Sunday Flower Delivery: How to Get Flowers to Russia on a Sunday
Yes, you can have flowers delivered on a Sunday: the simplest way is to pre-order for that date, choose a time window, and let us confirm the slot before the day. If it is already Sunday morning, express delivery in large cities arrives 1-2 hours after the order is confirmed, so a same-day bouquet is still realistic.
Sunday is a special day for flowers. People are at home, there is time to unwrap a bouquet properly, put it in a vase and actually enjoy it rather than carrying it through a working day. Below I explain, as a florist, how to plan a Sunday delivery from abroad, which time to choose, what to write on the card and which flowers handle a relaxed weekend at home best.
Why Sunday is often the best day to send flowers
On weekdays a bouquet competes with work, traffic and errands. The recipient may get it at the office, carry it home on the metro and only put it in water in the evening, after several hours without it. On Sunday the flowers usually go straight from the courier's hands into a vase, which adds a day or two to their life and makes the moment itself calmer.
There is also an emotional side. A Sunday delivery rarely looks like a duty gift. It reads as a gesture made purely for the person, often for no reason at all, and that is exactly why it lands so well with parents, grandparents and partners who live far from you. Many of our customers abroad send Sunday flowers to their mothers as a regular habit, simply because it is the day the family would have gathered for lunch.
Finally, Sunday is good for occasions that fall on a weekend: a birthday, an anniversary, a name day or a family celebration. If the date itself is a Sunday, do not move the flowers to Friday out of habit. Fresh flowers on the actual day mean more than a bouquet that has been standing for two days already.
How to book a Sunday delivery step by step
The most reliable route is a pre-order. You can place an order 1-30 days ahead, so if you know the date, there is no reason to wait until the last moment. Open the bouquets catalogue, choose a bouquet, set the Sunday date and the delivery address, and add the text for the card, which is free.
Next, pick how precise the timing needs to be. You can choose one of the time windows, 09-12, 12-15, 15-18 or 18-21, or ask for an exact time with a margin of plus or minus 30 minutes. An exact time is worth it for surprises timed to a breakfast, a lunch with guests or a moment you will be on a video call together.
Pay online on the site with a bank card, SBP or Yandex Pay. After that a manager confirms the order. If you want to double-check the details, agree the card text or ask for a photo of the bouquet before it leaves, write to us on WhatsApp. For remote districts and suburbs the operator confirms the delivery price when confirming the order; within the city delivery costs 500 RUB.
Bouquets we can deliver
Choosing the right time window on a Sunday
Think about how the recipient actually spends Sunday. Older relatives are often up early and at home all morning, so 09-12 is ideal for them. Younger people may sleep in, go out for brunch or visit friends, and for them 12-15 or 15-18 is usually safer. The 18-21 window works well for a romantic gesture or when you know the family will be home for dinner.
Remember the time difference. If you live in Europe or North America, check what time it will be in the recipient's city, not in yours. A bouquet you imagine arriving at noon your time might reach Moscow in the evening or Novosibirsk at night, so always set the window in local Russian time.
About 15 minutes before arrival the courier calls the recipient. On a weekend this matters more than you might think: people go to the dacha, to the park or to the shop. If the recipient is not at home, we agree a second delivery the same day or, with your consent, leave the flowers with a neighbour or concierge. If you want the surprise to stay a surprise, tell us so we can arrange the call carefully.
Bouquets that suit a slow Sunday at home
For a relaxed weekend I would choose flowers that open gradually and keep changing over several days. Garden-style roses, spray roses, lisianthus and alstroemeria all look good on the first day and even better on the third. Tulips in season continue to grow and bend in the vase, which many people find charming on a kitchen table.
If the recipient lives alone or is elderly, think about practicality. A compact bouquet in a box or a basket needs no vase and no trimming, and it is easy to place on a windowsill. A large armful of long-stemmed roses looks spectacular but needs a tall, heavy vase and fresh water every day.
Colour sets the mood. Soft pinks, peach and cream feel warm and homely, perfect for a mother or grandmother. White and green look calm and elegant. Bright yellow, orange and red read as joyful and energetic, good for birthdays or to cheer someone up after a hard week.
What to write on a Sunday card
A card turns a bouquet into a message, and on Sunday a short, personal one works best. Skip formal phrases and write as you would speak: "Have a lovely Sunday, Mum, I wish I could be there for lunch" says more than any long poem. If the bouquet replaces a visit, it is good to say so directly.
Delivery is anonymous by default: the courier does not name the sender. So if you want the recipient to know the flowers are from you, sign the card. If you prefer to stay a mystery, leave it unsigned or add a hint that only the recipient will understand.
Write the card in Russian if the recipient does not read English well. If you are not sure about spelling, send the text to the manager when agreeing the details, and we will place it on the card exactly as you wrote it.
Helping a Sunday bouquet last all week
Pass these tips on to the recipient, or write a short reminder on the card. Trim the stems by 1-2 cm at an angle with a sharp knife, remove any leaves that would sit below the water line and put the flowers in a clean vase with cool water. Change the water every day or two and trim the stems again each time.
Keep the vase away from radiators, direct sun and fruit bowls: ripening fruit releases ethylene, which makes many flowers fade faster. In a warm apartment in winter, a cooler spot at night, such as a hallway, noticeably extends the life of the bouquet.
If the bouquet comes in a box with floral foam, do not take the flowers out. Simply pour a little water into the foam every day until it is moist but not flooded. With this simple care, a bouquet delivered on Sunday will usually still look fresh by the next weekend.
For more ideas on planning flowers for Saturday as well, see our guide to weekend flower delivery in Russia, and check the delivery and payment page before you order.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order flowers for a Sunday in advance?
Yes. You can pre-order 1-30 days ahead, choose the Sunday date and a time window or an exact time. A manager confirms the order before delivery.
Can I get flowers delivered the same Sunday I order?
In large cities express delivery arrives 1-2 hours after the order is confirmed. For a specific window on a busy day, it is still best to order as early as you can.
How much does Sunday delivery cost?
City delivery costs 500 RUB. For remote districts and suburbs the operator confirms the price when confirming the order.
What if the recipient is not at home on Sunday?
The courier calls about 15 minutes before arrival. If nobody is home, we agree a second delivery the same day or, with your consent, hand the flowers to a neighbour or concierge.
Will the recipient know who sent the flowers?
Delivery is anonymous by default, so the courier does not name the sender. Sign the free card if you want the recipient to know the bouquet is from you.
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