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

BLOG - Senior Florist Jo-Ann gives hints and tips about arranging flowers, fun flower facts
and other useful information about flowers in New Zealand.

Choosing the best Mother's Day gift ideas, arrangements and hampers in New Zealand in 2025

The Best Mother's Day Flowers And Gifts In NZ for 2025

The lovely mums of the Best Blooms team have listed down the best flowers and bouquets for mums, and what gift baskets work best. Read on to see some ideas to spoil your mum with this Mother s Day. Here's our Gift Guide for Mothers Day 2025.

In honour of Phyllis Moss - Mother of the Florist

Best Blooms has always been a family business. Nothing illustrates this more than the input of my mum, Phyll Moss over the years.

Find out if your favourite flowers are in season in New Zealand

Are my Favourite Flowers in Season?

Fresh Flowers - This helpful Best Blooms guide will help you choose flowers based on the N.Z. flower seasons.

Flowers in New Zealand that have the most fragrance for my arrangement

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.

A history of Orchids, their varieties and their use

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.

The seven most popular Autumn flowers for arrangements in Auckland, NZ

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.

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.

Seven new baby gifts and hampers for mother and baby in Auckland, NZ

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?

Mother's Day Log 2022

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?...

Read all about Tulips and their incredible history

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...