The Best Anniversary Flowers for a Love That’s Ever-Blooming

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From personalized art to custom accessories, there are so many different anniversary gifts out there—but sometimes less is more. Whether your partner adores flowers, has a green thumb, or just loves traditional gifts, a flower arrangement is a classic anniversary present that always makes a big impression.

“Arrangements tell a story that interests people. You can see the time, care, and talent behind each arrangement,” says floral expert Matty Heron. “Who doesn't want a work of living art in their home?” Like art, flower arrangements can take all forms, from fresh blooms and dried flowers to paper designs. Choosing the perfect arrangement all comes down to your partner’s preferences. What are their favorite flowers and color palettes? Are they modern minimalists, or do they love wildflowers and romantic English gardens?

To help you find the perfect bouquet for your spouse, we researched and rounded up the best options available to order online. We narrowed down our top picks based on the colors, sizing options, delivery service, freshness, and overall value.

Read on for the best anniversary flowers to show your love.

The Bouqs Co. Adore Bouquet

The Bouqs Co. Adore Bouquet

The Bouqs Co.  

When people think of love, they often think of roses, and this bouquet is truly the epitome of a romantic arrangement. Hot pink and red roses combine with eucalyptus and peach stock for the perfect expression of your love.

Who It's For

Anyone celebrating a 15th wedding anniversary or someone who loves red and pink roses

Sizes: Original (12 blooms), deluxe (24 blooms), grand (36 blooms) | Delivery Options: Same day, next day 

UrbanStems The Firecracker Bouquet

Gifts for someone going through a hard time: UrbanStems The Firecracker Bouquet
urbanstems.com

Who says romantic flowers have to be red, pink, or white? The sunny hues of orange and yellow pay tribute to the sunshine your S.O. brings to your day. If your partner is a free spirit, they'll love this bouquet of golden roses and craspedia, contrasted with muted blue thistle.

Who It's For

This bouquet is ideal for anyone who loves bold colors

Sizes: Single, double, triple | Delivery Options: Same day (DC, NYC, Jersey City, and LA), next day 

Plants.com Hoya Heart Succulent

Plants.com Hoya Heart Succulent

Plants.com

Want to get a gift that will last for years to come? With the hoya heart succulent, your partner can have a visual reminder of your love, whether it's set in their office, nightstand, or kitchen table. The pair of heart-shaped succulents in a single pot is made for romantic couples wanting to keep their hearts close no matter how far apart they may be.

Who It's For

Romantic couples who love anything heart-shaped

Sizes: One pot with two plants, each measuring 4.5 to 5 inches high | Delivery Options: Next day shipping, standard shipping 2-4 business days

South Pillar Naturally Dried Pampas Grass and Palm Bouquet

South Pillar Naturally Dried Pampas Grass and Palm Bouquet

South Pillar 

Have a beautiful vase that has yet to be filled? This dried arrangement from South Pillar will do just the trick. Handpicked and dried pampas grass, palm, bunny tail grass, and fern leaves combine for an earthy yet elegant look. Choose from green or pink accents to match your home decor. Bonus: these dried flowers are said to last up to three years!

Who It's For

Anyone who wants a long-lasting, natural bouquet

Sizes: 17.95 x 9.5 inches | Delivery Options: 2-day delivery with Amazon Prime

Tree Town Paper Custom Song Lyric Bouquet

Tree Town Paper Custom Song Lyric Bouquet

Etsy

From the lyrics of your song to your wedding vows, Tree Town Paper can make a customized bouquet of the words that mark your relationship. Shaped as roses, kusudama flowers, a dahlia, and a wild rose, these paper flowers are carefully assembled by hand and put on flexible stems. You can even select the color of the paper for a bouquet that is unique to you and your partner. Plus, no watering or wilting is involved!

Who It's For

Anyone looking for a unique, long-lasting bouquet custom made for your partner with a poem, wedding vow, or song

Sizes: Custom | Delivery Options: Free shipping, delivery times vary

Terrain Fresh Sunflower Bunch Bouquet

Terrain Fresh Sunflower Bunch Bouquet

Terrain  

Whether it’s your third anniversary or you simply adore your partner's sunny optimism, sunflowers make for a fresh take on a flower bouquet. You’ll receive 16 to 20 bright blooms ready to place in the vase of your choosing—talk about walking on sunshine!

