Even the mom who tells you not to buy her anything will be pleased with a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day, whether it’s delivered in person or ordered online. But not all moms have the same tastes. While one might prefer a traditional bouquet of roses, another may want something a little more unique, or even something that’s not a floral arrangement at all (like a plant she can watch grow all year long). Fortunately, online florists have lots of different options, so we took the time to weed through their offerings and select the best of the best — for all types of moms.
No matter which blooms you choose, we suggest you don’t dillydally: Mother’s Day is this weekend, on Sunday May 14, and flower-delivery dates are booking up fast. For some of the arrangements below, delivery is no longer available on Mother’s Day itself; in those cases, we’ve noted the closest available date before or after the holiday. For arrangements that don’t arrive on a specified date, we’ve included as many delivery details as possible to help ensure timely arrival. And be sure to have your mom’s Zip Code handy, as shipping times and delivery availability may vary based on the recipient’s location (the dates listed are for addresses in New York City).
For the mom who likes it curated
Instead of presenting you with hundreds of options to scroll through, UrbanStems offers a rotating selection of seasonal bouquets, as well as arrangements — like this one — created by Vogue editors. Plus you can take 25 percent off all orders from now until Mother’s Day with code THESTRATEGIST.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Saturday, May 13.
For the mom who could use a reset
As calming and down to earth as its namesake star sign, UrbanStems’ Taurus arrangement features roses in shades of blush pink and ivory mingled with lush greenery and nestled in an earthenware vase. Also included is a set of citrine and labradorite crystals that will help her breathe, focus, and recharge her energy.
Delivery details: Mother’s Day delivery is still available.
For the mom whose love language is words of affirmation
This charming arrangement of carnations and sunflowers comes with a cute pop-up card — perfect for including a heartfelt note expressing your appreciation for everything she does.
Delivery details: Owing to high order volume, there is a flexible delivery window from Saturday, May 13, to Sunday, May 14. Your order may be delivered on either date.
For the mom who’s full of sunshine
This eye-catching arrangement of cheerful yellow sunflowers is as adept at inspiring joy as she is.
Delivery details: Mother’s Day delivery is still available.
For the mom who’s indecisive
If you’re not sure whether your mom prefers sweets or flowers, UrbanStems’ Mae gift set has both, pairing a deluxe bouquet with a tasty tin of buttery Belgian Boy cookies.
Delivery details: Mother’s Day delivery is still available.
For the mom who’s a Goop fan
This chic arrangement of ivory lilies will go perfectly with her elevated-neutral wardrobe palette.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Saturday, May 13.
For the mom who supports small businesses
Available in most major metro areas around the U.S., BloomNation works by connecting shoppers with local florists. It’s a great way to find a unique bouquet and show some love to a small business in your mom’s neighborhood. If she’s in New York, for example, consider this elegant display of white roses, ranunculus, and anemones from Jersey-based Le Jardin Rose.
Delivery details: Mother’s Day delivery is still available.
For the mom who likes ’em fake (when you’re on a budget)
We’ve written about these silk peonies before, and though they don’t come as part of an arrangement, they’re still convincing dupes for the real thing. (Just be sure to gift them in a nice vase.)
Delivery details: Two-day delivery is available with Amazon Prime.
For the mom who likes ’em fake (but is also an aesthete)
New York features editor Katy Schneider started noticing anthuriums popping up everywhere a few years ago. Since they can cost $20 per stem, she says they’re a great option to buy faux.
Delivery details: Ships via USPS in six to ten days.
For the mom who likes ’em real (but preserved)
Blue larkspur, wispy stems, poppy pods, and brush twigs come together in this organic dried bouquet with a whimsical look. It’s handcrafted by a woman-owned team in Washington state and will last much longer than a fresh arrangement.
Delivery details: Ships via UPS in five to eight days.
For the mom who lives on the edge
For the more adventurous mom, Telefora offers options like this modern, structural arrangement of white calla lilies, kale, and galax leaves in a bamboo dish.
Delivery details: Mother’s Day delivery is still available.
