Roses 

Roses are the fresh flowers of choice for romantics the world over. If you’re loved one is a traditionalist, we recommend going with the flow and choosing roses for your flower delivery. Roses symbolise love and passion, so it’s a fitting choice on the Day of Love. Put your own mark on the gift by choosing from a range of colours and quantities, or by pairing the fresh flowers with indulgent chocolates.  

Tulips 

Tulips are a more unique flower delivery option on Valentine’s Day but one that your florists at Arrange Floral are more than happy to work with. Tulips come in all sorts of colours and can portray a touch of the old world as they bring to mind the tulip fields of Holland. They represent love, warmth and comfort. If your Valentine is in Tauranga, Papamoa, Mount Maunganui or Te Puke – where Valentine’s will likely fall on a hot, summer’s day – bright tulips are a lovely fresh flower choice to complement the season.   

Casa Blanca Lilies 

All liles are beautiful and unique, but Casa Blanca lilies – otherwise known as Oriental lilies – are especially nice on Valentine’s Day. Casa Blanca liles symbolise sophistication and drama. Any florist would love working with Casa Blanca liles because they make elegant bouquets with striking white fresh flowers contrasted with natural greenery and foliage – and their scent is divine. 

Sunflowers 

Our Arrange Floral florists rarely see customers ask for sunflowers on Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t. If you want flowers delivered to your loved one, but she likes to think outside the box, brilliant yellow sunflowers could be the perfect solution. They are sure to brighten up anyone’s day and represent loyalty along with happiness, and who wouldn’t like a reminder of these great traits? 

Now that you have an understanding of the meaning behind these flowers, it’s time to make a decision! We will happily deliver your Valentine the perfect single flower or mixed bouquet to anywhere in Tauranga, Te Puke, Mt Maunganui and Papamoa for free!

The florist team at Arrange Floral Design in Papamoa find our love for flowers renewed in summer, as any walk past a garden gives us fresh inspiration for the floral arrangements we get to create all summer long. 

View our list of favourite summer blooms, which includes both native flowers and imported bouquet staples. 

Pohutukawa 

We can’t go past New Zealand’s Christmas tree when discussing gorgeous summer blooms. We are so lucky to be the only country in the world to have this tree, which bursts open with crimson red flowers set against green foliage just in time for Christmas. These native trees are a Kiwi icon and they certainly top our list of summer favourites. 

Sunflowers 

It is impossible for bright yellow sunflowers not to bring a smile to our faces. Young sunflowers are fascinating because they track the sun during the day and then face east when the sun goes down at night, preparing to meet again in the morning. These gorgeous bright blooms that follow the sun are the epitome of summer.

Lavender 

We are quite fond of the fragrant purple flower of Mediterranean origins that has become a popular hedging bush on lawns around the country. Lavender is beautiful in the garden, but also makes a wonderful filler flower for bouquets and floral arrangements, adding a touch of green and purple as well as lending their calming and pleasing scent to any bouquet. 

Dahlias 

Dahlias are one of our absolute favourite flowers for arrangements, with their bold colours and impressive, showy petals. Dahlias bring gardens to life and are often the focal point of our bouquets. With their performance peaking in the middle of summer, these bright blooms are a perfect summer delight.

If you’re looking to brighten up someone’s day this summer, be sure to check out the range of fresh flowers available from our Tauranga florist. We offer fast same day delivery of flowers in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa and Te Puke.

1. Roses are a fruit 

Ever seen a recipe calling for rosehip or rosewater? Roses are indeed edible, the reason being that they are actually a member of the fruit family, related to summer favourites like raspberries, cherries, peaches and plums. 

2. Tulips bulbs can be eaten 

Tulips are another edible flower. While their petals can be used to decorate salads, more surprisingly, their bulbs can be used in place of onions! 

3. Tulips as gold 

Staying on the tulips theme: centuries ago in Holland, tulips were more valuable than gold. Their presence and significance is still pervasive in the country today, though their value dipped below gold long ago. 

