Before you buy

Shopping with Appleyard Flowers

Choosing between bouquets, letterbox and plants

If you want a traditional arrangement for a set date, the hand-tied bouquets are the main range. Letterbox flowers suit recipients who may not be home, because they go through the letterbox rather than needing a signature. Plants and gift sets are a better pick when the person may prefer something that lasts beyond cut stems.

Matching the style to the occasion

The site sorts products by occasion, including birthday, sympathy, romance and Christmas, and by variety such as roses, lilies and sunflowers. Seasonal collections change through the year, so compare the current edition with the core bestsellers before deciding. A price band filter is also available if you have a set budget in mind.

Gift sets and hampers

If flowers alone feel too simple, the site pairs them with wine, champagne, chocolates, perfume and other add-ons. Hampers are grouped by alcohol, cheese and free-from options, which helps when you are buying for someone with specific dietary needs.

Timing your order

Check the delivery options at checkout before you commit to a date. The site lists next-day delivery across the UK and same-day delivery to selected London postcodes, with cut-off times that differ by service. Where a delivery date is shown on a product, that is the earliest slot for that item.