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17 best online flower delivery services for Mother's Day

Or yourself. À la Miley.
17 Best Online Flower Delivery Services for Mother's Day

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Mother’s Day is nearly upon us, and with it, searches for the best flower delivery services are burgeoning. Luckily, the flower delivery shop scene is blooming beautifully ahead of Mothering Sunday, and hand-delivered floral arrangements remain an endlessly special way to show your loved one you care.

Outside of Mother’s Day, a bouquet of pink roses and a greetings card will almost always do the job. Outstayed your welcome at your parents’ house? Congratulating a friend’s new job? Order a beautiful bouquet. Feeling a bit down and eager to treat yourself? Order flowers. Miley said to.

You might not be able to get to your local florists on time, but a quick Google search for the best online flower delivery services will throw up thousands flower shops, each with countless delivery options promising the freshest, most beautiful blooms, letterbox flowers and gift hampers. But how to choose which suppliers of tulips, carnations, freesias and orchids will actually deliver on their speed and freshness guarantees? We’ve got you.

Ahead, the crème de la crème of British next-day flower delivery services – from independent florists to high street heroes – for a last-minute gift, whatever the special occasion.

SKIP TO: How we tested flower delivery services | How to make your flowers last longer | Our full edit of the best flower delivery shops for Mother's Day.

Meet the expert:

What is the best flower delivery company?

This article was updated in February 2024 to ensure all bouquets are in stock.

How we chose the best flower delivery services:

GLAMOUR always strives to provide our readers with independent, honest and trustworthy reviews. We have been testing flower delivery services for the past four years to curate this edit of ethical florists – scoring entries based on value for money, variety of options, delivery, arrangements and how long they lasted for before they started wilting.

We've considered factors like whether sustainability credentials are upheld, whether deliveries came with flower food, how easy our fresh-cut flowers were to arrange and whether flower subscription services are available at the same time. We’ve also considered whether you can add cards and luxe gifts to your orders. We're confident that our guide provides you with everything you need to know.

How can I make my flowers last longer?

There's little point in spending upwards of £25 on a beautiful bouquet of the freshest spring flowers if they’re not going to last.

“First and foremost, changing the water and trimming the stems every three days will help keep your flowers hydrated and full of life,” Freddie Garland, expert florist and founder of Freddie’s Flowers told us.

In addition, you should always fill your vase up with cold water. Not warm water. Also, 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. Oh, and 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.

After more Mother's Day content? Shop the best Mother's Day gifts, gifts for mums, first Mother's Day gifts and mum-to-be gifts. For more from our Senior Commerce Editor Sophie Cockett, follow her on Instagram @sophiecockettx.

Ahead, our full edit of the below flower delivery services in the UK right now.

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    1. Best flower delivery service overall

    Appleyard Flowers

    Next-day delivery? Yes! Order by 8pm for next day delivery.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £2.99-£239.99+.

    Why we loved them: If you’re based in London and have ever searched for ‘flower deliveries near me’, 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. Most of the flowers we ordered lasted up to two weeks, and if you love ordering fresh flowers on the regular, the Appleyard privilege service is well worth signing up to. You'll make your money back in less than three orders.

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  • 2. Best flower delivery service for Mother's Day

    Bloom & Wild

    Next-day delivery? Yes.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £19 to £300.

    Why we loved them: There are so many reasons to love Bloom & Wild for every occasion. Their website is super easy to navigate, for one, making the entire ordering process seamless. And they deliver their fresh flowers, if you choose, in letterbox packaging: flat, plastic-free and recyclable boxes which slip through the door with ease.

    They offer next-day delivery nationwide and same-day delivery in London (forgot your bestie's bday? No problem), and a wide selection of luxury gifts can be added as thoughtful extras to your order. They even have Cowshed hand cream and fancy-schmancy chocolates.

    If you don't want to go for letterbox flowers, you can have various types of flowers – from red roses to daisies and sunflowers – delivered in a vase, perfect for their dining room centerpiece. And if that wasn't enough, Bloom & Wild are now offsetting their carbon emissions and maintaining zero waste to landfill… They also stock dried flowers on site which are more sustainable than their fresh bouquet counterpart. Yes, really. Go browse.

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    Letterbox flowers to drop through their front door during lockdown - no 'sorry we missed you' postcard in sight. On a tight budget? Use our Bloom & Wild discount codes – you're welcome.

  • 3. Best for Sunday delivery

    M&S Flower Delivery

    Next-day delivery? Yes.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? No.
    Subscriptions available? No.
    Price range: £15-£75.

    Why we love them: While 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 succulents to choose from, all at accessible prices, and you can add on extra gifts like booze and chocolates. Delivery is quick whatever your delivery date, freshness is guaranteed for five days, nominated-day delivery is free on all flowers and plants with contact-free delivery, and there's an easy-to-use app which makes the whole thing idiot-proof. Your rose bouquet was never easier to order.

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    Letterbox flowers to drop through their front door during lockdown - no 'sorry we missed you' postcard in sight.

  • 4. Best flower delivery service on a budget

    Bunches

    Next-day delivery? Yes. Orders must be placed before 5:30 pm Monday to Friday and before 11 am Saturday for next-day delivery.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £19.95 - £43.50.

    Why we loved 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. The website is easy to browse - you can filter by colour, which is a feature we loved - and although the bouquets might be a little smaller than those offered by some of their competitors, they did last well. We liked that the bouquets come with care instructions and tips on how to arrange them.

