BloomNation review

BloomNation is the pick for buyers who want a real local florist to design and hand-deliver the gift. Founded in August 2011, it is a marketplace where independent florists list their own arrangements, so you see the shop's name, its designs and its customer reviews before you order. Most orders placed before the cutoff can be delivered the same day, and you can schedule a specific date at checkout. After delivery you get a BloomSnap, a photo of the finished arrangement, and you can attach a recorded video message to the card. If flowers are unavailable, florists substitute blooms of equal or greater value, and BloomNation offers a replacement, refund or credit when an arrangement arrives damaged. The flip side of the marketplace model is variation: each florist sets its own prices, cutoffs and fees, and listings on the homepage ranged from $54.99 to $189.80. We could not confirm a single starting price, so pricing is marked pending.

Who it is for

people who want to support a local florist

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Arrangements designed and hand-delivered by independent local florists
• Same-day delivery on most orders placed before the florist's cutoff
• BloomSnap photo of the finished arrangement after delivery
• Video card messages recorded at checkout
• Substitutions with blooms of equal or greater value

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Your money goes to a local small business
• Strength: Photo of the actual arrangement after delivery
• Strength: Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, AfterPay or e-check
• Weakness: Prices, cutoffs and delivery fees vary by florist
• Weakness: Quality depends on the individual shop
• Weakness: No single published starting price

Key facts

• Model: Marketplace of local florists
• Founded: August 2011
• Delivery proof: BloomSnap photo
• Same-day: Most orders before the cutoff
• Problem orders: Replacement, refund or credit

Where it ranks

BloomNation is No. 6 in our Best Flower Delivery Services verdict.