The Best Flower Delivery Services

Thursday, June 12th

2025 Flower Delivery Service Reviews

1 800 Florals

• Prices start under $50
• Same-day delivery available in the US (minus Hawaii) and Canada
• Partnered with florists worldwide
• $16.95 delivery fee
• Can add balloons or teddy bears
• Family-owned
• Exceptional, attentive customer service
• In operation since 1923
• "A+” rated by the BBB

To get flower delivery with a personalized, mom-and-pop feel, look no further than 1 800 Florals. Originally opened as Phillip's Flowers by - you guessed it - the Phillip Family all the way back in 1923, this flower shop continues to be run by the kids and grandkids today. They're pretty sure that Grandma and Grandpa would be pretty pleased with the way they've kept up the family tradition of commitment to attentive service and the freshest flowers - and we think you'll be delighted too.

Worldwide, same-day delivery in most locations

Despite not having the most modern-looking website, 1 800 Florals is a worldwide flower delivery service, able to get your bouquets to your recipient on the same day (if desired) in most areas, Monday through Saturday. There are a handful of exceptions - no deliveries at all in Hawaii, for example - but on the whole, you can use 1 800 Florals no matter where you want your arrangements to be sent. One small pointer: if you're sending flowers internationally, there's a separate section for that on the website. Just look for the "International Flowers” link on the homepage.

Site could use a few filters

For all of the flower delivery sites on our list, we looked for two specific things: a bouquet of a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement. As we did that with 1 800 Florals, the first thing we noticed is that there aren't any filters to narrow down options by color or flower type, and we couldn't see the results ordered by price. So, for the sympathy section, we were afraid that the only flowers available for delivery were the kind suitable for the memorial service itself: those were all we saw on the first page. But, as we clicked through the three pages of sympathy flowers, we found some smaller bouquets and arrangements that were comparable to what we comparison-shopped on other florists' websites. The most budget-friendly sympathy flowers at 1 800 Flowers started at $79.95 and included the Peaceful Garden Basket, the Eternal Affection Arrangement, and the Living Spirit Dishgarden Planter, among a few others.

Competitively-priced on a dozen long-stemmed roses

And the dozen roses? That one was a little easier: right from the menu, we just clicked on "send roses online” and we were on our way. There wasn't an "entry-level” option for a dozen, though there were a few options with just 3 or 6 roses priced under $50. To get a dozen long-stemmed red roses at 1 800 Florals, expect to pay $74.95+. You'll see three price options (including $79.95 and $89.95), and the company explains that the higher value will mean longer stems, bigger blooms, fuller foliage, and so on.

Balloons and bears, no chocolate

Right on each arrangement's page, you can opt to add in a mylar balloon or a teddy bear. Unlike some of the flower delivery companies on our list, 1 800 Florals doesn't include chocolate as an upgrade possibility.

$16.95 delivery fee is a bargain

We love that there are no surprises with delivery fees: right when you add the bouquet you want to your cart, the $16.95 delivery and service cost shows up on the page. Not only is that just as transparent as we like, it's also much more affordable than most of 1 800 Florals' competitors.

Straightforward checkout

The rest of the checkout process here feels a little old-school. You'll fill in a form that's pretty basic, with your name and billing info, the recipient's address, and a card message you'd like to include. Specify the desired delivery date (and keep in mind that it needs to be submitted before 11AM in your recipient's time zone for same-day delivery). But really, does it need to be complicated? We say no. And, if you have any special requests (emphasis on a particular color or flower type, for example), just enter that in the box while you're at it.

Perfect record with the BBB

Although you'll have to look under "Phillip's Flowers” to find the listing, the BBB gives this florist a flawless "A+” rating, and there were absolutely no complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau over the last three years. Only one other flower delivery service on our list can say that.

They go the extra mile

Better yet, shoppers are very effusive in their compliments for 1 800 Florals' customer support. From Trustpilot to Yelp and beyond, the story is the same: "this company goes the extra mile”. It's true that this flower shop uses many of the same florist networks as the rivals on our list (like FTD and Teleflora), but they go above and beyond by making sure you're just as happy with the end result in Cheyenne as you would be if they were personally arranging your bouquet at their shop in Chicagoland. We read glowing praise from clients who have used 1 800 Florals for more than two decades and wouldn't dream of using any other florist. Others described how the local partner florist did a poor job on the bouquet, but 1 800 Florals offered a refund or replacement (and an apology for something that wasn't technically their fault).

#1 pick for flower delivery

While we do raise our eyebrow a bit at 1 800 Florals for the slightly underwhelming user experience on its website, we can enthusiastically recommend this flower delivery company overall. Lots of florists have a slick website but fall down on the job when it comes to customer satisfaction, but this family-owned business puts nothing but heart into the way they treat their clients. For gorgeous flowers backed by exceptional service, 1 800 Florals is the way to go.

Bouqs

• Farm-fresh flowers shipped directly from the growers
• Prices start around $49
• Responsibly-sourced
• Some same-day options available
• $25 standard delivery fee
• Saturday delivery available for a surcharge ($12)
• Subscription option available (includes free shipping and deep discounts)
• In business since 2012
• "A” rated by the BBB
• Over 46,000 5-star reviews

Bouqs is a modern flower delivery service that brings a fresh approach to gifting blooms. Founded in 2012, the company was built on a mission to transform the floral industry by emphasizing sustainability and transparency. Unlike most traditional online florists who use a network of local shops to hand-deliver your order, Bouqs ships almost all of its flowers directly from eco-friendly farms in Ecuador, Colombia, and beyond. This farm-to-door approach cuts out unnecessary middlemen, so you're ordering fresh, seasonal flowers straight from the source. In this way, Bouqs makes it easy to send thoughtful, high-quality bouquets while supporting sustainable practices.

Affordable arrangements in multiple sizes

We looked to see what each flower shop on our list had to offer for two classic orders: a bouquet of a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement. There are lots of roses available through Bouqs, so the easiest way to find what we were looking for was to choose "roses” and then set the color in the filters. A 12-stem bouquet of red roses from Bouqs is priced at $59. But, like most arrangements here, there were also options to pay $79 to get two dozen blooms or $99 for three dozen. (Pro tip: when you order the larger arrangements here, it's usually enough to make two pretty bouquets. One for upstairs and one for downstairs? One for your grandma and one she can give to a friend?) As for sympathy flowers, the most basic option through Bouqs was the Spotlight bouquet for $49, consisting of 12 white Asiatic lilies.

Vase is the default but it's optional

Bouqs also lets you add on a vase (and be aware that one is automatically included unless you click "remove”); otherwise, the flowers just come wrapped in a bouquet and the recipient can arrange them as they like.

Discounts are offered frequently

Even though these blooms are already pretty affordable, it's pretty rare that you'd ever have to pay full price to send flowers through Bouqs. When we visited the site recently, there was a 25% discount offered if we signed up for their text list. On top of that, we get discount emails several times a week - sometimes for 15-30% off, other times for a $20 savings on an order of at least $80, you get the idea.

Save big with a flower subscription

Another way to save a lot of money when ordering flowers through Bouqs is to start a subscription. You'll automatically get a 30% discount and free shipping on every order, even if you have no intention of continuing past the first order. You can pause or cancel your subscription anytime - but it's also a nice way to keep the fresh flowers coming without having to remember to reorder. (We used this membership to surprise our mom during the dark months of winter, and it was also a bright spot for us to pick out different bouquets.) It's worth a thought.

