Flower Guides and Advice

Flower Library – Popular Flowers, Flower Meanings and Bouquet Guides (2026)

Explore our Flower Library to discover the meanings, symbolism and stories behind popular flowers such as roses, lilies, orchids, peonies and sunflowers. These guides from our Auckland florists will help you choose the perfect blooms for every occasion.

The Most Fragrant Flowers for Bouquets and Gardens

Why do some flowers stay with us forever? Often it's their fragrance. Discover New Zealand's most beautifully scented flowers, learn when they're in season, and enjoy our florists' favourite stories and insights about the blooms that create lasting memories.

New Zealand Native Flowers: A Florist Guide

Explore New Zealand native flowers, from golden Kōwhai and red Pōhutukawa to Kākābeak, Harakeke, native orchids, Mānuka and Puawānanga. A florist’s guide to the flowers of Aotearoa, their meanings, and how we create native-inspired bouquets for Auckland delivery.

Protea Flowers and Textural Winter Blooms: Florists Favourite

Discover the bold beauty of protea flowers and textural blooms, from Pink Ice and king proteas to leucadendrons, leucospermums, waratahs, banksias and lotus pods. A florist guide to long-lasting, natural flowers for winter arrangements and gifts.

5 Best Winter Flowers to Send in New Zealand

Discover 5 of the best winter flowers to send in New Zealand, from long-lasting Cymbidium orchids and bold protea to cheerful tulips, fragrant freesias, elegant iris, stock and colourful tropical flowers.

Gorgeous Orchids: Meaning, History and Beautiful Orchid Varieties

Discover the meaning, history and beauty of orchids, from elegant Cymbidiums to Phalaenopsis orchid plants and dancing lady orchids. Learn about popular orchid varieties, their symbolism, how florists use orchids in arrangements and corsages, and simple care tips for potted orchid plants.

All About Lilies in New Zealand - A Florist's Guide to Lily Flowers

Discover the beauty of lilies in New Zealand. Learn about lily meanings, types, fragrance, care tips, pollen removal, cat safety, and why lilies are loved for sympathy flowers.

7 Most Popular Autumn Blooms in New Zealand

Autumn is a season of change, and what better way to embrace the changing colours and temperatures than with beautiful flowers? If you're looking for the perfect autumn blooms to decorate your home or event, or to send to someone special, you're in luck. In this post, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular autumn flowers in New Zealand.

All About Roses - A Florist's Guide to Roses

Discover why roses are one of the world's most loved flowers. Learn about rose meanings, colours, care tips, fun facts, and florist advice from Best Blooms Auckland.

Christmas Celebrations - Guide to New Zealand's most popular Flowers at Christmas

It's that wonderful time of year - as friends and family gather near and we search for heartfelt gifts, and decorations for the home and festive table. From the beautiful fragrance of Christmas Lillies, to the warmth and happiness a festive table arrangement brings to the Christmas Lunch.Striking red poinsettia plants are the traditional Xmas plant and for something more modern and elegant an icy white and silver Christmas floral arrangement.

Stunning Peonies – Facts, Colours & Meaning

Whether you call them Peonies - Peony Roses or Paeonia; loved worldwide, Peonies have large, lush abundant blooms up to the size of a dinner plate, and a fascinating history. Let our Senior Florist Jo-Ann, introduce you to their origins, colours, and symbolism.

When are my Favourite Flowers in Season in New Zealand?

Planning flowers for a Wedding or a Special Event? This helpful guide from the Auckland florists at Best Blooms, will help you choose the best fresh flowers, based on seasonal availability in New Zealand. PLUS a handy Calendar List of the N.Z. Flower Seasons from January - December.

Rose Colour Meanings: What White, Red, Pink & Yellow Roses Symbolise

What does that Rose Colour symbolize? I want to give her Roses - but not Red. What colour Rose means I Like You? What do White Roses mean? What is the symbolism of Pink Roses? Do Yellow Roses mean Jealousy? Read more about the Meaning of Rose Colours here...

The Golden Sunflowers of Aotearoa

In the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand, sunflowers stand tall and proud, their golden faces turned towards the sun. These vibrant blooms have a rich history and carry deep meanings, making them a fascinating addition to the diverse flora of Aotearoa.

10 Tips How to make your Flowers live Longer - Flower Care Tips NZ

You have received a beautiful bouquet of blooms - Hooray! Now... How do you help your fresh flowers last as long as possible? Here's our florists best tips, for caring for your flowers.

What is the Meaning of Different Flowers?

The Meaning of Flowers - What does that flower mean? Victorian secret language of flowers, used to convey secret messages between lovers, all with the coded flowers they used in their symbolic tussie-mussie flower posies. Very romantic!

Top 5 Spring and Summer Flowers in NZ

What are Your Favourite Spring & Summer Flowers? Here are our Top 5 most popular seasonal blooms. Sunny days are here and we want to celebrate with the most beautiful flowers in season! So, here s a lovely bunch of the top five spring and summer flowers in New Zealand.

It's Tulip Season!

It's spring, and with Spring comes bulbs and of course Tulips, the colourful favourite that's only here for such a short time. They're also a fascinating flower with a rich history and interesting facts. Read on...