Today is May 1. Mother’s Day is May 11. That is 10 days. You are reading this because some part of your brain just went “oh no” and you want to know if you still have time.
You do. Ten days out is the golden window — early enough to get exactly what you want, late enough that it feels urgent enough to actually do something about it instead of telling yourself you will handle it later. (Later is how you end up in the grocery store at 6 PM on Saturday May 10, panic-buying whatever is left in the flower bucket. Do not be that person.)
Here is your exact timeline, what to do, and when to do it.
📅 The Day-by-Day Timeline
May 1–4 (Today through Sunday): The Golden Window
- Full selection available. Every flower we carry is in stock or orderable.
- Premium stems (peonies, garden roses, ranunculus) are available and fresh from this week’s market runs.
- All delivery time slots are open for May 10 and May 11.
- Designer’s choice orders placed now get the most creative attention — our designers are not yet in the Mother’s Day production crush and can spend extra time on your arrangement.
- This is the best time to order. You are reading this at the best time. Act on it.
May 5–7 (Monday through Wednesday): Still Great
- Selection is still strong. Most items available.
- Premium flower availability starts narrowing — if you specifically want peonies or a particular color of garden rose, this is your last comfortable window.
- Delivery slots for Saturday May 10 begin filling. Sunday May 11 slots are still open.
- Phone lines get busier. Online ordering is faster and guarantees your slot.
May 8–9 (Thursday and Friday): Getting Tight
- We are now in Mother’s Day production mode. Our design team is building arrangements at maximum capacity.
- Premium flowers may be sold out. Specific color requests may not be fillable. Designer’s choice is your best bet — we use whatever is freshest and most beautiful from what remains.
- Saturday delivery slots are filling fast. Some time windows may be unavailable.
- Sunday delivery is still available but capacity is limited. If you want a specific morning or afternoon window, book it now.
May 10 (Saturday): The Rush
- Same-day Saturday delivery is available if you order early (before noon is ideal). After noon, we cannot guarantee Saturday delivery.
- This is the day the panic orders come in. We handle them — we are professionals — but your options are narrower than they were five days ago.
- If you are picking up, we will have grab-and-go bouquets and pre-made arrangements available in the shop. First come, first served. They go fast.
May 11 (Mother’s Day Sunday): Last Chance
- We offer Sunday Mother’s Day delivery. Orders must be placed by Saturday evening or very early Sunday morning depending on capacity.
- Selection is whatever we have left after the Saturday rush. It will still be beautiful — we do not send anything we are not proud of — but you will not be choosing specific flowers.
- If all delivery slots are full, your option is shop pickup. Call us.
🌺 What’s Available Right Now (Early May)
Spring is the best season for flower availability in the Pacific Northwest. Right now, our cooler and our wholesalers are stocked with:
- Peonies — just arriving from California. The queen of Mother’s Day flowers. Lush, fragrant, and photogenic. They sell out first every year. If you want peonies, order by May 5.
- Garden roses — David Austin varieties (Juliet, Patience, Keira) in blush, peach, cream, and soft pink. Larger and more fragrant than standard roses. Premium stems.
- Ranunculus — the last of the spring season. Layered, rose-like blooms in every color. Available now but fading by mid-May.
- Sweet peas — fragrant, delicate, in soft pastels. A spring-only luxury. Beautiful as accents.
- Lilies — Oriental and Asiatic varieties in pink, white, and mixed. The classic Mother’s Day flower. Always available, always striking.
- Hydrangeas — big, full, and available in white, blue, pink, and green. One stem fills a vase. Excellent value.
- Tulips — finishing their season but still available in limited quantities through early May.
- Roses — always in stock. Every color. The reliable backbone of any arrangement.
- Local greenery — Oregon-grown eucalyptus, ferns, and seasonal foliage. Lush and fresh.
⚠️ What Will NOT Be Available by May 9
Every year, certain items sell out before Mother’s Day weekend:
- Peonies in specific colors (especially blush/pink) — gone by Wednesday or Thursday
- Garden roses in specific varieties — when they sell out, they sell out. We cannot reorder for same-week delivery.
- Ranunculus — seasonal and already at the end of availability
- Certain vase styles — we stock extras but popular containers sell through
- Premium delivery windows (10 AM–noon on Saturday) — these fill first
The solution is simple: order now, or order designer’s choice. Designer’s choice means you tell us the budget, the vibe (bright? soft? classic?), and let us use whatever is freshest and most gorgeous. This consistently produces our best work because we are not locked into a recipe with an ingredient that sold out yesterday.
📦 Saturday Delivery vs. Sunday Delivery
The strategic question: do you have flowers delivered on Saturday May 10 or Sunday May 11 (actual Mother’s Day)?
The case for Saturday:
- Mom gets to enjoy the flowers all weekend — not just the afternoon
- The surprise factor is arguably higher (she is not expecting flowers on Saturday)
- Delivery capacity is less strained on Saturday — wider time windows available
- If you are visiting Mom on Sunday, the flowers are already there, already beautiful, and you are free to just be there without logistics
The case for Sunday:
- The flowers arrive ON the day — the official gesture on the official occasion
- If Mom lives alone and you cannot visit, the doorbell ringing on Mother’s Day morning is a powerful moment
- Some moms genuinely care that it is the day
Our recommendation: Saturday. Most of our Mother’s Day veterans choose Saturday. The flowers are fresh, the delivery is relaxed, and Mom has them for the full weekend. Sunday delivery works too — we just need you to order earlier to guarantee it.
🚨 The Backup Plan (If You Forget)
It is Saturday May 10. You forgot. It is happening. Do not panic. Here are your options:
- Call us first thing Saturday morning. If we have same-day delivery capacity, we will get you in. The earlier you call, the better your chances.
- Order online for Sunday delivery. If Saturday is full, we may still have Sunday Mother’s Day slots available.
- Come to the shop. We will have grab-and-go bouquets and pre-made arrangements available for walk-in customers. Cash and carry. No reservation needed. They sell out by midday.
- A blooming plant or hanging basket. If cut flowers are completely sold through, plants and baskets are often still available. A potted orchid, a hydrangea in a pot, or a nice bottle paired with a plant is a perfectly good Mother’s Day gift.
- The honest move. If all else fails: call Mom. Tell her you love her. Tell her flowers are coming Monday (and then actually order them Monday). A real conversation on the day, plus flowers arriving the next day, is better than a panic purchase that feels like an afterthought.
📝 What to Write on the Card
You will forget this part too. Here are some options that work:
- “Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. Thank you for everything — still. Love, [name].”
- “You made this all possible. I hope you know that. Happy Mother’s Day.”
- “To the best mom I know (and I’m not biased at all). Love you. — [name]”
- “Happy Mother’s Day from [distance] miles away. Wish I were there. These are until I can hug you in person.”
- “Mom — you deserve flowers every day. This will have to do for now. Happy Mother’s Day.”
Keep it short. Keep it honest. She does not need a paragraph. She needs to know you thought of her.
💝 Order Now
You have read the whole article. You know the timeline. You know the stakes. You know that ordering today gives you the best selection, the best design attention, and the widest delivery window options. You know that waiting until May 9 makes everything harder.
So: do it now. Right now. Before you close this tab and forget and end up in the Saturday panic crowd.
Browse our arrangements, plants, and gifts. Same-day delivery to Tualatin, Sherwood, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Wilsonville, and the Portland metro. Mother’s Day. Ten days. Go. 💝