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.

Whimsical Image showing the Lovers meeting on the Magpie Bridge under the stars of the Milky Way

What is the Meaning behind Chinese Valentines Day?

As a florist I find it fascinating to find out more how other cultures use flowers, as part of their annual festivals and joyful celebrations .... I am going in search of more information to share with our florists team about the meanings behind the Double Seven Festival - Qixi - or Chinese Valentine's Day, which in 2025 is on Friday 29th August.

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

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.

The meaning of roses and symbolism of rose colours

Rose Colour Meanings - White Roses meaning, Yellow Roses, Pink Roses Symbolize

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 meaning of Pink Roses? Do Yellow Roses mean Jealousy? Read more about the Meaning of Rose Colours here...

Whats new for ideas, gifts, flowers and hampers for Valentine's Day 2025

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?

Galentine's Day - and alternative to Valentine's Day in New Zealand

What can I send for Galentine's Day in Auckland?

Do we celebrate Galentines Day in New Zealand? Is this even a thing? What do you send to a galentine?

Choosing the perfect Valentine's Day flowers for your loved one for 2025

How to choose the perfect bouquet for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is all about love and saying what words alone can't quite convey. When you're letting the flowers do the talking for you, you want to be sure they are getting the right message across.

What is the Meaning of Different Flowers?

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!

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.

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.

Focus on Roses

Roses are a florist staple, and broadly loved by all. Available throughout the year in a range of colours and blooms, Roses have long been associated with romance the world over.