Who It's For

Anyone who loves sunflowers or those celebrating a third anniversary

Sizes: One size: 30-42 inches x 24-30 inches, 16-20 stems | Delivery Options: UPS overnight shipping (Monday through Thursday)

Proflowers Light of My Life Bouquet

Proflowers Light of my Life Bouquet

Proflowers

Opposites attract! This bold combination of hot pink carnations, lavender cushion pons, orange roses, and pink lilies symbolizes a unique pairing. If you want to highlight the different qualities each of you brings to the relationship, this is the bouquet for you.

Who It's For

Anyone who loves bold contrasting colors and a variety of flowers

Sizes: Standard, deluxe, premium, exquisite, or deluxe with blush vase | Delivery Options: Same day 

Danas Paper Flowers Five Vintage Map Paper Flowers

Danas Paper Flowers Five Vintage Map Paper Flowers

Etsy

How can you capture all the places you traveled to with one present? These paper lilies make it easy. Crafted from folded maps, this bouquet of origami lilies gives vintage maps a new life. You can customize the design to feature a specific region or include the entire world for your bae. It’s a tribute to past adventures and many more to come.

Who It's For

The couple that loves traveling together

Sizes: Five flowers, 4 inches diameter each | Delivery Options: Ships 1-2 days after purchase, delivery 2-3 days within U.S.

The Bouqs Co. Charisma Bouquet

The Bouqs Co. Charisma Bouquet

The Bouqs Co.

If your partner loves roses and lilies, give them this bouquet of rose lilies so you don’t have to choose. The Charisma bouquet features fragrant pink and white flowers with a double layer of feathery petals on each stem. The flowers will bloom to their full eye-catching appearance in two to three days.

Who It's For

Anyone who loves fresh, sweet-smelling blooms that are a cross between roses and lilies

Sizes: Original (12 blooms), deluxe (24 blooms), grand (36 blooms) | Delivery Options: Same day, next day 

The Sill Pink Anthurium Planter

The Sill Pink Anthurium Planter

The Sill  

While not your traditional bouquet of roses, an anthurium plant still radiates love. This modern plant features heart-shaped leaves and vivid pink blooms that also resemble hearts. Best of all, the species is known as the longest-blooming houseplant, with flowers lasting up to eight weeks. It’s also fairly easy to care for, requiring water every one to two weeks. Like your love, this plant is endlessly blooming.

Who It's For

Anyone who prefers a live plant to cut flowers

Sizes: One size: small (5-inch planter, 12 to 16-inch tall plant) | Delivery Options: Standard: ships within 2-6 business days, arrives 1-4 business days after shipping, express: ships within 1-2 business days, arrives 1-2 business days after shipping. 

Send Flowers Blue Iris Treasures Bouquet

Send Flowers Blue Iris Treasures Bouquet

Send Flowers

Traditional for the 25th wedding anniversary, the blue iris is a unique and elegant flower that can be enjoyed during any celebratory year. These elegant blooms have a vivid midnight blue color accented with yellow and white. The arrangement includes lush greens and is delivered in a square glass tower vase.

Who It's For

Anyone who loves a lush floral arrangement in a striking jewel-tone

Sizes: Regular, deluxe, premium | Delivery Options: Same day if ordered by 3 PM

Soho Floral Arts Roses in A Box

Soho Floral Arts Roses in A Box

Amazon

Even with a huge variety of different flowers and arrangements out there, some people will always pick roses as their favorite. If that describes your partner, gift them an assortment of luscious roses that will last for years. Yup, you heard that right. These are real roses, preserved to last up to three years. No maintenance is required except for avoiding direct sunlight and touch.

Who It's For

Anyone celebrating a 15th anniversary who prefers a maintenance-free arrangement

Sizes: Four roses in a 4 x 4 x 5.6 inch box | Delivery Options: 2-day delivery with Amazon Prime

The Bouqs Co. Sweet Lavender Bouquet

The Bouqs Co. Sweet Lavender Bouquet

The Bouqs Co. 

Fresh flowers offer not only beauty but also an uplifting scent. Featuring the smell of sweet lavender and eucalyptus, this bouquet will smell as good as it looks. From delicate shades of purple, pink, and green, it’s a full-on sensory experience.

