How to Send Flowers to Germany from Abroad
Yes, you can send flowers to Germany from the US, UK, Canada, Spain or anywhere else. Order online at GermanFlorist.com, pay in USD with an international card or PayPal, and a local florist in Germany hand-delivers your bouquet to the address you choose. Orders placed before midnight German time arrive the next day, Monday to Saturday.
Can you send flowers to Germany from another country?
Yes. Orders are accepted from any country, so an expat in Toronto or a parent in Madrid can order for a child in Germany without a local address or account. Delivery covers all of Germany, including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf and Leipzig, plus 22 more city pages.
If you are in the US, you pay in USD. EUR and GBP amounts are shown for reference only, so your card issuer may apply its own exchange rate.
How do you send flowers to Germany from abroad, step by step?
The process takes about five minutes:
- Browse the flower collection and choose a bouquet, arrangement or plant.
- Enter the recipient's full name, street address, postal code, city and phone number.
- Write your message. Every order includes a free printed card.
- Add an optional extra if you like: a box of chocolates, glass vase, plush teddy bear, greeting card, balloons or a wine bottle.
- Pay with Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or with PayPal.
- Add delivery instructions, such as a preferred time. The florist tries to meet it, but exact time slots are not guaranteed.
The catalog is flowers, plants and the listed add-ons only. Cakes and food hampers are not sold.
How long does delivery take and when should you order?
Delivery is next day across Germany for orders placed before midnight German time. Same-day delivery is not offered. Germany is ahead of the US and UK, so an order you place in the evening at home may already be past midnight there.
There are no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays. That matters for the dates below, because Valentine's Day and Mother's Day both fall on Sundays in 2027. Christmas Day is a public holiday, so plan for delivery on December 24 instead.
| Occasion | Date | Order by | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas (Weihnachten) | Friday, December 25, 2026 | December 22 to 23 | USD 63.24 plus USD 14.95 delivery |
| Valentine's Day (Valentinstag) | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | February 10 to 11 | USD 63.24 plus USD 14.95 delivery |
| Mother's Day (Muttertag) | Sunday, May 9, 2027 | May 5 to 6 | USD 63.24 plus USD 14.95 delivery |
The order-by dates give you two to three days of margin. For the Sunday occasions, the last day that works is Friday, which gives Saturday delivery.
How much does it cost to send flowers to Germany?
Bouquets start at USD 63.24, and the flat delivery fee is USD 14.95. The full catalog runs up to USD 172.49 before delivery. A more expensive choice such as the Iridescent Rose Luxe at USD 137.99 would cost USD 152.94 with delivery. The Lilac Reverie Vase and Golden Hour Cube are both USD 74.74, and the First Bloom of Spring is USD 68.99.
You are charged in USD. Check the price of any add-on on the product page before you pay, since the add-ons are priced separately from the bouquet.
Which flowers are appropriate in Germany, and which should you avoid?
Roses are a safe choice for birthdays, anniversaries and romance. A bouquet such as the Sunshine Smile Roses works for most occasions. Plants and vases are also popular gifts, and a vintage garden cube suits a home where a potted arrangement will last longer than cut stems.
A few customs are worth knowing:
- Odd numbers for happy occasions. Many Germans give an odd number of stems for birthdays and celebrations. Even numbers are traditionally reserved for funerals and graves.
- Chrysanthemums are for graves. In Germany they are closely linked to cemeteries, especially for All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) on November 1. Avoid them for a birthday or a visit. Here is more on the chrysanthemum if you want background.
- Sympathy needs care. If someone has died, choose from the sympathy collection and send a short, plain card.
- Lilies have a strong scent. Their pollen stains clothing and tablecloths, so they are better for a large room than a small apartment.
What details do you need from the recipient?
You need three things: the recipient's name, full address and a phone number. The phone number lets the florist coordinate the delivery. German addresses list the street name followed by the house number, then the five-digit postal code and the city. Add the floor or apartment number if the building has several flats.
If the recipient works during the day, write a preferred time in the delivery instructions. A name on the doorbell, if it differs from the recipient's, can also help the florist find the right entrance.
How to order on GermanFlorist.com
To send flowers to Germany from abroad, start on GermanFlorist.com and choose your bouquet from the flower collection. Enter the recipient's details, write your card message, pay in USD and set your delivery instructions. Place the order before midnight German time on a Monday to Saturday, and the flowers will reach the recipient the next day.
Frequently asked questions
Will flowers sent from abroad arrive in time for a birthday in Germany?
Orders placed before midnight German time are delivered the next day, Monday to Saturday. Same-day delivery is not offered, so order a day or two before the birthday. You can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions, but exact time slots are not guaranteed.
Can I include a personal message when I send flowers to Germany from the USA?
Yes, every order includes a free printed card where you can write your message. You pay in USD with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or with PayPal. The recipient's name, full address and phone number are needed to complete the order.
Can I send cake or chocolates to Germany with my flowers?
Cakes and food hampers are not sold on the site. A box of chocolates is available as an optional add-on, along with a glass vase, plush teddy bear, greeting card, balloons and a wine bottle. Choose the add-on when you order.
Are flowers delivered in Germany on Sundays?
No, there are no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays. For a Sunday occasion such as Mother's Day, order by Friday so the flowers arrive on Saturday. Plan ahead around holidays too, since Christmas Day cannot be a delivery day.