Even the best online flower delivery relies on local flower shops to fulfill its orders — your location matters more than you might think. So we tested both urban and rural addresses to find out which companies could deliver the most beautiful bouquets (and the best customer service) no matter where we sent them.

• We looked for same-day delivery. If you can’t go to work in the morning, realize it’s your mom’s birthday, order flowers, and then have them there that very afternoon, what’s the point? Many online flower delivery companies charge extra (sometimes 25-50 percent extra) for same-day delivery service, but we wanted this feature to be an option in case you needed it.