Jo-Ann’s Flower Blog – Expert Tips, Flower Facts & Advice in NZ

Card Messages: Helpful guide to find the right words to send.

When sending flowers, you want just the right message to go on your gift card. Here s a list of helpful suggestions for sympathy messages, condolence quotes, romantic card messages, good luck messages. Words to share your feelings and personalise your thoughtful gift. Remember a sentimental message, sent from the heart is bound to be just as beautiful as the flowers.

The Benefits of Using Sustainable and Local Flowers

As awareness of climate change and environmental issues grows, more people are seeking ways to live a sustainable lifestyle and reduce their carbon footprint. One way to do this is by choosing to use sustainable and locally grown flowers, and at Best Blooms Florist all of our flowers and foliage is sourced within New Zealand and as close to Auckland as possible.

Decorating your home with flowers

Using floral arrangements around your home, or office, is a great way to bring colour and fragrance to your environment. It's been scientifically proven! A Harvard study in 2006 noted that participants who had placed flowers around their homes in locations where they could be seen on a day-to-day basis experienced a noticeable increase in their mood as well as higher compassion towards other people!

How big will my flower arrangement be?

When sending flowers by the internet and putting your trust in an online Florist, you want to feel reassured that what you see is what you send. How does Best Blooms - one of Auckland's favourite flower delivery services measure up?

7 New Baby Gift Baskets to celebrate the new mother in your life

The arrival of a new baby is such an exciting and special time. What better way to celebrate a newborn baby than with a gift basket for the baby and the new mum?

Our Unique Story of being a Florist at Mother's Day during Covid19

Possibly the most unique Mother's Day we have ever had! But then we have had a few!! Did you know Best Blooms has been delivering flowers to Mums in Auckland since 2006?...

The story behind Best Blooms

New Logo! New Website! But It's Still Us! - How Best Blooms Florist has grown and grown from humble beginnings... This is our Story, of how a small local flower shop, blossomed into one of the busiest Online Florists in Auckland ...

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.

Flowers in Focus - Tulips

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...

100,000 Online Flower Orders!

Exciting Milestone for Best Blooms Florist! This week we have sent out Online Flower Order number 100,000. We are honoured and humbled by the trust our customers place in us, to ensure their flowers are delivered on-time throughout Auckland New Zealand.

Why Best Blooms Loves New Zealand Grown Flowers

At Best Blooms Auckland us Florists love Flowers - it's a Fact!... But What's the Difference between N.Z. grown flowers and Imported Blooms?