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If there’s one styling trick that Domino editors count on above all others, it’s greenery, from a couple of budding branches in a tall ceramic column to a bunch of baby’s breath tied up in an amber glass vase. If you can’t hit New York’s Flower District, a local florist, or even your neighborhood grocery for fresh florals, a delivery service is the way to go. But we’re not talking about the usual suspects. For a no-fail arrangement that doesn’t look cheesy, is relatively inexpensive, and ships quickly in a box that ensure its quality, you need the best flower delivery services. Consider one of the six Domino-approved sources, below, for a beautiful bouquet that won’t disappoint.  

Our Favorites

• Best quick send: FLWR FWD by JJ’s Flower Shop
• Best wide-ranging selection: The Bouqs Co. 
• Best rustic wraps: Farmgirl Flowers
• Best single stems: UrbanStems 
• Best curated sets: Fresh Sends
• Best dried bouquets: Popup Florist

Best Quick Send: FLWR FWD by JJ’s Flower Shop

Same-day delivery: Yes | Price range: $45–$160 | Storefront: Yes

JJ’s Flower Shop in Atlanta has a celeb following (the store counts Kate Hudson, Gabrielle Union, and Janelle Monáe among its fans), and anyone can order its FLWR FWD nationwide shipping for a few popular bouquets. With just five options available for national shipping—the Mini, Standard, Rose Wrap, Monochrome Pink, and DIY Floral Arranging Kit—the selection is slim, but the flowers that arrive are fresh, vibrant, and wrapped beautifully, all finished with a hand-tied ribbon. Exactly what you want in the mail, plus some flower food to keep them perky for a few extra days. The Mini comes with 9 to 10 blooms, and the Standard set comes with 14 to 15; if you order the Rose Wrap, 12 stems will be included.

Best Wide-Ranging Selection: The Bouqs Co. 

Same-day delivery: Yes | Price range: $49–$299 | Storefront: Yes (in 2 states) 

If you’re the forgetful type, the Bouqs Co. has you covered. You can schedule a flower delivery up to a year in advance, so you never have to apologize for missing a birthday. Yes, sifting through the huge inventory of bouquets, plants, wreaths, and more can feel a bit like doom scrolling, but this company has simplified the process by categorizing its creations by color, style, and occasion, and everything ships same day (or the next in a pinch), so it’s worth the time investment up front. If you sign up for a Bouqs.com account, your shipping fee drops from $25 to $20—but always check the promos page to see if there’s a better deal available.

Best Rustic Wraps: Farmgirl Flowers

Same-day delivery: No | Price range: $55–$499 | Storefront: No

Domino editors love to send Farmgirl Flowers arrangements—they’re well-packaged (no squished petals here!) and feature less expected and endlessly photogenic buds like anemone and ranunculus. The stems are delivered a little long to keep them intact during travel and come with a care pack and step-by-step guide to prepping the beauties for a more permanent vessel. Just be sure to choose the brand’s signature burlap wrapping for a bit of rustic flavor that also does the world a little good (it’s compostable and reusable). While the company offers arrangements of all kinds, from single-flower bundles and mixed bouquets that change daily to wreaths and houseplants, we’re also crazy about its Big Box bulk orders, a curated collection of 100 to 200 blooms for the DIY enthusiast with an upcoming event that needs embellishing.

Best Single Stems: UrbanStems

Same-day delivery: Limited | Price range: $60–$294 | Storefront: No 

A lot of the best flower delivery services on this list don’t allow for much customization—you get what you get. In some instances, that’s part of their allure, but for times when you want control over which flowers you receive, use UrbanStems. It offers single-bloom arrangements of tulips, peonies, hyacinths, and more. The brand works with Rainforest Alliance–certified farms to ensure stems that help protect ecosystems, conserve water, and promote safe conditions for workers, so you can feel good about your purchase, too. And if you happen to live in New York City or the Washington, D.C., metro area, you can double down on your do-gooder status by taking advantage of same-day delivery via bike. Psst: Use the code LOVE25 to get 25% off sitewide (excluding peonies and partnership bundles) from February 9 to 12.

Best Curated Sets: Fresh Sends

Same-day delivery: No | Price range: $45–$149 | Storefront: No 

Fresh Sends puts together the most darling gift sets we’ve seen among delivery services. Whether you’re giving someone a bouquet for occasions like Valentine’s Day, their birthday, or to send condolences, Fresh Sends has you covered with some extras thrown in. For the brand’s bundles, you don’t even have to check any boxes for colors or styles or flower categories—in fact, the only choice you’ll be making is whether to go with the mini- (10 stems), regular- (15 to 18 stems), or full-size (24 to 27 stems) arrangement. Part of the reason for all the ambiguity is that the company chooses the freshest flowers available at the time, which changes not just from season to season but throughout the day. Domino’s photo director, Andie Diemer, loved her experience. “I sent them to my gram, and she was raving about the variety of flowers,” shares Diemer. We also love their new baby send, which is perfect for a new mom. It includes Tubby Todd’s best-selling All Over Ointment and Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste, as well as a rabbit stuffed animal. 

