Long-Stem Freesias by Post

Long-stem freesias are the premium end of the freesia range — taller, thicker-stemmed, and carrying more florets than the shorter varieties you'll find in supermarkets. They're what we specialise in.

Delivered by post on your chosen date, lasting two to three weeks in the vase, and shipped with everything they need to arrive at their best.

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What “long-stem” actually means

Freesias come in two broad growing categories: short-stem and long-stem.

Short-stem freesias grow 20-30cm tall and typically carry 3-5 florets per stem. They're what you'll find in most supermarket bouquets — cheaper to grow, faster to harvest, but smaller-scale.

Long-stem freesias — the varieties we grow and select — reach 40-50cm and carry 6-10 florets per stem. That means:

• Bigger blooms per stem
• More florets opening in sequence over the vase life
• A more dramatic bouquet in the vase
• Better value per stem despite the higher price per stem

For gifting, long-stem freesias look meaningfully more considered than shorter alternatives. For your own home, they're the difference between a bouquet that looks like a proper display versus one that gets lost.

Why they last so long

Long-stem freesias have three natural advantages over shorter varieties:

1. Thicker stems hold more water and are less prone to bending
2. More florets means the display unfolds over 10-14 days rather than 5-7
3. Harvest timing — we cut at “bud crack” stage, when only the first floret is beginning to open, so the whole stem still has days of blooming ahead

Combined with our fresh dispatch (cut and shipped within 24 hours), you're getting the full two to three weeks at home rather than half of it having elapsed in a cold-store.

Our long-stem freesia bouquets

Letterbox — 10 stems, £24.95

Slim design that fits through most standard letterboxes. Perfect if the recipient is at work or you don't know their home schedule.

Small — 20 stems, £36.95

A lovely gift bouquet, generous enough to fill a jug or medium vase.

Regular — 25 stems, £44.95

Our most popular size. The right amount for a proper mantelpiece or dining table display. UK's favourite freesia bouquet.

Large — 30 stems, £52.95

For milestone occasions — anniversaries, birthdays, big thank-yous. Makes a proper statement in the vase.

Prestige — 50 stems, £84.95

Our showcase bouquet. For when nothing else will do.

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Colours we grow

Each of our long-stem varieties is available in:

• Mixed — our most popular option, blending white, cream, yellow, lilac and red
• White — for weddings, sympathy, or classic elegance
• Yellow — cheerful, friendship-associated, particularly popular for spring and thank-yous
• Lilac — the rarest colour and often the most striking
• Red — bold, less common than yellow or white, perfect for romantic occasions
• Pink — soft and photogenic, particularly popular for new babies and Mother's Day

If you know the recipient's favourite colour or the room they'll display them in, single-colour bouquets can be a lovely touch.

How our delivery works

Choose your delivery date. Pick the exact day at checkout — the birthday, the anniversary, whenever suits.

Cut fresh and dispatched. Every bouquet is cut and shipped within 24 hours of your chosen delivery date. No cold-store waiting time.

Free personalised card. Type your message at checkout and we'll write it by hand on a beautifully printed card.

Monday to Sunday delivery, UK-wide. Next-day delivery available if ordered before 4pm Monday to Friday. Weekend delivery available at a premium slot.

Vase-ready. Your recipient just needs to unpack, trim, and put them in water. Flower food sachet included.

Why by post, and not from a local florist

There's a real argument for either. Here's ours:

A local florist gives you a same-day option and lets you choose from what's on hand. It works if you want a bouquet in the next few hours.

Freesias by post work when the delivery date matters more than the immediate turnaround. You pick the exact date, you know what you're getting, and you get long-stem varieties that most local florists don't stock. The price per stem is often better too.

For gifting specifically — where the date matters and you want the flowers to arrive at their peak — post-delivered long-stem freesias are the more considered choice.

Common questions

How long do long-stem freesias last?

With basic care, two to three weeks in a vase. We include our full care guide with every order.

When do you deliver?

Monday to Sunday UK-wide. Next-day delivery is available if ordered before 4pm Monday to Friday. Weekend delivery slots are premium.

What's the difference between your freesias and supermarket ones?

Ours are long-stem varieties (40-50cm) with 6-10 florets per stem. Supermarket freesias are typically short-stem (20-30cm) with 3-5 florets. Ours are cut fresh, shipped within 24 hours, and dispatched at bud-crack stage — supermarket freesias have usually been in cold-store for a week already.

Can I choose specific colours?

Yes — single-colour bouquets in white, yellow, lilac, red, pink, and mixed varieties are all available. See the full range.

Can I add chocolates or a card?

Yes — you can add finishing touches at checkout, including Marc de Champagne truffles and Cartwright & Butler chocolates.

Send long-stem freesias by post

Cut fresh, delivered on your chosen date, lasting two to three weeks. From £24.95.

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