{"id":35079,"date":"2024-05-07T16:37:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50ad8cd0-969a-456f-bb04-97cb04b6970d"},"modified":"2024-05-07T17:34:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T15:34:52","slug":"bloom-wild-flower-deliveries-our-honest-review","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/rss_feed\/bloom-wild-flower-deliveries-our-honest-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloom &#038; Wild flower deliveries: our honest review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">Here&#8217;s what we thought of Bloom &#038; Wild&#8217;s flower delivery service and subscription model when we put it to the test. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 at 14:37 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Bloom &amp; Wild<\/a> is one of the biggest names in flower subscriptions, loved not only for its huge selection of beautiful arrangements, but also for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/tagonly\/plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">plants<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/tagonly\/trending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">seasonal gifts<\/a> such as mini Christmas trees, complete with decorations.\u00a0<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/tagonly\/letterbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">letterbox-friendly flowers<\/a>, in particular, are great for anyone out of the house on delivery day. Here\u2019s our review of Bloom &amp; Wild\u2019s flower delivery service.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-7\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers?discountCode=gardensillustrated15\" style=\"background-color:#7c0852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse flowers with 15% off at Bloom &amp; Wild now<\/a><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-bloom-amp-wild-flower-subscription-review\">Our Bloom &amp; Wild flower subscription review<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The flowers arrived in slimline packaging to fit through the letterbox.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-brand-at-a-glance\">The brand at a glance<\/h3><ul><li>Monthly\u00a0deliveries from \u00a320<\/li><li>3, 6, 12 month or ongoing subscriptions<\/li><li>Arranged and letterbox deliveries and subscriptions<\/li><li>B-corp certified and carbon neutral\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ordering\">Ordering<\/h3><p>First of all, it\u2019s worth mentioning just how easy it is to navigate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers?discountCode=gardensillustrated15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Bloom &amp; Wild\u2019s website<\/a>. The drop-down tabs at the top let you filter the selection by upcoming seasonal events like Mother\u2019s Day and Easter; good gift choices like hampers and food; and occasions, including sympathy flowers and \u2018big gestures\u2019.\u00a0<\/p><p>Click on one of these options and you can then refine the selection further by price, colour, delivery date and whether it\u2019s letterbox-friendly. Choose a particular arrangement and you\u2019ll instantly see the flower varieties and number of stems it includes.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/4-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Bloom &amp; Wild letterbox flowers in their boxes\" class=\"wp-image-167762\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We liked Bloom &amp; Wild&#8217;s minimal and stylish packaging.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Add any extras, like a vase, prosecco or chocolates, all shown with clear photos, and include a personalised message before finishing your order. We loved the quick and easy check-out process.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/flower-subscriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">setting up a subscription<\/a> as opposed to a one-off gift, you can choose which bouquet you receive next and select your preferred delivery date. You even get the chance to add a different gift card with each bouquet. <\/p><p>If you&#8217;re after letterbox deliveries, choose one of the brand&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/gift-subscriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">gift subscriptions<\/a>.<\/p><p>Delivery prices vary between \u00a320 and \u00a325 per month, and you\u2019ll pay less per bouquet the longer your subscription lasts.\u00a0<\/p><p>While most people know Bloom &amp; Wild for their flowers, the brand also sells a range of other great gift items, such as pampering toiletries, candles and snacks, as well as plants in stylish pots and baskets.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>You may also like<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/gardensillustrated\/reviews\/serenata-flower-subscription-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review: Serenata flower delivery and subscription<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/review-bunches-flowers-delivery-and-subscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review: Bunches flowers delivery and subscription<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/flowers\/best-flower-subscriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best flower subscription services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/top-10-plant-gift-subscriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best plant gift subscriptions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/plant-combinations-for-cut-flower-displays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant combinations for cut flower displays<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price\">Price<\/h3><p>Individual bouquets range from \u00a320 to \u00a3120, while plants come in at around \u00a330 to \u00a375. For gifts, you\u2019ll pay between \u00a319 and \u00a368 (at time of writing).<\/p><p>Overall, we\u2019d say Bloom &amp; Wild offers good value for money, considering the quality of the flowers, customer experience and free delivery.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/Bloom-Wild-letterbox-flowers-in-cardboard-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"Bloom &amp; Wild letterbox flowers in cardboard packaging\" class=\"wp-image-167767\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The letterbox packages are recyclable and finished with a ribbon made from plastic bottles.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delivery\">Delivery<\/h3><p>While many of Bloom &amp; Wild\u2019s flowers come as ready-made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/tagonly\/hand-tied-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">hand-tied bouquets<\/a>, both the ones we tested were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/tagonly\/letterbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">letterbox-friendly deliveries<\/a> in slimline boxes with instructions on how to arrange them.\u00a0<\/p><p>We were impressed with the look of the packaging, which was 100% recyclable and finished with brown paper and a dark green ribbon, which makes it lovely as a gift.\u00a0<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unboxing\">Unboxing<\/h3><p>Although the boxes were compact, they came with a personalised message on a pretty card, an information guide covering the flower varieties included, and a pull-out booklet explaining how to arrange and care for the blooms.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/20-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Bloom &amp; Wild flower guide\" class=\"wp-image-167765\" style=\"width:629px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bloom &amp; Wild includes a handy care guide.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>There were also two lots of plant food \u2013 one to use immediately and another sachet to add on the third day to keep them looking fresh.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/7-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Bloom &amp; Wild flowers and flower food in the box\" class=\"wp-image-167763\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two lots of food help you top up the nutrients in the water.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-flowers\">The flowers<\/h3><p>Bloom &amp; Wild sent us two bouquets: one from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/send\/classic-blooms-subscription\/2951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Classic subscription<\/a> and one from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/send\/seasonal-blooms-subscription\/2955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Seasonal<\/a>. Both were pretty with delicate, muted tones, and would\u2019ve fit in well in any home. Each had a good selection of blooms and foliage, and arrived on the delivery date looking fresh.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1705\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/standard-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bloom &amp; Wild flowers in vases\" class=\"wp-image-167769\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We liked the subtle, natural look of these beautiful bouquets, complete with leafy foliage.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>They lasted two weeks, until some blooms started to wilt a little, but others were still going strong over three weeks after delivery. We were able to split the remaining stems into individual bud vases to enjoy them for longer.\u00a0<\/p><p>When we raised an issue, the brand was quick to respond and resolve it.<\/p><p>As for sustainability, although of course it&#8217;s tricky to judge just how eco-friendly an individual bouquet might be, it&#8217;s clear Bloom &amp; Wild has made a real effort to reduce its environmental impact. Not only is it a certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/b-corp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">B Corp<\/a> and 100% carbon neutral; it also uses completely recyclable or compostable packaging and has already raised more than \u00a3650,000 for charity.<\/p><p>Bloom &amp; Wild also offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/send\/lovely-leftovers-bouquet-uic\/46987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Lovely Leftovers Bouquet<\/a> to avoid sending blooms to landfill. And any time you buy letterbox <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers\/tagonly\/tulips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">tulips<\/a>, they come with the bulbs attached, so you can plant them to enjoy again the next year.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomandwild.com\/send-flowers?discountCode=gardensillustrated15\" style=\"background-color:#7c0852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get 15% off your Bloom &amp; Wild order right now by using the code GARDENSILLUSTRATED15 at the checkout!<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/div><p>Interested in other flower delivery services? 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