4. Daffodils as currency for the Royals 

Have you heard of “peppercorn” rent, when the land owner asks for a small token rental fee? Dubbed the “daffodil rent”, Prince Charles only wants one daffodil every year as rent to those using his land on a historic site in Cornwall. We’d certainly be willing to pay in flowers for a piece of royal history! 

5. Sunflowers to counter contamination 

Sunflowers are magical. Not only do they brighten your day, grow as tall as the sky and open daily with the sun, they can also get rid of radioactivity by drawing it out of water. Because of this mystical ability, sunflowers are used to clean water contamination after radioactive disasters like Chernobyl. 

6. Dandelions the health-food 

You may know them as an annoying household weed, but dandelions are incredibly healthy. Edible from the root to the flower, the humbled dandelion is chock full of nutrients like iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Their health benefits are becoming recognised with dandelion tea popping up on health food store shelves. 

7. Hundreds of thousands of flower species 

How many flowers can you name? A handful? A couple hundred? Whatever the number, there’s room for improvement as the latest estimate puts the number of flower species at around 400,000!

Unlike Valentines Day the focus is on women, with men and women giving flowers to mothers, sisters, daughters and coworkers as well as wives and girlfriends. 

This year, the BBC is reporting that Russians who want to impress their social media followers can now rent huge bouquets of flowers to snap a selfie with them for Instagram before the courier takes them back. Pop-up services advertised on social networks prior to International Women's Day offered 10 minutes with a huge bouquet of flowers - all the time you need to post a photo of yourself with an enormous flower arrangement seemingly sent by a boyfriend or secret admirer.

When the owner of one flower rental Instagram account was contacted to confirm the story he insisted his service was real saying flower rental had been a trend among Russian Instagram and VKontakte social network users for some time. He said the 10 minutes could be extended a little but not indefinitely.

If you want to be able to appreciate your flowers for longer than 10 minutes, order your bouquet from our Papamoa florists at Arrange Floral Design. We will put together a beautiful bunch of great value freshly cut flowers just for you, including free local same day delivery. And the courier won't take them back!

Don't throw away flowers with short stems. Think outside the vase! They would look beautiful displayed in a vintage teacup, for example. Keep the stems together using a clear hair tie.

Open closed flower buds quickly. After cutting the stems, put them in a glass of warm water first, then cold water. Leave them for 20 minutes.

Keep your flowers longer. By adding several drops of vodka and a teaspoon of white sugar to the water before putting your flowers in a vase to delay wilting. When your flowers eventually do start to die (sad face), add a shot of vodka into the water and the stems will stand up straight again for a day or two.

Water your orchid with an ice cube. An ice cube is ideal because it melts slowly, watering your orchid by releasing a slow drip that won't drown it.

Keep your flowers from falling out of shallow vases. To keep short flowers from falling out of shallow vases, make a grid with clear water-resistant tape and insert flowers to fill in the holes.

Dry flowers. Get another life from your flowers by tying the ends of the stems together with s ribbon and hanging them upside down in a cool space to dry them. 

The internet is changing not only how floristry is perceived, but a resurgence of interest in florists. Floristry is being viewed as a desirable career and flowers have become increasingly fashionable as a wave of florists shift online and increasingly share their skilled floral arrangements via a social network.

New online florists today are often more like stylists and images are helping spread their reputation by digital word of mouth. The shift caused by social media has been described as phenomenal but most florists agree quality and innovation are the key ingredients that can send a florist to the top of their game.

One of the benefits of social media is the ability to share new ideas about floral art with the world, inspiring others. Conversely, that can also make it harder for florists to find new ideas too however it is a fantastic tool for spreading the word about the best florists and best floral designs.

Of course, for online florists in Tauranga like Arrange Floral Design, the benefit of a good website is that it is attractive and simple for customers to use. At Arrange Floral Design our website makes the process of selecting and ordering flowers very quick and straightforward. Having quality images in the online catalogue makes it appealing and easier for customers to choose the bouquet they like while emails allow for instant confirmation of the order and flower delivery.

