The 9 Best Flower Delivery Services, Tested & Reviewed (Just in Time for Valentine's Day)

Reality exceeded expectations with these blooms

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Candace Davison

Even if you’re the type who balks at the thought of spending money on flowers when they’re just going to wilt, you’ve got to admit: There’s something delightful in being surprised by them—especially on Valentine's Day. (After all, the National Retail Federation reports that they're tied with cards as the second most popular V-Day gift, behind candy.) But with all of the flower delivery services out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. We’ve all been burned by a sad, half-dead arrangement arriving at our door.

That’s why, over the past five years, I’ve researched the most popular companies that offered online ordering. If the reviews seemed solid, I sent bouquets from each to homes across the country. The very best blooms—where reality exceeded expectations—earned a spot as one of the PureWow100 best flower delivery services.

The Best Flower Delivery Services at a Glance

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Best Overall Flower Delivery Service

Farmgirl Flowers

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2

Best Variety

1-800-Flowers

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3

Best Modern Flower Arrangements

UrbanStems

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4

Best Sympathy & Corporate Flower Delivery

Teleflora

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Best Surprise-and-Delight Arrangements

Fresh Sends

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How I Chose the Best Flower Delivery Services

Once the flowers arrived, testers were asked to follow the company’s instructions for care, taking a photo once they were unboxed and arranged. Three days later, they took another photo, and after five days, they shared their honest review of the arrangement, based on its value, quality, ease of setup/maintenance, longevity and beauty. 

In previous years, scent was a key consideration; however, given how subjective that is—and how dependent it is on the blooms you choose—it is noted within the review, where relevant, but no longer a factor in scoring. In its place, I have added ease of setup and maintenance, as that tends to be a bigger pain point when interviewing shoppers. (After all, if the flowers are beautiful but they require an hour of snipping and pruning to get them to look halfway decent, do they become more of a hassle than a gift?)

The PureWow100 is a scale our editors use to vet new products and services, so you know what's worth the spend—and what's total hype. Learn more about our process here.

The Best Flower Delivery Services of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

Best Overall Flower Delivery Service

1. Farmgirl Flowers

What We Like

  • Great first impression
  • Lush arrangement
  • Eco-friendly burlap wrap option

What We Don't Like

  • Somewhat pricey

Farmgirl Flowers

  • Value: 18/20
  • Quality: 20/20
  • Beauty: 20/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 18/20
  • Longevity: 18/20

TOTAL: 94/100

If you’re looking for gorgeous arrangements that feel ripped right out of a Pinterest moodboard, look no further. Farmgirl Flowers is known for its burlap-wrapped arrangements, but the brand also offers styles that come in vases, as well as wreaths. The brand’s attention to detail is top-notch, and its arrangements have consistently scored high over the years for their mix of high-quality blooms.

For Valentine's Day 2026, they really upped the ante, surveying 400 women across the country to uncover what they really want this February 14th. What's in? Colorful, mixed arrangements that feel personal and intentional, like "To Have and To Hold," a mix of roses, foliage and bitsy blooms (like alstroemeria and hypericum) that are arranged in a whimsical—but not overdone—heart shape.

“My first impression upon unwrapping was 'WOW.' The flowers were all so vibrant, especially the roses, and the surrounding foliage really filled it all out in the best way, giving it a just-picked-while-frolicking look,” says tester Stephanie Maida, PureWow senior commerce editor. “Love that there's an option to send just in the burlap bag (which is adorable and eco-friendly) but also that there's a nice quality vase you can add on to your order.”

A few petals had been bruised upon arrival—though understandable, given the winter storms in the Northeast—but after peeling them off, the arrangement looked lush and stayed that way for days.

Fast Facts

  • Arrangements Shown: To Have and To Hold, from $75; and Lindy Hop, $99
  • Deadline for Valentine's Day Delivery: The order cut-off date is Feb. 13, but it's worth noting that in Farmgirl's survey, most respondents said they'd prefer to receive Valentine's Day flowers on Friday, Feb. 13, so they could enjoy them all weekend long.

