Preparation
A bouquet of flowers can serve as a beautiful piece of home decor, but sadly, it won’t stay fresh for very long. Flower subscriptions offer an indulgent solution to that problem by sending a steady stream of aromatic arrangements to your doorstep on a monthly, biweekly, or even weekly basis.
To help narrow down the dozens of services out there, we analyzed prices, shipping capabilities, growing practices, and more to find the best flower subscriptions on the market. Prepare to stop and smell the roses (and many other flower varieties) when you receive one of these boxes.
Best Overall: BloomsyBoxMost Affordable: The Bouqs Co. Best for Farm-Fresh Flowers: Enjoy FlowersBest Seasonal Blooms: Poppy FlowersBest DIY: It’s By UBest for Roses: Global Rose
What ultimately makes BloomsyBox the best flower subscription is its wide range of options starting at only $40. Pet parents can shop for non-toxic blooms, and it’s the only subscription service that partners with the New York Botanical Garden to curate arrangements. Other perks include a flexible subscription schedule that can be skipped or paused as needed, and flowers that arrive in bud form to ensure maximum freshness and a longer shelf life.
Some basic maintenance can go a long way to keep flowers fresh for longer. Make sure the vase you use is clean and trim the stems at a 45-degree angle under running water—try to repeat this step every couple of days. While you’re trimming, prune leaves that would otherwise be submerged underwater to minimize rot. Feed your arrangement flower food (learn how to make your own here) and replace the water every five days.
Nothing’s cheaper than free! Enjoy Flowers, Global Rose, It’s By U, and Poppy Flowers all offer some form of free standard shipping, which mostly pertains to the continental U.S. The Bouqs Co. waives shipping fees for subscriptions, but charges $15 for one-time purchases from account holders and $25 for one-time purchases from guests.
While any bouquet’s longevity is subject to proper care, there are a few particularly popular flower varieties that won’t wilt as quickly as others.
Carnations are known to be long-lasting, versatile, and inexpensive, making their value unbeatable. Chrysanthemums normally last for up to two weeks and come in different variants that don’t look at all like a stereotypical mum. Lilies also tend to last for up to two weeks thanks to their slow-opening flowers. Finally, orchids can hold their own for at least 14 days once cut, but may bloom for up to a full month depending on the variety. In between its blooming lulls, orchids can also be kept as houseplants.
We reviewed nearly 30 flower delivery companies to determine which subscription services are best. Each brand was judged by the following criteria:
Average costShipping feesSubscription plansDelivery locationsVariety of arrangementsDelivery frequencyAccess to customer serviceSustainability initiatives
Services with a wide range of prices and bouquet styles in their subscriptions were given extra points in the scoring phase. Nationwide delivery was also a leading factor, as was the quality of blooms sourced and whether they were grown using environmentally friendly practices. Companies with limited shipping capabilities did not make it past the initial research stage.
