Shopping locally is great, but not all boutique florists offer the convenience of online ordering. Teleflora fixes that, and works with all local florists to curate and deliver flowers internationally. Some of their top-selling stems are roses, lilies, carnations, daisies, and alstroemeria. They even offer a Deal of the Day, which is like a flower delivery mystery box—you get a discounted bouquet and a surprise arrangement.

What Reviewers Say: “Website was user friendly. Selection was great. I was very impressed with one-day service. Flower arrangements are just beautiful.”

Benchmark Bouquets

Yes, Amazon delivers flowers, too, and with the same speediness and efficiency it serves up your Prime day packages. Benchmark Bouquets is a budget floral delivery brand you can shop through Amazon, but their affordable prices don’t discount quality, and this best-selling sunflower bundle is proof.

What Reviewers Say: “I bought these for Valentine’s Day and they remained alive for almost a month before I decided to hang them to dry before they died. Very pleased with my purchase.”

Boquet Box DIY Floral Arrangement

If you’re gifting to a creative who would find the process of piecing together florals just as enjoyable as marveling them on the counter, try a Bouquet Box. It’s the gift of an experience and a bouquet in one, and it comes with everything needed to make a designer-level arrangement, including a vase, custom grid lid, a tool bag, instructions, and of course, farm fresh-cut flowers. You can also choose either a classic, petite, or deluxe-sized bouquet.

What Reviewers Say: “Loved the combination of these colors. It was the perfect gift for my sister-in-law’s 50th birthday! Always so fun to create these bouquets and then share the love with others 💐.”

Ode Á La Rose

Roses are an arrangement staple, especially when you want to romance their recipient. Ode Á La Rose specializes in sourcing high-quality roses, tulips, and orchids for the luxe experience they deserve. In addition to the arrangement and number of stems, you can choose the vase they’re delivered in, and even add on a treat, like macarons or a spa kit.

What Reviewers Say: “What a gorgeous flower shop, website, and product! I'm still amazed that I got exactly what I paid for - SO worth the price.”

The Sill

Not a fan of flowers? No problem. Houseplants make equally beautiful gifts, and ones that will last a lot longer. The Sill offers low-maintenance houseplants, orchids, and a few other plants that bloom. Subscriptions are available, as are plant care instructions. This is a favorite of Prevention Deputy Editor Emily Goldman, who loves the company’s packaging, which ensures plants arrive fully in-tact and protected.

What Reviewers Say: “It came well-packaged, included materials about how best to care for it, and looks even better than I expected.”

BloomsyBox

At BloomsyBox, you can browse arrangements by the occasion for which you’re gifting, by flower type, or by subscription. And no matter what you choose, you can rest assured that the blooms will be ethically harvested and sustainably grown—two pillars of the brand’s mission. Choose from both fresh and preserved flowers, as well as plants.

What Reviewers Say: “There are flowers I’ve never seen before and some I have, but never this beautiful. As long as this service continues to be this top notch, I will subscribe until I have no money or die.”

Floom

Think of Floom as like an Etsy for flowers—it aggregates creations from local florists, and expedites their delivery to you. With that being said, offerings vary depending on your location, but it’s a great way to support independent artists.

What Reviewers Say: “Excellent service. The beautiful arrangement I selected online was delivered exactly as pictured - maybe even more lush—on the day it was promised. I will most certainly use Floom again and highly recommend.”

Global Rose

If you’ve ever pined after a unique-colored rose that veers away from the classic red or white, Global Rose is a great shopping destination. You can choose from lavender, green, and even rainbow roses, not to mention, a handful of other beautiful blooms to mix in.

What Reviewers Say: “Four days later the roses are holding up very strong and I'm sure they will last another seven-plus days. This purchase was the best decision I made about fresh roses and I will order again. I want to thank the staff and company for an above all expectation experience. Thank you so much.”

FTD

FTD, which stands for floral transworld delivery, has delivered arrangements to doorsteps since 1910, so you could say they’re good at it. You can shop blooms by occasion or flower, and also browse other plants and add-on treats. You can even join FTD Plus and pay a flat rate of $40 for a year of free shipping on flowers.

What Reviewers Say: “The flowers from FTD were perfect. On time, fresh, and just beautiful. Ordering was super easy. Friendly service and helpful. Received an e-mail confirming my order and also when the order was delivered.”

How to choose the best flower delivery service

The delivery service you decide to go with will depend on exactly the perks and flowers you’re looking for. Do you need same or next-day shipping? Do you hope to include a box of chocolates or other sweet treat? Or would you like to gift a monthly subscription? Answering those questions will help you narrow down your options and choose the best fit.

How we chose the best flower delivery services

We combed through flower delivery companies that offer nationwide services, read reviews, and hand-picked (pun intended) the best online options.

Why trust us

For more than 70 years, Prevention has been a leading provider of trustworthy health information, empowering readers with practical strategies to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our editors interview medical experts to help guide our health-focused product selections. Additionally, Prevention also examines hundreds of reviews—and often conducts personal testing done by our staff—to help you make informed decisions.

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