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Roses are red. Violets are blue. We love fake flowers, and soon, you will too. Artificial flowers are more popular today than ever before, and with good reason. Not only are many of them virtually indiscernible from natural flowers, but they’re far more affordable, especially when you consider re-use.
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If you have even a semi-frequent need for flowers for personal or business events, then you know how expensive real ones can be. What’s more, continually purchasing a perishable product like flowers only worsens the environmental strain caused by the global supply chain. So where can you buy fake flowers that actually look real? We've got you covered.
While artificial flowers can also be expensive (due to the materials required to make them look as lifelike as possible), we know that when faux flower-shopping, you more likely run the risk of buying ones that are bad quality. That’s why we’ve put together the best places to buy artificial flowers online. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your coffee table or need flowers for a wedding, we’ve got you—and nothing smells sweeter than that.
1. Etsy
Our Favorite: 20 Piece Tulip Arrangement—$30
Price: $$
Return Policy: Varies by seller
It should be no surprise to find Etsy on this list. Fake flowers on Etsy come in all shapes, sizes and quantities, so be sure you know roughly what you want before searching. Otherwise, you could easily be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options available. Perhaps the best thing about Etsy is its easy user interface, not to mention the fact that you’ve probably already spent hours (and dollars) on the site for other products.
2. Nearly Natural
Our Favorite: Cherry Blossom Bonsai Artificial Tree—$104
Price: $$$
Return Policy: 30 Days
Nearly Natural specializes completely in artificial plants and flowers (hence the name!). The website is extremely user-friendly, and photos are well-done, offering a good glimpse into what your flowers should look like when they arrive.
You can filter your search by indoor vs. outdoor flowers. It also has a “seasonal” listing with many options, depending on the time of year.
3. Pottery Barn
Our Favorite: Faux Vibrant Spring Ranunculus Bundle—$59
Prices: $$$
Return Policy: 30 Days
Pottery Barn is a well-known retailer of home décor goods, and its website is just a more convenient extension of its brick-and-mortar locations. It has an incredibly huge inventory, and the site has multiple photos (up to six or seven for many products) of many of their flowers. It also offers specific dimensions to ensure the best fit.
4. Afloral
Our Favorite: Pink Preserved Gypsophila Flower Bundle—$36
Price: $$$
Return Policy: 30 Days
Afloral has a wide selection of artificial flowers, but also offers a nice middle ground. You can find natural dried flowers, which give a more organic look, but without the wilting. The site organizes artificial flowers by season, which makes it a convenient way to shop.
One thing Afloral has that most of the other sites don’t is the ability to see a video of many of its artificial flowers set in a living room. It’s a great way to envision how they’ll look in your own home, and probably leads to less buyer’s remorse in the long run.
5. Anthropologie
Our Favorite: Preserved Wildflower Bouquet—$118
Price: $$$
Return Policy: 30 Days
Anthropologie is primarily thought of as a clothing store. However, that doesn’t mean its home décor section is an afterthought. The retailer has an ample supply of gorgeous artificial and dried natural flowers, and you can spend all afternoon browsing its pretty petals. The beauty of Anthropologie is that it has an equal selection of dried and fake flowers, so you can easily mix and match to find the perfect combination for your own scheme.
6. Terrain
Our Favorite: Faux Yellow Magnolia Spray—$34
Price: $$$
Return Policy: 30 Days
While Terrain sells a fair amount of furniture and home décor, its flower section is where they really shine. It's one of the few retailers that offer faux flowers, dried natural flowers, and fresh flowers all in one place. It’s a great way to compare options in order to make the most informed decision. Terrain also has detailed photos that allow the user to zoom in extremely close on every leaf and petal in order to see the quality. Zoom away!
7. Target
Our Favorite: Lavender Artificial Plant—$5
Price: $
Return Policy: 90 Days
Budget-friendly and numerous, Target is one of the most well-designed sites when it comes to filtering choices for fake flowers. As soon as you enter the plants section, it gives you multiple buttons to choose from based on the size you’re looking for. It has a host of different floral options, and offers detailed descriptions in the sidebar area. Plus, there’s a Target almost everywhere, and you can return most items in-store if you don’t feel like packaging them up to send back.
8. Crate and Barrel
Our Favorite: Golden Yarrow & Happies Dried Flower—$20
Price: $$$
Return Policy: 90 Days
Crate and Barrel is a giant in the world of retail home décor. Its inventory of dried botanicals is extensive and beautiful. If you’re looking for fake flowers with more of a natural texture, Crate and Barrel might be just what you’re looking for.
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9. Michaels
Our Favorite: Light Blue Rose Stem Spray —$18
Price: $$
Return Policy: 60 Days
Michaels is the crafting retail chain that carries just about anything you need for arts and crafts. While it has a reduced brick-and-mortar presence, its website is still very much a player. Michaels has flowers separated by arrangement type, making it easy to navigate. In addition to standard silk, you'll find dried florals as well.
10. Amazon
Our Favorite: Rongflower Artificial Silk Combo Mix—$27
Price: $$
Return Policy: Varies by seller
Amazon's selection is unparalleled, and you’ll never run out of options. Amazon sellers tend to have reasonable return policies if you do the research ahead of time. Quality runs the gamut and usually corresponds with price, so be sure you know exactly what you’re getting when you make your choice. When it comes to shopping for fake flowers on Amazon, the only question is how long do you have?
11. Wayfair
Our Favorite: Hydrangea Arrangement Centerpiece—$41
Price: $$$
Return Policy: 30 Days
Wayfair's artificial flower selection is impressive, and the way the products are organized and sorted make shopping a pleasure. While the photos are not quite as standardized, Wayfair makes up for it with the breadth of their selection.
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