Check the unit before you order
Most general medical and surgical floors, maternity units and rehab units welcome flowers. Intensive care units, many oncology and transplant units, and some pediatric wards do not, because of infection-control rules. If you are not sure where the patient is, call the hospital's main number and ask for the unit; the nurses' station will tell you whether flowers are allowed.
If flowers are not permitted, a card, a small plush toy, a book or a balloon bouquet (mylar, not latex, which is banned in most hospitals) can be delivered instead. Many florists offer these as add-ons or alternatives.
What the florist needs
Use the hospital's street address, not a P.O. box. Add the patient's full legal name as it appears on admission records, the unit or floor, and the room number if you know it. Deliveries are handed to the information or gift desk, and hospital volunteers bring them up to the room. Include your own phone number in case there is a question.
Timing matters. Patients are often discharged in the morning, so a same-day order placed early has the best chance of arriving before they leave. If the patient is due to go home soon, consider sending to their house instead.
What to send to a hospital room
Think small and sturdy. Bedside tables are crowded with equipment and cups, so a compact arrangement in a stable, non-glass container works best. Low-fragrance flowers are considerate to roommates and staff; skip lilies and heavily scented varieties. Bright colors lift the mood; pastels are calming. A flowering plant or a succulent can go home with the patient and keeps giving.
What to send
- Compact vase arrangement Fits a bedside table; ask for low fragrance.
- Bright gerbera daisies Cheerful, scent-free, sturdy.
- Small flowering plant Lasts long after discharge.
- Mylar balloon bouquet The go-to when flowers are not allowed in the unit.
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Order Flowers NowNew Jersey hospitals we cover
Each guide has the address, main phone number, published flower policy and delivery steps.
Newark area
- CareWell Health Medical Center East Orange
- Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark
- Saint Michael's Medical Center Newark
- University Hospital Newark
Jersey City area
- Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City
Paterson area
Elizabeth area
- Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth
Trenton area
- Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Hamilton
Atlantic City area
Camden area
Passaic area
- St. Mary's General Hospital Passaic
Hoboken area
- Hoboken University Hospital Hoboken
Frequently asked questions
Can flowers be delivered to ICU patients?
Almost never. Intensive care units ban flowers for infection-control reasons. Send a card or balloons, or wait until the patient moves to a general floor.
Do I need the room number?
It helps but is not required. The patient's full name and the unit are enough for the information desk to route the delivery.
What if the patient is discharged before the flowers arrive?
The hospital will usually refuse the delivery and the florist will contact you to redirect it, often to the patient's home. Order early in the day to avoid this.
Are hospital deliveries more expensive?
No. Hospitals are normal delivery addresses. Any same-day surcharge is shown before you pay.