My Thoughts on the INTERFLORA Flower Box in 2024

No matter the occasion, we always appreciate receiving flowers. They bring colour and joy into the home. For the past few years, Interflora, the flower delivery service, has offered a flower subscription that allows you to receive a bouquet of flowers at home each month or even each week.

As a bed and breakfast owner interested in this service, I decided to test it out myself by subscribing directly to Interflora's flower box. Let me share my thoughts on it.

Interflora's Flower Box, in a Nutshell

👍 I Loved It

• The quality of the flowers overall,
• The lifespan of the bouquet,
• The option to add a vase with the initial order to display the bouquet,
• A one-stop offer: delivery fees are clearly stated right away!,
• The ease of ordering on the website.

❌ What I Liked Less

• No option to choose the bouquet, including its colours,
• Quite an expensive price,
• No option for payment in installments.

How Does Interflora's Flower Subscription Work?

With this Interflora service, you can have a bouquet of flowers delivered directly to your home or send it as a gift to someone special as often as you like, for a duration of one month to a year.

On the Interflora website, simply head to the "subscriptions" section to explore the options available to you. The bouquet is chosen by the florist: this means that the delivering florist will create a bouquet based on the seasonal flowers and those they have in stock.

Who creates the bouquet?

The bouquet is created by a florist near you, who also handles the delivery. This professional collaborates with Interflora, which takes care of forwarding orders to them. They adhere to Interflora's quality standards and, whenever possible, use seasonal flowers.

What flowers will be used for the bouquets?

In subscription plans, you cannot specify a particular colour or variety of flowers: it's a true surprise! However, you can rest assured that Interflora guarantees its customers fresh plants and beautifully crafted bouquets.

Examples of seasonal bouquets offered by Interflora

Source: Interflora Website

What is the average size of an Interflora subscription bouquet?

Bouquets are available in three sizes, which you can choose at the time of subscription:

• Regular,
• Large,
• Extra Large.

How often will the bouquets be delivered?

Several options are available to you:

• Every week for a month, 3 months, 6 months, or a year,
• Every two weeks for a month, 3 months, 6 months, or a year,
• Every month for 3 months, 6 months, or a year.

👉 When you place your order, you can request that the first bouquet be delivered on the same day or on a date that works best for you. It can even be a Sunday!

✅ The Interflora flower subscription allows you or a person of your choice to receive a surprise bouquet of flowers on a regular basis for a specified period.

Interflora Creations

Source: Interflora Website

Who are Interflora's flower subscriptions for?

The Interflora flower box is perfectly suited for:

🔸 A person who wants to receive flowers regularly at home, to decorate their space, treat themselves, or add a touch of positivity to their life,

🔸 A professional looking to enhance their business, for instance, to decorate a reception area or a lounge where clients are welcomed...

🔸 Gift to someone who loves flowers for Christmas, their birthday, their wedding, or even just because...

How much does an Interflora flower box cost?

The prices set by Interflora decrease based on the total number of bouquets delivered throughout the duration of the subscription. To get the best price, which is approximately $33 per bouquet, you need to select a weekly subscription for a year, but this comes at a cost: $1,739.

In absolute terms, the least expensive option is to choose a bouquet every two weeks for one month: this brings the cost of each bouquet to $34.50, for a total of $69.00.

👉 Of course, the shipping fees are included in the total price.

In summary, here are the prices offered by Interflora for their flower subscription service:

🔸 Interflora Pricing - Standard Size Bouquet

🔸 Interflora Prices - Large Bouquet

🔸 Interflora Pricing - Extra Large Bouquet

🤑 Among these rates, some are more appealing as they offer a discount:

• A standard bouquet every month for 6 months at $199 instead of $209,
• A large bouquet every month for 6 months at $289 instead of $299,
• An extra-large bouquet every month for 6 months at $349 instead of $359.

👉 Payment is made at the time of your order. Interflora does not seem to offer payment in instalments. Personally, I paid through PayPal and used the service's interest-free payment plan to split the cost into four payments, as the subscription can amount to a significant sum.

What Does a Flower Subscription Bouquet Look Like?

The bouquets from Interflora subscriptions are vibrant and crafted, whenever possible, using seasonal flowers. This results in a very rustic appearance that changes throughout the year as nature transforms.

💐 To learn more about the seasonality of flowers, I invite you to check out this blog post, where you will find plenty of valuable information! 😉

Source: Instagram (@interflorapt, @florissalgard, @fiori_di_campo)

The size of your bouquet depends on the option you choose. For a standard bouquet, expect it to be around 30 centimetres in diameter with about fifteen flower stems, along with some foliage. However, this will also depend on the prices set by the florist and the geographical area they are in: a bouquet is generally more expensive in the southwest of France than in the northeast, as the major flower markets are located in Holland.