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  • 5. Best for single-flower bouquets

    FLOWERBX

    Next-day delivery? Scratch that – it's all about same-day delivery flowers with Flowerbx. In London, it costs £15.00 and you'll need to order before 1 pm Monday to Saturday.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? No.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £45 - £2,750.

    Why 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, 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 species. Oh, and Flowerbx has branched out into home fragrance, offering candles and room spray which can be purchased alone or with your blooms. So cute.

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  • 6. Best for nationwide delivery

    Prestige Flowers

    Next-day delivery? Yes, if you order before 10pm on weekdays. Nationwide.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: From £19.99.

    Why we love them: From the get-go, the Prestige website is super easy to navigate. There's a dedicated section for next-day-delivery flowers – as well as sections for birthday flowers, letterbox flowers, luxury flowers, gifts and potted planted. You can select the size of your bouquet on most orders, which is something not offered flower delivery websites, and you can add extra gifts like chocolates and teddy bears. The thing we loved most, though, is the fact that you can add personalised videos and voice messages to your orders to remind your mum why you're the very greatest child to ever exist. Such a cute touch.

    It's also worth noting that Prestige are big in sustainability, doing lots of charity work, sending up to 100 tonnes of green waste into compost every year and pledging to plant more than 12,500 square metres of wildflower meadows. We were super impressed.

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  • 7. Best flower delivery service for dried flowers

    Etsy Flower Delivery

    Next-day delivery? Dependent on the seller. Most sellers deliver nationwide.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? Yes, depending on the seller.
    Subscriptions available? Yes, depending on the seller.
    Price range: £6.72 upwards.

    Why we love them: Etsy does it all – from championing Black-owned businesses to spotlighting independent sellers across interiors, beauty, fashion and gifting. Plus, they deliver flowers to your loved ones with ease. They put you in direct contact with independent florists from your local area – and right across the globe – so you can choose from fresh bouquets and dried flowers. You have to make your search quite specific to find the arrangement you're after, but you can find some really niche floral artists doing amazing things.

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  • 8. Best supermarket flower delivery

    Waitrose Florist

    Next-day delivery? Yes. Order by 6pm Sunday – Friday and by 4pm on Saturdays for delivery the next day.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? No.
    Price range: £25 - £75.

    Why we love them: No matter where you live there's sure to be a Waitrose within an hour radius, which makes it our top pick for supermarket flower delivery services. The prices are really reasonable for what you get, and they sell a variety of dried bunches if fresh blooms aren't your bag. If they are? You should enjoy between 10 and 14 days' worth of flowers.

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  • 9. Best for ordering in advance

    Serenata Flowers

    Next-day delivery? Yes.
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £24.99 - £69.99.

    Why 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. And you can order up to three months in advance, which is a feature we absolutely loved.

    Alongside their flower delivery service offering, they have a flower subscription service, so that you're never without a beautiful bunch of blooms in your living room. 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.

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    The best flower subscription services to treat your loved ones this Easter weekend and beyond. You can save on your next purchase using our Serenata Flowers discount codes – what's not to love?

  • 10. Best flower delivery service for discounts

    123 Flowers

    Next Day Delivery? Yes. Order by 10pm for next day delivery.
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £19.99 to £99.99.

    Why we love them: There are tonnes of discounts to be had on the 123 Flowers homepage, and you can add gifts like candles, balloons and chocolates onto your order. You can get free delivery up to 10pm, seven days a week, and both real and faux plants are also stocked if you want to offer your recipient something more enduring.

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  • 11. Best for ethical gifting

    Arena Flowers

    Next-day delivery? Yes. Free next-day delivery nationwide with some postcode exceptions.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £25 - £90.

    Why 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. Sold.

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  • 12. Best for hand-tied bouquets

    Flowerstation

    Next-day delivery? Yes. Tracked delivery nationwide, plus same-day delivery in London.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Letterbox options? No.
    Subscriptions available? No.
    Price range: £29 - £695.

    Why we love them: Flower Station create voluminous and beautiful flower arrangements – hand-tied, no less – which are wrapped elegantly and delivered 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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    Letterbox flowers to drop through their front door during lockdown - no 'sorry we missed you' postcard in sight.

  • 13. Best sustainable flower delivery service

    Floom

    Next-day delivery? Yes, depending on your postcode.
    Letterbox options? No.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? No.
    Mother's Day options? Yes.

    Why 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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  • 14. Best flower delivery for gifts

    Blossoming Gifts

    Next-day delivery? Yes!
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £41 to £79.99.

    Why 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.

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  • 15. Best on a budget

    Flying Flowers

    Next-day delivery? Yes!
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £26 - £48.

    Why we love them: With Flying Flowers, you can send a bouquet of flowers – all of which are under £50 – to your loved one with free delivery. Flowers come with plant food, last well over a week, and the website is easy to use. Flowers arrive via standard Royal Mail or DPD tracked delivery.

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  • 16. Best for international delivery

    Interflora

    Next-day delivery? Yep, dependent on your postcode.
    Letterbox options? No.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £40 - £200.

    Why 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 bouquets and gifts for you to choose from – and they won't break the bank, especially if you use our Interflora discount codes. We loved that you can send your bouquets to far-away loved ones, and that the gift cards selected at checkout come hand-written.

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  • 17. Best for birthday flowers

    Zing Flowers

    Next-day delivery? Yes!
    Letterbox options? Yes.
    Mother's Day flowers? Yes.
    Subscriptions available? Yes.
    Price range: £14.99 to £34.99.

    Why we love them: 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 on the site - though most of the flowers are under £35 anyway - and there's a "letterbox" section if you know they're going to be out.

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