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Ah, you’re in need of a great florist for Valentine’s Day? Fret not, we’ve searched the internet high and low to find the best of the blooming bunch. Bookmark this list for Mother’s Day, graduation celebrations, birthdays and more. If you need flowers in a jiffy, be sure to check delivery options for same-day and overnight or two-day delivery options and rates.
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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-Flowers.com has a variety of bouquets available for Valentine's Day. (1-800-Flowers.com)
This tried-and-true favorite is basically your virtual flower guru concierge, offering everything from same-day flower deliveries and Valentine’s Day classic arrangements to chocolate-covered strawberries and farm-fresh flowers. These One-of-a-Kind Bouquets (from $59.99; vase included) designed by top-notch local florists are also a great choice. They come in a variety of sizes and are as unique as the person to whom they are gifted.
Bonus: They also sell jewelry, home decor gifts and more, if you want to throw in something extra.
Instacart
Instacart has a variety of bouquets available for Valentine's Day. (Instacart)
Yep, the popular online grocery delivery and pick-up platform is a great option for ordering picture-perfect floral arrangements, too. In their flowers' hub try options like Bloom Haus Dozen Red Roses or Double Dozen Red Roses, and various floral bouquets from Costco, Wegmans and more. Why pay $80 for a dozen roses plus expensive rush fees before the holiday when you can snag budget-friendly flowers that can be delivered same-day in as fast as an hour anywhere in the country? To round out the gift, add a bottle of bubbly or a nonalcoholic beverage and/or chocolate.
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Urbanstems
Need flowers in a pinch? With Urbanstems, you can get same-day delivery in D.C. and N.Y.C., and next-day delivery nationwide. Right now we’re swooning for The Juneau ($95; vase included), a stunning arrangement of lavender, thistle, mini pampas, eucalyptus and more.
Uber Eats partnership with FTD’s ProFlowers
Uber Eats has a variety of bouquets available for Valentine's Day. (Uber Eats)
Super Bowl Sunday prep sideline your best intentions to order flowers? Uber Eats is offering a hub where customers can get up to $20 off products like flowers, chocolate, candles, bath bombs and more. Thanks to floral company FTD, you can get on-demand flowers through the Uber and Uber Eats App. This service is available nationwide.
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BJs.com
BJ’s Wholesale Club has a variety of bouquets available for Valentine's Day. (BJ’s Wholesale Club)
BJ’s Wholesale Club is a boon when it comes to ordering gorgeous blooms for a loved one. Prices start at $62.99 for 50 roses and go up to $228.99 for 200 roses. Online or in-store you can shop garlands, bouquets, single stems, and plants galore. Browse various bouquets and know the smile on your friend or family member’s face will be worth it when they are surprised with gorgeous hydrangea, sunny daisies, or classic roses.
Rose Box NYC
Rose Box NYC has a variety of gift options available for rose lovers. The company says its preserved roses can last between one and three years. (Rose Box NYC)
It’s hard not to get lost in Rosebox’s dreamy Valentine’s Day collection (from $89; box or vase included). (OK, maybe the $1,119 jumbo rose box display that reads "I [heart symbol] u" is a bit out of our budget.) Best of all, these preserved roses can last more than a year if the recipient cares for them properly adding a jolt of joy to their day for a trip around the sun. For a real splurge we love the build your box with custom initial offering (from $474) so you can write your loved one’s initials in roses.
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FTD.com
Light of My Life Bouquet (from $57; vase included) or the Long Stem Red Rose Bouquet (from $95; vase included)? Tough call, but you can’t go wrong with any of the beautiful arrangements from this flower company that was founded in 1910 as Florists’ Telegraph Delivery. Now known as Florists’ Transworld Delivery, FTD is based in Downers Grove, Illinois, and sends flowers across the country.
Lively Root
Lively Root has a variety of bouquets available for Valentine's Day. (Lively Root)
For houseplant aficionados, try Lively Root. We love Blush Pink Miniature Roses (from $30; grower included; ceramic or eco pot planters included for an additional fee), Snow White Miniature Roses (from $30; same as above for plant holders), and the Peace Lily (from $30; same as above for plant holders) now or any time of year, and all items are hand-packed and shipped from San Diego, California.
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Marie's Blooms
Marie's Blooms has a variety of bouquets available for Valentine's Day. (Marie Jean-Baptise)
This boutique florist in NYC is the brainchild of Marie Jean-Baptise, a Haitian-American, NYC-based founder, and lead floral designer at Marie's Blooms, currently available in NYC and some parts of New Jersey. For Valentine’s Day Hey Superstar (from $175; vase included), Minimalist Tropical Paradise ($150; vase included), and Hello Valentine (from $200; vase included) are among our faves. Marie's Bloom's premium fresh or silk florals can be ordered online or made to order for your special occasions at their kiosk in Columbus Circle Mall's underground Turnstyle market in Manhattan.
Benchmark Bouquets
Benchmark Bouquets has a variety of bouquets available for Valentine's Day. (Benchmark Bouquets)
These flowers are handpicked from farms in Colombia, and since most are packaged in bud form, they will last for longer once they make it to your home via free two-day delivery on Amazon Prime. FYI: All flowers come from Rainforest Alliance Certified and Florverde Certified, family-owned farms and facilities in Colombia, the leading supplier of fresh-cut flowers to the United States. Currently, we’re deciding between 20 stem Rainbow Mini Carnations, With Vase ($37.20; vase included) and Light Pink Roses and White Oriental Lilies ($64.10; vase included).
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Free Range Flower Winery
Free Range Flower Winery has a variety of bouquets available for Valentine's Day. (Brendan Mainini)
Looking for something a little different this Valentine’s Day? Combine vino with flowers with a bottle of wine from this boutique winery. Dubbed "flowers in a bottle" give the
"L" Lavender Sparkling Wine (from $23 per bottle)or Rose Hybiscus (from $32 per bottle). For the wine lover in your life, bottles and gift sets are available for purchase online and shipping across the country.
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