Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Interflora vs Patch: Plants
Interflora
Patch: Plants
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | InterfloraReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Patch: PlantsReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £25 | £5Lower |
| Same-day delivery | YesHas it | No |
| Shipping fee | £7.65 | £4.90Lower |
| Freshness guarantee | 7 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Order cut-off | 3pm Mon-Sat | 9pm Mon-Fri, 6pm Sat |
| Markets | GB, IE, GG, IM, AU, AT, BE, CA, DK, FR, DE, IN, IT, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, ZA, ES, SE, CH, USCovers more | GB |
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Key differences
- Patch: Plants scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at Patch: Plants: £5 vs £25.
- Same-day delivery: only Interflora.
- Shipping fee is lower at Patch: Plants: £4.90 vs £7.65.
- Freshness guarantee is higher at Patch: Plants: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only Patch: Plants offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Interflora: 1923 vs 2016.
- Interflora is available in 3 more countries.
- Products: only Interflora offers Bouquets, Letterbox flowers, Subscriptions.
- Markets: only Interflora offers IE, GG, IM.
Our verdict on each
Interflora
Interflora suits anyone in the UK who wants flowers sent far and wide without fuss. Its GB, IE and GG market reach and 7 day freshness guarantee make it a steady choice, though the £7.65 delivery fee adds up on small orders.
Patch: Plants
Patch: Plants suits anyone in the UK buying houseplants on a tight entry price, with plants from £5 and a freshness guarantee of 30 days. The trade-off is range and speed, since it sells plants only and same day delivery is not offered.
Score breakdown
| Area | Interflora | Patch: Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry prices start at £25 with a £7.65 delivery fee, and price from ranks 12 of 27. | 9.7HigherEntry price of £5 plus £4.90 delivery keeps the outlay small. |
| Offer | 9.0Product types cover bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants, with same day delivery available and a 7 day freshness guarantee. | 9.1HigherA freshness guarantee of 30 days, offset by a plants-only range and no same day delivery. |
| Trust | 9.6HigherTrading since 1923 as Interflora British Unit in GB, with returns open for 14 days. | 8.3Runs under Patch Gardens Ltd with GB headquarters and support on email, chat and help centre. |
Which one suits you
Pick Interflora if same-day delivery and markets matter most.
Pick Patch: Plants if cost, price from, shipping fee, and freshness guarantee matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Interflora | Patch: Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Interflora: 3.
How they place
| Ranking | Interflora | Patch: Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Flower delivery | 64 of 84 | 61 of 84 |
| Plant delivery | 22 of 33 | 19 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Interflora | Patch: Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Bouquets, Letterbox flowers, Plants, SubscriptionsCovers more | Plants |
| Legal entity | Interflora British Unit | Patch Gardens Ltd |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1923Lower | 2016 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Gift shops
| Fact | Interflora | Patch: Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Next-day delivery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 14 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Interflora | Patch: Plants | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | £25below the median | £5lowest quarter | £26.50 |
| Shipping fee | £7.65highest quarter | £4.90below the median | £5.95 |
| Freshness guarantee | 7 daysat the median | 30 dayshighest quarter | 7 days |
Median across 24 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Interflora
Pros
- Covers GB, IE and GG, so a single order can reach many countries
- Freshness guarantee of 7 days, ranked 3 of 20
- Same day delivery is available, and next day delivery is offered too
Cons
- Delivery costs £7.65, which weighs more on a small order starting at £25
- Price from ranks 12 of 27, so it sits above many cheaper flower sites
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line listed
Patch: Plants
Pros
- Plants start at £5, and the shop places 2 of 27 on price from in the comparison.
- A freshness guarantee of 30 days, which holds 2 of 20 on that measure.
- Cheaper than a bouquet: the entry figure of £5 compares with Serenata Flowers and Blumenshop, which also sell bouquets and letterbox flowers.
Cons
- Plants only: the range is plants, so a buyer who wants a bouquet as well has to place a second order with Serenata Flowers or Blumenshop.
- Same day delivery is not offered, so a plant wanted for a particular day cannot be relied on.
- No phone line: support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so a complicated return has to be handled in writing.
Who each suits
Interflora
Who it suits
- You send flowers to recipients across the UK and beyond, thanks to GB, IE and GG
- You want subscriptions and letterbox flowers under the same roof, as bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants shows
- You value a freshness promise, with 7 days of cover
Who should look elsewhere
- Fleurop, if you want dried flowers in the range alongside bouquets, letterbox flowers and plants
- Serenata Flowers or Blumenshop, if the £7.65 delivery fee pushes your order past your budget
- Anyone who wants to talk to a person on the phone, since support runs on email and help centre only
Patch: Plants
Who it suits
- UK buyers who want a single plant rather than a flower gift, and who weigh the entry price first.
- Anyone nervous about posting living stock, given the freshness guarantee of 30 days.
- Shoppers who prefer help in writing or in chat, since support runs on email, chat and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone buying a bouquet or a letterbox gift, since the range is plants; Serenata Flowers covers the flower side of that need.
- Anyone who needs a plant in hand the same day, since same day delivery is not offered here.
- Shoppers who want to sort a problem by phone, since support runs on email, chat and help centre without a phone line.
Country by country
| Country | Interflora | Patch: Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Isle of Man | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Interflora
What does Interflora charge at entry, and what is the delivery fee on top?+
Flowers start at £25, and a delivery fee of £7.65 is added on top. That fee is the part worth watching, because on a small gift it takes up a large share of the total. On a larger order it spreads across more stems, so the cost per flower falls.
How long is the freshness guarantee on Interflora orders?+
The freshness guarantee runs for 7 days, and Interflora ranks 3 of 20 on that measure. It sits at the stronger end of the flower delivery category, which matters most for birthdays and anniversaries where arrival day matters.
Patch: Plants
What does a plant cost at Patch: Plants?+
Plants start at £5, the figure shown across the product range. That is the shelf price, so the delivered cost sits above it once £4.90 for delivery is added. Budget the plant price plus delivery rather than the entry figure alone.
Is there a delivery fee on top of the plant?+
Yes. Delivery is £4.90 on an order, charged on top of the plant price, so a small order carries a proportionally large share of it. Since the range begins at £5, a single cheap plant plus delivery can cost noticeably more than the plant price suggests.
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