🎁 The bouquet will be wrapped using a technique selected by the florist, with beautiful paper. Typically, the stems will not be in water: the delivery person will check to ensure you are home before delivering the bouquet to prevent it from wilting.

💬 When you sign up, you have the option to include a personal message that will be delivered with the first bouquet, if it’s a gift. This message will be written on a small card attached to the packaging.

How to Gift an Interflora Flower Box Subscription?

Receiving a bouquet of flowers to brighten up your home on a regular basis is a wonderful surprise that many people dream of. With Interflora's subscription service, it's possible, and I'm here to explain how it works. 😉

➡️ Who should you gift a Flower subscription to?

You can give a floral box to someone you love, for a special occasion, or just to show your appreciation. It's a lovely gift that is usually very well received.

The recipient of the subscription can, for example, be:

• Your grandma, who lives alone or in a retirement home,
• Your mom, to make her happy for her birthday, special occasion, or just because,
• Your girlfriend, to remind her every month or week how much she means to you,
• A friend, to show her your affection,
• Your daughter, to brighten her days!
• A new mom, to celebrate her joyful event with her.

👨 Can you give flowers to a man? Nowadays, it's becoming increasingly normal to give a gift that was once considered "feminine" to a man. In fact, men love flowers too! However, if he tends to be more "old school," it might be best to avoid it, as you don't want to catch him off guard.

👉 If you're interested in this question, I've found this comprehensive guide on the topic for you.

Source: Interflora Website

What Information Do You Need to Send Flowers?

Because the flowers will be delivered directly to the home or workplace of the recipient, the Interflora website will ask you for some information that will be useful for the smooth processing of the subscription:

• Recipient's Name,
• Complete Address,
• Phone Number, preferably mobile,
• Delivery Date,
• A short message to include with the first delivery.

👉 If you don't have this information, Interflora offers the Iflora delivery option, which allows you to send an email or text message to the recipient to obtain their contact details. However, this option is only available when you order a single bouquet and not a subscription. 😌

Include a small gift with your first delivery to make it special

When you sign up for the floral subscription, you have the option to add a gift that will be delivered with your first order. This could be a small teddy bear, a bottle of champagne, or chocolates...

💡 You can add a simple vase for just $5.90. This will be very handy if you or the recipient of the bouquets doesn’t have one!

Another Option: Create Your Custom Subscription with Interflora +

The floral subscription offered by Interflora is a convenient all-in-one solution for regular flower delivery. However, you also have the option to subscribe to Interflora + for $24.90. This one-year subscription allows you to enjoy unlimited and free Interflora services and deliveries.

With Interflora+, you can send bouquets as often as you like, only paying the price of the flowers displayed on the site. This is quite appealing, especially if you don't necessarily want a regular subscription or if you want to send flowers regularly to multiple recipients.

👉 You can subscribe to Interflora+ when you place your order by checking the appropriate box directly in your cart. Your account will then be subscribed for one year starting from the date of purchase! 😉

What do testers think? Discover customer reviews of the Interflora subscription!

Reviews from other customers are typically a good indicator of whether what you're about to order is worth it. To help you determine if Interflora meets your expectations, I've gathered and summarized the reviews available online about this brand.

On the Trustpilot Platform

Trustpilot is a service for verified reviews, meaning that customers who left a review have indeed made a purchase from Interflora. Additionally, the brand's customer service regularly engages with customers to help resolve their issues. Interflora has a rating of 4.3 out of 5, with nearly 40,000 reviews, which is a substantial sample size. This inspires confidence in the company!

💚 Customers Loved

• The quality and visual appeal of the delivered bouquet,
• The quick delivery (the same day!),
• The respect for their request,
• The efficiency of customer service in case of any delivery issues.

Example of a positive review left on Trustpilot by an Interflora customer

❌ They liked it less

• The fact that the delivery costs are added once you reach the cart (which is not the case for the subscription that includes everything),
• It's not possible to combine multiple purchases into a single cart,
• No photograph sent by the courier to the sender,
• For some: bouquet was too small, did not match the request.

Example of a mixed review from an Interflora customer on Trustpilot

About Igraal

Igraal is a cashback service that also allows customers to leave reviews. Interflora has received 4.5 out of 5 from nearly 2000 ratings, which aligns with its rating on Trustpilot. Igraal customers also praise the convenience and clarity of the Interflora website, as well as the quality of the bouquets.

🤑 Igraal offers you an exciting cashback deal with Interflora: get $3 upon signing up and up to $3 back on your order.

On the customer reviews site avis-clients.ca

Compared to the previous two, this platform stands out as an exception with a lower rating: 3.8 out of 10, based on 324 reviews.

Since there are significantly fewer reviews compared to the other two, the sample is less representative. However, it seems that customers who have had a negative experience with Interflora, particularly regarding delivery, tend to congregate here. The brand does not respond to its customers on this platform.

