The best flower delivery services in the UK

Flower Station is a true saviour for those of us with a memory like a goldfish or a severe case of last-minute-itis. It offers Londoners 24-hour service and same-day delivery (even on a Sunday) on orders before 6pm. The bouquets vary in price, so there's something for every budget. But one thing you can always count on is the top-notch quality of the pretty petals. These flowers really do look the business. It's easy and effective – what's not to love?

Did someone say same-day delivery? You heard us. Floom really does have it all. Floom is a delivery service for independent florists all over the UK – just pop in your desired postcode and choose from one of the fantastic indy florists on its site. And it’s not just flowers on the roster – you can order plants and gift baskets too, as well as Floom’s official collection. And the best part? Most of them are same-day or next-day delivery. Sorted. 

These flowers are something really special, selected and hand-tied by the florists at Appleyard. They release a brand new range of flowers every season, so whether it’s winter or spring, you get a bunch of flowers with a stunning new design to suit the season. You can also order in the likes of house plants and, our personal favourite, the artisan hamper collection, featuring pitta chips and amaretti biscuits. 

Bloom & Wild are the guys known for making flower delivery simple. A beautiful bunch of flowers tucked up in a flat rectangular box that can pop through your recipients’ letterbox while they’re out at work. It’s no-stress, no-hassle flower delivery, and the flowers come in bud form so you get to watch them bloom over a few days (note the name), which means they last a long time too. Plus there are a bunch of great add-ons in the form of champagne, chocolate and all the good stuff. 

Looking to go one step further this Valentine's Day? Don't just buy your beau flowers once, buy them a subscription for life – or as many weeks as you'd like. Simply put, Freddie’s is a slightly different ball game to the rest, as they don’t do one-time deliveries. This is for the flower enthusiasts (they describe themselves as ‘like the milkman, but with flowers’). You subscribe to get fresh, hand-picked flowers delivered fresh to your door every week or month, and you arrange them yourself according to Freddie’s arranging guide. But the subscription model is pretty chill – you can pause, cancel or skip a delivery at any time on the website. 

The benefit of going with Interflora is you get a lot of variation. They deliver from a network of 900 local high-street florists all over the UK and Ireland, and they’re big on special occasions flowers. Shop Valentine's Day, birthdays, anniversaries and thank-yous, all handcrafted by an experienced artisan florist - and they’re guaranteed to stay fresh for a minimum of seven days. You can also add special requests, like ‘mum likes roses’ or ‘dad hates lilies’. 

Bunches are a family business founded in 1989, and they’ve been delivering the sweetest of flower bunches ever since. From birthday-themed flowers with a card to full hampers, they’ve got what you need for any occasion, especially if the recipient likes pink. They even do a cheese and snacks cool bag, with an array of cheeses, grapes, chutneys and biscuits, but we particularly like their dried flowers, if you fancy something that will last forever. 

Petalon has a new signature bouquet every week throughout the year at a set price, all grown on their own farm in Cornwall. There’s also an ‘order now, choose your flowers later’ option, and they offer subscriptions too. Their flowers are bespoke and hand-tied in hessian for delivery, and you get next day delivery if you order before 3.30pm. The best bit? Petalon donates 100 percent of its profits to UK conservation projects. 

Amarenté London does things a little differently, specialising in luxury bouquets that ‘last for years, not days’. These range from beautiful dried flower bouquets to infinity roses that come boxed up in a posh little package. Infinity roses are real, fresh roses that get preserved so they last ‘forever’. They deliver same-day in London, and next-day everywhere else. 

These guys are based in London (where they offer same-day delivery), but they also offer next-day delivery nationwide. There’s a reason we love Grace & Thorn so much here at Time Out. They’re a little pricey, but it’s worth it for their bouquets – featuring unique, bespoke designs and wild aesthetics. Oh, and go here if you’re getting married – they’ve got everything from huge bridal bouquets to floral crowns and cute little buttonhole blossoms. 

If you’re trying to shop more ethically, this might be the place for you. Arena were chosen as the most ethical florist in the UK by the Ethical Company Index for their tree planting efforts and company ban on single use plastics (all their packaging is compostable). And their flowers are pretty gorge too, ranging from hand-tied bouquets to letterbox flowers and plants. 

If you’re after something trendy, Flowerbx should do the trick – and not just because the founder used to work at Tom Ford. These florists specialise in single-variety bunches, so they’re not your typical multi-coloured bouquet. Perfect for your stylish friend whose flat has an actual colour theme. Its most popular are hydrangeas, roses, rose lilies and snapdragons – and you’ll see why once you have a look. 

The florists at the Fresh Flower Company really know their stuff, and put together bespoke bunches of flowers grouped into collections. All of its unique-looking bunches come in standard, super and luxury, hand-tied and wrapped in brown paper with minimal packaging. What’s great about them is their look. These aren’t your typical roses, looking more like they were just picked from a wild garden. 

This is where to go if you’re looking for something a little more grown-up. Haute’s bouquets are classic, graceful and perfectly floral. Choose from a Rome-themed selection or a luxury rose bouquet, and add on a birthday cake or bottle of merlot if you fancy it. But perhaps its biggest selling point is the customisation – you can even choose the exact window of time for it to arrive with your pal. Perfect. 

Looking for a place with some budget-friendly options? Prestige Flowers will do the trick, with some bouquets coming in just under £20 and a whole load of hampers and gifts to go alongside too (some even have free choccys!). Prestige also does letterbox flowers, so the receiver of your flowers doesn’t actually have to be in, which is always a bonus. 

For a spot of luxury, Bloom has got you covered. Their luxury gift bouquets aren’t cheap, but they’re guaranteed to make your mum forgive you for forgetting her birthday last year. These are beautiful, hand-tied bouquets in sustainable packaging, featuring seasonal flowers and sent hydrated, with care instructions and a card. They’ve got much cheaper options too, and you can also design one yourself with their create-your-own bouquet service.