Same-day flower deliveries too

So, given that Bouqs' focus is shipping farm-fresh flowers from overseas growers, you might be wondering if it's even possible to order same-day arrangements here. It is. However, the areas are limited: you'll need to go to the Same Day tab and enter your recipient's zip code to see if it's an option there and, if so, which bouquets are available. We entered a zip code in a Wisconsin town about halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago and found about 30 choices (even a couple of funeral wreaths), and roughly the same for a zip code just outside of a major metro area in Florida. These bouquets are arranged and delivered by a local florist, not shipped like the typical Bouqs.

Shipping is spendy on one-off orders

Not sending flowers same-day? No problem. You'll enter your recipient's zip code and pick a desired delivery date from the calendar that pops up. Most Bouqs can be scheduled for arrival Monday through Friday, or you can pay an extra $12 for Saturday delivery. Also, shipping isn't displayed until the final "place order” page, and it was a hefty $25 on an $84 arrangement. See why it might be smart to send your flowers as a subscription and then just cancel after the first one?

Seasonal specials and timeless arrangements

And, whether you're ordering flowers for same-day delivery or scheduling blooms to be sent in a few days or weeks, there's always something new to see at Bouqs. Over the course of a year, you might find winter holiday arrangements that spotlight holly berries, daisies in the springtime, and spooky black-and-purple bouquets at Halloween. But, don't worry - Bouqs keeps up its selection of classic arrangements too. We will point out, though, that there aren't any "extras” you can tack onto your order here: yes, you can write a gift message and specify an occasion, but these flowers won't ever have chocolates or a teddy bear as a travel companion.

Over 46,000 five-star reviews

How about reputation? The Better Business Bureau gives Bouqs an "A” rating, despite pointing out a government action in California where Bouqs settled in a case accusing them of not making it obvious enough when subscriptions would renew automatically. That's not a huge problem in our book (especially since we had no problem understanding the terms when we signed up). Besides, when you look at what customers have to say about Bouqs as a flower delivery service, everything's coming up roses (we couldn't resist). Over 400 people left reviews on the BBB that averaged an impressive 4.68 stars out of 5, and there were only 8 complaints filed in the last year. Beyond that, more than 46,000 customers left 5-star reviews on Trustpilot. One person there sang Bouqs' praises this way, saying "It's my go-to whenever I need a gift [because] the shopping experience is so easy [and] blooms arrive in great condition. I've ordered both bouquets and plants, and both ship well. 10/10 as always.”

Expect it to be a little different

That's not to say that Bouqs hasn't gotten any complaints, but for the most part they seem to be related to the learning curve that comes with getting flowers delivered in a box instead of recently-arranged by a local florist: your bouquet will possibly look a little wilted initially, and there may be buds that are still closed. That's by design: Bouqs intends for you to arrange your flowers in a vase, give them some fresh water, and then enjoy them for up to two weeks. We can speak from personal experience: Bouqs' arrangements lasted much longer than a fully-in-bloom bouquet from a flower shop, and the variety of the plants usually meant that our green thumb recipient was able to make multiple smaller arrangements as some wilted and others kept going. (By what we remember, she still had some vase-worthy stems for up to a month after delivery.)

Absolutely worth using for flower delivery

In our own experience with Bouqs, it earns a spot as one of our favorite flower delivery options. There's always a beautiful selection of seasonal bouquets and traditional arrangements to choose from, the flowers arrive in perfect condition and right on time, and setting up a subscription is a terrific way to put your gift-giving on autopilot (or to keep yourself smiling from month to month). And, apparently, over 46,000 other people agree with us. Because the flowers-in-a-box setup is a little different from what some people expect when having bouquets delivered, we're holding off from putting Bouqs up at the very top of our list, but this company still comes in with a near-perfect rating.

The Flower Factory

• Prices start around $50
• Can add on extras like balloons and chocolates
• $16.99 delivery fee
• Uses the FTD network for deliveries outside of local area in California
• Family-owned and operated
• "A+” rated by the BBB
• In business for over 30 years

In operation for over 30 years, The Flower Factory considers itself the go-to florist in Tarzana, California. Although The Flower Factory has its own fleet of delivery vehicles for service throughout the greater Los Angeles metro area, they also use the FTD network to get bouquets and arrangements to recipients throughout the US (and the world, if needed).

Competitive prices and inexpensive delivery fee

To make it easier to see how the flower delivery companies on our list measured up with one another, we looked for two specific options: a bouquet of a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement. At The Flower Factory, it would cost you $75 to send a dozen long-stemmed red roses; there were no options for the more "entry-level” (shorter stem) variety. There were also options for 18, 24, and 36 blooms. The lowest-priced sympathy arrangement at The Flower Factory was the Emerald Forest Bouquet, priced at $52. We were pleased to see that we could send that same-day or on a future date, as needed. It was also a nice surprise to see that even on same-day deliveries, our fee at The Flower Factory was just $16.99.

Feel free to add on - or not

Once you've selected the flowers you'd like to have delivered, you can also decide to add on a teddy bear, card, chocolates, or balloons (individually or in a whole bouquet). You'll be offered that again in the checkout screen, along with being able to add in any special delivery instructions and a gift message, but all of that is optional.

$10 discount

When you first visit The Flower Factory's website, you might get a pop-up offer to save $10 if you give them your email. That's not a bad deal, but pay attention to any fine print: at the time of our evaluation, that discount required a minimum purchase of $40. That won't be hard to do, though.

Great reputation

The Flower Factory has an "A+” grade from the Better Business Bureau, and no complaints were filed there in the last three years. Most flower delivery services can't make that claim. And, everywhere else, customers have nothing but love for this company: a 4.7-star average on Shopper Approved over more than 3100 ratings, a 4.6-star average on Trustpilot (1300+ reviews), even 4.2 out of 5 on Yelp. The Flower Factory gets tons of compliments for having beautiful blooms and on-time delivery.

A bit of a downgrade for user experience

However, we've moved The Flower Factory into our #3 spot since our last evaluation. Why? Simply put, a couple of its rivals are doing the flower delivery "thing” better, especially when we consider the online user experience. We found some typos scattered throughout the website (even misspelling the name of the next upcoming holiday right in the links at the top of the page), and when we first went to look at the "Terms of Service” page (because we're nerdy and thorough, which is why you come here for shopping advice), it was clearly a generic cut-and-paste that didn't even put in the name of the company. Maybe we had gotten there through an outdated link (because we couldn't get that error to replicate itself later), but it was still off-putting to see. And, where competitors are going out of their way to offer beautifully-worded descriptions of their bouquets and arrangements, sometimes The Flower Factory remains a little too "mum” (we couldn't help it) for our liking.

Still a strong contender among flower delivery services

All somewhat minor concerns aside, The Flower Factory is still a great option to consider for flower delivery. The selection is solid, the customer service is on point according to the florist's loyal customers, and local clients in particular have plenty of praise for the attention to detail when The Flower Factory's staff are the ones designing and arranging the bouquets. It's a flower shop that comes in with a strong rating, so don't hesitate to give them a try.

