How to Send Flowers to the United Kingdom from Abroad

Yes, you can send flowers to the United Kingdom from abroad. The simplest way is to order online through a UK delivery service, pay securely in USD, and have a local florist hand-deliver the bouquet to the recipient’s home, office, hotel or other UK address.

FlowersUnitedKingdom is built for people ordering from outside the country, including expats, relatives and friends in the USA, Canada, Europe and elsewhere. You choose the flowers, write a card message, pay online, and the delivery is handled locally in the United Kingdom.

Can you send flowers to the United Kingdom from another country?

Yes. You can place an order from another country and arrange flower delivery in the United Kingdom without calling a local shop or dealing with time zone issues.

On FlowersUnitedKingdom, orders are placed online and charged in USD. EUR and GBP are shown for reference, which helps if you are comparing costs from Europe or the UK. Payment is available by card through Stripe or by PayPal.

Delivery coverage includes all of the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The service covers major cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Edinburgh, as well as many other UK destinations.

If you are arranging flower delivery in London, for example, you can order from the USA in the evening your time and send flowers for local hand delivery in the UK. The same general process applies for Manchester flower delivery, Edinburgh flower delivery and other covered locations.

How to send flowers to the United Kingdom from abroad, step by step

Ordering from overseas is usually straightforward if you have the recipient’s details ready. Here is the practical process.

1. Choose the bouquet or gift. Start with the main flowers collection and pick something that fits the occasion, such as roses for romance, mixed flowers for birthdays or softer arrangements for get well wishes.

2. Check the delivery location. Enter the recipient’s UK address carefully, including the postcode. UK postcodes are important for accurate routing.

3. Select the delivery date. Next-day delivery is available nationwide. Same-day delivery is available in major cities when you order early.

4. Add your card message. Every order includes a free printed card message, so you can send a personal note even if you are thousands of miles away.

5. Add extras if useful. Available add-ons include chocolates, a vase, teddy bear, card, balloons and wine.

6. Pay online. Orders are charged in USD, with card payments handled through Stripe and PayPal also available.

7. The local florist delivers. A florist in the United Kingdom prepares and hand-delivers the flowers to the recipient.

For a simple birthday or thank-you gift, a bright mixed arrangement such as Golden Hour Cube can work well. For a softer, decorative gift, Blushing Petals Art Glass is another option in the catalog.

How long does delivery take, and when should you order?

FlowersUnitedKingdom offers next-day delivery across the United Kingdom. Same-day delivery is available in major cities such as London, Birmingham and Manchester when the order is placed early.

If the date is important, order as soon as you can. This is especially true for Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday, which is the UK’s Mother’s Day. For peak flower dates, order at least 2 to 3 days ahead.

The UK is several hours ahead of North America, so plan around the time difference. If you are sending flowers to the United Kingdom from the USA, do not wait until late afternoon or evening in your own time zone and expect the same local delivery options to be available in Britain.

Occasion	UK date or timing	What to send	When to order
Christmas	December 25, 2026	Festive flowers, centrepieces, plants	At least 2 to 3 days ahead
Valentine’s Day	February 14, 2027	Red roses, romantic bouquets	At least 2 to 3 days ahead
Mothering Sunday (Mother’s Day)	March 7, 2027	Spring flowers, roses, mixed bouquets	At least 2 to 3 days ahead
Birthday or thank you	Any date	Bright mixed flowers, plants, gift sets	Next day where available

For business addresses, choose a weekday delivery date if possible and include the company name, floor and department. For home addresses, a recipient phone number helps the florist coordinate delivery if access is difficult.

How much does it cost to send flowers to the United Kingdom?

Bouquets, plants and gifts on FlowersUnitedKingdom range from USD 63.24 to USD 172.49. Delivery is a flat USD 14.95 fee.

That means the lowest listed product price starts at USD 63.24, before the delivery fee. Prices are charged in USD, while EUR and GBP are shown for reference only.

Costs vary by arrangement size, flower type and gift format. A simple mixed bouquet will usually sit closer to the lower end of the catalog, while larger or more elaborate arrangements cost more. Add-ons such as chocolates, a vase, teddy bear, balloons, wine or an extra card will also affect the final total.

