Valentine’s Day is just over a week away, and if you’re still stumped about how best to treat your loved one, why not brighten their day with a beautiful bouquet from Marks and Spencer? The department store has compiled a gift guide ahead of February 14, comprising everything from candles to clothing to teddy bears – as well as a wide variety of colourful floral arrangements that are sure to bring a touch of springtime into your home.
Many of Marks and Spencer’s bouquets are still available for Next Day Delivery, meaning you have plenty of time to place your orders for a Valentine’s Day gift. And currently, the number 1 bestseller in M&S bouquets is a classic romantic display: the Radiant Rose Abundance Bouquet, which will cost you £30.
The colourful arrangement includes a total of 29 stems in dazzling pink, orange, and Cerise colours, which arrive in bud so that you have plenty of time to watch them bloom and appreciate the vibrant bouquet in your home. The stems will arrive at a length of 40cm, but it is advised to re-cut these and remove any leaves that would be below the waterline, before placing the roses in a vase with one litre of fresh water, which should be topped up regularly.
The Radiant Rose Bouquet is selling fast, with over 100 shoppers placing their orders for this bouquet in the last 48 hours. It has over 4,000 reviews, with an average rating of 4.6 stars out of five.
Shoppers who have purchased this bouquet recently have called the flowers “beautiful”, with one writing: “Beautiful roses, arrived nice and early and are still going strong more than a week later.”
Similarly, another added: “Good quality roses. I bought these for a friend’s birthday. She was delighted with them and was surprised at the quantity, filling three vases. She loved the colour, the red tones, and so far they have lasted two weeks.”
However, others found their bouquet did not last as long, with one commenting: “Very poor quality as after only 5 days they were drooping, and that was with supplements added.”
If you’re purchasing this bouquet as a Valentine’s Day gift, why not consider a bottle of Bellante Prosecco for an extra £10, or if you’re feeling really fancy, a bottle of Delacourt Brut Champagne for an additional £25? You could also add chocolate, candles, or miniature beauty gift sets to your order at a small additional cost.
Alternatively, if you’re after a bouquet that’s a little more muted, this Yellow Rose Abundance Bouquet is also among M&S’ bestselling bouquets right now, costing the same as the Radiant Rose Bouquet at £30. This one contains 29 stems in white, pink, and yellow roses, for a more subtle display in your home. Like its colourful counterpart, it is also available for Next Day Delivery, making for an ideal Valentine’s Day gift.
And the Yellow Rose Abundant Bouquet has a slightly higher rating than the Radiant Rose Bouquet, at 4.7 stars out of five, from more than 3,000 reviews. One shopper wrote: “Beautiful flowers. Bought as a gift. Every bloom absolutely perfect. Carefully wrapped. Delivered in time frame. A very happy recipient. Thank you.”
And another added: “Beautiful bouquet of yellow roses bought as a surprise for a friend’s 70th birthday. The flowers stayed fresh for over a week. Delighted with this purchase.”
Meanwhile, if you’re keen to mix things up a bit, you could opt for this Roses, Lisianthus and Antirrhinum Bouquet, for a slightly pricier £50, containing 25 stems of orange, peach and cerise roses, as well as blue Lisianthus and burgundy Antirrhinum, for a burst of summer colour.
The uplifting palette is a good mood booster, especially at this time of year as winter drags on, and so would make the perfect gift for a loved one. As with the rose bouquets, the flowers will arrive in bud, so you can watch them bloom and enjoy them for longer.
You can also add extra gifts such as wine, chocolate, candles, or home scents, for an additional cost. The Roses, Lisianthus and Antirrhinum Bouquet has garnered an overall 4.4 star rating, with shoppers calling the flowers “incredible” and “plentiful”, as well as “the perfect cheer for grey days”.
Lastly, if roses simply aren’t your thing, why not opt for something totally different, with this Tulip and Hyacinth bouquet for just £25? The 17-stem bouquet is made up of “vibrant” blue and cerise hyacinths, as well as a mix of red, purple, orange and yellow tulips, celebrating the best of seasonal blooms and capturing the essence of spring.
M&S shoppers love how “affordable” this bouquet is, with one writing: “I wanted to send flowers but couldn’t afford the more expensive ones. My friend was absolutely delighted with these – they looked stunning in the photos she sent me!”
And another added: “So nice, I’d love someone to send them to me! I ordered these flowers for a relative. She was delighted with them and sent me a photo as soon as they arrived. They were in great condition and were plentiful. The price was very reasonable and the flowers were beautiful colours. Would highly recommend.”
However, a couple of shoppers were underwhelmed by how long the bouquet lasted, as one commented: “The flowers only lasted 4 days. Also not many in the bunch to warrant £25. They were a birthday gift for my wife but I was underwhelmed when they arrived. Started drooping very quickly and discarded after 4 days.”
To explore Marks and Spencer’s full range of bouquets ahead of Valentine’s Day, you can visit here. The M&S website also gives you the option of writing your own personalised message when you place your order, up to 200 characters long.