Online delivery services that'll have your Valentine's Day blooms arrive in time

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Sending a bunch of flowers is a thoughtful gift that can be organised last-minute (Image: Bloom & Wild)
Sending a bunch of flowers is a thoughtful gift that can be organised last-minute (Image: Bloom & Wild)

There's something special about opening the door to a bouquet of flowers, so sending your loved ones a beautiful bunch of blooms is an excellent way to show them you care all year round. It's also a rather nifty present if you've left any gift buying until the last minute, and can be a really romantic gesture, as many online florists offer speedy delivery services meaning it'll show up to their home before the occasion.

With a wide variety of brands to choose from, it can be tricky to know which one to put your faith in as you'll want your botanical buy to turn up on time, look fresh, and include long-lasting buds that won't wither within the first few days of transferring them to a vase.

We've rounded up the best online flower delivery services that post all over the UK. From letterbox flowers, and gift sets, to arrangements that are perfect to send to a special someone, these online sites meet all needs and budgets. Better yet, if freshly cut flowers aren't what you're after and you'd prefer to send a long-living plant, many of these retailers offer all kinds of potted plants, too.

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Best online flower delivery services 2024

1. Bloom & Wild

Online delivery services that'll have your Valentine's Day blooms arrive in time qhiqqkiueiqheinvThe Whitney Bouquet, £43 - Bloom & Wild (Bloom & Wild)

Bloom & Wild is as trendy as flower delivery services come. They offer a seamless browsing experience, and many of their bouquets are laid flat so they fit through a letterbox which means the recipient doesn't have to be in to receive the parcel.

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Lots of their bouquets are named after people, which is a thoughtful touch if you can find one with the same name as a loved one. Luxury gifts can also be added at checkout, with goodies like Liberty chocolate bars to choose from. The Whitney bouquet includes tulips, freesias, stocks, roses, limonium and eucalyptus.

Delivery options: Free next-day tracked delivery or premium delivery with chosen time slots and days for an additional cost

Price range: £19-£101

Buy The Whitney bouquet now

2. Marks & Spencer

Online delivery services that'll have your Valentine's Day blooms arrive in timeMixed Pink & Red Rose Bouquet, £60 - Marks & Spencer (Marks & Spencer)

While you're adding your food shopping to the basket, you can order from the Marks & Spencer flower delivery section, too. They have a huge variety of bouquets and plants to choose from and like this Mixed Pink & Red Rose Bouquet.

Marks & Spencer have lots of sections making it easy to filter for occasions. For example, their Valentine's flowers category includes romantic picks such as this Pink & Red Rose Bouquet, Champagne & Chocolate Bundle, and this £35 Dozen Red Rose Bouquet & Prosecco.

Delivery options: Free next day delivery Monday-Friday. Sunday delivery on selected lines only

Price range: £25-£100

Buy the Mixed Pink & Red Rose Bouquet

3. FlowerBx

Online delivery services that'll have your Valentine's Day blooms arrive in timeIvory Roses Bouquet, £60 - FlowerBx (FlowerBx)

If you're on the hunt for single stem bouquets, this florist is the place to turn to, as you can filter your search for specific species and how many flowers you want. Although you might not be looking to spend £2,000 on a bunch of flowers, FlowerBx do have some more affordable options and you can guarantee they'll be to a gold standard as they are all cut-to-order.

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You can choose the recipients' favourite species which is sure to impress, although there are some restrictions on delivery outside of London so we would recommend to enter the address you are delivering to prior to browsing to filter the bouquets that are eligible.

Delivery options: Free standard delivery and next day available nationwide. Same day and timed delivery available in London

Price range: £45-£2,750

Buy Ivory Roses Bouquet now

4. Bunches

Online delivery services that'll have your Valentine's Day blooms arrive in timeCherry Blossom, £24.90 - Bunches (Bunches)

Most bouquets available at Bunches cost less than £30 and although it has been said that their arrangements might be a little smaller than other florists, they offer next day delivery, seven days a week for £2.99 making them a great pick for last-minute gift panic.

You can browse the website by occasion, type of flower, and colour, and they have letterbox flower options, too. The Cherry Blossom is a cheerful display of pale pink Asiatic Lilies alongside hot pink Carnations, pink and white two tone Spray Carnations and white Freesias., which claims to have seven days of freshness.

Delivery options: Next day delivery or guaranteed courier delivery

Price range: £19.95-£39.95

Buy Cherry Blossom now

5. Interflora

Online delivery services that'll have your Valentine's Day blooms arrive in timeBeautiful Handcrafted Bouquet, £42 - Interflora (Interflora)

Interflora deliver bouquets far and wide, working with national and international florists so each order can be made locally. The website doesn't have tons of filters available, but if you select a gift card at checkout it will be handwritten.

For some options, you can choose between bouquet sizes to cater for all budgets, and between a classic or a trending bunch depending on your taste. You can also add a bespoke note to let the florist know a little extra about your gift, for example, 'please don't include lilies.'

Delivery options: Next, same day and future deliveries. International delivery

Price range: £28-£500

Buy Beautiful Handcrafted Bouquet now

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Lucy Addicott

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