Petals Network Reviews 190

TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Considering 34 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers were dissatisfied with the product quality, noting that the flower arrangements often looked nothing like the pictures online and were of poor quality, sometimes even arriving dead or with significant damage. People frequently felt that the price charged was too high for the actual value received, with some comparing the quality to much cheaper alternatives. The order process also caused frustration, as many received items that were completely different from what they had ordered, including substitutions for chocolates and vases. The delivery service was a significant point of contention, with numerous instances of delayed deliveries, missed delivery dates, and packages not arriving at all, despite specific instructions or guaranteed same-day options. Some people also felt that communication was lacking, with issues like emails going to junk or florists not having the ordered items, leading to further delays and disappointment. However, some customers did receive their orders on time and were pleased with the quality of the flowers and the inclusion of thoughtful touches like handwritten cards.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Where is the 0 star button!! Ordered three seperate orders on Mother’s Day- all got muddled up and spelling errors on all the cards… made it appear that I can’t spell my family members and suffixes... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered online on Friday before the 12pm cut-off for same-day delivery. Got a message Friday afternoon to say the next courier run would be Saturday. Saturday I get a message saying they couldn't fi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered the pretty in pastel arrangement and upgraded to the deluxe size. I also added boxed chocolates. What I received was awful I'm gutted I didn't take any photos but the flower arrangement did... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If there was a score lower than one star I would give it. Ordered deluxe bouquet for a 70th birthday gift - they delivered 3 wilted roses, 3 half dead lilies and claimed that was deluxe. I could have... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could give 0 stars! Scammers that take your money and send you disgusting flowers!

I wish I could give 0 stars!! I spent $150 and my mum received what looked like service station flowers!!

What I ordered online with the picture was beautiful roses and Lilly’s and the flowers my mum received had not even one rose!!

This company scams you and has false photos online and what you get is $2 side of the road flowers!!!

I’m so embarrassed at what my mum received and even she was appalled!

What a way to ruin Mother’s Day!! Thanks Petals Network! You are disgusting!

May 10, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not purchase flowers here!!!

I live in USA and selected this company to deliver flowers and chocolates for Mother’s Day to my Mom and sister. The order processed fine and my money was taken only to get an automated message saying they couldn’t deliver on the selected day and would deliver on the next available day (which was AFTER Mother’s Day) that being the case I would have selected a nicer arrangement for less money from a competitor, but selected from them because they had availability to deliver before Mother’s Day. Other florists manage to show delivery availability and unavailability PRIOR to taking your money, but apparently they can’t! Now, if I get a refund it will take a week to get back to my account leaving me with no money to purchase elsewhere

May 8, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the prettiest floral displays I've ever had...

Response from my friend after receiving flowers from Petals Network Australia - 'These have to be one of the prettiest floral displays Ive ever had. Nothing short of beautiful. There does not appear to be a Florist label so whoever you used, can you please review them 10/10'
I'm in the UK and ordered these for my friend at 17.15 BST (01:00 Adelaide Time) for delivery on 30th April; they were delivered exactly as promised and my friend adored them. The flowers were beautifully presented. Would definitely recommend! Thank you Petals Network

May 4, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE

Ordered flowers for funeral. Didn’t turn up even though they took the money. Offered to deliver at a later date. Disgusting behaviour!!

February 28, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WARNING

WARNING! DO NOT ORDER WITH PETALS.
I have place an order at 9am on Valentines day with instructions for deliver no later than 3pm. Operator told me that it is not a problem and if they have any issues, whey will contact me in advance. Guess what? Order has not arrived!!!!.... yet at 4.20pm, I receive a text message to say sorry, because the original order has been received after their cut off time, it will be dispatched 3 days later due to being Friday. I kinda wish to have known sooner to find other alternatives. Now trying to get a refund, not to mention that it is almost impossible to get hold of them, it will probably take 5 working days to process. Way to go! that is how you do business. I hope those flowers I ordered, end up at Petals Director's Funeral !!!!!!

