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By Meredith Gordon, Rachel Center
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Mother's Day 2024 is coming this weekend. Whether you're the partner of a terrific mom who'd do anything for her kids (and does) or you want to show your momor grandmajust how appreciated they are, gearing up for Mother's Day means getting your flower order in before delivery spots fill up.
Ordering flowers online has never been easier. Big-box retailers like Amazon (yes, Amazon!) deliver beautiful, fresh flowers and specialty online flower sites create high-quality arrangements you won't be able to find locally. Keep reading for our top flower delivery options for Mother's Day 2024.
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Best online flower stores for Mother's Day 2024
White carnations are the official flower of Mother's Day, but top online flower shops can elevate your Mother's Day flowers with modern arrangements, long-lasting roses and inventive arrangements that will dazzle Mom on her day.
- Best overall online flower delivery service: The Bouqs Co.
- Best flower quality and selection online: UrbanStems
- Best eternal Mother's Day flowers: The Million Roses
- Best way to save on flower delivery fees: Amazon
- Best flower alternative: Mother's Day succulent from Lula's Garden
Best overall online flower delivery service: The Bouqs Co.
As seen on ABC's competition reality show "Shark Tank", The Bouqs Co. promises farm-fresh quality flowers guaranteed to stay fresher longer. Their flowers are responsibly sourced and rooted in kindness -- to the planet and the brand's partners. Because flowers are sourced directly from the farms in which they grow, there is no middleman. Flowers are in transit for less time, which means they'll stay in bloom longer before wilting.
The Bouqs promises stylish, modern arrangements with a variety of elegant vases and accompanying gift options. The Bouqs Co. suggests ordering your Mother's Day flowers early to guarantee they arrive on time.
What you need to know about The Bouqs Co.:
- Flowers arrive in bud form, so they blossom before her eyes.
- The Bouqs Co. offers free shipping to subscribers. A subscription costs $49.
- A delivery charge will apply to most delivery orders for non-subscribers, though exact delivery charges can vary.
Order your Mother's Day flowers
Best flower quality and selection online: UrbanStems
When it comes to buying flowers online, we like the quality, variety of offerings, freshness and style of UrbanStems. UrbanStems offers same-day delivery to New York City, Washington D.C., Jersey City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas and Miami. The online flower retailer does offer next-day delivery to other cities (excluding New York City and Washington, D.C.). However, the retailer strongly advises to book your bouquets as soon as possible for Mother's Day.
The real stars of the show here are the modern arrangements, with extensive offerings and unique designs you won't find elsewhere. UrbanStems is a terrific choice if you're looking for a modern and elevated arrangement or are looking for arrangements with elegant flowers other than roses.
- Delivery costs vary by order.
- At checkout, use code "CBS15" through Mother's Day for 15% off and free Sugarfina gummies.
What you need to know about UrbanStems:
- The brand has a freshness guarantee: If flowers don't meet expectations, UrbanStems will make it right.
- Flowers can be hand delivered within Manhattan, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C.
- Flowers that are not hand delivered will be packaged, shipped and delivered using a reputable shipper.
See UrbanStems Mother's Day arrangements
Best eternal Mother's Day flowers: The Million Roses
Elevate Mother's Day flowers from a temporary gift to one that becomes a statement gift for months and years to come.
Starting as low as $55, The Million Roses creates elegant gift boxes filled with long-lasting roses. The Million Roses flowers go through a special treatment process that allows them to keep their fresh-cut appearance for up to three years. The stylish box comes in suede, metallic or other options.
We love the single long-lasting rose in a limited-edition box -- the spring colors are perfect for Mom. It's a clever gift that won't break the bank.
What you need to know about The Million Roses:
- The brand's long-lasting roses can be kept for up to three years.
- Shipping charges vary by the day you order.
- These roses require no water, sunlight or special attention.
$55 and up at The Million Roses
Best way to save on flower delivery fees: Amazon
Amazon really does have it all, including terrific flower arrangements for Mother's Day 2024. From gorgeous fresh arrangements delivered in accompanying stylish vases to long-lasting roses arriving in a stylish gift box, it's possible to meet all your Mother's Day flower needs this year by ordering flowers through Amazon.
Why you need to know about ordering flowers on Amazon:
- Get free delivery with your Amazon Prime membership.
- Amazon offers terrific preserved flowers and gift options, but for fresh-cut flower arrangements, we suggest ordering through a site like UrbanStems.
Buy Mother's Day flowers on Amazon
Best flower alternative: a Mother's Day succulent from Lula's Garden
If you're looking for a Mother's Day gift that's a bit out of the ordinary, consider a colorful Lula's Garden Mother's Day succulent. It makes a great gift for the moms of your life. It also makes a thoughtful choice if your loved one is allergic to flowers.
- Lula's Garden offers hand delivery to select zip codes in Los Angeles.
- Lula's Garden charges for shipping.
- Standard shipping is 2-3 business days while supplies last.
$40 at Lula's Garden
When is Mother's Day 2024?
This year,Mother's Day 2024falls on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
What are the most popular flowers on Mother's Day?
When it comes to buying flowers for Mother's Day, white carnations are the official flower that symbolizes motherhood. But spring flowers like roses and peonies will definitely level up your Mother's Day flower arrangement.
When is the last day to order flowers for Mother's Day?
Mega online flower retailers such as 1-800-FLOWERS offer Saturday delivery, but you'll often pay an extra delivery charge for delivery on Mother's Day itself (Sunday). Many local flower shops and online flower retailers will deliver your Mother's Day order anytime between Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 12, 2024. Not all flower retailers will deliver on Mother's Day, instead delivering the two days before.
Each flower retailer has different Mother's Day delivery deadlines, but in general, the smaller the flower shop, the less flexibility it'll have to accommodate last-minute orders. Even larger online flower retailers will see delivery spots fill up quickly. We suggest placing your Mother's Day flower order at least a week in advance to guarantee you're not shut out of flower delivery for Mother's Day this year.
Can I send flowers before Mother's Day?
There's nothing quite like indulging Mom with a gorgeous flower delivery on the actual day of Mother's Day, but if your flower deliverer of choice doesn't deliver on Sunday or if you miss the delivery window for Mother's Day, Mom will be equally as appreciative if her flowers arrive a few days early. Plus, asking for an earlier delivery date allows your flowers extra time in the event of a Mother's Day shipping snafu that delays your order.
How to save money on Mother's Day flower delivery
The easiest way to save money on Mother's Day flower delivery this year is to order your arrangement early. That way, you avoid last-minute surcharges, shipping surcharges or paying higher prices because options are limited. You can also save money by choosing a delivery date earlier than Sunday, May 12, 2024.
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