Is it ok to send flowers....?

You can have flowers sent in a letter box size box. Moonpig do them...

Grannybags, send some flowers the thought alone will lift her spirits. I have had 2 bloom and wild gifts recently and although the flowers can look a bit wilted they perk ip in water in no time at all and lasted a good 2 weeks for me.

From what you have wrote your sister is like me I loved going out on my schooter as much as I could it's my birthday nx week and its going to be really hard me not seeing my daughter and 2 grandsons my daughter might send me flowers but do you know what I would love we are on WhatsApp I would love them to make cards for me show them on our WhatsApp and sing happy birthday I know for me this wont happen because I cant really tell her what I want but it might give you an idea what you could do for your sister I hope this might give you an idea if you're not on WhatsApp why not send her a photo of the card you have made let me know what you think

There are quite a few on line companies doing gift packages now.. you don’t need to stick to flowers.

My son sent me a ‘High Tea’ on mother’s day. It was a welcome treat as I was shielded and having difficulty getting even basic supplies.
As far as I can see the risk of getting the virus from delivered items is low.

I am recovering from what was probably a moderate bout of covid-19 about a month ago and received a Bloom and Wild letterbox delivery from a friend a couple of days ago. It was a lovely surprise and boosted my spirits no end. I just washed my hands carefully. They do look closed on arrival but now look amazing.

A company near me does an afternoon tea which is delivered (minus the cup of tea) to your doorstep and a friend's doorstep so that you can link up by video and enjoy a shared afternoon tea. We used What'sAp. My friend and I had both set our tables up with best china and tablecloth and displayed the sandwiches, scones, jam, cream and cake as in a proper afternoon tea and it was lovely to just chat and 'see' each other. A great idea to try.

My SIL was 70 last week and she was supposed to be going on holiday which obviously was cancelled. I sent her some flowers through the post and she loved them, they cheered her up no end.

I always use bloom and wild they send letter box flowers, so the outside package gets thrown away. I actually asked them the same question and they said they were following all the guidelines. They are beautiful flowers and wonderful company if anything is wrong they will sort asap.

I second Moonpig. I sent my sister some for her birthday and she said they were the most beautiful and colourful she'd seen. They were letterbox rainbow flowers, if that helps?

I sent my friend Birthday flowers from Flying Flowers earlier this week. She said they were beautiful and superbly packaged. I thought they were very reasonably priced too. My friend was thrilled to receive them x

I would recommend Bunches. www.bunches.co.uk
I’ve used them many times and never been disappointed. Use the code ROSES for a 10% reduction!

I've received flowers for my birthday last week and I sent flowers to a friend in a nursing home for her birthday. I don't see a problem. I've also made and sent cards to several elderly friends , all in nursing homes to let them know I'm thinking about them. If we get post from the government why should we be banned from sending letters and cards to friends and family.

You could ring a local (to her) garden centre or nursery, lots are still operating and offer delivery.

You could ask them to deliver a planted up decorative pot of outdoor flowering plants, summer pansies etc, and see if they would be prepared to carry them round to the back of her house, within view of a window. Then they'd be safe to admire in the back garden, and no contamination.

I’ve sent Bloom and Wild letterbox flowers and wondered what they were actually like (recipients say they’re lovely but I wondered if they were just being polite!) anyway I got some myself recently and they were lovely. They do come in bud and bloom after a couple of days. So about 2 days after receiving they were making a lovely display. There is often a £10 off your first order with them offer.

I’ve also used Serenata flowers (and received) and they’re nice too. If you’re on Quidco they are usually listed on there with a discount.

I sent a friend tulips for her birthday. They were from marks and Spencer’s and she loved them as they’re her favourite flower

I have had not "so good flowers" from Moonpig on several occasions. When I rang them, they were very helpful and sent better ones. Not my first choice though.

Thank you all so much for your replies. I was pleased to hear from all shielded GNers that they thought it was ok.

Flowers arranged and I paid for guaranteed delivery so I'm now looking forward to her reaction on the 28th!

Think flowers would be fine. Just learned today a neighbours had a cake delivered for her birthday. Looked lovely all wrapped up in cellophane and ribbon. Viewed at a distance I add!

I sent my longtime friend a postbox delivery of flowers from Prestigue Flowers and they are beautifully fresh and full,she wiped down the box with hand sanitiser before opening.You can add chocolates and other little gifts if you need to.

I sent some flowers to a bereaved friend (not CV) last week from the Marks and Spencer website. They emailed me to say that they were out for delivery and arrived on time. They were an arrangement already in water. She said they were beautiful.

I don’t see that having flowers in her home is any different to having an item from a supermarket. Just remind her to ditch the packaging and wash her hands, as she would after handling any shopping. Honestly....I think we are over reacting sometimes....I’m sure they will be lovely....and if you still aren’t sure, ask her if it’s ok by her. It means it’s not such a surprise but at least you won’t worry as much.

I’ve sent flowers by postal service to my elderly parents most weeks since the lockdown. Have had no problems.
The flowers are packaged and normally delivered 48 hours after by Royal Mail. Normal handling of the package indoors i.e wiping it with detail spray or such like.
I’m sure your sister will love them.

Yes, it is wonderful to receive flowers BUT I worked on a children's cancer ward, and plants and flowers were not allowed. Other posts on this thread have alerted you to this issue. Great idea, but check ( don't know where) before you send. Maybe one of you GNs can advise about where to find out about this?

www.nhs.uk/news/medical-practice/you-dont-bring-me-flowers-anymore/ this talks about why no flowers I think everyone would understand no flowers in intensive care, but we none of us want nurses to have to change the water and trim the stalks or risk having a vase knocked over and break. Many people nowadays are not in hospital for as long as in the past so there is carrying them home afterwards too
I'd send some, I sent mum some bloom and wild and thought I'd not got heavily scented ones but they were, she actually liked that, normally she doesn't, she said every morning when she came down she could smell them and know she had no cv!