February 14, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered for valentines

Ordered for valentines for my wife from my son and myself. Nothing showed then 4.30pm the day of valentines i get a sorry we cant deliver message.Absolutely hopeless DO NOT USE THEIR SERVICE they will let you down

February 14, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could leave 0 stars I would

If I could leave 0 stars I would. Ordered flowers on a Thursday morning for a Saturday delivery. On Friday lunchtime had a call to say no courier in Westport to deliver the flowers on a Saturday. Common theme for Petals it seems. Took my money ok but could not honour the commitment they made. From other feedback seems the flowers are a disgrace, they constantly let people down, they don't seem to learn from their mistakes nor care. How are they still operating?
Thanks to Westport New World - they saved the day, made a beautiful bunch of flowers, I paid by credit card and my Daughters partner picked them up.

February 13, 2020
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No flowers for my old mum this Christmas

Ordered flowers for my old mum as a Christmas present, delivery was due the 23rd of December. Here the 2-1-2020 still no sign of any flowers, just like their replies to my enquires.
I have now sent two mails and have had no responce...
75 dollars out the window- Rip off artists- Interflora from now on, at least they can deliver to the correct person on the correct date and cost no more....

AFTER much communication and waiting I was refunded the 75 dollars, so from 1 star to 2.. will not use them again.

January 2, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failed to deliver.

Failed to deliver.

Ordered on 21/Dec for delivery on 23/Dec. Order confirmation came through, but no flowers were delivered.
When I discovered this on 2/Jan I called and was offered a refund but no explanation as to why they failed to deliver or contact the recipient.

I won't use petals.com.au again.

January 1, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Simply failed to deliver or even contact recipient.

We comfortably and accurately met all the ordering requirements for same day Saturday delivery to west Melbourne. Even received an email confirmation but nothing delivered. Atrocious! Money to be refunded but that's hardly a consolation for a failed delivery for a special event, daughter's 30th, a long ways away from our home.

August 28, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nasty!!!!

Terrible bouquet that probably cost a fortune. I found them upside down on the doorstep, damaged & very gone past their sell by date. Horrible garish colours! There’s nicer ones at the garage in the bargain bin!!!

August 1, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Flowers ordered weren’t delivered at…

Flowers ordered weren’t delivered at all. When I finally realised, I was offered a refund or they’d deliver now(5 days late!) Don’t order from petals. Ruined our birthday surprise for my Mother in law. I wish I’d read the reviews☹️ In my opinion, they should have delivered for free since they made a mistake and made us look uncaring!!

July 29, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't order with them!

I wish I had googled reviews of this company before I ordered from them. My Sister's Mum died and I wanted to send her some flowers. She lives in NZ, I live in Australia. Ordering seemed simple enough, I chose the arramgement I was after and paid the extra $$ for the deluxe arrangement. They were delivered that same day and my Sister sent me a photo of them. I was impressed, they were pretty much spot on with the photo I had chosen....until I saw them sitting next to other flowers she had been sent. They were tiny. I'm talking $20 supermarket arrangement tiny. I was extremely embarrassed. I spent $82. Where was the deluxe? Was that just a generous tip for the florist? I should have gone with my gut and called a local florist and ordered through them. Lesson learnt.

July 26, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't bother with this company.

Last year I sent my mother a top of the range flower arrangement for her 90th birthday. When the flowers arrived they were already wilted and were in such bad condition the following morning they were disposed of. I am living overseas, so didn't see the arrangement and so did not have a photo of proof. Petals issued me a 30% discount off my next order with a one year expiration. When I tried to use the discount for Mother's Day this year it was invalid. I contacted Petals by phone but after a 10 minute wait (calling from overseas, I hung up and emailed) a few days later I got an apology and a replacement discount which also did not work. I contacted the company again and now, 11 days after Mother's Day, I have still not received a response and have not sent flowers. I will now send via another florist. Don't waste your time with this company, they cannot live up to their statements of good service.

May 22, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

5 days late , mothers day been and gone still w8

Sent most expensive item available for a mothers day gift for delivery PRIOR to mothers day!
The item still not delivered after 4 days , mothersday has now been and gone days ago and still waiting for delivery.
No refund or discount for getting wrong several days in a row.
Do yourself a big favor and do not use this company ever!

May 13, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Most unreliable service

Most unreliable service, haven't seen such poor service before. I'd given complete instructions about delivering the flowers that just incase no one responds to call or buzzer leave the flowers outside, however they'd taken flowers back to flower shop and said if you want to re-deliver the flowers there will be additional fee and flowers cannot be delivered until next day. It was such an emotional day for all of us and they've completely ruined and then the email responses made it even worse.
Don't spoil your special days by relying on these guys here.

April 5, 2019
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