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Are my Favourite Flowers in Season?
The seasons of flowers in New Zealand are of course opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, so if you want to send flowers in Aotearoa and are ordering a gift of flowers from abroad this guide will help you choose flowers based on the N.Z. flower seasons.
How To Pin On A Buttonhole Or Corsage
Advise for wearing your buttonhole or corsage correctly on your special day!
NZ Flowers Week 2019
N.Z. Flowers Week is 11th - 15th November 2019. Best Blooms is doing something special to Celebrate and Honour "The Power of Flowers"... Swap Food for Flowers - and Help The Salvation Army!
The Meaning of Roses - Symbolism of Rose Colours
What does that Colour Rose symbolise? I want to give her Roses but not Red! What would be a good colour to send? What do pink roses mean? Do Yellow Roses mean Jealousy? Read more about the Meaning of Rose Colours here...
Do Flowers have a Meaning?
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!
10 Tips How to make your Flowers live Longer
You have received a beautiful bouquet of blooms- Hooray! Now... How do you help your flowers last as long as possible?
Card Messages Helpful guide to find the right words for any occasion
Sometimes when ordering flowers, the hardest thing to think about is the perfect message to go on your card. We have a list of helpful suggestions for gift card messages, quotes, well wishes, sayings and poems to convey your feelings. Remember that a message or sentiment that comes from you heart is bound to be beautiful!
Why Best Blooms Loves New Zealand Grown Flowers
At Best Blooms us Florists love Flowers - it's a Fact!... But What's the Difference between N.Z. grown flowers and Imported Blooms?
Winter Flowers - Is there Anything in Bloom?
As the trees lose the last of their autumn leaves and we hunker down inside getting cosy by the fireside - is there anything still blooming?
What is Chinese Valentines Day?
As Auckland becomes so amazingly multi-cultural, I find it fascinating to find out more how other cultures use flowers, as part of their annual festivals and celebrations.... I am going in search of more information on Chinese Valentines Day which in 2019 is on 7 August.
Whats New for Valentines this Year?
We've got all your Valentines questions answered right here... Is it all about Red Roses or is there another romantic bloom that's fresh and popular? ...When do I need to order my Valentines Flowers? Why are Roses so expensive?... Do you deliver on Valentines Day itself?
Do you have Parking?
We know when you need to pick up flowers, it needs to be convenient and fast! We have so much parking there is even room for Trucks! Thanks Paddy for letting me take a Photo today...
Our New Store on Rosebank Road Avondale is now Open
Come and check out our new florist at 1/653 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland. We are centrally located close to the motorway - You can drive right in - we have plenty of Parking!!!Owner Jo-Ann Moss says - "the feedback from Avondale locals has been fabulous, they love that we are so easy to find and so convenient to be able to park right by the door to collect their flowers. We have had customers coming from as far as Westmere, New Lynn, Te Atatu, and welcome back to regular Henderson flower buyers too."
Latest News from Best Blooms Florist. New Store. New Location
Best Blooms, a local florist business, announces their relocation to 653 Rosebank Road, Avondale, due to its successful internet sales. Currently based in Henderson, the Great North Road location will close Wednesday the 26th of August, 2015. They will be taking phone and internet orders only, for a duration of one month, as they set up their exciting new retail store to open 1 October.
LATEST - Brand New range of Baby Gift Baskets
A new baby is such an exciting - and special time! Celebrate the Birth of a New Baby close to you with a Gift Basket filled with quality gifts and specialty products for new Mums and their newborn precious baby.
Video Best Blooms Auckland Florists
We Love designing with flowers and making beautiful floral displays for our customers to enjoy. This Video shows some of our more corporate flowers which have been delivered all over Auckland.
Christmas Celebrations
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 adds 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.
Birth Flowers by Month Birthstones and Star signs by month
Have you ever wondered what your birth flower is? Or how about your birthstone? Here is a fun chart that lists the month, star signs with their symbols, the traditional birth flowers and birthstones. Please keep in mind when birth flowers by month were set - they were in the Northern Hemisphere. We have to take this list with a pinch of salt but it is always fun to look at.
Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year
When you are looking for Wedding Anniversary gift ideas, whether for parents, aunties and uncles or close friends. Often people start with the traditional Anniversary gifts by year, as a place for inspiration for the perfect present. Here is the list of Anniversaries from the 1st Anniversary till the 10th and then 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th Wedding Anniversary gifts.