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Inexpensive bouquets and same-day delivery options perfect for Valentine’s Day. We updated this article in January 2023 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute. In the Good Housekeeping Institute, our Lab analysts have evaluated over 20 popular flower delivery services over the years to find the best options for every style and budget. You can read more about how we test flower delivery services in the Good Housekeeping Institute — plus everything you need to know to shop for flower arrangements online — at the end of this guide. Looking for more Valentine’s Day gift ideas?
Our consumer testers were fans of the thoughtful and stylish packaging, while Lab analysts appreciated that the bouquets included instructions on how to keep the flowers fresh for as long as possible. Even after a week, testers noted that there was no sign of wilting. Not only are the bouquets from 1-800-Flowers significantly less expensive than those offered by its competitors, they still arrived looking fresh and beautiful in our Lab evaluations. In addition to bouquets, 1-800-Flowers also offers house plants and gift bundles that include roses and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
One consumer tester did note that their plant arrived damaged, but that the issue was quickly resolved by the company once they reached out. The second plant was even prettier than the pictures,” they said. I was happy they were willing to replace the plant with a new one. Another tester noted that the arrangement didn’t look exactly like the photo online, however, the website does note that the color assortment may vary based on availability. While our analysts didn’t get hands-on with Amazon’s flower delivery service in our latest round of testing, there’s no denying the popularity and convenience. The hand-delivered bouquets we received from Teleflora rated high on the “wow factor,” with lovely looking flowers arranged in a pretty vase. However, one consumer tester noted that while they loved their arrangement, they wished they could have picked the vase and that care instructions had been included.
Another was surprised to see that the peonies in their bouquet were swapped for roses, but will still happy with the final results. The color was spot on, so it wasn’t a big issue,” they said. And I will say, I went back to the website and saw a disclaimer that does say flowers will be replaced based on availability. The Sill is known for its large variety of indoor plants, including those that require little care and are pet safe. Once you select your plant, you’re able to choose the style and color of the planter. The arrangements got top ratings from consumers for arriving on time and in great condition. FYI: The site also offers DIY flower bouquets delivered through a third-party company.
Venus et Fleur is a unique flower delivery service that claims its roses will last for up to a year because they are treated with a proprietary solution and color pigmentation process. In our Lab, we’ve been testing one arrangement for over nine months, and it still looks and smells like when it was first delivered. One tester was pleased with how easy the website was to navigate, while another lamented that while the flowers were beautiful, they were on the small side given the price. Venus et Fleur also offers arrangements with orchids or hydrangeas and fun letter boxes where you can spell out your loved one’s name in their favorite color of roses.