24-04-2025
The best Mother's Day flowers to order online in 2025
Mother's Day flowers are as cliché as it gets. And while I get a thrill out of coming up with unique Mother's Day gifts (hey, it's my job!), I know that the classics often reign supreme in Mom's eyes. So, if you're going to send your mom a bouquet this Mother's Day, I'll do everything in my power to ensure it's the best one there is. So, what makes me qualified to tell you what's what? I grew up in a house full of flowers. My mom never let a week pass without picking up some fresh stems, and over the years I've sent her a number of bouquets on special occasions. So, it's safe to say that I know the pressure of picking the right arrangement all too well. That's why I've taken matters into my own hands for the second consecutive year (check out my 2024 picks) and put nine of the top flower-delivery services to the test. My goal: To uncover the best Mother's Day flowers that aren't just pretty, but a worthwhile gift for the moms, mothers-in-law, grandmas and other mother figures we love most. Now, a few disclaimers before you get lost in the beauty of the blooms below. The flowers that arrive at your mom's doorstep probably won't look exactly like the ones pictured online. This can be a good thing. These online flower-delivery services prioritize freshness and quality over color and flower selection, ensuring that whatever shows up is truly the best of the bunch. 1-800-Flowers, Teleflora and FTD use local florists to fulfill orders, so flower varieties may differ by location and availability. That means there's never a guarantee it'll match what's online, but it'll still be just as eye-catching — if not more.
Floral Compass: A farm-fresh bouquet that you can score with Amazon Prime? I was impressed with the quality of this mixed assortment, especially given the price point. There aren't any extras here — you can't add a vase or additional gifts — but the stunning stems will speak for themselves. You can include a custom message if you select "This is a gift" during checkout.
I examined bouquets from nine services for the following:
Wow factor: Will this bouquet surprise and delight Mom on her special day? Or better yet, will she flood your family chat with pictures of her flowers so everyone can bask in their beauty? Beauty is subjective, so I tried to put my personal preferences aside and examine each bouquet at face value.
Freshness: How did the flowers look when they arrived at my door — and if they looked a bit weathered, did that change with some TLC?
Packaging and presentation: Were the flowers hand-delivered or shipped in a box? If they arrived in a box, were they wrapped and protected? Were there any special touches in the box that stood out?
Value: Simply put, are these flowers worth the money? How does the price stack up to the rest?
You know your mom best. If she has a favorite flower, order a bouquet that puts that specific stem in the spotlight. Not sure if she has a fave? Then take a tip from Amy McCord, florist and founder of Flower Moxie, and spring for some seasonal blooms. "Garden roses feel a bit more special than standard roses with their lush layered petals. They can also appear more like a peony, but will last longer," McCord tells Yahoo. Tulips are another one of her springtime go-tos because "they're a classic choice and readily available." Both varieties symbolize love in its many forms.
And if you're trying to stay on theme, Carmela de Castro, owner and founder of Orchid Republic Floral Boutique, recommends sprinkling in a few carnations, aka the official flower of Mother's Day. "It's a long-lasting bloom that's also easy on the eyes and the wallet," she tells Yahoo. Different colors bear different meanings: White is a symbol of mothers who have passed away; red and pink represent the highest respect and love; and pink exemplifies the eternal love between a mother and child.
Flowers are fragile and finicky. "It is their very precariousness on the Earth that makes them so precious and worthy of appreciation," Cindy Ollig, founder of The Perfect Petal, tells Yahoo. And while you can try to prolong their life, most of the work is done long before the bouquet hits your doorstep. Ollig recommends the following to set your flowers up for success: Keep the vase out of direct sunlight, change the water every morning, and remove stems or outer rose petals as they wilt. If you really want to go the extra mile, "best practice is to cut each stem half an inch every three or four days."
Whatever you do, de Castro warns to keep fresh flowers away from the fruit bowl. "Ethylene is a gas produced by ripe fruits, which can cause premature wilting and petal drops." And does that packet of flower powder do anything? Yes and no. "Flower food can help, but nothing beats a sharp, fresh cut and clean water," McCord tells Yahoo.
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