Who It's For

Anyone who appreciates the scent of a bouquet as much as the appearance

Sizes: Original (12 blooms), deluxe (24 blooms), grand (36 blooms) | Delivery Options: Same day, next day 

Urbanstems The Morello Bouquet

Urbanstems The Morello Bouquet

Urbanstems

To make a bold statement of love, Heron recommends seeking out arrangements with deep, jewel tones. This bouquet captures both lightness and darkness with scabiosa and ranunculus in rich cherry hues. For the partner that makes you feel like you are living in luxury, these are divine.

Who It's For

Anyone who enjoys a romantic bouquet in contrasting colors

Sizes: Single, double | Delivery Options: Same day (DC, NYC, Jersey City, and LA), next day

What to Look for in Anniversary Flowers

  • Specific Flowers: While you can spend hours researching what flowers go with what anniversary year, Heron says the perfect arrangement comes down to your partner’s favorite flower. As a florist, he always wants to know what flowers the customers like and don't like when designing a bouquet. If you aren’t sure about your partner’s floral preferences, Heron says looking at the flowers from your wedding is a good place to start. Not only will it likely contain some of their favorite flowers, but using the wedding bouquet as inspiration is a good way to bring you back to the special day on your anniversary. 
  • Colors: Besides the type of anniversary flowers, selecting the right shade of the blooms will set the tone for the entire arrangement. “We love to pedal romance, love, and mystery,” says Heron. “It gives the person an incentive to keep an eye on the arrangement and figure it out.” For light-hearted romantics, Heron says you can’t go wrong with shades of cream, whites, and pale pinks. The Charisma bouquet from The Bouqs is an ideal romantic arrangement of pink and white flowers. For a bolder look, he recommends deep jewel tones like burgundy and fuchsia for anniversary flowers. We also love a dark blue jewel tone, like the Blue Iris Treasures bouquet from Send Flowers. Of course, going with your partner’s favorite colors—whether that’s orange, green, or blue—is always a safe bet. 
  • Shipping and Service: Needless to say, you want your anniversary flowers to come on time and in the best condition. Nowadays, different floral sites offer fast, even same-day delivery, like The Bouqs Co. and Urban Stems. Give yourself enough time to find and buy a bouquet and realize shipping may take longer during different peak seasons like holidays. Heron also suggests researching the company’s reviews as well as looking at their social media to vet the quality and final look of their service.
FAQ
  • How do I make flowers last longer?

    Now that you’ve gifted your partner anniversary flowers, you want to make them stay fresh as long as possible right? Unfortunately, traditional fresh-cut flowers can’t last forever.

    “Flowers have a mind of their own,” says Heron. “You need to be realistic; a bouquet is not going to last seven to ten days.” Though wilting will inevitably happen with time, Heron says changing the water every day or every other day is helpful. He also recommends trimming the stems to help the flowers suck up freshwater. Placing the anniversary flowers in a cool, shady location rather than in direct sunlight will help extend its shelf life.

  • Are certain flowers associated with certain anniversaries?

    Anniversary gifts follow different themes based on the number of years of marriage, and the same goes for different flowers. Of course, these are just suggestions and it's best to first follow personal preference. Here’s a breakdown of the major anniversaries and associated flowers:

    1st: Carnations

    2nd: Cosmos

    3rd: Sunflowers

    4th: Geraniums

    5th: Daisies

    6th: Calla lilies

    7th: Freesias

    8th: Clematis

    9th: Poppies

    10th: Daffodils

    11th: Morning glories

    12th: Peonies

    13th: Chrysanthemums

    14th: Dahlias

    15th: Roses

    16th: Statices

    17th: Red carnations

    18th: Flower of your choice

    19th: Bronze chrysanthemums

    20th: Asters

    25th: Irises

    30th: Lilies

    50th: Yellow roses and violets

Why Trust Brides

Emily Cieslak is a Brides contributor and producer for Dotdash Meredith. She previously worked for The Knot, where she helped classify flowers in wedding photographs. For this article, the BRIDES team spoke with an industry expert for their valuable tips and insight:

  • Matty Heron is the founder of The Petal Workshop, a private floral studio.

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