- Price: Fun Size Burlap Wrapped Bouquet (40+ stems of seasonal farm fresh flowers at $150
- Same Day Delivery: not available
- Vase: No vase option
- Subscription offered: Bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly
It’s more than a flower arrangement. There’s a sense of pride that comes from creating your own bouquet, and Matilda’s Bloombox brings that to the forefront through the DIY aspect. Also, it’s always fun to gather up some friends or family and piece together your bouquet.
Why we love it
It’s more than a flower arrangement. There’s a sense of pride that comes from creating your own bouquet, and Matilda’s Bloombox brings that to the forefront through the DIY aspect. Also, it’s always fun to can gather up some friends or family and piece together your bouquet.
Editor’s Choice
“Matilda’s Bloombox’s mixed-peony arrangement arrived at my door in seamless fashion. The delivery not only included these gorgeous flowers, but also arrangement instructions, a detailed care guide, and a background on each stem included. As a first-time flower subscription user, I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh-cut the arrangements seemed and how delightful they smelled. It’s been several days since I first placed them in their vase and they are perky and joyous as ever!” —Laura Jackson, shopping writer
- Price: $39 per box
- Same-Day Delivery: not available
- Vase: No vase option
- Subscription offered: Build your own schedule
Why an Online Flower Delivery Makes the Perfect Gift
Need a thoughtful gift idea for mom, an upcoming soiree or just because? Fresh flowers! Whether it’s a special arrangement for the occasion or a monthly subscription, any recipient would be delighted to receive a lively bouquet of blooms. Seasonal creations are always available, so you don’t have to settle for just a dozen red roses—you can pick a bouquet that’ll truly speak to your giftee, whether’s it the environmentally conscious coworker (think Farmgirl Flowers) or your minimalist fashion friend (Flowerbx). Plus, depending on your zip code, most of these services offer same or next-day delivery.
Best types of flowers to gift
Justin Lievano, floral designer and educator at UrbanStems tells Vogue his favorite flowers to gift (for any occasion) are those that transform over time. A great example is tulips, he says, “as they move and bend in the vase, plus can grow up to nine inches once they’re in water.” He adds, “Watching them develop creates a new experience every time you see them, and it’s really magical!” Peonies, ranunculi, roses—all these flowers have their own growth phases so pick whatever seasonal bloom speaks to you and/or your giftee.
How long do fresh flowers last
“Most bouquets will last about seven days, depending on the varieties of flowers included,” Lievano says. Dahlias, for example, he says, typically last four or five days, while some roses can last up to two weeks with proper care.
What makes flowers last longer
Lievano has many tips, but he stresses clean water as the most important. “To truly maximize vase life, you’ll want to trim your stems and change the water in the vase every two days or so.” He likens flower stems to big straws, “and bacterial growth that blocks up those straws ultimately kills your flowers!”
Another pro tip he shares? Keep your flowers out of sunlight and away from heat to further discourage bacterial growth. Keeping them away from any produce is also essential, Lievano says, as “ripening fruit and veggies release ethylene gas, which ages flowers.”
