Flowers by Post

How next day flowers work

Order online before the seller’s cut-off – usually early afternoon – and your flowers are made up, boxed and sent by courier or Royal Mail to arrive the next day. Most UK flower delivery services run Monday to Saturday, so an order placed on a Saturday normally arrives on Monday. Prefer a particular date? Most sellers let you choose one at checkout.

Stems are usually sent in bud, so they open beautifully once they’re in a vase and last longer than flowers that arrive fully open. Look out for a free card, flower food and, on some options, a presentation vase so the arrangement arrives ready to enjoy.

Flowers for every occasion

Birthdays: bright colours win – yellow, orange and hot pink. Browse our birthday flowers, many with a free balloon.

Anniversary and romance: you can’t beat red roses.

Sympathy: soft whites and creams feel calm and respectful. See our sympathy flowers.

Something sweet: pair a bunch with chocolates in our flowers and chocolates gifts.

Nobody home? Letterbox flowers fit through the door, so the gift is waiting when they get back.

What to look for when you send flowers

Price: most bouquets here sit between £20 and £35, and plenty include free delivery. Check the total before you pay.

Delivery service: look for tracked delivery and a clear cut-off time. Next day is available on most listings, including to London, Manchester, Glasgow and rural addresses.

Freshness guarantee: good florists promise the flowers will last a set number of days, usually five to seven.

Extras: a handwritten card, chocolates or a vase make it feel like a proper present rather than a simple bunch.

Flower care after they’re delivered

Unbox straight away, trim the stems at an angle and pop them in clean water with the flower food. Keep them somewhere cool, away from radiators and fruit, and change the water every two or three days. With that bit of care, most arrangements will easily last a week or more.