Flowers, Bouquets, Floral Arrangements
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Sending flowers might seem like quite a simple thing to do, but there is quite a range in the kind of flowers available and the prices that go with them. A bouquet, for example, is made up of flowers that have been artistically arranged as opposed to a bunch of flowers which is just that, a bunch of flowers! Bouquets, naturally, are more expensive that simple bunches.
And there are a number of ways to choose. There is colour, smell and types of flowers for starters. Tesco even do a fairtrade bouquet. Websites try to make it as easy as possible so that you can usually browse by price or category, such as romance, new baby, retirement or sympathy.
A bouquet, sometimes called a hand-tied, could be described as a floral arrangement, although perhaps we most associate floral arrangements with sprays, wreaths and posies or even more elaborate arrangements. These tend to be the most expensive.
Some flower sellers make up all their own arrangements and deliver the flowers either by post or courier to all other UK locations. An example of this kind of retailer is www.imogenstone.com. Other internet based flower sellers deliver flowers by relay - that is the order is passed on to a florist local to the delivery area who them makes up the order and organises the delivery. A good example of this sort of retailer is www.flowersdirect.co.uk which is a network of local UK florists. The advantage here is that they are able to offer same day delivery in some cases. And in the case of websites offering international deliveries, you can buy from a UK site even though the flowers will be made up and delivered in another country.
Imogen Stone 
• www.imogenstone.com
Headers: Flowers, Plants, Gifts, Glass Collection, Fairtrade Flowers, Wedding Flowers
Exclusive online florist and luxury gift store. All the floral designs are created by Imogen Stone florists themselves with flowers sourced from Holland. The flower & plant collection includes seasonal flowers, hand-tieds, Fairtrade flowers, scented flowers and seasonal plants. Special designs are created for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter and Christmas. In addition to flowers and plants you can order luxury gift items such as Rococo Chocolate Truffles, Abahna, Nougat and LSA vases. Imogen Stone is based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
• Gift Service: Gift wrapping available and you can add a personal message.
• Free Delivery on orders >£35
Asda
• www.asda.co.uk
Headers: Groceries, Financial Services, Books, CDs, DVDs, Games, Electricals, Furniture, Gifts, Mobile Phones, Opticians, Photo, Travel
Not just groceries, but speaking of which, if you order your groceries online with an Asda credit card you get free delivery! Check the website to see if they deliver in your area.
Asda Flowers
• Flowers for all occasions and hand tied, wrapped and gift boxed in style
• Flowers available for delivery by courier or by post
• Free Delivery
Bunches Florapost Ltd 
• www.bunches.co.uk
Headers: Classic Value Bouquets, Classic Carnations, Luxury Bouquets, Platinum Collection, Summer Flowers, Luxury Roses, House Plants, Helium Balloons
Bunches Florapost has been delivering flowers by post for 15 years. You can get flowers from as little as £9.99, including first class postal delivery, presentation box and your own message. Bunches Florapost Ltd is in Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• Free Delivery
• Special Offers: Free chocolates with all orders over £16.
Classy Flowers
• www.classyflowers.co.uk
Headers: Aniversary, Birthday, Baby, Get Well, Roses, Sympathy, Thankyou Flowers, New Home, Company Discounts
Flowers for most occasions from Classy Flowers, which controls a network of leading florists throughout the UK and internationally which in turn means that next day and same delivery is available. Standard bouquets from £25 plus you can also order gifts to accompany the flowers. Classy Flowers is based in St Albans, Herts.
• Special Features: Same delivery available.
• International Delivery Available
Eden 4 Flowers
• www.eden4flowers.co.uk
Headers: Balloons, Body Products, Muffins, Hampers, Hand-Tieds, Bouquets, Flower Baskets, Jewellery, Fruit Basket, Chocolate Shop, Teddy Bears, Roses, Vases
Gifts for all occasions and all ages ranging from flowers to teddy bears, luxurious chocolates to balloons. Flowers start from around £16 and include bouquets, handties and arrangements. All arrangements are made by their own florists and delivered by Royal Mail courier. There is a no quibble replacement promise. Head office is in Haselbury, Somerset.
Flowergram
• www.flowergram.co.uk
Headers: Bouquets, Arrangements, Hampers, Teddy Bears, Balloons, Chocolates, Fruit Baskets, Corporate Services
Based in Stourbridge, W Midlands, Flowergram is a privately owned business that has over 1000 member florists from the UK and Ireland. This means that same day local delivery is possible. There is an excellent selection of flower arrangements for all occasions with prices starting from around £23. £2 is donated to Macmillan Cancer relief for each order from the Macmillan range of flowers. Sunday deliveries may be possible with 2-3 days notice - an extra charge will be levied.
• Special Features: Same delivery available.
• Free Delivery
• International Delivery Available
Flowers Direct
• www.flowersdirect.co.uk
Headers: Flowers, Wines and Champagne, Soft Toys, Chocolates, Fragrances, House Plants, Corporate Gift Service
Good selection of flowers (bouquets and arrangements) and gifts for all occasions. Choose in any compbination you like. Based in Morecambe, Flowers Direct is a national network of florists.
Flying Flowers
• www.flyingflowers.com
Headers: Bouquets, Plants & Hampers, Wine Gifts & Bears, Personalised Chocolate
Flying Flowers have a variety of gifts designed to suit every taste. Range includes bouquets of flowers, chocolates, plants, wine, teddy bears, balloons, hampers and new baby gifts. Bouquets start from around £9! Flying Flowers, established in 1981, is based in Rivenhall, Witham, Essex. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• Gift Service: All bouquets are delivered in a gift box complete with a personal message card, flower food and care instructions and can be sent direct to the recipient.
