When it is a good idea
Sending flowers to someone’s office is a good idea whenever the gesture relates to working life or is worth sharing with the team. A birthday, a promotion, a retirement or move to a new job, a return from leave, a thank-you after a tough project: in each case the bouquet arrives where the person spends their day and becomes a small shared moment. It is also an elegant way to congratulate a client on an opening, a launch or a signed deal. The office has a practical advantage too: the person is usually there during delivery hours, so the bouquet is not left waiting outside a door.
Thank-you flowersWhen to hold back
Avoid the office for a romantic gesture: red roses received in front of colleagues can embarrass, draw comments and expose a relationship the person would rather keep private. Send them home instead. For a client or business partner, first check their company’s gift policy: some limit or forbid gifts, even modest ones, especially in regulated sectors. A simple bouquet with a professional note is usually well received, but it is wise to ask an internal contact. Finally, ask about allergies where you can, especially if the bouquet will sit in a shared office.
The address · everything to include
An office delivery succeeds thanks to a complete address: the recipient’s full name, company name, street address, building, floor, and access code or instructions for reception. Add the recipient’s phone number, or that of a colleague in on the secret if you want to keep the surprise: the courier can call if access is tricky. In Paris, many office buildings have a reception desk or a caretaker’s lodge that accepts parcels and deliveries; say so in the address details, and state whether the bouquet can be left there or must be handed over in person. In large buildings or campuses, also name the entrance to use.
The right slot · during office hours
Deliver during office hours, avoiding late Friday afternoons and days when the person is off or working from home. At Hanaé, you can choose a 30-minute slot, the same day or a later date booked days ahead: late morning or early afternoon lets the person enjoy the bouquet all day. For same-day delivery, order before 8pm; standard delivery takes under 2 hours, from 10am to 11pm, anywhere in central Paris (the 20 arrondissements), at the same price in all of them. For a leaving drink or a meeting, aim for a slot just before it starts.
In an open-plan office · compact, light scent, broad appeal
In an open-plan office, choose a compact, lightly scented bouquet in colours everyone likes. A shared desk has no room for a very large arrangement, and a strong scent, such as lilies, can bother neighbours. Yellow, white, cream and pastels please most people and brighten the room without any ambiguous message; yellow is associated with friendship and joy. Think about how long it lasts too: an orchid in a pot cover lasts for weeks with very little care, which makes it a good gift for someone who travels a lot. For a bouquet, a vase and fresh water are enough to keep it going.
Making a bouquet lastA team gift · one card signed by everyone
For a team gift, the simplest option is one bouquet and one card from everyone. Gather the first names or a short word from each person, then type the message at checkout: at Hanaé, the card is included and the text is copied out by hand. A short message works better than a long list, for example “Happy birthday Claire, from the whole Marketing team” or “Thank you for these wonderful years, we will miss you. The whole team”. Choose size M or L if several people are giving, keeping in mind the space on the desk. One person orders and follows the delivery for everyone.
Proof of delivery · useful when you are not there
The hand-over photo tells you the bouquet has arrived, even if you work elsewhere or remotely. At Hanaé, the courier photographs the hand-over; the photo is emailed to you and stays visible on the tracking page. It is especially useful for a gift to a client, to a colleague at another site, or sent from abroad to someone who works in Paris. If the bouquet was left at reception, the photo shows it, and you can let the person know it is waiting downstairs. For a surprise, wait for the photo before sending your congratulations: that way you will not spoil anything.
Weekly flowers for the office · a different need
If you want regular flowers for your own premises, in reception or the meeting room, that is a different need from a one-off gift. A bouquet for a colleague marks a moment; regularly renewed flowers are part of a workplace’s image and atmosphere. For this, Hanaé offers an office flower subscription, delivered across the 20 arrondissements, designed for a space rather than a person. You no longer have to think about it: the bouquets arrive at the rhythm you choose. For a gesture towards one particular person, however, a one-off bouquet with a card is still the right answer.
Office flower subscriptionFrequently asked questions
How do I send flowers to someone’s office?
Give the recipient’s full name, company, floor and access code or reception instructions, plus their phone number. Choose a slot during office hours.
Is it appropriate to send flowers to a colleague?
Yes, for a birthday, a promotion, a farewell or a thank-you. Just avoid romantic gestures at work, which can embarrass the person in front of colleagues.
What flowers suit an open-plan office?
A compact, lightly scented bouquet in yellow, white or pastels. An orchid in a pot cover is also a good choice: it lasts for weeks.
Can flowers be left at a company’s reception?
Yes, if reception accepts deliveries: say so in the address details. The hand-over photo shows you where the bouquet was left.
Can I send flowers to a client?
Yes, a simple bouquet with a professional note is usually well received. Check their company’s gift policy first, as some limit gifts.
What time should flowers be delivered to an office?
Late morning or early afternoon, during office hours. Avoid late Friday afternoons and days when the person is away.
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