Mothering Sunday in the UK falls on Sunday 15th March 2026 – just two weeks away.
While New Zealand celebrates Mother’s Day in May, many British families continue to honour Mothering Sunday in March. Each year, we receive thoughtful orders from customers living in England who want to send flowers home to Mum in Auckland.
If you're in the UK and she's back home in New Zealand, this is your reminder: you don't have to miss it.
You can still surprise her — beautifully and on time.
Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in Britain since the 16th century. Traditionally held during Lent, it was a day when families returned to their “mother church.” Over time, it became a special Sunday when children working away from home would visit their mothers, often bringing small gifts or seasonal flowers gathered along the way.
Spring blooms — daffodils, violets, and freesias — became closely associated with the day.
Although modern Mother’s Day celebrations look similar around the world, the dates are different. The UK date moves with Easter and falls in March on the 4th Sunday in Lent. In New Zealand, Mother’s Day is celebrated later, on the second Sunday in May.
Different calendars. Same love.
March marks early spring in England. And while it’s technically autumn here in New Zealand, something lovely is happening in our Auckland flower studio.
The first spring varieties have started arriving.
This week? Fragrant freesias — and it’s still February.
There’s something rather fitting about sending spring flowers for Mothering Sunday, even across hemispheres. Soft pastels, delicate fragrance, seasonal blooms — they feel exactly right for this tradition.
If Mum lives in Auckland, ordering is simple.
Choose your bouquet online, add your message, and we’ll take care of the rest. We offer free same-day flower delivery across Auckland when you order before the daily cut-off.
Our florist studio is based in Avondale, near the Rosebank Interchange of the Northwest Motorway, allowing our team to deliver quickly and efficiently across the city.
For full delivery details and cut-off times, please see our Auckland Flower Delivery Information page.
Important: If you’re ordering from the UK, remember the time difference — Auckland is ahead, so placing your order a day early is often safest.
Living in the UK while Mum is in Auckland? These seasonal favourites are perfect for Mothering Sunday and available for free same-day delivery across Auckland.
Prefer to browse more options? View our full flower collection available for Auckland delivery.
Mothering Sunday is Sunday 15 March 2026.
If you’re ordering from the UK, remember Auckland is ahead in time zones. We recommend placing your order early to secure your preferred bouquet and delivery date.
Order before the Auckland cut-off for free same-day delivery across the city.
New Zealand celebrates Mother’s Day later in the year, on the second Sunday in May.
If you’re also planning ahead for that date, you can explore our Mother’s Day Flowers collection for May delivery.
This page, however, is specifically for Mothering Sunday on 15th March 2026.
We specialise in Auckland flower delivery and do not deliver nationwide.
If your mum lives in another New Zealand city, we recommend ordering directly from a local florist in her area to ensure the freshest flowers and reliable service.
Here are some respected independent florists in other major New Zealand cities:
Mothering Sunday comes quickly — especially when you’re juggling time zones.
Ordering early allows you to secure your preferred bouquet and schedule delivery in advance, giving you peace of mind that Mum will feel remembered, even from the other side of the world.
Because whether it’s March in England or autumn in Auckland, she’ll know exactly why the flowers arrived.
💐 Love you Mum x
Yes. You can securely order online from the UK and schedule delivery anywhere across Auckland. Simply select your preferred delivery date and include your personal message at checkout — we will take care of the rest.
Mothering Sunday falls on Sunday 15 March 2026. Because New Zealand is ahead of the UK in time zones, we recommend placing your order at least one day early to ensure you do not miss the Auckland delivery cut-off.
Yes, we offer free same-day flower delivery across Auckland when you order before the daily cut-off time. You can view full delivery details on our Auckland Flower Delivery Information page.
Our couriers will attempt to contact the recipient and leave the flowers in a safe place where possible. If redelivery is required, a courier fee may apply.
Jo-Ann Moss - Creative Director - Owner Best Blooms Florist Auckland NZ. | 27 February 2026, 11:57 PM
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