Interflora on Social Media

You can follow Interflora on:

• Instagram, like over 100,000 others,
• Facebook, to stay updated on the latest news,
• Twitter, to engage with our customer service, which is very responsive on this platform,

👉 Stay updated with customer reviews and news from Interflora by following #interflora! 😉

Posts from Interflora's Instagram account

Can we trust Interflora, or is it a scam?

Interflora is a well-known company among many people; it is even a benchmark in the world of flowers, as this service has been around since 1908! The Interflora network spans the globe, with nearly 45,000 partner florists located in 145 countries.

Its reputation makes it a reliable choice, but the company is sometimes criticized for the high fees it charges on the total price of the bouquet. This article from the magazine 60 Million Consumers will provide you with more information on this topic.

The brand offers its customers a telephone support service, available during extended hours, but at an additional cost. It is also possible to contact an advisor via email, chat, or through social media, where their community managers are known for being very responsive.

Additionally, she takes the time to respond to customer reviews left on Trustpilot and makes an effort to provide solutions for those who report an issue.

On the Interflora website, you can finally see that the brand offers guarantees to its customers:

✅Interflora is a trusted brand that, although it now faces competition in the flower delivery industry, remains a leader in the field.

My Verdict on the Interflora Flower Subscription

The subscription I signed up for with Interflora was for a duration of one month, with flowers delivered every week to decorate the guest rooms. Overall, I am satisfied with the service: I appreciated being able to set the delivery date precisely to ensure I would be available to receive the bouquet. The bouquets, crafted by a local florist, are very beautiful, with a rustic style and generous arrangements. They are fresh, and the flowers are put together with great care.

However, I find the pricing a bit steep, especially since you cannot pause the subscription or pay in installments. In the future, when it comes to accommodations, I think I will reach out directly to the local florist. I was also considering getting an Interflora+ subscription for free delivery all year round and only ordering when I need it.

However, I keep the idea of a floral subscription in mind to give a lovely gift to my mom who lives far away, to a friend who is getting married, or even to someone who is recovering from an illness. I think flowers are a wonderful surprise: receiving my bouquet always puts me in a good mood for the day!

Source: Instagram (@fritzblommor, @qualityflowersfalun)

✅I recommend the Interflora flower subscription to anyone looking to treat themselves to a beautiful gift. The price is a bit on the higher side, but the joy of receiving flowers is unmatched!

FAQ about Interflora's Flower Box: I’m here to answer YOUR questions!

👉 Signing up for an online subscription can sometimes raise questions. To help you find the information you need, I will answer your inquiries in the following lines. However, if you don’t find the answer to your question, feel free to leave a comment so I can take note of it! 😉

Is flower delivery free with Interflora?

Generally, flower delivery comes with a fee at Interflora. In fact, it's a significant portion of the total cost. However, you have two options to reduce this expense:

• Sign up for a full-service subscription, as described in this article, if you wish to have flowers delivered regularly to the same address,
• Subscribe to the Interflora+ premium subscription, which, for $34.90, offers you Interflora services and delivery for one year.

👉 Both subscriptions can be completed on the Interflora website.

How to Get an Interflora Promo Code?

Interflora regularly offers promotional codes, particularly through its newsletter. You can sign up using the banner at the bottom of the homepage. Furthermore, once you register, you will receive a $5 discount voucher via email, in the form of a promo code.

Right now, the code HELLO15 gives you a 15 CAD discount on everything on the site.

You can also take advantage of great cashback offers through the Igraal platform, with a $3 credit to your account upon registration and up to $3 back on all your orders.

What flowers to send with Interflora?

Interflora offers a variety of plant gift ideas, including:

• Bouquets,
• Plants,
• Floral arrangements...

How to Contact Interflora?

Interflora can be reached at:

• By phone at 📞 1-800-123-4567 (standard calling rates) from Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 7 PM,
• Through this contact form,
• On social media, especially on Twitter!

What happens if I am not satisfied with the bouquet delivered by Interflora?

Interflora offers a satisfaction guarantee to its customers. If the delivered bouquet doesn't meet your expectations, you can call Interflora within 48 hours at 📞 1-800-INTERFLORA ( calling charges may apply) or leave a message with a photo on the contact form on their website.

The "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Delivered Again" policy will apply if your bouquet does not match your order or if it has wilted.

How to Unsubscribe from Interflora?

Since the Interflora floral subscription is paid in one lump sum, it is not possible to cancel your subscription. The same applies to the Interflora+ premium service. These offers do not automatically renew: once the twelve months are up for Interflora+ or once all the bouquets have been delivered for the floral subscription, the offer ends and you will no longer receive bouquets.

I hope this article answered your questions about Interflora, especially regarding their flower subscription service. Feel free to share your experiences or give your feedback on the content of this guide in the comments! 😉