Best Variety

2. 1-800-Flowers

What We Like

  • No unboxing necessary
  • Affordable
  • Wide range of options for every occasion and aesthetic

What We Don't Like

  • Can be overwhelming to sift through options

1-800-Flowers

  • Value: 19/20
  • Quality: 18/20
  • Beauty: 19/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 20/20
  • Longevity: 16/20

TOTAL: 92/100

You might eye-roll when you hear “easiest to unbox” as a testing criterion—until you consider how mangled flowers can get when you have to fight to get them out of their packaging. Plus, as one manager at an assisted living facility told us, all the zip ties some brands use to hold everything in place make them challenging to open for those with arthritis or limited mobility. That makes 1-800-Flowers a great pick. The arrangement is hand-delivered in a clear wrap, making it easy to unbox and enjoy right away.

Plus, after testing multiple styles over the years, I’ve been impressed by the brand’s reliability and consistency: It’s always arrived right on time, with hardly a petal damaged, whether delivered in the dead of winter or blazing-hot days of summer. (And the long-stem roses? Absolutely show-stopping. A neighbor saw them arrive and texted me the minute they hit my stoop to rave about them—and ensure they didn't spend an extra minute outside in the 22-degree weather.)

Don’t just take my word for it: “I thought the arrangement of roses, carnations, daisies and lavender was remarkably sophisticated (I had perhaps misjudged 1-800-flowers as mass) and the arrangement felt substantial and stunning,” says PureWow Editor-in-Chief Jillian Quint.

Ultimately, it earned our award for best variety because its options (for every aesthetic and milestone)—and customizations, from your choice of vase to adding on a dozen chocolate-dipped strawberries and bottle of wine—are endless.

Fast Facts

Best Modern Flower Arrangements

3. UrbanStems

What We Like

  • Reliable quality
  • Top-notch range of blooms
  • Looks lush

What We Don't Like

  • Didn't last as long as other brands tested

urbanStems

  • Value: 18/20
  • Quality: 20/20
  • Beauty: 20/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 19/20
  • Longevity: 16/20

TOTAL: 93/100

When it comes to attention-stealing arrangements, UrbanStems never disappoints. Its arrangements are modern, romantic and unfussy, without a bunch of filler. They’re also committed to making their bouquets match their images as closely as possible (though they do note that sometimes select flowers will be replaced due to their availability).

“I found the flowers to be quite pretty,” says tester Phil Mutz, PureWow vice president of news and entertainment. “The bouquet was very full, the flowers looked fresh and new, and they lasted a good four days before they started to show signs of deteriorating. And even then, a number of the flowers looked great, so I was able to toss the sad looking ones and keep the bright ones for several more days.”

Most arrangements are available in a classic (aka Single, in UrbanStems’s parlance) or Double size, though some—like The Unicorn—can be ordered in Triple size, for ultimate lushness. Just be forewarned: You might need a second (or third) vase to accommodate all those blooms.

Fast Facts

  • Arrangement Shown: The Unicorn, from $65
  • Deadline for Valentine's Day Delivery: UrbanStems offers same-day delivery in select cities, with next-day shipping available nationwide. For Valentine's Day, the order cutoff is February 13 at 9 p.m.

Best Roses

4. Laura Ashley

What We Like

  • large, stunning blooms
  • competitive pricing
  • easy ordering & delivery via Amazon

What We Don't Like

  • flowers didn't last as long as some others
  • unboxing can be a bit tricky

laura ashley

  • Value: 18/20
  • Quality: 19/20
  • Beauty: 20/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 17/20
  • Longevity: 16/20

TOTAL: 90/100

It makes sense that a lifestyle brand known for its floral prints would sell actual flowers, but I was blown away by the massive size and quality of these blooms. They arrived wrapped in tissue paper, encased in a swirl of cardboard to protect the buds. This proved a little tricky to unwrap—I wound up beheading one stem in the process—but user error aside, it did a great job of protecting the roses, which opened up to be larger than my palm within a day.

Elegant and fragrant, they added a chic sophistication to my bar cart and filled my dining room with a light, rosy scent; not enough to distract from dinner, but just enough to brighten up a dreary January evening, when the sun sets before 5.

Add to that the ease of ordering through Amazon, and I'd say this is a stellar pick for Valentine's Day. (Just make sure you order a few days early, as these aren't Prime-overnight fast.)

