Flowers are to Valentine’s Day what chocolate is to Easter and tinsel to Christmas. They simply go hand in hand.
While romance on February 14 can manifest in different ways - a homemade dinner, a nice piece of jewellery, a surprise trip, perhaps even a proposal - the simple gift of a beautifully tied bunch of flowers never fails to get the right reaction.
Of all the flowers, it’s roses that shine in the spotlight come V-Day: the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all linked the flower with their various goddesses, most notably Aphrodite the Goddess of Love, and it’s as ubiquitous with love as ever.
Of course, the flower industry isn’t immune to trends, and now seasonal stems tend to take centre stage - and rightly so. Why fly blooms over from distant corners of the globe when locally grown varieties will look just as stunning?
Whether you’re hoping to sweep them off their feet or you fancy sending flowers to a mate to celebrate your friendship this Valentine’s we’ve found the nicest bouquets to spend your money on.
From luxury bundles of blooms to bunches to fall headfirst for, here are the best bouquets to have delivered for Valentine’s Day.
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Wild at Heart Daydreamer
Want something a little different to red and pink roses? Make a beeline for Wild at Heart; it’s Daydreamer bouquet features pale pink roses beside unusual toffee-hued varieties, giving a sophisticated sepia-tint to the design. Apple tea carnations and clooni ranunculus paired with pink astilbe, delicate white wax flowers are in the mix too, plus dried ruscus and olive for additional layers of colours and textures. A feast for the eyes.
Price from £90.
Buy now £90.00, Wild at Heart
Bloom & Wild The Flynn
Bloom & Wild is bucking the all-rose bouquet trend, instead spotlighting an array of beautiful homegrown stems that will flood your home with colour, think: British tulips, chrysanthemums, lilies and lesser-known varieties like ornithogalum (a pretty white flower also known as the Star of Bethlehem). There’s plenty of choice online but if you’re planning to push the boat out on Valentine’s Day, this is our hot pick.
Make an impression with The Flynn, a bountiful riotous hand-arranged compilation of 63 stems in warm red, peach and purple tones. Each one has been nurtured by trusted and responsible growers and will arrive in bud, bursting into bloom over a 48-hour period so that you can enjoy them for even longer. As with all bouquets, this one comes with a fun gift card so your recipient will know exactly who they’re from.
Buy now £105.00, Bloom & Wild
Your London Florist Retrograde fresh bouquet
A fashion-led bouquet from one of the UK’s best department stores; where else but Selfridges? For the discerning Cupid, send your S.O love via Your London Florist; the Retrograde design stands head and shoulders above the crowd.
Crafted with hydrangeas, roses, wax flowers and more, with a jaunty sprig of blue delphinium for contrast it’s a look they won’t be able to get enough of.
Buy now £78.00, Selfridges
The Fortnum’s Blush Rose Bouquet, Medium
A cut above the rest, F&M’s florals come expertly-tied by The Real Flower Company. This bouquet celebrates roses with varieties including romantic antique, vitality, juliet, pavlova and Princess Charlene. Pretty and elegant, it comes in small (£85) and large (£125) sizes with a bottle of bubbly an optional extra to really up the ante.
Buy now £105.00, Fortnum & Mason
FLOWERBX Tulip-lover flowers gift set
Tulips are making a play for rose’s grip on Valentine’s Day and this 25-strong short stem siren pink bunch from FLOWERBX makes a pretty convincing argument. It pairs the colours of the season with an elegant and structural petal shape that will look stunning however it’s arranged. Style in a clear glass vase to keep all eyes on the main attraction - the company offers this for free as part of the Tulip-Lover Gift Set.
From £45.
Buy now £45.00, FLOWERBX
Bloom. Old Lace Roses
If it’s pure rose beauty you’re after, you’ll find them in every natural colour under the sun at luxury online florist Bloom. From lemon zest yellow and tangerine orange to a head-turning shade of grape purple with nothing but their own leaves as foliage. The Old Lace variety is a classic bunch of pale pink petals that would be equally well-received whether you’re sending a bunch to your mum or your S.O. There are also single stem options available from £12.
From £36.
Buy now £36.00, Bloom.
Arena Flowers Love Story
There’s plenty of foliage and dainty wildflowers in Arena’s rose bouquet to soften the look so that it’s not too overwhelming. The vibrant mix makes the perfect gesture for any important relationship, and is available for next day delivery in most cases, ideal if you’ve left things to the last minute. With ethical floristry one of the company’s core principles, all packaging involved is compostable or recyclable. Love!
Buy now £45.00, Arena Flowers
Blooming Haus Rose Quartz Bouquet
Luxury florist Blooming Haus is a bridal favourite with a number of corporate companies and editorial requests on its books too - and it shows. Each display is beautifully put together with a polish that comes from years in the biz. Here pale anemones tinted with the faintest blush pink and textured stocks add an elegant twist to an otherwise classic rose bouquet.
Flowers can be delivered as quickly as the next day, and there’s a Grand Bouquet collection for those who really want to make a lasting impression.
From £95
Buy now £95.00
Serenata Flowers Blushing Valentine
Clashing red and pink roses sing together in a visual symphony along with red anemone and speckles of white from waxflowers to create a bouquet to blush over. Serenata’s gorgeous blooms will be delivered in bud, coming into their own after around 24 hours when placed inside a vase filled with plenty of water. They’ll arrive in a letterbox-sized parcel so no need to worry that your recipient won’t be in and spoiling the surprise.
Buy now £34.99, Serenata Flowers
M&S Premium Seasonal Flowers Posy
Whether you’ve been together since your Uni days or it’s your first date (no pressure!), surprise your crush with something unexpected. Marks’ seasonal posy is a frontrunner to steal hearts and bag you some serious brownie points with a full bouquet made up of 54 carefully chosen stems. Landing on pink and purple in the colour wheel, the finest flowers are all here, from spray roses, ranunculus, tulips and anemone.
Buy now £75.00, M&S
Flying Flowers True Loves Kiss
This perfectly arranged bunch of red and pink roses arrive in bud with the gift of a free box of Lindor mini milk chocolate, adding to your Valentine’s Gift. With eucalyptus as well as roses in the equation, this bouquet will beautifully fragrance their space while looking bloomin’ lovely too.
Buy now £64.00, Flying Flowers
Appleyard London 200 Luxury red roses
Red roses are a V-Day classic for a reason. If you’re a stickler for tradition, head to Appleyard London where this opulent bunch of 200 roses are waiting to lovebomb your beloved: the vast bouquet will leave them in no doubt of your feelings.
While they may struggle to find a vase to house such a display, there’s nothing stopping them from making smaller arrangements to place around the house and letting their heavenly scent from filling their space.
Buy now £249.99, Appleyard London
McQueens Bisous bouquet
Send kisses in flower form with this berry bright bouquet of tulips from luxury florist McQueens. With no other stems or foliage used in the design, you can appreciate the flower in all its graceful, stylish beauty. Next day delivery is possible as well as nationwide and each McQueens bunch comes with a set of flower care instructions to help your recipient keep them looking their best for longer.
Buy now £90.00, McQueens
