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The 20 best online flower delivery services, tried and tested
As a garden writer, I spend much of my time looking at flowers – most recently for my book Wonderlands – and as a gardener I grow flowers and arrange them too. When ordering a flower delivery, I ask myself: how fresh and well-conditioned are they? How long will they last? Where and how are they grown?
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I’ve been reviewing the UK’s best delivery services. I was helped by a panel of 40 Telegraph readers, who were each sent a bouquet from a range of florists. Each of us rated flowers on the same metrics and we’ve combined our findings to create the list you see below.
At the top are eight great services tested both by me and readers. (Prices you see are for the cheapest available flowers.) Beneath that, I’ve added some of my own reviews, including specialists that I rate very highly. Finally, there’s a selection of reader reviews of better-known flower delivery services.
At the very end you’ll find answers to some frequently asked questions. But if you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at our top five.
The best flower delivery services: At a glance