Fast Facts

  • Arrangement Shown: Sweet Elegance Garden Roses, $87
  • Deadline for Valentine's Day Delivery: Plan to order at least a few days ahead of the holiday. The brand ships within two days of receiving an order, but given the storms this winter, shipping delays are possible.

Best Sympathy & Corporate Flower Delivery

5. Teleflora

What We Like

  • Comes from local florists
  • Hand-delivered to your door
  • Fuss-free setup

What We Don't Like

  • Some arrangements can seem a bit cheesy

Teleflora

  • Value: 19/20
  • Quality: 18/20
  • Beauty: 19/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 20/20
  • Longevity: 16/20

TOTAL: 92/100

Teleflora is another great option for fuss-free unboxing; its bouquets are made by local florists and delivered perfectly arranged in the vase. I loved that the flowers came with a note revealing the local shop that made them, and the personal delivery made them feel extra special. Those personal touches alone make them a great gift for office deliveries (no fighting to find scissors strong enough to trim the stems) and as sympathy gifts, when the last thing on anyone’s mind is rummaging for a vase and arranging blooms.

But that ease means little if the arrangement that arrives feels wilted, dated or just plain lackluster. You want to wow people, right? Thankfully, Teleflora delivers on that front too. Editors have tested it across multiple states over the years, and the local florists’ creations have consistently been in line with what you see on screen when you order.

Fast Facts

  • Arrangement Shown: Desert Sunrise, from $60; $57
  • Deadline for Valentine's Day Delivery: Teleflora offers same-day delivery, but the brand recommends placing orders one to two days in advance

Best Surprise-and-Delight Arrangements

6. Fresh Sends

What We Like

  • Fun packaging
  • Nice surprise
  • Subscription option for regular deliveries

What We Don't Like

  • Not sure what, exactly, will arrive

Fresh Sends

  • Value: 18/20
  • Quality: 19/20
  • Beauty: 19/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 17/20
  • Longevity: 18/20

TOTAL: 91/100

Fresh Sends radically simplifies buying flowers—though control freaks may break out in hives upon hearing it. Rather than scroll dozens of arrangements, you’re presented with one option, known as The Send, in three sizes: Mini, which contains 10 blooms; Regular, which contains 15 to 18; and Full, which amounts to 24 to 27. The exact array of flowers changes regularly, based on what’s in season and available, and you won’t truly know what your recipient will get until it arrives. But that doesn’t mean they’ll get a bunch of carnations and baby’s breath—you can view previous arrangements on the brand’s Instagram, and in our deliveries, editors were blown away by the lush arrangement of roses, chrysanthemums, and berries. The arrangement lasted about five days before it started to wilt slightly.

This Valentine's Day, the flower company has partnered with brands like Graza, Compartés and Partners Coffee to offer special pairings for a more thoughtful touch. (As a cold brew fanatic, I'm partial to The Valentine's Day Coffee Send, $146.)

Fresh Sends also scores bonus points for having some of the most fun packaging—you can choose one of four cards to include with your bouquet, which comes wrapped in faux-newspaper within a colorful, charming box. (For an extra $3, you can record and send a video message for your giftee, too.)

Fast Facts

  • Arrangement Shown: The Send, from $62
  • Deadline for Valentine's Day Delivery: Fresh Sends offers next-day delivery nationwide, and any of its Valentine's Day premium arrangements delivered the week of the holiday (February 10 through 14) will arrive in special V-Day packaging

Best Same-Day Flower Delivery

7. FTD Flowers

What We Like

  • Same-day delivery
  • Vibrant, lush arrangements
  • Easy to order

What We Don't Like

  • Some styles are a bit cheesy

FTD Flowers

  • Value: 18/20
  • Quality: 17/20
  • Beauty: 18/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 20/20
  • Longevity: 18/20

TOTAL: 91/100

FTD is a floral industry juggernaut for a reason: They’ve got delivery down to a science. The site is easy to navigate (though you might find yourself paralyzed by indecision, as you stare down all of the options). You can search by occasion, birth month, milestone, flower type and color, and same-day delivery is available. Tester and PureWow contributor Destinee Scott appreciated the convenience, noting that the flowers were “beautiful” and stayed fresh “for about a week.”