Flowers Fast

• Most flowers start at $40+
• About $19.99 for delivery
• No extra charge for same-day flower delivery
• Can add balloons, chocolates, or teddy bears
• Part of the FTD network
• Thousands of 5-star reviews
• In business since 1997

Flowers Fast has been in business since 1997 - and if we're being completely frank, the website of this flower delivery service doesn't seem to have been updated a lot since then. But, they're a member of the FTD network and have same-day options if you're in a pinch, so don't let the outdated website stop you from seeing what Flowers Fast can do for you.

Over 200 choices for sympathy flowers

Looking at the two types of flower delivery we used as a comparison across services - a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement - Flowers Fast did pretty well. There were about 200 options for sending condolences, and the lowest-priced was a basket with white kalanchoe for $44.90. There were also quite a few in Flowers Fast's USO collection that were perfect for a veteran or first responder, all in red-white-and-blue.

More expensive than some flower delivery rivals

It wasn't easy to find the dozen roses we were looking for; ultimately, we went into the dropdown menu and kept clicking until it let us select "roses” as the flower of interest. The first match only had 6 roses for $49.90 (Simply Enchanting Rose Bouquet), but as we scrolled through all of the arrangements with roses, we finally found a bouquet of a dozen for $59.90. That's more expensive than some of the flower delivery companies on our list - and even more so when you add in the delivery fee of $19.99.

No extra fees for same-day delivery

Then again, you don't pay any surcharge at Flowers Fast for same-day delivery. Given that some rivals charge, say, $15 for standard delivery and then another $15 for day-of delivery, that puts this florist in a better light.

Budget flowers? Not exactly

We also chuckled that Flowers Fast offers "Budget Flowers” as an option, with a price range from $0 to $40... but the only plant in the bunch (pun intended) was a hanging ivy for $39.90. Everything else on the list was balloons, cookies, or chocolate-covered strawberries. In other words, don't expect to pay under $40 for any bouquets or arrangements here.

Different bouquet sizes to consider

When you do find an arrangement you like, you'll usually have sizing options of Standard, Deluxe, and Premium. For example, on the Bright Lights Bouquet with Lavender Basket, Flowers Fast prices the Standard at $49.90, the Deluxe at $59.90, and the Premium at $71.90. You can see all of the corresponding images for each size, and bear in mind that the one used in the thumbnails as you browse is usually the Premium. (And, we happened to notice that on the Bright Lights basket, our delivery charge was $1 less than on the same-day roses.)

Add on some extras

When you get to the (clunky-looking) checkout at Flowers Fast, there are some important details to pay attention to. Yes, you can add a foil balloon, teddy bear, or boxed chocolates if you like. Also, when you select the occasion in the dropdown box (which is required), the lines below will fill in with a sample message - which you can modify or delete entirely, if you prefer. All of that is pretty standard so far.

No substitutions if you don't want them

But, where we really feel warm-fuzzies for Flowers Fast is in the special comments box. If you really want to highlight a special color or flower in your delivery, this company lets you tell them so. Plus, Flowers Fast goes out of their way to avoid the disappointment often experienced by people ordering bouquets or arrangements online, only to have substitutions made that result in a "this doesn't look anything like the photo” kind of experience. Notice that in the Special Comments area, it defaults to "YES” for allowing those substitutions. However, you can delete it and type in "NO” if you'd rather have your order canceled than have substitutions made. We love that.

No nasty surprises on delivery timing

We also really appreciate that Flowers Fast spells out what you need to know about timing your delivery, recommending that you send it the day before, especially if your preferred date falls on a Sunday or during a holiday period. They also welcome you to let them know in the same comments area if you'd rather have your order canceled than arrive on a different date than the one you specified.

Customers are super-satisfied here

So, we've covered the flowers, the delivery, and the fantastic options you have to be super-specific about what you do and don't want with respect to substitutions (of both flowers and delivery dates). How does Flowers Fast do with its reputation? Honestly, we're surprised that there still doesn't seem to be a Better Business Bureau listing for this florist. However, we turned to the linked Shopper Approved page for Flowers Fast, and the reviews were very current (with some left on the day of our evaluation, even), and very positive. 77% of customers leaving ratings gave Flowers Fast a perfect 5-star score, and the flower shop averages an impressive 4.7 stars out of 5 across more than 3300 reviews. Here's our favorite one: "I accidentally ordered the wrong item AND spelled my name wrong on the card. I also ordered on her birthday after 12PM. They corrected everything and still got her flowers to her same day.” From what we know of flower delivery companies, that's a pretty rare thing, and we're happy to see that Flowers Fast has its customer service dialed in.

Recommended for flower delivery

Flowers Fast easily earns a high rating from us. Of course, we'd love to see a more updated website (along with a BBB rating). But overall, if you're looking to have flowers delivered today and you want the peace of mind of using a florist with fantastic customer support, this is a surprisingly good choice.

Teleflora

• Flowers all arranged by local florists in the network
• Prices start around $44.99
• Same-day delivery available (starting at $21.98)
• Responsive customer service
• "A+” rated and accredited by the BBB
• In business since 1934

Teleflora has been in business since 1934, making it one of the longest-standing flower delivery services in the industry. Over the decades, it's built a reputation for working closely with local florists to offer fresh, hand-delivered arrangements.

Don't sleep on the Deal of the Day

You'll have no trouble finding beautiful bouquets and arrangements on the Teleflora website. On the homepage itself, you'll typically see seasonal options, birthday bouquets, and arrangements for everyday occasions. Our favorite place to click, though, is the Deal of the Day: you indicate what occasion you're recognizing and how much you want to spend (from $40 to $150), add anything extra you'd like (chocolates, balloons, stuffed animal), plus your recipient's zip code and delivery date. A local florist in your recipient's area will design a one-of-a-kind bouquet with fresh, seasonal blooms. Adding to the savings, we got a pop-up discount of 10% on all bouquets after we had browsed the Teleflora site for about 30 minutes, so watch for that too.

Site can be a bit finicky

Let's also see how Teleflora did with our comparison flower deliveries: a bouquet of a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement. It's thoughtful how Teleflora separates out sympathy arrangements by "For the Service” and "For the Home”, where most of its rivals lump them all together into one category. The latter grouping was what we had been looking for on other sites, and Teleflora asks you to choose among bouquets, plants, floral baskets, and even "pet sympathy gifts”. Unfortunately, the test zip code we'd been using for all of the flower delivery companies came up as "unavailable in this zip code” when we tried to choose a sympathy bouquet. (For what it's worth, the first location we tried is in a small suburban area about 45 minutes from Milwaukee and 90 minutes from Chicago, so not exactly a hard-to-reach place.) We had to switch to a completely different location just to get options, so that's a downside for Teleflora. And then, when we backed up a few pages, the Teleflora website was showing us options, even for same-day delivery, in our original zip code. It was frustrating to say the least, and keep it in mind in case you experience similar technical glitches.

Prices are on par with rival florists'

Back to our comparison, and assuming they're available in your area, the sympathy bouquets at Teleflora start around $44.99. Some of the styles were a little too bright-and-cheery for what we were thinking of when we imagined "condolence flowers”, like the Sunny Smiles bouquet with a yellow vase. Isle of White at $54.99 was a little more in line with the typical "sympathy flower delivery”. And the roses? It took some clicking to find those too: searching for "dozen roses” or by selecting "roses” as the filter took us to lots of bouquets with mixed-color blooms. We finally found a bouquet with a dozen long-stemmed red roses, plus green salal and pitta negra greenery for $69.99.

