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Valentine's Day Flowers & Gifts Guide: What to Know Before You Order

Valentine's Day falls on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, and is one of the biggest occasions for sending flowers in New Zealand. Whether you're ordering roses, mixed bouquets, or gift combinations, ...

What Is the National Flower of New Zealand?

Overview: The national flower of New Zealand is the kowhai, a native tree known for its bright yellow, bell-shaped blossoms. Widely recognised across the country, it symbolises renewal, warmth, ...

Spring Flowers NZ: How to Choose the Best Bouquet

Overview: In New Zealand, the standout spring flowers are Gerbera daisies, long-lasting Alstroemeria, colourful seasonal roses, and mixed spring bouquets with garden-style textures. These are the...

How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Flowers

Christmas isn’t just a date on the calendar, it’s a feeling. It’s the glow of fairy lights, the smell of pine, and the laughter that fills every home. It’s also a time when small gestures mean th...

Guide Of Choosing Sympathy Flowers That Show You Care

When words aren’t enough, flowers speak for us. They bring comfort when hearts are heavy and express emotions too deep for speech, love, remembrance, and compassion. Sending sympathy flowers is o...

Pohutukawa: The Christmas Tree NZ Loves So Much

Overview: The Pōhutukawa (scientific name Metrosideros excelsa) is a native New Zealand coastal evergreen tree, famed for its bright red flowers that bloom around December. It’s often called the...

NZ Chocolate Gift Guide: Lindt, Dark & Belgian in Gift Baskets

Overview: The best chocolates for gifting in New Zealand are Lindt chocolate (particularly Lindor truffles), Belgian chocolate truffles, and premium dark chocolates. These consistently rank as f...

What to Write in a Christmas Card

Overview: You can write a Christmas card by starting with a warm greeting like "Merry Christmas" or "Season's Greetings," then add something personal - a thank you, a shared memory, or genuine a...

Christmas Flowers in NZ: What's in Season

Overview: New Zealand's Christmas falls in summer, so festive flowers need to handle heat. Best picks: gerberas, roses, lilies, chrysanthemums, and alstroemeria - vibrant, durable, and camera-re...

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Flowers in Christchurch

Overview: Need flowers delivered in Christchurch today? Skip the storefront markup and order affordable, fresh bouquets online for any occasion. Bloomex NZ makes it easy to send the perfect arra...