Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Appleyard vs Fresh Sends
Appleyard vs Fresh Sends: the differences
| Compare |  Appleyard |  Fresh Sends |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £35.98 | $43 |
| Same-day delivery | YesHas it | No |
| Shipping fee | £5.99 | $6.95 |
| Order cut-off | 5.45pm | 5pm EST |
| Markets | GB | US |
| Freshness guarantee | 7 days | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Appleyard scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.7.
- Same-day delivery: only Appleyard.
- Products: only Appleyard offers Plants, Dried flowers.
- Markets: only Appleyard offers GB.
- Markets: only Fresh Sends offers US.
Our verdict on each
Appleyard
Appleyard is the pick for UK shoppers who want same day flowers, a subscription and a 7 day freshness guarantee in one basket. Entry price of £35.98 and a £5.99 delivery charge put it mid-table on cost, so value seekers should weigh that before ordering.
Fresh Sends
Fresh Sends suits anyone in the US who wants bouquets, letterbox flowers or a flower subscription without needing same day delivery. Bouquets start at $43 with a $6.95 delivery fee, next day delivery is the norm, and support runs on email, phone and help centre if an order needs sorting.
Score breakdown
| Area | Appleyard | Fresh Sends |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Entry price sits at £35.98 with a £5.99 delivery charge, landing it low in the field on both. | 9.0Higher$43 is the entry price and $6.95 is the delivery fee on top, so those two numbers set what you pay. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherSame day delivery plus a 7 day freshness guarantee and subscriptions in bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants. | 8.7Next day delivery is offered and orders placed by 5pm EST can make it, within the range of bouquets, letterbox flowers and subscriptions. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.1Founded in 2019 and run as Fresh Sends from US, with a returns window of 7 days. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Appleyard | Fresh Sends |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
Additional countries for Appleyard: 1. Additional countries for Fresh Sends: 1.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Appleyard | Fresh Sends |
|---|---|---|
| Flower delivery | 67 of 83 | 72 of 83 |
| Flower subscriptions | 11 of 14 | 13 of 14 |
| Hampers and gift boxes | 71 of 107 | 85 of 107 |
| Personalized gifts | 131 of 164 | 149 of 164 |
What we checked
Appleyard
- appleyardflowers.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Fresh Sends
- freshsends.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Appleyard | Fresh Sends |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Bouquets, Letterbox flowers, Plants, Subscriptions, Dried flowersCovers more | Bouquets, Letterbox flowers, Subscriptions |
| Legal entity | Ecomnova Limited | Fresh Sends |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Gift shops
| Fact | Appleyard | Fresh Sends |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | Yes | Yes |
| Next-day delivery | Yes | Yes |
| Return window | 14 daysHigher | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Appleyard | Fresh Sends | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshness guarantee | 7 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Median across 21 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Appleyard
Pros
- Same day delivery is available, alongside next day delivery, so urgent gifts are covered.
- The range spans bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants, which means bouquets, plants, subscriptions and dried flowers sit in one basket.
- A 7 day freshness guarantee backs every order, and the return window is 14 days.
Cons
- Delivery adds £5.99 on top, so a £35.98 order is not the full outlay.
- The entry price of £35.98 places the brand toward the expensive end on price, at position 20 of 27.
- The catalogue runs in GB only, so buyers outside the UK cannot use it.
Fresh Sends
Pros
- bouquets, letterbox flowers and subscriptions puts a one-off bouquet, a letterbox option and a subscription on a single site.
- Next day delivery is offered, so a gift ordered by 5pm EST can arrive the following day.
- Personalization is offered, so a gift can carry a message for a birthday or a thank you.
Cons
- Same day delivery is not offered, and just 52% of brands on the site can meet a same day deadline.
- The $6.95 delivery fee sits on top of the $43 entry price, so the cheapest bouquet costs more at checkout than it first looks.
- Fresh Sends delivers in a single market, the US, so it is out of reach if you are ordering from another country.
Who each suits
Appleyard
Who it suits
- UK shoppers sending a same day gift who also want plants or a subscription from the same seller.
- Buyers who care about cover on a flower order and read the 7 day freshness guarantee as the deciding factor.
- Gift buyers who need personalization and reach support on email, phone and help centre when something goes wrong.
Who should look elsewhere
- Fleurop buyers, who want a wider product list that already includes bouquets, plants and subscriptions if plants are not on their list.
- Serenata Flowers buyers who would rather start from a lower entry price than pay £5.99 on delivery.
- Blumenshop buyers looking outside the UK, since Appleyard's markets cover GB only.
Fresh Sends
Who it suits
- Readers in the US who want a one-off bouquet without paying for same day speed.
- Anyone setting up a recurring flower order rather than a single gift, since subscriptions sit in the range.
- Gift buyers who want a personal message attached, since personalization is offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after plants: Serenata Flowers and Blumenshop list plants in bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants and bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants, and the Fresh Sends range does not reach them.
- Shoppers who want dried flowers, since Fleurop carries them in bouquets, plants and subscriptions while Fresh Sends does not.
Current offers
Appleyard
Current offer
Discount code
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Appleyard | Fresh Sends |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Appleyard
What does a first Appleyard order cost?+
Bouquets start at £35.98, and delivery is charged on top at £5.99. The two figures sit together, so the amount you see on the shop is the start of the spend rather than the whole cost of getting flowers to the door. Larger arrangements push the total higher.
How fast can Appleyard deliver?+
Same day delivery is available, and next day delivery is offered as well, which covers planned as well as urgent orders. The same day option is the reason many buyers pick this seller over a florist that only offers a next day window.
Fresh Sends
How much do flowers cost at Fresh Sends?+
Bouquets start at $43, which is the entry price for a one-off gift. A $6.95 delivery fee is charged on top, so the cheapest order costs $43 plus $6.95 once you reach checkout. Fresh Sends delivers in a single market, the US, so there is one price list to plan around.
Does Fresh Sends offer same day delivery?+
Same day delivery is not offered. Next day delivery is available instead, and orders placed by 5pm EST can still make that slot. If a bouquet has to land today, Fresh Sends is not the shop for it, and a florist that advertises same day delivery is the better fit. Leave a day of margin around birthdays and anniversaries.