A few unique things in the checkout process

As we worked our way through the checkout at Teleflora, here are a few things we noticed. First, it's the only flower delivery company we saw that asked if we wanted to add a tip. (It's optional, though.) Those same extras we mentioned earlier are offered, and you can select the size of the balloons or stuffed animal and the quantity of chocolates. You've also got the opportunity to enter any special instructions ("don't ring the doorbell because you'll wake the baby”), to pay $15 for delivery prior to 1PM, and to have Teleflora send you an email reminder for the same date next year. Interestingly, Teleflora requires you to select a note type - everything from Kwanzaa to "I'm sorry” - along with a message and who it's from. A suggested message will populate when you select the occasion, but you can change it to whatever you like.

Under $22 for same-day delivery

Moving on to the Billing & Review page, we were taken aback a little by the "get prequalified for a Discover Card” offer. On the other hand, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the same-day delivery fee was only $21.98 for those long-stemmed red roses: many competitors charge closer to $30+ for the same service. And, a final pleasant surprise was that we could save $10 next year if we checked the box to make our flower delivery an annual order (and we could cancel anytime if needed).

Does a good job responding when problems arise

Teleflora earns an "A+” rating and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, and we were glad to see that the most "recent” complaint was two months prior to our evaluation. We weren't so happy to see the 2.98 out of 5-star average across 1800 reviews on the BBB website, or the 2.7-star average across 11,000+ ratings left on Trustpilot (evenly split with 38% 1-star reviews and 38% 5-star reviews). So why haven't we downgraded Teleflora accordingly? It's because of what we were able to see in Teleflora's responses, especially on Trustpilot: complaints received an appropriate apology, confirmation of a full refund, and often a complimentary replacement bouquet or arrangement. Every online florist has its share of issues (because they're usually depending on local network flower shops to deliver, literally and figuratively), but Teleflora's customer service is on point with how they respond.

Better than average

There's a lot to like about using Teleflora as your flower delivery service. Even though they start out a little higher-priced than some competitor flower shops, the opportunities to save (including the lower-than-average delivery fees on regular and same-day orders) make Teleflora a good deal overall. And, we love that their customer service is taking care of clients who have experienced a problem (because every florist has them). On the downside, the website wasn't as easy to use as we had expected, and we'd really love to see Teleflora not have thousands of complaints to respond to in the first place. All of that combines to earn this flower delivery company a good rating here.

Fifty Flowers

• Prices start at $69.99
• Specializes in DIY wedding flowers
• One-off, ready-to-send bouquets also available (about 250+)
• All flowers shipped with priority overnight service
• Most orders delivered for free
• Has delivered flowers for over 22,000 weddings and 1 million events
• In business for over 20 years

Fifty Flowers is like no other delivery service on our list: they provide a "DIY flower experience” for couples and event planners on a budget, shipping blooms right from the farm at a fraction of the cost typically paid to a local flower shop. If that's what you had in mind when you thought of "flower delivery”, Fifty Flowers is the right place. They've provided the flowers for over 22,000 weddings and a million weddings so far.

Ready-made bouquets start around $69.99

But, we suspect that you're more likely looking for ready-made bouquets and arrangements, and Fifty Flowers has you covered there as well. If you look on the section of the site called "Gift Arrangements”, there's a selection of just over 250 to choose from. We're glad that there are filters shoppers can use to narrow things down - maybe you're sending flowers for a graduation or a shower, or you know that calla lilies are your recipient's favorite bloom. You can also filter your options by season or price range, but we can tell you straight off that you'll be spending at least $69.99 for a bouquet from Fifty Flowers.

A bit spendy for roses (and no same-day option)

That includes the two selections we used for comparison across the flower delivery sites on our list: a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement. Unlike some rival flower shops, Fifty Flowers didn't start out with a less-premium option: they jump right into the long-stemmed variety, with a medium bouquet for $74.99 and a "designer” bouquet for $89.99. What's the difference? The medium-sized arrangement comes with a total of 26 stems (12 roses and 14 of baby's breath, lily grass, and leather leaf greenery), while the designer tier has 38 total stems. Either way, though, the soonest available delivery date was 9 days into the future, so if you want to impress someone with long-stemmed roses, you'll need to think ahead here.

Not much variety for sympathy arrangements

The flower options when we used the "sympathy” filter (...not the crying face kind you'll see on IG... ) were a little less-than-robust with just under two dozen bouquets, and many of those were a bit cheery for what we were imagining. The most basic-and-appropriate is probably the white calla lily bouquet, priced at $79.99. It too had a "soonest available” date of more than a week into the future (and we're not really sure that funeral flowers can often be anticipated with that much lead time...).

Delivery is included in the price

Once you find the flowers you want, click on the calendar to pick the delivery date. Fifty Flowers asks you to specify the event type and date, so that they can time the arrival of your specific type of flowers just right. On the next screen, you'll have to register or log in (which we don't love), in order to see what it'll cost to have your bouquet delivered. Ready for some good news? Shipping is typically included in the cost of your order from Fifty Flowers, though they do reserve the right to add a surcharge.

Don't expect any upgrades beyond the bouquet

You might have already concluded that this flower delivery option doesn't come with gift-y extras like chocolates or teddy bears. You'd be right. In fact, we didn't even see much in the way of adding a greeting card or any other announcement to our order. Fifty Flowers will get a farm-fresh bouquet delivered to your recipient, but don't come here expecting anything to take your gifting to a new level.

Decent reputation - for DIY flower deliveries

How does this relatively unknown company measure up when it comes to reputation? That depends on where you look. According to the Better Business Bureau, it's too soon to tell - as indicated by the "NR” (Not Rated”) designation and the single review left there. Over on Trustpilot, there were just 66 reviews averaging 3.4 out of 5 stars, and Yelp showed 3.2 out of 5 across 118 ratings. On the other hand, when you look at what people on wedding websites like The Knot and Wedding Wire have to say, the averages skyrocket to 4.3 out of 5 stars, spanning over 800 reviews. But, here's our take on all of that: the vast majority of people leaving reviews, positive or negative, had ordered flowers for delivery to decorate for an important event (like a wedding, of course). Those events come with very high expectations and usually with extremely tight deadlines, so when it goes wrong, it goes spectacularly wrong. We didn't see much feedback from people using Fifty Flowers like a more traditional delivery service - a simple "I love you” bouquet or an arrangement expressing condolences - so that leaves us feeling like that's a "Not Rated” situation too.

A bit limited but solid overall

But, you came to us looking for a rating, so we'll give you one: on the whole we'd put Fifty Flowers as above average among flower delivery companies. It's a novel concept and we like what they're doing, customer sentiment is pretty positive overall (when you factor in the high-pressure situations most people are under when they order here), and we didn't see any big red flags about buying flowers from this company. If you see something you like at Fifty Flowers, we'd say give it a go. But, if you're looking for a huge selection of traditional bouquets and arrangements, stop by the sites that are higher up on our list first.

1-800-Flowers

• Prices start around $49.99
• Same-day delivery options
• $14.99 standard delivery fee
• $14.99 surcharge for Saturday delivery
• Easy add-ons for treats, balloons, and more
• "A+” rated and accredited by the BBB

1 800 Flowers is the parent company of a broad portfolio of gift-giving brands, including Harry & David, The Popcorn Factory, and more. Even though the company takes most of its orders online now (instead of via toll-free number like you'd infer from the name), you'll still find plenty of bouquets, arrangements, and extra treats for your next flower delivery.

