25 Best Valentine’s Day Flowers to Wow the People You Love
When it comes to gifts, it doesn’t appear to be any easier than sending Valentine’s Day flowers. In fact, if you delve into the history of why roses are so popular for Valentine’s Day, you’ll learn that the tradition of giving flowers dates back to the late 17th century. But traditions can often get a bit stuffy. And, for some, the idea of receiving yet another bouquet of grocery store flowers can even be cause for a few eye rolls. That is why if you’re going to send flowers, it’s important to send the right ones.
With so many varieties, colors, shapes, and sizes to choose from, selecting the perfect flowers for that special someone can seem rather daunting. But when done right, floral arrangements make the perfect gifts for wives, friends, moms, daughters, or any other type of Valentine on your list—they even make a fun best friend gift for Valentine’s Day. We’ve found 25 of the best arrangements to really wow your loved ones this year. And since they’re all available online, gifting this Valentine’s Day will be easy and far from boring. Looking to send a little something extra with your arrangement? Choose from one of these 28 best ever Valentine’s Day gifts.
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Best Valentine’s Day flowers for romantics
1800-FLOWERS Two Dozen Romantic Red Roses with chocolates
$88.99
Send your Valentine a timeless bouquet of two dozen red roses in your choice of a clear or red vase along with a delicious heart-shaped box of assorted Belgian chocolate truffles. Want to know why we send hearts, candy, and flowers in the first place? Here are 15 fun Valentine’s Day facts you probably didn’t know.
Best Valentine’s Day flowers for minimalists
The Bouqs Co. Marshmallow Cloud
$69.00
Your loved one will adore this simple yet elegant fragrant bouquet of pale garden roses. If you’re wondering what these pale roses might represent, learn about rose color meanings and what they symbolize.
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Best Valentine’s Day flowers for exotic tastes
The Bouqs Co. Sweet Escape
$59.00
Not able to embark on a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? That’s okay. Bring the getaway home with this tropical pink ginger flower bouquet. Let the vibrant colors and lush greens inspire you and your Valentine to daydream together about a trip to one of the 11 least-crowded islands in the Caribbean.
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Best Valentine’s Day Flowers for making a grand gesture
Teleflora Beautiful Love Bouquet
$284.99
This grand display features green hydrangea, pink roses, white roses, pink spray roses, light pink alstroemeria, pink lisianthus, white stock, pitta Negra, and seeded eucalyptus in a large gathering vase. This showstopper is guaranteed to wow your sweetheart and makes a perfect gift for her.
Best Valentine’s Day flowers if you crave simplicity
Amazon 20 Stem Rainbow Mini Carnations
$32.96
Whether you’re looking for a bouquet to brighten the day of one lucky Valentine, or hoping to pass out flowers to several lucky recipients, this simple and affordable bouquet of colorful carnations is the perfect pick. For more ways to brighten someone’s day, here are 35 simple acts of kindness you can do in two minutes or less.
Best for young Valentines
Lula’s Garden “I Love…” Garden
$44.00
Delight the young Valentine in your life with this tiny, on-trend garden featuring a prickly Grafted Moon Cacti and heart-shaped Hoya succulent. This easy-to-care-for garden arrives pre-planted and ready to display in a beautifully crafted planter gift box, and includes a plastic dropper for watering. You may also want to check out these adorable Valentine’s Day gifts for kids.
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Best for kids
Lula’s Garden Sweetheart Garden
$32.00
If you’re thinking of adopting a plant for your youngest Valentine, this smooth-edged, heart-shaped Hoya succulent is sure to make them feel special. This low maintenance succulent comes pre-planted in a planter gift box and includes a plastic dropper for easy watering. You’ll also want to impress them with these 32 funny (and sweet) Valentine’s Day jokes for kids.
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Best Valentine’s Day flowers for your single BFF
Teleflora’s Playfully Pink Bouquet
$71.24
Whether your bestie is happily single or coping after a breakup, let them know they are loved with this cheerful bouquet.
Best splurge
Venus Et Fleur Le Plein Heart
$1,199.00
If money is no object, then give your Valentine a once in a lifetime bouquet. This arrangement of Eternity Roses arrives in a heart-shaped suede box and with proper care will maintain their showstopping appearance for up to an entire year. While there’s nothing wrong with splurging a little, be sure to avoid these Valentine’s Day gifts that send the wrong message.
Best budget Valentine’s Day flowers
From You Flowers Pretty Please
$29.74
A beautiful bouquet doesn’t have to break the bank. This colorful arrangement will bring a smile to any Valentine. And best of all? This arrangement is eligible for same-day delivery, making it budget-friendly and convenient. If you’re extra budget-conscious this year, then this list of 30 great Valentine’s gifts under $10 is for you.
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Best Valentine’s Day flowers for sophisticated tastes
Urban Stems Double The Morello
$126.00
Reds, pinks, and purples scream Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking for something a little more sophisticated, then this regal, deep cherry hued bouquet is perfect.
