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Our 15 Best Selling Flower Arrangements
We've been taking orders for flower deliveries online for many years, and over this time we've seen many arrangements become firm favourites with both new and repeat customers. We profile the top 15 best sellers since we began online deliveries.
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...
Daffodil Day - The flower behind the cause
Daffodil Day has a long history in New Zealand, and holds a special place in the hearts of all New Zealanders as we've all been touched by Cancer in one way or another. But why Daffodils?
What Flowers are Available in which Colours?
Looking for flowers within a specific colour range? Try the lists of popular flowers across all colour ranges.
Guide for Colour Selection
Working within a colour harmony for floral arrangements will create a look that is pleasing to the eye, enhances the blooms and makes them Smile all day. We all think of yellow as happiness, red as passion, white as serene and orange as hot - How do florists make them all blend together?
Which Flowers are Fragrant?
When choosing your flowers, a consideration for many is to have a sweet-smelling, scented bouquet. Flowers with a fragrance are romantic, seductive, and the aroma can conjur up happy memories whenever you catch a whiff of the same lovely perfume again.
Are my Favourite Flowers in Season?
Fresh Flowers - 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!
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 Auckland 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?
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?
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.