If you are comparing international flower delivery to the United Kingdom, look beyond the bouquet price alone. Check whether delivery is separate, whether a card message is included, what currency you will be charged in, and whether the order is fulfilled by a local florist in the UK.

What flowers are appropriate in the United Kingdom, and which should you avoid?

For most UK occasions, mixed seasonal-style bouquets, roses, tulips, lilies, chrysanthemums, gerberas and plants are all familiar choices. The safest all-purpose gifts are cheerful mixed flowers in soft or bright colours.

Red roses are strongly associated with romance, especially on Valentine’s Day and anniversaries. They are a good choice for a partner, spouse or someone you are dating. They may feel too intimate for a colleague, neighbour or distant relative unless the relationship is clearly personal.

Pink, peach and pastel flowers are common choices for birthdays, new baby gifts, thank-you flowers and Mothering Sunday. Yellow flowers often feel bright and friendly, making them suitable for congratulations, get well wishes and informal gifts.

White flowers can be elegant, but context matters. White lilies, in particular, are often used in sympathy arrangements in the UK, so they may not be the best choice for a casual birthday or romantic delivery unless you know the recipient likes them. For bereavement, choose calm, respectful flowers and keep the message simple. You can browse sympathy flowers when the occasion calls for a condolence arrangement.

Avoid sending anything that could send the wrong message. Very romantic red rose arrangements can be awkward in a professional setting. Highly scented flowers may not suit hospitals, care homes or small flats. Lilies are also dangerous to cats, so choose a different style if the recipient has a cat at home.

For formal occasions, understated is usually better than oversized. A tasteful bouquet with a short, sincere message is appropriate for most UK recipients.

What recipient details do you need?

You need the recipient’s name, full UK delivery address and phone number. These details help the florist prepare and coordinate the hand delivery.

For a residential address, include the house number or flat number, street, town or city, county if known, and postcode. For flats, add the building name, entry code or concierge details if you have them.

For offices, include the company name, recipient’s department, floor, reception instructions and business hours. If the delivery is going to a hotel, include the hotel name, guest name, booking name if different, and arrival date if relevant.

For hospitals, universities and care homes, include the ward, building, room number or department where possible. It is also sensible to check that flowers are accepted at that location before ordering, as some facilities have their own rules.

A phone number is important. It does not replace the address, but it gives the local florist a way to coordinate if the courier needs access, the recipient is not answering the door or the address needs clarification.

What should you write on the card?

Keep the message clear and personal. The recipient will see your printed card with the flowers, so write the way you would speak to them.

For birthdays, a simple note works well: “Happy Birthday, Mum. Sending love from New York.” For get well flowers, try: “Thinking of you and hoping you feel better soon.” For sympathy, keep it brief: “With deepest sympathy. We are thinking of you and your family.”

If the flowers are a surprise, include your name. International deliveries can be confusing if the card is unsigned, especially when the sender lives abroad.

Ready to order? Choose an arrangement from the flowers collection, enter the recipient’s UK address and phone number, add your free printed card message, then pay online by card or PayPal. A local United Kingdom florist will prepare and hand-deliver your flowers.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send flowers to the United Kingdom from the USA?

Yes. You can order online from the USA, pay in USD by card or PayPal, and have a local florist in the United Kingdom deliver the flowers. Remember that the UK is ahead of US time zones, so order early if you want same-day delivery in a major city.

Is the card message included with the flowers?

Yes. Every FlowersUnitedKingdom order includes a free printed card message. Write the message before checkout and include your name if the delivery is a surprise.

Can flowers be delivered anywhere in the United Kingdom?

FlowersUnitedKingdom covers all of the United Kingdom, including major cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Edinburgh. You will need a complete address and recipient phone number for delivery.

What is the best flower gift for someone in the UK?

For most occasions, a mixed bouquet in soft or bright colours is a safe choice. Red roses are best for romance, while white lilies are more often associated with sympathy, so choose them carefully for celebratory gifts.