Gifting fresh flowers is a no-brainer on Valentine’s Day. After all, they’re gorgeous, traditional and relatively easy to buy. Whether you’re shopping for your partner, your mom, or your grandma, it’s more than understandable to want to give them the prettiest bouquet for Valentine’s Day.
Luckily, there are plenty of flower delivery services that offer stunning options to help you make someone’s day a lot brighter. Of course, with all those options, comes a lot of decisions. Are you looking to gift more classic roses or do you want to opt for something a little more splashy? You could also choose to gift an edible bouquet, and it’s worth pointing out that dried arrangements are having a serious moment.
You can take a little time to mull over the right flowers for Valentine’s Day, but don’t wait too long to make a decision. Supplies are limited and mail delivery slowdowns have impacted nearly every industry, florists included. Knowing where to start is half the process, though. Let these crowd-pleasing options be your jumping off point.
The Best Flowers For Valentine’s Day
A Pretty Bouquet That Can Be Planted
The Bouqs Co. has built up a reputation for creating quality bouquets that you won’t find anywhere else. The Showstopper gives the overall Valentine’s Day color scheme a more modern, boho twist. This arrangement features pretty spray roses and alstroemeria, but one of the coolest features is the included succulent which can be replanted and kept alive well after the blooms wilt.
A Floral Arrangement That’s Totally Customizable
Sending flowers exactly the way a company intended is an amazing gift, but sometimes you want to add in your own touch. Ode à la Rose allows you to choose from a range of reusable vases, along with additional gifts like a Sugarfina bento box, organic spa kit, scented candle and macaroons. Just a heads up: Deliveries are limited to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., so you’ll want to shop elsewhere if your sweetheart is located outside those areas.
A Unique Valentine’s Day Bouquet That’ll Last Well Beyond the Holiday
Fact: Fresh bouquets don’t last long. That, coupled with the trendiness of dried arrangements right now, make this the perfect option for someone in your life who likes to do things a little differently. The Suri offers pops of red and white, courtesy of mini pampas, preserved razor ruscus, bunny tails and helichrysum italicum, artfully arranged in a cool white ceramic vase that’s included with the bouquet.
A Delicious Arrangement When You Want to Think Outside The Blooms
Get your message across courtesy of this flirty treat. It features pineapple Xs and Os dipped in milk chocolate, alongside plain and chocolate-coated strawberries, grape and honeydew ball skewers, and cantaloupe and orange wedges. The whole thing is arranged in a reusable pink bowl and can serve up to nine people—or one major fruit-lover.
A Celebrity-Approved Option For Luxe, Long-Lasting Roses
You’ve probably spotted Venus Et Fleur on your Instagram feed thanks to celebrities gushing about the brand. The company is known for its preserved blooms that last for a year, even without water. Also worth noting: The blooms retain their scent over time, too. Choose from a slew of different rose colors to fill this heart-shaped box, ranging from more classic red and pink to a bold deep blue.
A Punchy Alternative To Red Roses
Not everyone is into roses. This bouquet from GlobalRose features alstroemerias, which look like miniature lilies. Choose from arrangements that include anywhere from 30 to 200 stems for the look, feel and price point you’re after. Keep in mind that shipping is usually free, although GlobalRose has a $10 surcharge for Saturday delivery requests.
A Boho Chic Arrangement That’s A Little Different
This Farmgirl bouquet is a laidback twist on a classic roses. It features 18 Japanese varietal garden and spray roses for an overall effect that’s visually interesting. The flowers are wrapped in Farmgirl’s signature burlap sack, which is compostable and more eco-friendly than the usual plastic.
Classic Red Roses They Can Arrange However They Want
Simple, classic and chic, BloomsyBox ships two dozen red roses straight to your loved one’s door. If you’re sending roses to someone who isn’t into extra fluff and filler, this is the bouquet for you—it’s literally a bunch of red roses in a box that the recipient can arrange however they want. The roses are shipped as buds and are designed to bloom two to three days after delivery, allowing for a longer-lasting bouquet.
A Non-Traditional Bouquet With A Romantic Moniker
Traditional pinks and reds aren’t for everyone. FTD’s Casablanca bouquet is packed with pretty pops of color and blooms that stand out from the usual fare. Enjoy blue hydrangeas, orange spray roses, lilies and eucalyptus for a peppy-yet-romantic bouquet that’ll get plenty of impressed comments.
An Earthy Bouquet That’s Totally Unique
Terrain brings a soft-yet-edgy vibe to Valentine’s Day with this unique bouquet. It’s made of a mix of 16 different flowers, including roses, peonies, Japanese sweat peas and scabiosa. The white, pink, burgundy and black color scheme feels incredibly modern but still on-point for the holiday. The whole bouquet comes wrapped in kraft paper and ribbon.
A Pretty Arrangement With Modern Flair
It’s a little flashy and definitely a talking piece: ProFlower’s Date Night In Bouquet is an impressive option. Made with a mix of red carnations, pink roses, and pink lilies, this arrangement screams modern romance. Choose from four sizes—standard, deluxe (pictured), premium and exquisite. Each one comes beautifully arranged in a glass vase.
A Lush Bouquet In A Statement Vase
Teleflora’s Love Reflection Bouquet is pretty in various shades of pink. It offers up a mix of hot pink roses, miniature pink carnations, dark pink alstroemeria and light pink spray roses interspersed with parvifolia eucalyptus, dusty miller and variegated pittosporum. It all comes in a pink diamond-cut vase that really sparkles.
The Perfect Bouquet For Folks Who Love Bold Colors
Floom is not messing around with this lush pink bouquet. It’s packed with various shades of hot pink thanks to pink calla lilies, pink spray roses, pink hydrangea and Ecuadorian roses. It’s all balanced out with ferns and a clear vase that shows off a cool stem arrangement. Heads up: If you live in a major city like Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, or New York, Floom offers same-day delivery.
An Affordable Bouquet That Qualifies For Prime Shipping
Who knew Amazon sells fresh-cut flowers? The mega-retailer offers up this sizable bouquet of red roses and white lilies that gives off serious Valentine’s Day vibes. Since this is Amazon, you can’t schedule your order now for the holiday. Instead, you’ll have to get the timing right (consider buying by the 9th or 10th). The bouquet also qualifies for Prime Overnight Shipping just in case you prefer to wait until the last minute.
A Delicious Bouquet That Comes In A Mug You Can Reuse
This pretty arrangement is perfect for the valentine with a sweet tooth. It features chocolate-dipped strawberries covered in sprinkles, along with semisweet chocolate-dipped strawberries. They’re all on skewers that are easy to eat without creating a mess. Best of all, the whole thing is arranged in a funky mug you can use any time of year. Heads up: Edible Arrangements recommends that its bouquets be refrigerated ASAP and consumed within 24 hours for peak freshness.
Shopping for flowers for your Valentine this holiday? Here’s everything you need to know before you order your blooms.
How long does it take to ship flowers?
Every flower delivery service has its own timeline. Shipping times can range from a week to same-day, depending on which company you choose. Keep in mind, though, that same-day shipping can be tricky on Valentine’s Day, given how swamped florists are. So, it’s best to place your order a few days to a week ahead of when you want them to arrive.
How long do flowers stay fresh?
It really depends on the type of flowers you order. Fresh bouquets can last anywhere from seven to 14 days, depending on shipping conditions and how well they’re cared for. Dried arrangements can last for a year or longer, depending on the type of flowers and how they’re stored. Edible arrangements are best enjoyed within a couple of day of arriving.