1. Read the testimonials and buy your flowers from a recommended florist. The florists at Arrange Floral Design go the extra mile to email you with a photo of the flowers before they're delivered so you can trust that the flower quality will be high.
   
   
   
   
2. When you're choosing an arrangement of flowers for someone, keep in mind that your preference for particular flowers or colours isn't necessarily the same as your recipient’s. A little extra effort to find out their favourite flowers will be well rewarded in the end!
   
   
3. Remember flowers aren't just to celebrate occasional events. Receiving flowers can be extra special when they've been sent for no reason other than to say “I Love You,” or “I’m Thinking of You.” And if you choose flowers that are in season, they are often longer lasting.
   
   
4. A common mistake that people make when buying flowers is forgetting to order ahead if they're for a special day - especially for the popular celebrated days like Valentines Day or Mothers Day. Online florists make it easy to order ahead and avoid the risk of missing out and needing to find a plan B.
   
   

5.  Sometimes less is more. Giving someone flowers isn't always about making a grand statement with a giant over-the-top bouquet. A contemporary arrangement of fresh quality flowers and a thoughtful note will usually make just the right impression.

After 30 years of marriage, at the age of 52, Mrs Kuroki developed a complication from diabetes, causing her eyesight to fail just a week later. Suddenly faced with blindness, she was devastated and shut herself away from the world, refusing to leave home.

When her husband one day noticed a fragrant pink flower in the garden he realised his wife could still enjoy their beauty, not through sight but through smell. He decided to create a garden with a mass of flowers in the hope that they might renew his wife's sense of joy in life.

It's been over 10 years now since the first seeds were planted and the beautiful flower garden now draws thousands of sightseers. Mr and Mrs Kuroki can often be seen walking happily together around the garden of scented flowers, talking with their visitors.

While common sense tells us that receiving flowers can trigger happy emotions, this true love story from Japan shows that the effect of flowers on our sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction may be far greater than we believed.

If you’re looking to buy flowers online for a special loved one or friend, check out the range available at Arrange Floral Design, Papamoa’s no. 1 florist.

The pristine thistle flower appears to have been deliberately arranged inside the hollow end of an axe handle and buried, as part of a ritual offering that included weapons, jewellery and ornaments. 

Dr Ben Roberts, a lecturer at Durham University and the British Museum’s former curator of European bronze age collections, described the arranged flower as unique for an offering of its time. 

Flowers have been found in earlier graves, but, by the time this collection is thought to have been buried, people were being cremated and their ashes scattered – a process that would have destroyed flowers. 

Though the flower is a unique find, similar discoveries have been made in Ireland and Scotland, Roberts said. 

Brendon Wilkins, an archaeologist and the project director, described the flower as a “tremendous” find and the variety of other objects as significant. 

A coroner now decides whether the flower can be officially designated as treasure before it and the other contents are offered to local or national museums. Durham University described the flower find as “spectacular and significant”.

If you are looking to buy fresh flowers online at after free flower delivery in Tauranga, go to Arrange Floral Design and take advantage of their great products and services.

From bouquets that say welcome to new babies, to celebrating weddings or sending our heartfelt sympathies, there are flowers for every occasion. Including proposing to girlfriends and smoothing a rocky romance!

A single velvety red rose might apologise for a forgotten anniversary, a bright bunch of gerberas might say thank you for being a great friend, or a few elegant tulips is a gift for the host at a dinner party. Arrangements of summery fresh flowers are also increasingly being ordered as festive Christmas displays.

There a few life events bigger than a wedding and florists can play a big part in the big day. There are brides who like to organise the details of their bouquet 18 months in advance and brides who come in a fortnight before. But it's Valentine's Day and Mother's Day that are the busiest days of the year, and they usually involve a frenzy of roses and mixed arrangements to meet the demand of all the old loves and new romantics.

Florists like Papamoa's Arrange Floral Design that offer an online service and fast free same day flower delivery are proving popular - not only with those who don't remember their wife's birthday until the last minute, but also because many people simply prefer browsing through the range of bouquets at their convenience.

