Valentines flowers, what to pick & where to buy them
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Written by Hannah Kingston on July 23, 2021
Valentine’s flowers are a great way to show your loved ones that you care. Here are some of the best flower and gift delivery services for Valentine’s flowers.
What flower is associated with Valentine’s Day?
The traditional flower associated with Valentine’s day is of course, the red rose!
However if you or your partner is not a fan of roses, there are plenty of more options to show your love on Valentine’s day.
In Victorian times, there were a number of flowers that were used to convey love including, tulips, purple roses, red roses, alstroemeria, and baby breath.
In modern days, there are some more flower options so your flowers can say “I love you”!
Some more flowers that denote love and affection include:
- Orchid
- Peony
- Carnation
- Chrysanthemum
- Sunflower
- Zinnia
- Violet
- Daisy
- Hydrangea
- Lily
- Lilac
- Gardenia
Can you order Valentine’s Day flowers with same-day delivery?
You can love someone and be a little forgetful at the same time. It happens! Luckily, you can order Valentine’s flowers with same day delivery.
In saying that, it’s super important to remember that things can get busy before major holidays.
Here are some of our favourite brands that offer same day flower delivery:
- Fromyouflowers.com
- 1800flowers.com
- Justflowers.com
- Florists.com
- Flowersfast.com
- Teleflora
- Ode à la Rose
No matter how busy you are, it’s never too late to surprise family and friends with same-day flowers in a high quality, last-minute flower arrangement.
Before major holidays, we recommend that you place your orders at least five days in advance. Don’t delay, order today!
How much are roses on Valentine’s Day?
The average cost of a dozen roses varies from about $10 to nearly $100 depending on where and when they’re bought, what kind of roses you purchase, and how the roses are arranged according to Garden Guides.
Where should you order Valentine’s flowers?
- Ode à la Rose: Best for roses
- 1800Flowers: Best flower delivery overall
- From You Flowers: Online flower experts
- BloomsyBox: Best for subscription
- Enjoy Flowers: Best for DIYers
- SendFlowers.com: Cheap flower delivery
- Teleflora: Best for same-day delivery services
- Flowers Fast FTD: Top 100 Member Florist
- Florists.com: Best for supporting local florists
- Fresh Cut Flower of the Month Club by MonthlyClubs: Best for simplicity
- JustFlowers.com: Best for easy ordering
- Overnight Flowers: Best with free shipping (& free vase)
- Lively Root: Best for plants
- Plants.com: Best for succulents
In the above, we break down which providers are the best for each category so you can woo your loved one, whether they are into roses, mixed bouquets, plants, succulents and subscription packages.
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