• Free Delivery
• International Delivery Available
InterRose.co.uk
• www.InterRose.co.uk
Headers: 24k Gold Roses, Platinum Roses, Rainbow Roses, Red Roses, Black Roses, Blue Roses, White Roses, Pink Roses, Yellow Roses, Reach Roses, Sexy Roses
InterRose the Rose Delivery Service from the Red Rose Society is dedicated to roses. You can even get gold or platinum plated roses here, and freeze dried rose petals!
• Special Features: Free Virtual Rose service - send a free rose ecard
Mansion House Florists
• Mansion House Florists
Headers: Flowers, Chocolates, Balloons, Teddy Bears
A team of highly skilled florists are waiting to create a stunning flower arrangement of your choice! Mansion House Florists are based in Essex but can organise flower delivery to anywhere in the UK. Plus you can also send a gift with your flowers - choose from chocolates, balloons or teddy bears.
Marks & Spencer Online Store
• www.marksandspencer.com
Headers: Women, Lingerie, Men, Kids, Entertainment, Travel, Home, Technology, Flowers & Gifts, Food & Wine, M&S Money, Gift Vouchers
In addition to the standard, high quality M&S range of clothing for men, women and children, there is the ultra trendy per una due range for girls, which is not available in all stores. The home department features an impressive range of home accessories, from soft furnishings to bathroom suites. Not to mention a pretty large range of rather upmarket furniture for every room in the house, including the garden. M&S online is not just restricted to clothes and home accessories - peek into the technology department for phones, TVs, hi-fi, radios, iPods and digital camcorders and cameras. The food department is in two parts. Lunchtogo allows you to order business lunches online - type in post code to see if you are in a delivery area. With food ordering, you have to download an order form to present at participating stores.
• Special Features: 90 day free returns policy. You can sign up for the Marks & Spencer credit card, &more, online.
• Gift Service: Gift vouchers and gift wrapping available, plus you can have your order sent to more than one address.
• Free UK Delivery for Furniture, TVs and Flowers
Next Directory
• www.next.co.uk
Headers: Women, Lingerie, Men, Children, Homeware, Electrical, Gifts, Flowers, Gift Vouchers
Next Directory is the UK's largest direct home shopping company. You can shop online, on the high street and by telephone. (Next has hundreds of high street stores throughout the UK). The website also has a "quickshop" feature - if you know the code numbers of the goods you want to order you can just enter these. You can pay by credit card or you can open a Next account and you will receive a monthly statement. There is a small charge if you order a copy of the Next Directory.
• Special Features: Returns are free on account purchases. Next day delivery on flowers.
• Connection Service: Connection service available on freestanding washing machines, washer dryers and dishwashers. Your old machine must be disconnected first. They will also dispose of your old appliance. Charges apply.
Peony Direct
• www.peonydirect.com
Headers: Roses, Orchids, Lilies, Peonies, At Home, Mixed Arrangements, Spring Flowers, Other Varieties, David Austin
These are silk flower arrangements - and very beautiful ones at that, from posies to sumptuous displays. Each one is handmade and many are also scented. There are also some flower related items, including lamps and candle holders. Prices range from £5 - £225. Peony Direct is based in Heathfield, Newton Abbot.
• Gift Service: Peony Direct can send your order to an address other than your own with a message of up to 40 characters.
• Special Offers: Customers get free gift worth £4 for orders of £50 or more.
Serenataflowers.com
• www.serenataflowers.com
Headers: Corporate Flowers, Weddings, Funerals, Parties & Functions
Serenata Flowers has shops in Twickenham and Fulham and caters for both individuals and the corporate market. Flower arrangements available from £25 to £60. Call them for bespoke flowers for weddings, corporate events etc. Serenata Flowers has been established for 40 years and has provided flowers for TV, film and theatre productions in addition to corporate commissions.
• Free Delivery(for selected areas and time slots)
Teleflorist
• www.teleforist.co.uk
Headers: Birthday Flowers, Arrangements, Handtied, Bouquets, Roses, Posies & Baskets, New Baby, Charity Flowers, Wedding Flowers, Sympathy, Gifts
Teleflorist is a worldwide organisation with around 2,500 member florists in the UK and Ireland. This means that flowers are delivered locally and the delivery charge is fixed wherever you are in the UK. All flowers are arranged by professional florists and start at around £25. Flowers are available for all occasions, and if you can't see what you want on the site, give them a ring. Teleflorists also offers a reminder service. Teleflorist is based in Romsey, Hants.
• International Delivery Available
Tesco Flowers
• www.tesco.com
Headers: Bouquets, Flowers by Post
Tesco offer bouquets plus the much cheaper option of bunches of flowers. (The difference is that bouquets are arranged, whilst the flowers by post are not). You also have the choice of adding champagne, chocolates or a teddy bear to your flowers.
• Free Delivery
Thorntons
• www.thorntons.co.uk
Headers: Personalised Gifts, Christmas Preview, Chocolate Collections, Toffee & Fudge, Thorntons Specialities, Hampers & Gift Boxes, Flowers & Chocolates, Greeting Cards, Children's Treats, Corporate Gifts, 
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If you thought there would be just chocolates here, think again. As well as the Thorntons range of chocolates, including diabetic chocolate, the site has a small selection of fine wines, flowers bouqets, mugs, bears, greetings cards plus other gift ideas. If you not sure what to get, you can use their gift finder. If you prefer to browse at your leisure, you can order a catalogue online. Notice that flower deliveries are to mainland UK only.
• Gift Service: Gift wrapping is available plus if your chocolates are a gift, you can have them sent direct to the recipient.
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