Whatever the occasion, whatever the reason, the experienced team at Papamoa florist Arrange Floral Design are ready to create your bouquet of beautiful blooms.

The variety of different flower colours that occur naturally is remarkable, from shades of creamy white to vivid hues of orange, from speckled to striped. 

Why are flowers are so colourful? According to one popular theory, flower colour is most likely to be an attempt by the flower to woo their pollen suppliers. There's a lot of research to show that bees prefer blue or even violet flowers for example.

A study published in 2015 by the Royal Society journal Biology Letters finds that bees are able to learn which flowers to collect nectar and pollen from, purely based on the colour of the blooms. So for rare plants, it's thought it could be a benefit to mimic the colour of a common one, as otherwise they risk being ignored by bees ‘trained’ on the common species. On the other hand, it might be an advantage to stand out in the crowd?! 

We know that insects see colour differently. Ultraviolet light, invisible to us, uncovers colours and patterns on flowers designed to act as "landing strips" or arrows, guiding the insects to the right spot. 

Still, it seems that scientists may not have found all the answers to the mystery of flower colours. They may be putting on their best display, trying to attract bees, butterflies, birds and other flowers - or perhaps it's all for you and me?  

To get your fix of the best fresh flowers, take a look at our range of colourful creations by the talented Papamoa florists at Arrange Floral Design.

Flowers have been the ultimate symbol of love and romance for as long as we can remember. Besides which, they're just undeniably beautiful and with pretty colours, and unique shapes and textures, you can add a charming fresh summer vibe to your wedding day.

For ideas on floral arrangements that will upgrade your wedding, it's worth doing your research. Look around to see what inspires you. From summer tablescapes to gorgeous centrepieces, there's nothing like fresh flowers to bring surprise and delight to the big day.

You just can't go wrong with gorgeous, timeless cut flowers. Whether you're planning a sophisticated formal wedding theme or looking for something more whimsical, add colour and life to your summer wedding with flowers like these.   

Both the Calla Lily and Oriental lilies are popular summer wedding flowers for their elegant shape, variety of colours and because they are ideal for large bold yet refined floral arrangements.

Gerberas come in an exciting range of colours from whites and yellows to vibrant oranges and rich reds. They are a great option to add a burst of summer sunshine to your wedding.

The ruffly, rose-like Lisianthus is a wedding staple when it comes to flowers. Loved for its soft petals and stunning colours, Lisianthus is a versatile wedding flower option.

Orchids provide an exotic ambience, adding a hint of the delicate and mysterious to a warm weather wedding while Roses are classic traditional wedding flowers, timeless conveyors of romance.

Whatever flowers and style of floral arrangements you choose, you can't go wrong with fresh, quality blooms for a stunning, romantic summer wedding.

Different flowers symbolise different meanings and emotions and some people believe we tend to prefer the flower with the attributes that best fits with our personality. It's well recognised that flowers reflect our moods, conveying feelings such as compassion, regret, happiness and romance so perhaps it's all part of the magic and mystery of flowers. 

What do you think your favourite flower says about you? Lovers of the ever popular Rose for example, are said to be romantic and passionate. You value tradition and strive for perfection but you also like to bring out the best in others. 

Is the Carnation you're first choice? You’re thought to be somone with a quiet nature, a trustworthy, down-to-earth person who is loyal and well-respected. You enjoy the simple things in life. 

People who prefer the Tulip are said to be kind. A naturally cheerful disposition, you are someone who make friends easily and hold onto them. There's a theory that people who are passionate about tulips are also keen travellers. 

Perhaps you know someone who is crazy about Orchids? They tend to be sophisticated, worldy types who enjoy a small circle of close friends. They value honesty but appearances are very important too.

Is the Sunflower you're favourite flower? Some say you're likely to have a bubbly, glass-half- full personality. Always happy and cheerful, you make friends easily. Whatever flowers say about you, there's no doubt they can transform a room and make people happy so what better reasons to have more flowers in our lives.

A behavioral research study conducted by Nancy Etcoff of Harvard Medical School reveals that people feel kinder toward others and less anxious or depressed when living with fresh cut flowers around them. 

