10 Best Letterbox Flowers UK 2022 | Bloom & Wild, Moonpig Flowers and More

Letterbox flowers are boxes of flowers that, yes, are posted through your letterbox! Instead of arriving as a bouquet, they come packaged in a flat cardboard box with the flowers inside wrapped in protective paper for you to arrange yourself. 

It's a genius, fuss-free way to send a bunch of flowers anywhere in the UK, without needing to know that the person will be home at exactly the right time. Many of us don't get to see further-away friends and families as much as we'd like, so these are a great way to show you're thinking of them. 

For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:

1. Bloom & Wild - The Drew for £40.00
2. Stems by Tineke - The Delicate Hand Tied Bouquet for £45.00
3. Postabloom - Bohemia for £24.99
4. Appleyard London - Letterbox Frangipan for £31.99
5. Zing - One of a Kind for £25.00

For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of letterbox flowers available and understand how our ranking was determined.

This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.

1. Decide Whether You Want a One-Off Bunch or a Regular Subscription 
2. Consider the Colours and Style of the Flowers, Especially if They're a Gift
3. Look For Extras Like Arrangement Guides, Flower Food and Good Packaging

Long gone are the days when flowers are only purchased for special occasions – birthday bouquets, anniversary roses, and let’s not forget the classic ‘I'm sorry' flowers. But as corner-shop florists have bloomed into Instagram influencers, the world has once again fallen in love with florals. Who needs an excuse these days?

A letterbox subscription is the key to making your home always feel bright and beautiful, bringing the seasons from outside in. Every month, fortnight or week, you’ll get a flat-packed special delivery that is guaranteed to bring a ray of sunshine into your life. 

But if the flowers aren’t part of your self-care routine, maybe you’re one of those kind souls who want to send some beautiful bouquets to others. In that case, you’ll want to look for a letterbox company that does one-off purchases. 

Browse our picks of the best vases, the perfect finishing touch to a home arrangement

One of the main reasons people love buying flowers is the colour they can bring to any given room. But as any florist knows, it’s not as simple as picking out the ones that you like and throwing them all together. The art of floral arranging is an intricate, creative and delicate matter; there are some choices to make. 

If the flowers are for a gift, think about what colours that person likes and use that as the base, but then go one step further. Choose a style for the bouquet by matching it to that person's personality. 

An outgoing person might prefer something bright and bold, so choose a bouquet with contrasting colours – think pink and blue, or red and green. Or if the person is more reserved and quiet, try a subtler colour combination like red, orange and pink, or various hues of white, blue and purple.

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Next, we suggest going for bunches containing a variety of species of flowers. The diversity adds depth, texture and character to the bouquet. Using just one or two flowers is OK, but when you’ve got a mixture, your eyes are being constantly drawn to the bouquet, as you keep discovering more about it – it feels like you get more for your money!

The final touch should always be a bit of foliage. It provides structure, space, and allows for the bold stars of the show to really stand out. Green foliage also creates balance and softens the entire arrangement.

Nothing dampens the joy of receiving a lovely bouquet more than coming home to find it wilting after just a couple of days. Aside from looking for the box with the longest lifespan you can find, it's best to choose a company that ships the flowers whilst they're still in bud. That gives you a few extra days on the shelf life, as they will usually start to bloom over the following 24-48 hours. 

Of course, there are a few things that you can do to extend the life of your flowers, like trimming the stems about 3 cm on an angle to allow for more water intake, and by replacing the water in the vase every few days.

Buying for yourself? Consider a bunch of long-lasting dried flowers too

The saying ‘as delicate as a flower’ rings so true. Some flowers, of course, are sturdier than others, but the petals will still be the most fragile part. This isn't usually an issue if you’re buying your bunches from the shop down the road, but when you’re receiving them stuffed through your letterbox, they need a little more protection.

Check that the company you’re using plans for this by padding out their boxes or tying netting around the delicate leaves and petals. The last thing you want is for them to arrive damaged, especially if they’re a gift.

Some letterbox companies go the extra mile by providing you with guidelines to help style your bouquet – these are amazing if you have absolutely no idea what to do with flowers but you still want the pretty blooms to look their best!

A well-thought-out arrangement will make all the difference between a pretty bunch of colours and a professional-grade bouquet. So if you don’t have a clue about arranging, choose one that comes with a guide.

Adding plant food to the water before you pour it into your vase is another excellent way to prolong the life of healthy flowers. Essentially, they start dying as soon as they're picked, but flower food gives them that last little burst before they start wilting. Many letterbox flower companies know this and include a little sachet of plant food to add to your vase. 

This is a lovely bonus because although some people suggest making your own, getting the right balance of ingredients can be really difficult and can easily kill your flowers if it’s not done right. Be safe and choose a company that includes plant food.

Same-day delivery is perfect if you've forgotten a birthday or occasion and only noticed when the Facebook notification pinged on your phone that morning! Fear not, many letterbox companies will be able to guarantee same-day delivery if you get your order in by noon.

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This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.

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Written and researched by Roxy Pratley