Best Dried Bouquets: Popup Florist

Same-day delivery: No | Price range: $55–$275 | Storefront: Yes (in New York) 

If you live in New York City, you’ve probably come across a Popup Florist event installation. Favored by Eva Chen, Gigi Hadid, and Gucci, the flash florist is now a full retail store offering dried bouquets nationwide—think: simple bunches of lavender or pampas grass and decorative arrangements of preserved blooms like daisies, bunny tails, and more—because not everyone was born with a green thumb. Want to really wow Manhattan friends? Choose the monthly subscription service to have fresh blooms delivered every Tuesday. If that feels too extravagant, the company sells a small bouquet they can admire all season long for as little as $20.

For the Plant Lovers Out There

• If you’re more of a “I’d rather pluck my own flowers” type of person, then we’d like to point you in the direction of Plantgem. The company ships seeds and rare bulbs, making this the perfect gift for expert and amateur growers alike. If they’re more of a vegetable gardener, try Row 7 Seeds.
  
• To satisfy all your plant-mama friends, consider The Sill, Bloomscape, and Leaf & Clay. 

Vases That Pair Perfectly

You, or they, will need a vase for that arrangement, right? In addition to bouquet-size options like what’s pictured below, stylist Naomi deMañana says she loves having lots of julep cup–size vases: “I use them for leftover wintergreens, herbs, foliage, and flowers foraged by me and my kids—even grocery store flowers look prettier cut down and made into sweet little arrangements. They work great for bedside tables and bathroom ledges, or grouped on a mantel or down a table as a centerpiece.” And contributing style editor Julia Stevens says it’s always helpful to have a couple of bud vases on hand, whether it’s a modern one like H&M Home’s small glass vase or something with a classic feel such as Anthropologie’s Claire bud vase. “Creating arrangements for these vessels is so effortless that I find myself reaching for them left and right,” she adds. 

How We Chose These Products

We avoided tacky arrangements and pricey shipments by asking Domino editors which of the best flower delivery services they turn to when gifting family and friends (or, let’s be honest, their own tabletops).  

Our Shopping Checklist

Packaging

Part of the risk of going with an online floral delivery service rather than making a local stop is damage along the way. The services listed here do their best to keep buds safe, namely through a fitted cardboard box that won’t crush your petals when fully closed. You also want your bouquet in transit for the least amount of time possible—these flowers are starved of water and sunlight!—and in most instances the companies offer same-day and overnight shipping.

Freshness

According to creative consultant (and former Domino creative director), Kate Berry, the greatest indicators of fresh florals are firm, tight buds with flecks of green. You’ll have better luck at keeping them prim and proper all week long than those that arrive fully unfurled. If longevity is a concern, go with varieties that typically last longer, like carnations. 

Size

The more stems your bouquet contains, the bigger and more expensive it likely is. If you’re shipping your gift with a vase, the number of flowers sent isn’t really a concern, as they’ll be made to order, but if not, consider what will fit with what you (or your giftee) has. 

Ask Domino

Q: Do all flower delivery services come with a vase? 

Nope—and most aren’t included in the cost either. But don’t feel pressured to use what these services suggest; part of the fun of receiving a bouquet is being able to place it in something that pairs best with your aesthetic (scroll back up if you skipped our editors’ current favorites). 

Q: I don’t have a green thumb. Any tips on how to keep my flowers from drooping? 

Depending on how your bouquet arrives, you may need to do a bit of prepping before plopping it in your vessel of choice. Grab a pair of scissors and cut at least a half-inch off the end of the stems (this number will vary depending on the height of your vase), holding them at a 45-degree angle to give the flowers more surface area to suck up water. Then keep florals fresh with daily water changes (and maybe a splash of Sprite or 7Up) and foliage trims to make sure leaves don’t sit below the water level, where they’ll rot. Last but not least, don’t place your flowers just anywhere. Free from their roots, these petal-studded stems are a bit heat- and light-sensitive, so avoid spots where they’ll bask in the sun all day or temperatures are sure to fluctuate (read: no radiators!). 

Q: When my flowers have run their course, how can I dry my bouquet to keep it forever?

You might be shocked to learn that you shouldn’t wait until the bitter end to preserve your stems. Fully opened buds are more prone to losing their petals, so plan to pull and section them out beforehand, then hang them up to dry. For more in-depth advice, we’ll default to Tiffany Thompson and this guide to drying flowers. 

The Last Word

If you’re looking for an alternative to the generic flower arrangements, consider one of these seven tried-and-true best flower delivery services, approved by Domino editors and their loved ones. Whether you’re choosing sustainable blooms or DIY-friendly bundles, the magazine-worthy bouquets arrive quickly and hassle-free, ensuring that your gift gets where it needs to be with minimal stress.