Etcoff's study showed that spending just a few days with flowers around can affect a wide variety of feelings. Overall, people in the study simply felt more positive. “Interestingly, when we placed a small bouquet of flowers into their morning routines, people perked up," Etcoff said. Participants who had a flower arrangement in their home felt an increase in feelings of compassion and kindness for others after less than a week.

The results of another six-month study at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, demonstrated that flowers ease depression, inspire social networking and refresh memory as we age. More than 100 seniors participated in the Rutgers research study. Participants showed a significant increase in happiness and positive moods when flowers were present, performed higher on everyday memory tasks, experienced enriched personal memories and even re-engaged with members of their communities.

"Instinct tells us that flowers lift our spirits, but, their effects on seniors are especially profound, if not surprising," said Dr. Jeannette Haviland-Jones, professor of psychology and director of the Human Development Lab at Rutgers. 

A small dose of nature, like an arrangement of flowers, can do the world of good for our well-being. Being surrounded by beautiful flowers stimulates the senses, help people concentrate and just feel happier, less stressed, and more relaxed. Whether they're for the home or the workplace, at Papamoa florist Arrange Floral Design our floral specialists can provide exquisite flower arrangements to boost your sense of wellbeing.

Beautiful fresh cut flowers are a popular choice for bereavement flowers. When picking out a flower arrangement for a memorial or funeral, knowing what each species represents will help you to express your condolences in the most meaningful way. 

Any white flowers such as orchids, irises, and lilies are traditionally suitable as bereavement flowers, however colourful, less conventional arrangements are increasingly common as long as you keep the family in mind and the choice is respectful of their wishes.  

Gladioli are another classic choice, often used to convey strength of character and integrity. Pink and white orchids are also associated with mourning while daffodils and tulips symbolise a fresh start in difficult times. Roses are versatile sympathy flowers - white conveys innocence, red means love and respect, dark crimson represents sorrow and yellow symbolises strong ties.

Instead of bouquets of cut flowers, floral gift boxes using vox arrangements are an appropriate alternative gesture of your sympathy. They are not only beautifully presented but arrive essentially 'self sufficient' in their own vase - one less thing for the recipient to have to think about at a distressing time.

If it's not flowers you seek, there is also the option of sympathy gifts by way of gift baskets or gift hampers from one of many gift stores in New Zealand.

Wreaths of flowers are also common bereavement flower arrangements, often chosen to take to the place of burial or memorial. The circular shape of a wreath symbolises eternal life and a florist can arrange decoration with the loved ones favourite colour or flower. If you have any queries about sending sympathy flowers talk to our skilled, friendly Tauranga florists at Arrange Floral Design.

Always use clean, sharp utensils when cutting fresh flowers. Never use ordinary household scissors which will crush the water vessels and prevent proper water uptake. Cutting at an angle of about 45 degrees provides a greater surface area for the uptake of water.

Some people cut their flowers under water before transferring them to a vase. Cut the stems under water if you can but otherwise, just ensure you get them into water as soon as possible. Flowers that go limp will need to be recut.

Flowers love fresh, lukewarm water. Except bulb flowers, such as hyacinths and tulips, which need cold water. Make sure your vase is clean and replace the water regularly to prevent bacteria from blocking the flower's water vessels.

When you buy fresh flowers you need to be aware that they don't like drafts or direct sunlight but they do need air circulation so don't overcrowd the flowers in their vase. Strip away all the lower foliage that will be submerged in water and always discard wilted blooms. Wet leaves increase bacterial growth which will shorten flower life. 

Cut daffodils and hyacinths can release chemicals that will kill flowers sharing the same water. Display them separately or keep them in their own container for 12 hours before arranging them with other flowers.

Using a preservative definitely increases the longevity of cut flowers. Buy a commercial additive or try a sprinkle of sugar to feed your flowers and a dash of bleach to kill the germs.

Vox flower arrangements are extremely popular with florists and customers throughout New Zealand, especially for places such as rest homes, hospitals and business reception areas where they're best suited. 