“I loved the blue and white color scheme, and the combination of flowers (white roses, blue orchids),” she added. Since they don’t come in a box, she warns that you’ll want to give your giftee a heads up before submitting your order: “My biggest fear would be if I delivered them to someone who lives in a house, and they aren't home.”

Fast Facts

bouqs flower delivery
The Bouqs Co.

Best Rustic Flower Arrangements

8. The Bouqs Co.

What We Like

  • Beautiful, well-curated selection
  • Top-notch mix of blooms

What We Don't Like

  • Not as long-lasting as others tested

The Bouqs Co.

  • Value: 18/20
  • Quality: 19/20
  • Beauty: 19/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 17/20
  • Longevity: 17/20

TOTAL: 90/100

For that friend who dreams of owning a cutting garden, casually arranging flowers from her yard into that week’s centerpiece—yet lives in the heart of a bustling city—The Bouqs has the transporting, rustic-chic arrangement she needs. Over the years, editors have continually been impressed with its farm-sourced arrangements, which are sustainably grown. The brand also includes a very detailed care card, ideal for plant killers, with foolproof instructions explaining just how much to trim stems to give the arrangement a lush, undone look.

“The flower arrangements were absolutely beautiful,” says tester Nicole Frazzini, former audience development strategist at Gallery Media Group. It takes a day or so for the blooms to open up, which is a good thing—it gives you plenty of time to fully enjoy the arrangement.

Unboxing can be a bit cumbersome, but what you receive is reliably well packaged and in great condition upon arrival.

Fast Facts

  • Arrangements Shown: Purple Reign, from $60, and Buttercream (shown in the carousel below), from $69
  • Deadline for Valentine's Day Delivery:  The Bouqs offers same-day delivery in select cities, as well as next-day delivery nationwide, though the brand recommends ordering early if possible, just to be safe

Best Flower Arrangements for Centerpieces

9. Olive & Cocoa

What We Like

  • Fuss-free setup
  • Elegant arrangements
  • Great for centerpieces

What We Don't Like

  • Didn't last as long as others tested

Olive & Cocoa

  • Value: 16/20
  • Quality: 18/20
  • Beauty: 19/20
  • Ease of Setup/Maintenance: 20/20
  • Longevity: 16/20

TOTAL: 89/100

Hosting a dinner party? Cross “plan tablescape” off your to-do list and order from Olive & Cocoa. “I loved that they came already arranged in their wooden box, meaning I didn't have to do anything but place 'em on my table,” Maida says. “The size and shape of the arrangement also made it perfect for using as a centerpiece on my dining room table.”

While Olive & Cocoa also sells arrangements without a vase, the brand has become known for its very Joanna Gaines-worthy wooden vessels, where every stem is thoughtfully composed and secured within a moss-topped floral foam. It makes enjoying the flowers as simple as unboxing them—though Maida noted that it was a bit tricky to know which end was up when initially unwrapping them. Once opened, however, they were ready to enjoy, with minimal debris or packaging to deal with. The end result is elegant and fuss-free.

Fast Facts

  • Arrangement Shown: Bianca Grace, $74 to $108 (depending on size)
  • Deadline for Valentine's Day Delivery: Next-day delivery is available, though you may want to order early, just to secure your desired delivery date

Frequently Asked Questions

What Other Flower Delivery Services Have You Tested?

Over the past five years, we have tested arrangements from:

  • 1-800-Flowers
  • Amelia's Flowers
  • Farmgirl Flowers
  • Floom
  • Fresh Sends
  • FTD
  • H.Bloom
  • Laura Ashley
  • Matilda's Bloombox
  • Olive & Cocoa
  • Sam's Club
  • Teleflora
  • The Bouqs
  • UrbanStems
  • Venus et Fleur

What Are the Best Flowers to Give on Valentine's Day?

Roses are an absolute classic (and UrbanStems reports they're their most popular pick), but you may want to think beyond the traditional arrangement this year. Farmgirl Flowers surveyed 400 women nationwide this year and found that only 2.5 percent said they'd choose a bouquet of just red roses. Mixed, colorful arrangements were far more popular. To that end, UrbanStems suggested mixing things up with an arrangement of pink peonies, and nearly all of the services featured offer several mixed arrangement options.


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