What sets the price of a bouquet
The price of a bouquet rests on five factors: the varieties chosen, the season, the size, the time spent arranging it and how it is delivered. That is why there is no single answer to “how much does a bouquet cost”: two bouquets of the same size can differ a great deal depending on whether they hold large-headed roses or plentiful seasonal flowers. Before hunting for the cheapest, ask yourself what you want to give, for which occasion and for when. The answer points to the size, the flowers and the delivery option, and therefore to the budget. The sections below go through each factor, then explain how to compare two offers without being caught out by a teaser price.
The flowers · roses, peonies or seasonal blooms
The varieties weigh most on the price of a bouquet. The most sought-after flowers, such as large-headed roses or peonies, cost more than seasonal flowers grown in abundance, and peonies are only available for a few weeks a year. A bouquet of gerberas, chrysanthemums or daisies often gives more volume for the same budget than a bouquet of roses. It is not a question of quality: a seasonal flower at its peak is often more beautiful and lasts better than one forced out of season. That is why each bouquet has its own price per size: a small rose bouquet and a small country-style one do not cost the same, even at identical dimensions.
The season and how far flowers travel
The season changes the price because it changes where the flowers come from. A flower in season is available in quantity; the same flower out of season comes from further away or from heated greenhouses, and its cost rises. Roses are available all year round, but their heads are smaller in winter. Demand plays a part too: around Valentine’s Day, everyone wants red roses at the same moment. At Hanaé, the bouquet price and the delivery fee are shown before payment. Choosing the flowers of the moment remains the simplest way to spend your budget on flowers rather than on transport.
Size · centimetres, not stem counts
Size is the second lever on price, but stem counts are a poor way to compare it. A large-headed rose does not take up the space of a sprig of gypsophila, and “twenty stems” says nothing about real volume if half of them are foliage. The height and width of the bouquet are a fairer measure. At Hanaé, most bouquets come in three sizes, S, M and L, each with its price on the product page; a few come in a single size. S suits a light gesture, M a birthday or a dinner, L a big occasion. Moving up a size changes the price more than switching to another bouquet of the same size: that is usually where the budget is decided.
Arranging and delivery
The work of arranging and the delivery are part of the price, even when they are not itemised. Choosing the flowers, conditioning them, tying them by hand and wrapping them takes time, and a bouquet made the same day, to order, does not cost the same as one prepared in advance in bulk. Delivery adds a real cost, especially in Paris, where it is done by bike or scooter through the traffic. Timing matters as well: one-hour delivery ties up a courier immediately, which explains why it costs more than delivery within the day. At Hanaé, bouquets are arranged the same day, to order, and delivered by bike or e-scooter.
How to compare two offers fairly
To compare two bouquets, compare the delivered total, not the price on the thumbnail. Add up the bouquet, the delivery fee and any supplement for express delivery or a precise time slot. Then check the size in centimetres rather than the number of stems, and remember that a photo is only indicative: fresh flowers vary from one day to the next depending on what arrives. Finally, look at what is included and what is charged separately: the card, the wrapping, proof of delivery, the area covered. A low teaser price with expensive delivery often ends up costing more than a slightly dearer bouquet with a fixed delivery fee. The only figure that counts is the one you see just before paying.
At Hanaé · prices shown all the way through
At Hanaé, the price of each size, S, M and L, is shown on the bouquet’s page, and the total including delivery appears before payment. Delivery in under two hours costs €5.90, free on orders from €100. One-hour express delivery costs €18; it is never free. If the hand-over takes longer than an hour after payment, €12.10 is refunded on request, the difference with a standard delivery. The delivery price is the same in all twenty Paris arrondissements, the city’s districts. The handwritten card is included at no extra cost, and a photo of the hand-over is emailed to you. For a tight budget, one page gathers the bouquets whose total, smallest size and delivery included, stays under €70.
Bouquets under €70, deliveredWhat budget for which occasion · in sizes
Rather than an amount in euros, think of your budget as a size, then pick the bouquet within that size. For a thank-you, an S or an M is enough. For a birthday, M is the right size. For Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, go up to M or L. For a ceremony or a big occasion, L is the one. If you simply want a small gesture, the small formats are the way in: the Mignonnette, a bouquet the size of a yoghurt pot, or the Fleur du jour, a surprise arrangement in the colour palette of your choice. This grid is the same as in our guide to the perfect bouquet, which also covers how a bouquet is composed.
The perfect bouquet guideGetting more flowers for the same price
Three habits get you more flowers for the same budget. First, choose seasonal flowers: at their peak they are more plentiful, more beautiful and last longer. Second, dare a single-variety bouquet: ranunculus in spring or hydrangeas in summer make a strong impression without the complexity of a mix. Third, order ahead: a 30-minute slot booked earlier the same day or several days in advance saves paying for express to make up for a forgotten date. If you give flowers regularly, the subscription delivers a signature bouquet every week, two weeks, month, two months or quarter, at the price of the bouquet with delivery included, and without commitment.
Seasonal flowers in ParisFrequently asked questions
How much does a bouquet of flowers cost in Paris?
There is no single price: it depends on the flowers, the season, the size and the delivery. At Hanaé, each product page shows the price of sizes S, M and L, and the total including delivery appears before payment.
How much does flower delivery cost in Paris?
At Hanaé, delivery in under two hours costs €5.90, free on orders from €100, at the same price in all twenty arrondissements. One-hour express costs €18 and is never free.
Are flowers more expensive on Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day?
At Hanaé, the bouquet price and the delivery fee are shown before payment. Ordering ahead lets you book a time slot without paying for express.
What bouquet can I send on a small budget?
A small format such as the Mignonnette or the Fleur du jour, or a bouquet of seasonal flowers. A dedicated page also gathers the bouquets whose total, smallest size and delivery included, stays under €70.
Should I compare bouquets by number of stems?
No: compare the size in centimetres and the delivered total instead. Stem counts say nothing about real volume, since a large-headed rose takes up far more room than a small flower or a sprig of foliage.
What size bouquet should I give for a birthday?
M is the right size for a birthday. Choose S or M for a thank-you, M or L for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, and L for a ceremony.
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