Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Arena Flowers vs FLOWERBX
Where Arena Flowers and FLOWERBX differ
| Compare |  Arena Flowers |  FLOWERBX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £28Lower | £45 |
| Same-day delivery | No | YesHas it |
| Shipping fee | £4.90Lower | £6.50 |
| Freshness guarantee | 5 daysHigher | 0 days |
| Order cut-off | 9pm | 1pm |
| Markets | GB, IE, IM | GB, US |
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Key differences
- Arena Flowers scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Price from is lower at Arena Flowers: £28 vs £45.
- Same-day delivery: only FLOWERBX.
- Shipping fee is lower at Arena Flowers: £4.90 vs £6.50.
- Freshness guarantee is higher at Arena Flowers: 5 days vs 0 days.
- Support channels: only Arena Flowers offers Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Arena Flowers: 2006 vs 2015.
- Products: only Arena Flowers offers Letterbox flowers.
- Markets: only Arena Flowers offers IE, IM.
- Markets: only FLOWERBX offers US.
Our verdict on each
Arena Flowers
Arena Flowers suits buyers across GB, IE and IM who want one site covering bouquets, letterbox flowers, plants and subscriptions. It holds an overall score of 9.1, with next day delivery and a 5-day freshness guarantee behind prices that start at £28.
FLOWERBX
FLOWERBX suits people in GB and US who need flowers to land the same day and want a plant or a subscription in the same range. It scores 8.6 overall, and the 14 day returns window gives time to sort a problem order without starting again.
Score breakdown
| Area | Arena Flowers | FLOWERBX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry price sits at £28 with £4.90 delivery, and the cost part of the score reads 9.3. | 8.6Entry price of £45 plus £6.50 delivery, alongside a cost score part of 8.6. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherNext day delivery, personalization and a 9pm order cutoff give the offer part 8.9. | 8.7Personalization on the floral gifts range and a 1pm order cutoff, with an offer score part of 8.7. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherArena Online Limited has traded since 2006 with 5-day freshness terms; trust reads 9. | 8.5Run by FLOWERBX Limited since 2015 in GB, with a trust score part of 8.5. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Arena Flowers | FLOWERBX |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Arena Flowers: 1. Additional countries for FLOWERBX: 1.
Also worth a look
Enjoy Flowers has freshness guarantee at 7 days, against 5 days for Arena Flowers and 0 days for FLOWERBX.
Enjoy Flowers reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Arena Flowers | FLOWERBX |
|---|---|---|
| Flower delivery | 62 of 83 | 74 of 83 |
| Plant delivery | 19 of 32 | 30 of 32 |
| Flower subscriptions | 8 of 14 | 14 of 14 |
| Hampers and gift boxes | 61 of 107 | 91 of 107 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Arena Flowers | FLOWERBX |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Bouquets, Letterbox flowers, Plants, SubscriptionsCovers more | Bouquets, Plants, Subscriptions |
| Legal entity | Arena Online Limited | FLOWERBX Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2006Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Gift shops
| Fact | Arena Flowers | FLOWERBX |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | Yes | Yes |
| Next-day delivery | Yes | Yes |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 14 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Arena Flowers | FLOWERBX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | £28above the median | £45highest quarter | £26.50 |
| Shipping fee | £4.90below the median | £6.50above the median | £5.95 |
| Freshness guarantee | 5 daysbelow the median | 0 daysbelow the median | 7 days |
Median across 21 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Arena Flowers
Pros
- Subscriptions sit in the range at bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants; Serenata Flowers covers bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants and no subscription line.
- Next day delivery is available with an order cutoff of 9pm, an option shared by 51.3% of brands tracked.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, and phone alone reaches 62.8% of brands in the group.
Cons
- Same day delivery is not offered, so a last minute letterbox order travels on next day delivery instead.
- The freshness guarantee runs 5 days, while the site median sits at 7.
- Delivery is charged at £4.90 on top of a £28 entry price, so the headline figure is not the delivered total.
FLOWERBX
Pros
- Same-day delivery is available, and next-day delivery is offered as well, so a gift to GB and US can land on the day it is needed.
- The range covers bouquets, plants and subscriptions, so a plant or a subscription can sit alongside a bouquet in the same order.
- Returns run for 14 days, which leaves room to sort a problem order without ordering everything again.
Cons
- The freshness guarantee is 0 days, so an arrangement that fades early is not covered by a promise.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, while phone support is offered by 55.6% of flower delivery brands on the site, so a quick verbal check is not an option.
- The starting price ranks 23 of 27 brands, which places entry cost in the dearer part of the field.
Who each suits
Arena Flowers
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want the full bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants range settled in a single checkout rather than across separate shops.
- Gift senders in the United Kingdom, IE and IM who need next day delivery and personalization.
- Buyers who want help by more than email, since support runs on email, chat and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Dried flowers are the reason to pick Fleurop instead, since its range covers bouquets, plants and subscriptions.
- Readers who want a plants-led catalogue with no subscription line fit Blumenshop better, with bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants.
- Same day shoppers: Arena Flowers does not offer it, so a last minute gift waits for next day delivery.
FLOWERBX
Who it suits
- People in GB and US who need a gift to land on the day they order it.
- Anyone buying a plant or a subscription for a regular send, since bouquets, plants and subscriptions covers both.
- Readers who weigh the full cost of an order, because £6.50 delivery sits on top of a £45 starting price.
Who should look elsewhere
- Fleurop, if dried flowers are on your list, since its range is bouquets, plants and subscriptions and FLOWERBX does not list them.
- Blumenshop, if letterbox flowers are the priority, since bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants puts them in the range.
Country by country
| Country | Arena Flowers | FLOWERBX |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Arena Flowers
How much does a flower order cost at Arena Flowers?+
Prices open at £28 for the lowest priced arrangements, and delivery is a separate £4.90. The entry price ranks 14 of 27 tracked brands, so it is a mid table starting point rather than the cheapest on the board. Add the delivery fee to any budget before comparing with another range.
Does Arena Flowers do same day delivery?+
Same day delivery is not offered. Next day delivery is available, with an order cutoff of 9pm, so an order placed before the cutoff can reach its recipient the following day. Across the brands tracked here, 52% offer same day delivery and 51.3% offer next day, which is why same day shoppers have a shorter list.
FLOWERBX
What does a FLOWERBX bouquet cost, and is delivery extra?+
Flowers start at £45. Delivery is charged separately at £6.50, so the headline starting price is not the full cost of a single order. Both are the standing prices rather than introductory rates, which means the same figures apply each time you order and a regular gift habit does not bring a lower entry point.
Can flowers arrive the same day?+
Yes, same-day delivery is available, and next-day delivery is offered as well. The order cutoff of 1pm sets the boundary for the day's slots, so a morning order is the safer bet for a gift needed later the same day. Delivery reaches GB and US, so the option applies to addresses in both markets.