Flowers may look healthy when they leave the florists but blooms are fragile things. They have a short life, they're difficult to transport safely, and they can be inconvenient to look after. A Vox flower arrangement helps increase flower life for maximum pleasure and because the design makes it very easy for couriers to handle, you can trust that your flowers will arrive in the best condition. 

Vox flower arrangements are the ideal flower gift for hospitals, retirement homes and reception areas as they fit perfectly in a small space, they're very easy care and they come in their own 'vase'. Vox flower arrangements are also very popular to send for sympathy and funerals or to the bereaved at home.  

Vox flower arrangements are a cost effective, elegant solution for successful flower delivery. Made of a high quality recyclable cardboard with a heavy duty water-filled liner, flowers are not only protected and nourished but Vox arrangements are easy to gift wrap so they present beautifully.

Sympathy

There's a long tradition of giving sympathy flowers at a funeral or memorial. Different flowers have meanings that can provide comfort. Carnations are said to be the first flowers on earth and symbolic of undying love. Chrysanthemums, especially white ones, are often used to represent death and mourning while daffodils symbolise rebirth. White lilies are the most commonly associated with sympathy and bereavement.

Happy Birthday

As far back as Roman times, birthday gifts were often in the form of flowers. Every month is associated with its own flower. The January birth flower is Carnation. Give Violets or Iris in February and daffodils in March. The April birth flower is Sweet Pea or Daisy. For a May birthday, give Lilies while the June birth flower is the Rose. The July flower is the Delphinium and for those born in August, send Gladiolus. The September flower is the Aster, October the Marigold and November, the Chrysanthemum. The December birth flower is the Narcissus or Poinsettia. Check out the birthday flowers at Arrange Floral Design, your florist in Papamoa.

Romance

The iconic red rose symbolises love, romance, beauty and perfection. Lavender roses are said to represent new relationships, but yellow roses are not recommended for romance - they are best saved for friendship. Tulips are also a romantic flower, conveying comfort and warmth while orchids are associated with seduction. Daisies, including Gerberas are known for symbolising beauty, innocence and purity, and their bright cheery colours mean they're always a favourite.

Anniversary

Giving flowers is a great way to express your wishes on an anniversary. There are specific anniversary flowers associated with every year. 1st anniversaries are symbolised by carnations or pansies. For 5 year anniversaries choose an arrangement of daisies such as the gerbera. 10 year anniversaries should be marked with daffodils and15 years, with the rose. If you're celebrating 20 years give asters, 25 years, the iris, 28, the orchid, and for 30 year anniversaries, give a beautiful bouquet of lilies.

New Baby

If you want to send flowers for a new baby, there are different flowers and meanings to choose from. Aster means “Contentment”, Daisies mean “Innocence”, Gardenia “Joy”, and Gladiolus “Strength of Character”. Send pink blooms for grace, gentility, youth and happiness. The colour yellow also evokes feelings of joy and light heartedness and sends a message of new beginnings.

Get well

Flowers are a traditional gift to cheer up hospital patients, however there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the best flower arrangement. Check with the hospital first to make sure that flowers are allowed and choose allergy free blooms such as roses, carnations or chrysanthemums. For patients recuperating at home, send brightly coloured, cheerful arrangements to give your get well wishes. Green is also a great colour, associated with health and well-being.

Congratulations

Flowers are the best ways to send your congratulations to people you care about. Yellow flowers represent friendship, trust, compassion, and respect and are a popular choice at the workplace to show appreciation. Daisies and daffodils express the sentiments of friendship and well wishes. A bright mixed bouquet including lilies, roses and Alstroemeria will always be appreciated as a congratulatory present.

School Balls

Corsages, buttonholes and even the classic single red rose are popular choices for school balls and formals. A corsage is a small cluster of flowers worn as a shoulder spray or on the wrist, a popular choice for School Balls. They are beautifully presented and easy to wear and dance with.  Choose flowers that are either the favourite of the wearer, or most commonly, to match the girl’s ball gown.