Jo-Ann's Corner: Your Best Guide to Flowers in Auckland

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?

10 Chocolate Gift Ideas for Christmas in New Zealand (2025)

Sweeten Their Christmas 2025 Looking for an easy, thoughtful gift this festive season? Our chocolate gifts are packed with New Zealand favourites — from artisan kete hampers to fun chocolate bouquets. Perfect for families, friends, clients and teachers. Free Auckland delivery and same-day service make Christmas gifting effortless.

9 Best Corporate Christmas Gift Ideas for 2025 (Auckland Edition)

Gift boxes and gourmet hampers are always crowd-pleasing Christmas gifts - especially for teams, clients, and partners across Auckland.If you're planning your corporate gifting for 2025, here are our top ideas to help you choose something thoughtful, impressive, and easy to send.

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.

🌸 Birth Flowers, Birthstones & Star Signs – A Fun NZ Guide

Guide by Best Blooms – Auckland’s local florist. Learn about birth flowers, NZ native blooms, and birthstones by month.Have you ever wondered what your birth flower is — or which birthstone matches your star sign? Here’s a fun chart that lists each month alongside its star signs and symbols, traditional birth flowers, and birthstones. New Zealanders, take note: when birth flowers by month were first set, they followed the Northern Hemisphere’s seasons. So while it’s fascinating to explore these floral traditions from the Southern hemisphere, remember that our Kiwi seasons bloom differently down under in Aotearoa.

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.

Celebrate Easter with Flowers, Treats & Thoughtful Gifts

Easter is a time for celebration, reflection, and spending quality time with loved ones. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, hosting an Easter brunch, or simply want to send a little seasonal cheer, flowers and gifts are a beautiful way to mark the occasion.

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...

Celebrate Dad in Style: Thoughtful Gifts for Father’s Day

Father's Day is fast approaching, and it's the perfect time to show our dads, grandfathers, and father figures just how much they mean to us. In New Zealand, we celebrate this special day on the first Sunday in September (7 September in 2025), a tradition that offers a moment to reflect on the love, guidance, and support these incredible men provide throughout our lives.

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.

6 Essential Tips for Online Flower Delivery in Auckland NZ

Our top 6 tips for online flower delivery Auckland, will tell you how to shop for the best flowers at the lowest cost. So get saving and enjoy our popular Auckland delivery service.

What Makes Best Blooms the Best Flower Delivery Service in Auckland?

Looking for the best flower delivery service and not sure what to choose? Best Blooms is a florist based in West Auckland delivering gorgeous flower bouquets and gift baskets Auckland-wide. Here are 5 reasons to make Best Blooms your favourite florist once and flor-al pardon the pun!

Which Flowers are Fragrant?

When choosing your fresh cut flowers, it is popular to send a sweet-smelling, scented bouquet. Flowers with a fragrance are romantic, seductive, and the aroma can conjure up happy memories, whenever you catch a whiff of the same lovely perfumed flower again.

Gorgeous Orchids

We delve into the fascinating world of orchids, delicate and exotic flowers that have captivated hearts for centuries. Known for their stunning beauty, diversity, and symbolism, orchids hold a special place in the world of floral arrangements. We'll explore the rich history of orchids, their versatile uses in floral designs, and provide valuable insights on caring for orchid houseplants.

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.

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?