Best Valentine’s Day flowers for anyone with a sweet tooth
The Bouqs Co. Hey Sugar
$79.00
Send sweets to your sweet with dozens of candy-colored roses and a box of Sugarfina’s Sugar Lips candy which gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “pucker up.” Speaking of kisses, here are 9 hilarious first kiss stories that will make you so glad you’re not a teenager.
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Best Valentine’s Day flowers for your Galentine’s Day celebration
Teleflora Victorian Teacup Bouquet
$85.49
No doubt your besties will be pulling out all the stops on this year’s Galentine’s Day brunch. Surprise her with this elegant bouquet that can also double as the perfect centerpiece.
Best Valentine’s Day Flowers for your ex
Terrain Fresh Olive Branch Bunch
$68.00
Being Valentine’s Day and all, now might be a good time to try and extend an olive branch—literally—to your ex with this fresh arrangement. Hoping to rekindle that flame? Here are 10 questions to ask yourself before getting back with your ex.
Best Valentine’s Day flowers for anyone who is just over it
Terrain Fresh Chocolate Cosmos Bunch
$98.00
Let’s face it. Not everyone finds hearts, candy, and flowers romantic. If you have someone in your life who thinks that Valentine’s Day is the ultimate cliche, send them this sweetly scented bouquet that will perfectly match their holiday mood. Just make sure you don’t include any of these 8 types of Valentine’s Day candy everyone secretly hates.
Best Valentine’s Day flowers for royalists
Urban Stems The Windsor
$140.00
She’ll truly feel like she’s queen for a day with this arrangement. The romantic bouquet, aptly named “The Duchess,” features a selection of flowers in pastel shades that are gorgeously arranged in a peach-hued vase. Just be sure she puts her royal duties aside to enjoy the handmade rose bath bomb that accompanies this bouquet.
Best Valentine’s Day flowers to make a lasting impression
The Bouqs Co. Showstopper
$79.00
Have you ever received a stunning bouquet only to have it wilt days later? That’s the worst. Luckily, you can give a bouquet this year that will leave a lasting impression. While the roses and alstroemeria in this bouquet may not last as long as we wish they would (aka forever), your Valentine can save and replant the succulents, giving them something to remember you by all year long.
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Best Valentine’s Day flowers for people with green thumbs
The Sill Petite Knock Out Rose
$32.00
Sure, a dozen red roses are nice, but they have a shelf life. With the right light and proper care, this petite plant will bloom early spring through late summer. Bring it outside to adorn your deck or patio when temperatures are consistently over 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Not quite sure how to properly care for it? For a limited time, The Sill will send a ticket for a free online workshop with your purchase. There, they’ll teach you everything you need to know about your new Knock Out Rose and how to care for it.
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Best for Valentines who are allergic to flowers
The Sill Pink Anthurium
$68.00
If just thinking about flowers makes you sneeze, then you’ll appreciate this Pink Anthurium, whose blooms are actually modified waxy leaves as opposed to flowers. Touted as the world’s longest blooming houseplant, they’re rarely, if ever, without their pretty pink blooms. Each bloom can last up to eight weeks before being replaced by new ones, so every day will feel like Valentine’s Day for your beloved.
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Best for pet-loving Valentines
The Sill Bird’s Nest Fern
$61.00
The last thing you want to do is give your Valentine something that will make their beloved fur baby sick. This non-toxic, tropical house plant will add a cheerful pop of color to any space, and won’t harm any curious or mischievous four-legged friends. Wondering which plants you should steer clear of? Here are plants that are poisonous to dogs, and common houseplants every cat owner should avoid.
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Best Valentine’s Day flowers for mixologists
Gardenuity Sips & Dips Collection
$72.00
Your favorite mixologist can create the ultimate Valentine’s Day cocktail with these pots of herbs that are customized to their location and the season—think rosemary, mint, and basil. The kits come with plants ready to pot, a container, compost, and more. Cheers!
Best for Valentines who love plants but struggle to keep them alive
Bloomscape Potted Dracaena Warneckii
$195.00
While some people are born with naturally green thumbs, there are those who struggle to keep anything green from withering. Luckily, there’s a tree for that. The Dracaena Warneckii is highly adaptable, very easy to care for, and, according to Bloomscape, thrives on neglect. Impress your Valentine with this tree that’s sure to beat even the blackest of thumbs. Looking for more options? Here are 13 houseplants anyone can grow.
Best for Valentines who like to make a statement
Bloomscape Dracaena Marginata Open Weave
$195.00
This fun, low-maintenance tree is sure to be a conversation starter. It requires low to bright but indirect light and will maintain its upright appearance as it grows, making it the perfect tree for blank walls, narrow corners, or behind furniture.
Best for the DIY Valentine
Plants.com DIY Air Plant Terrarium Garden
$39.99
This kit includes everything your Valentine needs to satisfy their creative urges. They’ll receive a glass pane terrarium with metal detail, three living air plants, river rocks, and reindeer moss to create their perfect terrarium.
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Best dried Valentine’s Day flowers
Anthropologie Dried Valentina Bouquet
$36.00
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