Ample options for sympathy flowers

To measure the different flower shops on our list fairly, we looked for two specific things: a bouquet of a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement. We started searching for the latter by entering our recipient's zip code in Wisconsin and "sympathy” in the dropdown occasion box. 1 800 Flowers featured over 100 arrangements; prices started at $49.99, including Fields of Europe for Sympathy, Peaceful Memories Bouquet, and even a Peace Lily plant. It was no problem seeing which arrangements were available "as soon as today” as we scrolled through, and most of them were eligible for the Celebrations Passport membership: you pay $19.99 for the first year and $29.99 per year after, and it gets you free shipping on all eligible items across the 1 800 Flowers family of websites.

Steal of a deal for a dozen red roses

When we changed gears to find roses, it was easiest to go to the Flowers tab and select that variety there, then enter the recipient's zip code and type of location (apartment, hospital). That lets 1 800 Flowers show you only the options available for your intended delivery. We were pleasantly surprised to see that we could get not one but two dozen red roses for just $49.99. Considering that many rivals were selling a dozen of the red beauties for $35 to $45, that's a great deal. (And we did spot a one-dozen option starting at $39.99.)

Add-on goodies galore

As you shop, look for flowers that show a particular number of options - especially if you want to make your delivery a little more personalized. For example, those two dozen red roses could be sent as just the bouquet, in a red or clear vase, and with or without Godiva chocolate. Then, when you've selected the flowers you're sending, you'll see even more extras you can add to your cart. Those could include seasonally-flavored pretzels, a cocktail kit, a gift box with fruits and sweets, and many other items sourced from "sister sites” in the 1 800 Flowers group.

Use the tools wisely

Pay attention during the checkout, because there are some tools you can consider. Are you forgetful? Use 1 800 Flowers to send you a reminder of this flower delivery occasion next year. Do you want a personalized greeting card for an extra $5.99? That option is selected by default, so make sure you either click it to "complimentary greeting message” if you don't want it, or change it to the right occasion if you do (it's automatically set to "birthday”, and that would be embarrassing for a sympathy arrangement).

Flowers may be florist-arranged or shipped

Finally, you'll select your delivery date. Assuming you haven't chosen flowers with a same-day delivery timeframe, you can expect your shipping/delivery fee to be $14.99, with an extra $14.99 if you've chosen Saturday delivery. 1 800 Flowers does sell flowers that are florist-arranged, while others are shipped from their own farms, so keep that in mind if you have a preference in either direction.

"A+” from the BBB

So, with all of that, why did this flower delivery powerhouse only earn a middle-of-the-road rating? After all, 1 800 Flowers' reputation with the Better Business Bureau is about as good as it gets: "A+” rating and accreditation, which indicates that the BBB thinks the company has done a better-than-satisfactory job of responding to the 1200+ complaints filed there over the last three years. All of the associated brands (like Harry & David and Wolferman's) send out hundreds of thousands of orders every year (if not many more), and so it stands to reason that there will be a fair number of complaints.

Too many customers come away disappointed

However, we're not super-happy to see that in the separate reviews section on the BBB site, 1 800 Flowers only averages 2.47 out of 5 stars across 1800+ ratings, and the picture is even less "rosy” (see what we did there?) when you look at the 33,000+ ratings on Trustpilot that only average 2.9 stars. Those ratings are perfectly split at 36% 5-stars and 36% 1-stars, and the headlines on the reviews left within a week of this evaluation read like this: "the worst delivery service”, "beware”, "completely unreliable”, and "disappointed”.

Just okay

It's really only 1 800 Flowers' perfect rating from the Better Business Bureau that keeps the company from falling into the "below average” category among the flower delivery services on our list. The selection here is okay, and the website is easy to shop (especially with the add-ons from other non-flower brands in the "family”). But, with equal chances of customers feeling like 1 800 Flowers is either "awesome” or "awful”, according to those rating averages on Trustpilot, we don't think this service deserves anything more than an average rating.

Harry & David

• Prices start around $37
• About 65 flower arrangements and plants to choose from
• Shipping fees start around $16.99
• Extra $14.99 for Saturday or expedited delivery
• Lots of upgrade options for vases/baskets/extras
• Part of the 1 800 Flowers group of companies

Harry & David is one of the nation's best-known companies for gift-giving, so it's natural if you thought of them when deciding where to look for flower delivery. As part of the 1 800 Flowers group of brands, Harry & David gives you a selection of their own arrangements (typically planters or other arranged flowers that are shipped to your recipient), those fulfilled by 1 800 Flowers, and a few selections from partners like Shari's Berries. As you browse the 60-or-so options at Harry & David, you'll be able to clearly see where they're coming from (if you have a preference).

Not divided by occasion

The first thing you'll likely notice as you start looking through the flower delivery options here is that they're not sorted by occasion at all. So, whether you're trying to send a sympathy arrangement for a funeral or a festive holiday centerpiece, you're going to have to decide for yourself which bouquets match the mood. You can filter by brand, price range, flower color, or flower type, though, which could help you narrow it down a bit. And, some of the choices have user reviews, so you can always let what's popular be your guide.

Prepare to spend some time searching

So, after all of our own clicking, here's what we found at Harry & David for our two comparison flower deliveries (a bouquet of a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement). A dozen "Blooming Love Premium” red roses were $74.99, while a bouquet-only arrangement of two dozen roses was $59.99. Those prices aren't unreasonable, but we didn't spot options for a basic dozen of red roses or a simple long-stemmed bouquet. To find something suitable for a sympathy flower delivery, we sorted the Harry & David options by color (just white); the lowest-cost arrangement that seemed appropriate was the Grand Gardenia at $44.99, fulfilled by 1 800 Flowers.

Not likely possible to do same-day delivery here

One important thing to note when considering Harry & David for flower delivery: as far as we could tell, there are no options for same-day delivery, because everything they offer is shipped (often directly from the grower/farm). You'll see as you browse that some arrangements are designated as "available to ship now”, but that's not going to get there in time for an "I need to apologize right away” bouquet. On the other hand, if you know you want your mom to get some beautiful blooms on Mother's Day, just plan that out in advance and Harry & David can make it happen.

Plenty of extras for upgrading your gift-giving

One aspect of flower delivery at Harry & David that stands out in a good way is the number of options for making the bouquet or arrangement extra-special for the recipient. For example, on the Warm Sunset bouquet, we could choose to send it simply as the arrangement itself ($39.99 at the time of our review), with a wicker vase or blue mason jar ($54.99), or with a vase or jar and sunflower wall decor ($59.99). And, because of Harry & David's affiliation with companies like The Popcorn Factory and Shari's Berries, you'll get many more add-on options than rivals provide - lots of kinds of chocolates and other treats, to make the gift even more thoughtful.

