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Updated 1 October 2026 · Pludor team · 3 sources

Florists sell more online with a simple order page for ready designs, clear delivery zones and cut-off times, a separate enquiry form for weddings and events, and flower subscriptions for steady income. Peak days like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day need pre-orders and limited menus.

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Start here

Most flower orders are gifts with a deadline. Buyers want to see the design, the price, and when it will arrive.

What you need

  • Photos of your actual designs at a few price points
  • Delivery zones, fees and same-day cut-off times
  • A gift message field
  • An enquiry form for events with date, venue and budget
  • A plan for seasonal flower substitutions

Beginner mistakes to avoid

  • Unclear delivery cut-offs
  • Showing designs you cannot repeat
  • Event enquiries with no budget question
  • Taking unlimited orders on peak days

How to do it

How do I price bouquets?

Add flower and sundry cost, labour and overhead, then margin.

  1. Cost flowers and sundries per design
  2. Add labour time
  3. Add overhead share
  4. Add margin and round to clean price points

How do I set up same-day delivery?

Publish zones, fees and a daily cut-off.

  1. Draw delivery zones
  2. Set a fee per zone
  3. Set a same-day cut-off
  4. Show next available delivery date at checkout

How do I handle wedding and event enquiries?

Use a form that collects the essentials, then quote with a deposit.

  1. Ask date, venue, guest count, style and budget
  2. Send a proposal with pictures
  3. Take a deposit to hold the date
  4. Confirm final numbers two weeks before

How do I prepare for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day?

Limit the menu, open pre-orders and cap capacity.

  1. Offer 3 to 5 designs only
  2. Open pre-orders early
  3. Cap orders per delivery slot
  4. Order stock based on pre-orders

How do I sell flower subscriptions?

Offer weekly or monthly deliveries at a set price.

  1. Choose sizes and frequency
  2. Charge automatically
  3. Let customers pause
  4. Target offices and restaurants too

Common questions

Should florists sell online?

Yes; gift buyers often order on their phones, especially for delivery.

How do I deal with substitutions?

State that seasonal flowers may be substituted with similar colour and value.

What about delivery when nobody is home?

Ask for safe-place instructions and a phone number at checkout.

How far ahead do weddings book?

Often months ahead; deposits hold dates.

How do I get found locally?

Keep your Google Business Profile updated with photos and hours (Google).

Going further: scale and grow

Corporate accounts

Weekly arrangements for offices and hotels bring steady revenue.

Add-ons

Cards, chocolates and vases raise order value.

Workshops

Flower arranging classes sell well before holidays.

Waste control

Plan stock from pre-orders and use leftovers in subscriptions.

Photo library

Photograph every design you make for future listings.

Use AI for this

AI saves florists time on the admin side.

  1. Descriptions. Write design descriptions.
  2. Event proposals. Draft proposals from enquiry forms.
  3. Gift messages. Suggest card messages.
  4. Promotions. Plan holiday campaigns.
  5. Replies. Answer delivery questions.

Be careful

Product photos should show designs you actually make.

Doing this on Pludor

Pludor gives florists a free order page with delivery zones, gift messages, event bookings with deposits and subscriptions.

  • Delivery zones and cut-offs
  • Event deposits
  • Subscriptions
  • Workshops as bookings

Free to start - no card, no item limit. Pay only for what you use past the monthly free amounts.

Open my flower shop

Sources

  1. Google Business Profile: local ranking
  2. Stripe pricing
  3. Pludor pricing

Checked 1 October 2026. Fees and rules change; follow the links for the latest.

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