For the mom who thinks pink
If you like having a zillion options, there is of course always good old, reliable 1-800-Flowers, which will supply these all-pink blooms in a pink-tinted glass vase — or pretty much anything else your mom’s heart desires.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Saturday, May 13.
For the mom who thinks purple
Case in point: If Mom prefers purple, this lovely array of sunny tulips comes with a fluted violet vase.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Saturday, May 13.
For the mom who loves every color
With pops of pink, purple, yellow, and orange, this rose bouquet will certainly brighten up her day.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Saturday, May 13.
For the mom who wants to do good
This lovely bouquet of peach-colored roses is made even lovelier by the fact that it supports a worthy cause. For every arrangement sold, Farmgirl Flowers will donate $10 to Every Mother Counts to support the organization’s mission of making pregnancy and childbirth safe for mothers everywhere.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Saturday, May 13.
For the DIY mom
Founded during the pandemic, Postal Petals is a Black- and woman-owned company that helped support domestic flower farms whose businesses suffered when events and weddings around the country were canceled. The company delivers boxes of loose stems for recipients to arrange, and this collection of Gerbera daisies and baby’s breath feels especially cheery. If you’d rather shop local, Postal Petals also provides a directory of Black florists around the country.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Friday, May 12.
For the plant mom who’s low on light
If Mom has caught plant fever, this handsome extra-large snake plant will be a striking yet low-maintenance addition to her budding collection. Because it doesn’t need quite as much sun as other houseplants, it will work in almost any room.
Delivery details: Ships in three to seven days via UPS.
For the plant mom with a tiny house
If she doesn’t have the real estate, this sweet succulent garden will thrive on a sunny windowsill.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Friday, May 12.
For the minimalist mom
With proper care, this orchid can last up to two months, and in simple white, it will be a beautiful addition to any space.
Delivery details: Mother’s Day delivery is still available.
For the maximalist mom
Farmgirl Flowers’ extra-large bouquet contains a whopping 45 stems of seasonal blooms, all swathed in an abundance of decorative foliage.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Friday, May 12.
For the mom with a zeal for seasonal décor
If your mom’s attic is overflowing with Christmas lights, Easter baskets, and Halloween skeletons she’ll love this fresh spring wreath to display on her front door.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Saturday, May 13.
For the mom who grows her own
Jackson & Perkins has been a purveyor of award-winning roses for more than 150 years. If your mom is the type who can rattle off the differences between grandiflora and floribunda varieties, this beautiful sherbet-colored bloom is sure to stand out in her garden.
Delivery details: Shipping times vary depending on the recipient’s USDA planting zone.
For the mom who commits
Most bouquets will last for a couple weeks at most, but with some patient care and attention, a flowering tree can grow and flourish for years to come. As a symbol of perseverance and purity, magnolias are an especially lovely choice.
Delivery details: Orders received before noon ET on weekdays ship the same day; after noon, orders are processed the following business day. Several delivery speeds are available, but the standard time frame is three to five business days.
For the mom who hates to say good-bye
Venus Et Fleur’s roses are real, but they’ve been dehydrated and preserved in such a way that they’ll last for up to a year — and look beautiful and fresh the whole time. Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar told us she gifted a box to her mother-in-law.
Delivery details: Mother’s Day delivery is still available, but shipments may arrive early.
For the dog mom
If she considers the family pet one of her de facto kids (or her dog is her actual favorite child), she’s sure to appreciate this adorable puppy-shaped arrangement.
Delivery details: The closest available delivery date to Mother’s Day is Wednesday, May 10.
For the mom who’s still a kid at heart
She’ll love assembling this sculptural Lego bouquet to create a playful arrangement of asters, roses, and snapdragons. The set features 15 individual adjustable stems, letting her tailor their heights and arrangement to her liking. (For extra points, pair it with a vase, so she can use display it once she’s done building.)
Delivery details: Two-day delivery is available with Amazon Prime.
For the mom who prefers leafy greens
If she likes to experiment in the kitchen, she’ll love growing her own microgreens with this windowsill-ready kit. Available varieties include a “super-salad” mix, broccoli, and kale.
Delivery details: Two-day delivery is available with Amazon Prime.
Additional reporting by Karen Iorio Adelson, Lauren Levy, and Maxine Builder
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