Several ways to get lower delivery fees

After you select the flowers you want delivered and enter the recipient's zip code, you'll be able to choose a desired delivery date. We were impressed that, despite not offering same-day service, Harry & David could get our arrangement to our intended address as early as the following day with no surcharge. That bouquet didn't have options for Sundays, and Saturdays came with a $14.99 fee in addition to the $16.99 standard shipping cost (though that cost may vary, depending on the flowers you select). Additionally, if you're a frequent shopper at any of the 1 800 Flowers' companies, you might consider the Celebrations Passport: it's $19.99 to join and $29.99 per year after the first year, and it gets you free standard shipping on eligible items across the entire family of gift-giving brands. Just pay attention to which flowers are designated as "Passport Eligible”, because not all of them qualify.

Gift message + future reminders

The checkout page is also where you can enter a gift message and specify the occasion for your flower delivery; both of those are optional. And, if you're the forgetful type and you'd appreciate future reminders of this occasion, you've got that capability on that screen too.

Customer reviews are mixed regarding flower deliveries

Harry & David has a pretty positive reputation overall. We found over 16,000 store reviews on Google alone, averaging a respectable 4.2 stars out of 5. While it's not easy to suss out which ratings were specific to flowers, some of the mentions we spotted within a few weeks of our review ranged from "not as many flowers as picture online” to "the flowers are beautiful”. You'll also see comments left within just a few hours of each other that call Harry & David "awesome” and "awful”. The one complaint we saw the most is that gifts often arrive without the card telling the recipient who the sender was, so if you use this service for flower delivery, you may want to double-check and make sure they know it was you.

Nothing exceptional

On the whole, we'd call Harry & David just average among your options for flower delivery. The selection is much smaller, and there aren't any bouquets that can arrive same-day. On the other hand, some of the arrangements have dozens of top score customer ratings, so clearly there are some popular flowers to consider here. You might circle back to Harry & David if you don't find what you're looking for higher on our list, but it's not one of our top picks for flower delivery.

FTD

• Prices start around $45
• Plenty of options for same-day flower delivery
• Arrangements for every occasion
• Easy to add on extras like chocolates or balloons
• $19.99 delivery fee
• $4.99 same-day delivery fee
• "A+” rated and accredited by the BBB
• In business for over 110 years

In business for over a century, FTD (Florists' Transworld Delivery) is a well-established flower delivery service that connects customers with local florists around the world. By working with a broad network of trusted florists, FTD's delivery service makes it so that every bouquet is freshly arranged and locally delivered, often with options for same-day service. Their selections cover a range of occasions, from traditional roses to seasonal bouquets, and you can add simple touches like vases or chocolates to personalize your gift. Chances are really good that any flower delivery service you consider is using FTD as its behind-the-scenes network partner.

Prices land squarely in the center

How did FTD do with our two comparison deliveries, a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement? The red roses were available both as traditional and long-stemmed, priced starting at $45 for the classic cut and $75 for the long-stemmed variety. That's right in the middle of most of FTD's rivals, whose prices tended to start around $30 to $35 for a dozen roses but went as high as $60. It was the same for sympathy flower delivery: prices started at $45 for options like Classic Ivory and Lula's Garden, which was roughly in the middle of what we saw elsewhere.

Enter your recipient's zip code to save time

Just make sure to put in your delivery zip code and your desired delivery date before you spend too much time on the FTD website. That way, every bouquet and arrangement that catches your eye will be ones that you could actually send to your recipient. Fortunately, we had plenty of available options, even for same-day delivery, for the target zip codes we used in Wisconsin and Florida.

4 bouquet sizes

Once you find the flowers that you like, you'll see all of the options for delivery and size. There are usually four different arrangement sizes: Standard, Deluxe, Premium, and Exquisite. Pay attention to the images as you click on a bouquet size; the thumbnail images you saw as you browsed the options tend to line up with the larger arrangements. We appreciate that FTD makes it really easy to see how the different tiers look, and not just a stem count description that you have to imagine.

Looking for extras? You've got them

Once you've added the flowers to the cart, FTD will show you add-on options. Those range from a mylar balloon to a plush bear or a box of chocolates, but there aren't any size upgrades on offer (small vs. big teddy bear). And, on the next screen, you'll find the spot for entering a gift message if you like; don't forget to check the box for "send me an annual reminder email” if you're having flowers delivered for an occasion you'd like to keep track of next year.

Watch the fees

Your delivery fees won't be disclosed until you get all the way to the "place order” page. On our same-day order of a small $45 sympathy arrangement, the standard delivery charge was $19.99, and there was a same-day fee of $4.99. We happened to find a coupon code that brought our order down by $5, but our total was still nearly $70. That's more expensive than most of FTD's competitors: the flowers themselves were a bit, and so was the everyday delivery fee.

Not the positive feedback we expected

As you would expect from a flower delivery service that's been in business for over a century, FTD has an "A+” rating and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau. But, the BBB still points out that FTD filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in 2019, and that doesn't seem to have been resolved even now. What also hasn't changed is FTD's overall customer sentiment: it's pretty mediocre. On Trustpilot, for example, 65% of the 1200+ reviews there were just 1 star. Headlines left within just a few days of our evaluation said "Don't use this company”, "More than likely it won't be what you chose that will be delivered”, and "Missed delivery three days in a row”. However, 28% of Trustpilot's visitors thought FTD deserved a 5-star score, praising the on-time delivery, beautiful arrangements, and the service as a whole. Our take? If FTD partners with a local florist who does a great job, you're going to come away really happy. But, if there's any kind of issue, don't expect FTD to make it right in any kind of satisfying way: "no apology” and "no refund” get mentioned a lot in those 1-star reviews.

Below average, especially in customer service

FTD's pending bankruptcy is still something to keep an eye on, and your happiness with the flower delivery here seems to be 100% dependent on the luck of the draw with the florist FTD entrusts with your order - because FTD won't go to any great lengths to fix it if there's a problem. Lucky for you, though, there are many other flower delivery options on our list that have a fantastic reputation for both quality and customer service.

ProFlowers

• Prices start around $45
• Easy-to-use website
• $18.99 delivery fee
• 7-day fresh flower guarantee
• 14-day lush plant guarantee
• 24/7 customer support
• Owned by FTD

Owned by the famous florist network FTD, Proflowers mostly uses local shops to hand-deliver your bouquets and arrangements, so you shouldn't have to worry about your blooms wilting as they go cross-country. For everything from "get well” wishes to birthday greetings, you'll find lots to choose from here.

Easy-to-use website, but limited availability in some areas

We really loved shopping on the Proflowers website (mostly). It's laid out in a way that even the most clueless of last-minute shoppers will find reassuring and easy. (Not pointing fingers...) We recommend entering the delivery zip code and desired date right on the homepage: on some flower delivery sites we reviewed, it was aggravating to find the perfect arrangement, only to find out when we tried to order it that it wasn't available in our recipient's area. But, that's where we found the one glitchy aspect of shopping here: for the zip code we entered (in a suburban area outside of Milwaukee), we were told there were no products available for next-day delivery. Given that Proflowers offers same-day flowers, we were caught off-guard by that. In fact, for that zip code, our only options started with a date two days later, so keep that in mind if you're looking for day-of flower delivery.

Helpful filters and sorting tools

Beyond that, though, it was really smooth to see the various arrangements and options. Proflowers lets you sort them by relevance or price, and you can easily narrow things down by the occasion, the color you want to highlight, the type of flower, or the price range of what you're looking to spend.

