BloomsyBox offers weekly or monthly shipments of fresh flowers delivered right to your doorstep. I was a little skeptical. For starters, flowers fade fast. Am I really going to get wow-worthy blooms out of a cardboard box that’s been on a truck for who knows how long? And then there’s the fragility issue. You really expect me to believe you can send me a full bouquet of flowers and they’re going to arrive in great shape? Well, I got my own BloomsyBox to find out. And — spoiler alert — the answers were yes and yes.
Get single-variety and mixed bouquets shipped to your house on the schedule that works for you. Image courtesy of BloomsyBox.
How BloomsyBox works
BloomsyBox is a flower-of-the-month (or week, if you’d prefer) club. You decide if you want a bouquet monthly, bi-weekly or weekly and dictate the size of bouquet you’d like to receive. They do the rest.
The flowers
BloomsyBox features both mixed and single-variety bouquets. The latter means that instead of getting a mixed bag of flowers — including some that will die in a few days and you’ll have to carefully pick out of the bouquet — you get a full bouquet of a single type of flower. (I got a single-variety box of lilies.)
BloomsyBox varies their shipments, so you might get tropical flowers one shipment, tulips the next and then a mixed bouquet. Or, if you know you want to stick to roses, BloomsyBox has also partnered with Martha Stewart for rose-only shipments curated by Martha herself.
And each box comes with an informational card so you can take great care of your blooms, extending their lifespan as long as possible.
The sources
I was impressed to learn that BloomsyBox has put some thought into their sourcing. They partner with nearly 50 family-owned farms for their flowers, all of whom are Rainforest Alliance certified. That means your flowers grow without toxic chemicals and the workers get fair conditions.
Another fun fact about BloomsyBox’s sourcing is that they’re able to get their flowers from their source to you in two to four days. They say that’s about half the amount of time it takes for flowers to get to a vase in your home when you get them from a florist or a grocery store. That’s because BloomsyBox doesn’t need any middlemen. They ship the flowers straight from their sources, where they’re arranged, to you.
Martha Stewart Roses also ship on a monthly schedule, but at a slightly different price point. Image courtesy of BloomsyBox.
Pricing
The monthly BloomsyBox comes in three sizes:
- Bloomsy S, $40/month
- Bloomsy M, $50/month
- Bloomsy L, $55/month
The monthly Martha Stewart Roses also comes in three sizes:
- Small, $50/month
- Medium, $55/month
- Large, $65/month
Just can’t get enough flowers? Fear not! BloomsyBox also offers more regular shipments:
- Bloomsy Bi-weekly, $50/every two weeks
- Bloomsy Weekly, $45/week
Oh, and here’s a perk! All BloomsyBoxes ship free.
100% satisfaction guarantee
BloomsyBox says you’ll never have to pay for a bouquet you didn’t like. If you get a flower variety you truly dislike, you’re not out of luck.
My BloomsyBox sure did bloom! Image provided by Kacie Goff.
My BloomsyBox review
This all seems pretty good, right? If you’re a flower lover, you’re probably always trying to keep fresh flowers in your house. But that extra trip to the florist is a hassle, and grocery store bouquets often leave something to be desired. Could BloomsyBox fill the void?
I got a box to find out. However, I was initially concerned. When my box arrived, one corner was bashed in. It’s been raining a lot in my area, so a lot of my packages have been showing up a little disheveled. This one, in partcular, looked like it had been through the ringer between BloomsyBox and arriving at my door. But, upon opening it, I found the blooms inside unscathed.
I received a large box of lilies in my shipment. Upon arrival, all of them were closed. This wouldn’t have been ideal if I had been planning on hosting a dinner party that night, but I was personally thrilled. I trimmed the ends and put them in a sunny spot and, sure enough, in a few days, I had colorful blooms opening up. And I continued to enjoy my bouquet for nearly two weeks. Now that’s fresh!
The BloomsyBox was so large I used some of the blooms to add color throughout my apartment. Image provided by Kacie Goff.
The size of my shipment also impressed me. It barely fit in my largest vase! I put out a few of the blooms to make small arrangements for my bathroom and guest room and a lily for my coffee table.
The pros and cons of BloomsyBox
All in all, the freshness, quality and size of my BloomsyBox impressed me. It’s a bit of a splurge, but if you’re already spending money on fresh flowers on a regular basis, it could be an awesome way to cross an errand off your list. Plus you know you’re getting your flowers from a sustainable source. Here are my takeaways:
Pros
- High-quality flowers
- Fresh shipments
- Free shipping in boxes that truly do protect the flowers
- Quality, sustainable sourcing
- Variety of size and shipment frequency options
Cons
- Expensive (when compared to grabbing a bouquet at the grocery store)
- Few customization options
Want to try your own BloomsyBox? Use our promo codes below. Image courtesy of BloomsyBox.
Get your own BloomsyBox
All that said, would I recommend BloomsyBox? If you love having fresh flowers in your house, absolutely. It’s a fun way to treat yourself and, because you know the flowers are coming from ethical, sustainable sources, it’s totally guilt-free! And, of course, Freshome has you covered if you want to check BloomsyBox out for yourself. Here are a couple of promo codes you can use:
- $5 off their Month-to-Month Plan with code BLOOMSYA5
- $10 off their 6-Month Plan with code BLOOMSYA10
With spring in full bloom (if you will), it’s the perfect time to bring some life and color into your home. Enjoy your blooms!
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