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.
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.
For the mom who lights up a room
This cheerful arrangement of yellow sunflowers and pink roses is as adept at inspiring joy as she is.
For the mom who’s indecisive
If you’re not sure whether your mom prefers sweets or flowers, the Bouqss gift set has both, pairing a deluxe bouquet with a tasty Spring & Mulberry mixed-berry chocolate bar.
For the mom who’s a Goop fan
This chic arrangement of ivory roses and lilies will go perfectly with her elevated-neutral palette.
For the mom with an eye for design
Flowers from Matilda’s rotating collection of bouquets arrive separated, so your creative mom can execute her own vision. The arrangements change every week in an effort to support different local growers.
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.
For the mom who likes ‘em fake
While everyone loves the real deal, there’s nothing wrong with fancy faux flowers that’ll last a lifetime (since no one can tell the difference). These luxurious pink hydrangeas come with a glass container and acrylic “water.”
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.)
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.
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.
For the mom who lives on the edge
For the more adventurous mother, Telefora offers options like this modern, structural arrangement of pink cymbidium orchids, spray roses, Asiatic lilies, and statice in a sleek black dish.
For the mom who likes to post
Fresh Sends makes our favorite Instagram-worthy subscription box of in-season flowers, and it’s offering a bouquet specifically for Mother’s Day.
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. Plus, they’re offering Strategist readers 20 percent off all orders from now until May 31 with code STRAT20.
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.
For the mom who loves every color
With pops of pink, purple, yellow, and orange, this rose bouquet will certainly brighten up her day.
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.
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.
For the mom who draws a bath
This bright bouquet of garden roses, eucalyptus, and anemones comes with a set of three Milk + Honey bath bombs for an at-home spa day.
For the mom whose love language is words of affirmation
This stunning arrangement of pop-up paper flowers comes with a separate blank pop-up card, perfect for including a heartfelt note expressing your appreciation for everything she does.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
For the mom who prefers herbs
If she’s also a talented home cook, she’ll love adding homegrown rosemary, mint, and oregano to her dishes.
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.
Additional reporting by Karen Iorio Adelson, Lauren Levy, and Maxine Builder
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