Prices are solidly average within the industry

Speaking of which, prices are about average at Proflowers when compared with many rival flower delivery businesses we evaluated. For example, on a basic sympathy arrangement, the lowest options were $45 (like the Feast of Color, Star Spangled, and Vintage Glamour arrangements). And, on our other comparison flowers, a dozen red roses, it was the same price. For both arrangements, that's anywhere from $10 to $15 more than you'd pay with some of the competitors on our list, but about that much cheaper than others. And, for reference, long-stemmed roses were $75 for a dozen.

Some upgrades available

As you add the flowers you want to send to your cart, you can add a greeting card or an extra something. For example, when we ordered the Sunshine & Joy Garden planter box, we were offered a "Guess How Much I Love You” card and a Smoldering Rose candle. It would be nice if Proflowers had a few more options (like maybe a "get well” card and some chocolates instead), but we appreciate having a few upgrade choices.

Pay attention to the details

During the checkout process, you'll have to create an account. That's also so that Proflowers can send you annual reminder emails (if you check the box to opt in); it's also optional to specify a particular occasion and/or write a gift message. It won't be until the next screen that you'll find out the delivery cost of your flowers; on that Sunshine & Joy planter we mentioned, priced at $74, the standard delivery cost was $18.99. We weren't excited to see that those flowers were designated as "shipped in a box”, when the rest of the site made it sound like all of the arrangements would be delivered by a local florist. (So pay attention to all of those kinds of details.)

Solid guarantees... theoretically

In theory, Proflowers guarantees that your flowers will stay fresh for 7 days (or 14 days on lush plants). We can appreciate that customer-friendly policy, but we're not sure that it's being applied in practice, looking at reviews from those who have used this flower delivery service and found it wanting.

Customer comments aren't that enthusiastic

Because it's an FTD subsidiary, you won't find a separate Better Business Bureau listing for Proflowers. But, you can see its own specific feedback on Trustpilot - and the customer comments there are mixed but mostly negative, averaging just 2.3 stars out of 400+ reviews. Although we read some compliments for Proflowers, even rating it higher than some of the rival flower delivery companies on our list, most of the rants left within a few weeks of our review described arrangements that didn't make it on time for a funeral, poor substitutions that didn't match the quality or the colors of what was ordered, and orders taken and then canceled last-minute. It's not a good look for Proflowers.

Wouldn't be our first choice for flower delivery

True, there are some customers who have actually had a good experience with this flower delivery service. But you've got tons of options out there, and we suggest looking at the higher-ranked florists in our evaluation before you settle on using Proflowers.

Florists

• Prices start around $40
• Same-day flowers available
• Can add balloons, plush toys, or sweet treats to your order
• Easy gift-giving options during checkout (like future reminders of special occasions)
• Reasonable delivery fees (approx. $10.99)
• "A+” rated by the BBB
• Owned by the same company as 1 800 Flowers

Florists doesn't go out of its way to tell you who they are, other than providing a "stress-free, affordable, and enjoyable” experience while gifting flowers. Fortunately, we've done the research and can tell you that this site is part of the 1 800 Flowers group of brands, which also includes several other flower delivery services on our list.

Higher-than-average pricing on roses

For the sake of comparison, we looked at what every flower delivery service on our list offered for two common orders: a bouquet of a dozen red roses and a basic sympathy arrangement. How did Florists measure up? First off, that's where we realized that this website is harder to use than most: when we did a simple search "dozen roses”, we got an assortment of over 200 choices, but with no way to sort or filter them (by color, price). Even just typing in "roses” only gave us 24 matches, but that's where we finally found "Classic Red Roses” and the option to choose 9, 12, or 15 stems. The 12-stem arrangement (with white waxflower, white trachelium, and other greenery) was priced at $59.99: quite a bit more expensive than most of Florists' rivals.

Bargain prices on sympathy arrangements

The Florists website was a little more intuitive when we went to the sympathy section, with the filters and sorting options we were missing when looking to send roses. The lowest-priced option was a "Sunny and Bright” arrangement we weren't quite sure was as "funereal” as you might expect with a sympathy bouquet, but at the $39.99 price point there were several that would be in line with honoring a veteran (American Glory) and that had more muted colors while still looking beautiful and appropriate.

No Sunday deliveries

Once you've decided which flowers you want to have delivered, you'll usually see size options. That's also when you'll enter the recipient's zip code and see the available delivery days. On most of the arrangements and bouquets we looked at, same-day delivery wasn't available; a few had it as an "upcharge” option, but there was no quick and easy way to know what Florists could get to a recipient right away if we were browsing (without going right to the "Same-Day Flower Delivery” link on the homepage). Also, we didn't spot any flowers that could be delivered on a Sunday, so keep that in mind.

Limited choices for extras

During the checkout process at Florists, you have the option of adding 1-2 mylar balloons, a stuffed animal, or sweet treats. But, especially with the latter two, you're really not getting much to choose from: they don't even tell you what the stuffed animal would be (you just choose if you want large or small), and the "sweet treats” are really just two sizes of boxed chocolates.

Some helpful gift-giving tools

On the plus side, Florists utilizes the same gift-giving conveniences of its 1 800 Flowers sister sites. You can easily add a free greeting message - and Florists can even suggest one if you're not feeling super-creative (and you don't want to use ChatGPT). If you're forgetful and this is a recurring occasion like a birthday or anniversary, there's also a box to check to get reminders for future gifting opportunities.

Delivery for just $10.99

We also appreciate that Florists doesn't make you enter your payment info before displaying the delivery fees, although you'll have to click to expand the order summary to see the exact cost. On a $39.99 arrangement we sent to Wisconsin, the delivery fee was $10.99: one of the lowest we've ever seen.

Very negative feedback from customers

However, we've had to drop Florists by another half-star in our ratings since our previous evaluation. Although the flower delivery service still has an "A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau, we think they're "borrowing” that reputation from parent company 1 800 Flowers. Why? When we look at what people had to say just within a few days of our review, we only see deep disappointment: the story told is that Florists practically never gets your flowers where they need to be on time, if they ever arrive at all. And then, when unhappy customers reach out to Florists for help, they're told that the deliveries were made (when they weren't), or that their network florist in the area is "unavailable”, or any one of a hundred different excuses.

A flower delivery company we'd avoid

If you absolutely must use one of the 1 800 Flowers delivery services, we strongly recommend skipping Florists and going with one of the other 3 choices. It doesn't even seem like the usual benefits are offered here (like the Celebrations Passport annual plan), and customer feedback certainly indicates that Florists doesn't really guarantee any kind of satisfaction on your delivery.

From You Flowers

• Many same-day flowers available
• Most arrangements have 3 size options (regular, deluxe, premium)
• Add-ons include balloons, chocolates, and teddy bears
• "A+” rated and accredited by the BBB

From You Flowers is an internet-based florist that uses a network of over 20,000 flower shops worldwide to deliver bouquets and arrangements, including same-day options. Their website can accept orders 24/7, and extra help is offered through a toll-free number. From You Flowers is also the parent company of Send Flowers, another delivery service on our list.

Prices are really attractive

As we looked at the different flower delivery options on our list, we wanted to make an equal comparison across all of them. So, we priced out two common purchases: a dozen roses and a basic sympathy arrangement. Here's what we found at From You Flowers:

• One dozen long-stemmed red roses: $34.99
• Sympathy arrangement: oddly, the first three times on the low-to-high-price Sympathy section were rainbow roses, those long-stemmed red roses we just mentioned, and a dozen light pink roses. That doesn't really say "I'm sorry for your loss” like we were imagining. But, there was a Florist-Designed Sympathy Bouquet for $35.99, and a Dish Garden for $40.49.

Pay attention to arrangement sizes in images

Overall, this flower delivery website is easy to use. On the main page, you'll find seasonal options, same-day bouquets and arrangements, options for birthdays or love and romance, even gift baskets. The images are really compelling, but be aware that the initial photos might represent the "premium size” arrangement, and not the lowest-priced one of the bunch (pun intended). When you choose one that you might want to send, you'll be able to click through the regular, deluxe, and premium options (when applicable) and see how many blooms and how much greenery each size will include. Expect about a $20 difference between the regular and premium sizes.

Solid options for extra gifts

You'll also be able to add on a mylar balloon ($6 each), a teddy bear, and/or a box of chocolates (which are both $15 to $25, depending on the size). And, from there, you can click the card message dropdown to enter your own well-wishes or condolences, but no card is required.

Look for discounts

Don't forget to look for a promo code at the top of the From You Flowers website when you visit. During our most recent time on the site, there was a 10% discount offered there, and it seemed to have been applied automatically to our cart.

Some arrangements aren't available everywhere

One word of advice: before you get too far down the track with a bouquet you love, check that it's available in your recipient's zip code. We were surprised to find out that the relatively basic arrangement we were looking at was unavailable to send to our intended person in Wisconsin, but From You Flowers had no problem sending it to our other recipient in Florida.

No delivery fees revealed until you create an account

You'll be able to see all of the available delivery dates, too. Sundays typically come with a surcharge, but there are lots of options for any day of the week you need to send flowers. However, you'll have to work your way well through the checkout before you find out how much the actual delivery will cost: you can create an account, log in with your Amazon account, or do guest checkout, but you'll still have to put in all of your payment information before you're told the final total. We're absolutely not fans of that, and From You Flowers' sister site (Send Flowers) does it too.

Lots of complaints but still gets an "A+” from the BBB

We have mixed feelings about From You Flowers - and apparently, we're not the only ones. For example, the Better Business Bureau gives the company an "A+” rating and accreditation, and yet there's still an alert for the business welcoming people to reach out to From You Flowers' liaison to resolve issues (ostensibly instead of leaving a complaint with the BBB). It's hard to resolve the BBB's rating with the 764 complaints filed there over the last three years, and the separate reviews left on the BBB site that only averaged 1.08 stars out of 5 across another 765 ratings.

No confidence in this flower delivery's customer service

Our lukewarm feelings continue when we look at the 4.4-star average on Google ratings, spanning nearly 13,000 reviews - which sounds pretty good, until you see that many of the 5-star scores come from people who were asked for their opinions right after ordering (before the flowers arrived... or didn't arrive...). Then you jump over to Trustpilot and see that over 4800+ ratings, more than 75% of them awarded this flower delivery company just 1 or 2 stars. Best or worst flower delivery? Always beautiful and on time or late and wilted? It's anyone's guess. Of course, it's true that any flower delivery company depends on the florists and delivery drivers, but our impression is that From You Flowers gives unhappy customers the runaround, offering no refund or just a partial refund... until or unless they file a complaint with the BBB.

No change in this company's (poor) rating

Ultimately, the story is the same as the last time we reviewed From You Flowers: they still get a higher score than their sister company (Send Flowers), because they've got a perfect grade from the BBB and do have some loyal, long-term customers who are super-happy with the service here. But, that's not enough for us to get past the thousands of customers who had a bad enough experience to give this flower delivery business a low rating. You've got better, more consistent places to order from, and you'll find those at the top of our list.

Send Flowers

• Flowers start around $30
• Same-day delivery available if you order before 3PM in delivery zip code
• Can place orders 24/7
• Available extras include balloons and stuffed animals
• Easy to select a delivery date
• Easy to add a themed or plain card and personal message

On the surface, Send Flowers looks like most flower delivery companies out there. You can browse a colorful selection of bouquets, balloons, and other gifts, helpfully categorized by occasion, price, and whether or not you need same-day delivery. This company also happens to be owned by From You Flowers, who we've reviewed separately on our list.

Performs well on our comparison flower deliveries

To make an apples-to-apples (or lilies to lilies?) comparison across all of the flower delivery options we evaluated, we chose two different types of arrangements: a bouquet of a dozen roses and a basic sympathy arrangement, outside of the peak seasons of Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Here's what we found at Send Flowers:

• Dozen long-stemmed roses: $34.99
• Sympathy arrangement: while there was a small white daisy bouquet for $31.49 and a single white rose for $31.49, the most appropriate, lowest-cost option seemed to be the Florist-Designed Sympathy Bouquet for $35.99. Some of the options in the "Sympathy” section of the site were a little too... cheerful?... for our liking, not quite appropriate for the circumstances.

Easy to see delivery date options

We appreciated how easy it was to see the delivery date options at Send Flowers, once we'd chosen the arrangement we wanted. On the product page, we were able to enter the zip code and see a calendar of options, including any surcharges (like $9.99 extra for Saturday delivery) and a link to alternatives on days when, for example, roses weren't available (Sundays and Mondays).

No problem adding extras

Once you've selected the delivery date, you can add extras like a teddy bear or balloon. It's also easy-breezy to pick a blank greeting card or choose a themed one, then add your message.

Zero percent chance of telling you delivery cost early on

But, we don't love that Send Flowers hasn't changed the part of the process where you have to enter your payment information before you find out the total cost. We even popped open a chat to ask, and the rep said that even with the name of the specific bouquet and the delivery zip code, he couldn't tell us the final price. "Please accept our sincere apologies, but I cannot do that.” Seriously?

Not exactly "cheap”

We're still a little mystified by the "sending cheap flowers” section of the Send Flowers site, too. We got there from the link at the bottom of the home page saying that there were flowers under $20, but we didn't see anything for less than $30. (Are there really that many people searching for cheap flower delivery, to the point of making it a somewhat misleading part of your website?) But, if saving is a priority, watch the top of the Send Flowers site for any promotional codes. When we visited recently, there was a seasonal discount of 10% off sitewide.

Big promises, but flowers still arrive late

If you order your flowers before 3PM in the zip code where they're going to be delivered, Send Flowers says that they'll get them there on the same day. Unfortunately, that's not what we've seen from customer reviews; this company has a track record of not-on-time deliveries.

So bad that it's funny

In fact, Send Flowers' reputation and reviews are so bad, they're almost comical. The company still has an "F” rating from the Better Business Bureau for failing to respond to complaints there, and out of more than 500 ratings left with Trustpilot, a whopping 98% gave Send Flowers the lowest possible rating. Deliveries don't happen when promised (if they happen at all), and the customer service team really doesn't seem to care. But the comment that had us rolling: not only were the flowers initially delivered to the wrong address, but "they brought funeral flowers for [the client's] 19th wedding anniversary”. You know a flower delivery service is bad when people say they're actually "mortified” by the arrangements that their recipients get vs. the ones that were shown in the photos. So much for that 100% guarantee they advertise...

Worst of the bunch

Once again, Send Flowers winds up as the last-place flower delivery company on our list. We're just glad you found that out before clicking on that "order now” button (or at least we hope that you did). You've got many options to choose from up at the top of our list, so don't give Send Flowers a second thought.