Blooms on Cameron
586 Cameron Road
Tauranga 3112
Phone 07 571 0179
Fax 07 571 0157
Flower Care
Tips and Care
- Keep your flowers in a cool place, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or near appliances.
- Check your flowers daily to make sure they have plenty of clear fresh water.
- If possible, re-cut stems with a sharp knife or scissors that will not crush the stems.
- Remove leaves that will be below the waterline to deter bacterial microbial growth that will limit water uptake by the flower.
- Keep the vase filled with water containing a flower food provided by your florist. If in floral foam, ensure foam is kept wet.
- Change water every 3-4 days following the above steps each time.
Year Round Flowers in New Zealand:
- Alstromeria
- Anthurium
- Asiatic Lily
- Carnations
- Chrysanthemum
- Gerbera
- Oriental Lily
- Phalenopsis Orchid (Should be Year round but dependant on Growers)
- Roses
- Singapore Orchids (unavailable Christmas/New Year)
- Sweet Pea (Should be Year round but dependant on Growers)
Seasonal Flowers in New Zealand:
| Calla lily | November to May |
| Cymbidium Orchid | June - November |
| Elfin lily | May to November |
| Frangipani | December - April |
| Gardenia | December - April |
| Hyacinth | Late June - August |
| Hydrangea | December - May |
| Iris | June - November |
| Lizzianthus | December - March |
| Peony | Late September - Mid December |
| Stephanotis | December - April |
| Stock | May - Late September |
| Tuber Roses | December - May |
| Tulips | June - August |
Meaning of Flowers:
| Almond blossom | hope |
| Apple blossom | good fortune |
| Asphodel | my regrets follow you to the grave |
| Barberry | bad temper |
| Burdock | touch me not |
| Camellia | gratitude |
| Carnation | fascination |
| Chrysanthemum - red | I love you |
| Chrysanthemum - white | truth |
| Cyclamen | modesty |
| Daffodil | regard |
| Daisy | innocence |
| Fern | fascination |
| Forget-me-not | remembrance |
| Gardenia | joy |
| Heather | good luck |
| Hellebore | scandal |
| Heliotrope | devotion |
| Honeysuckle | generosity |
| Hyacinth | loveliness |
| Hydrangea | boastfulness |
| Ivy | fidelity |
| Iris | flame/burning love |
| Japonica | loveliness |
| Jasmine | amiability |
| King's Cup | I wish I were rich |
| Larkspur | fickleness |
| Lemon blossom | fidelity in love |
| Lilac | youthful innocence |
| Lily | majesty |
| Lily-of-the-valley | return of happiness |
| Magnolia | perseverance |
| Maidenhair | discretion |
| Marigold | grief |
| Meadow Saffron | my best days are past |
| Mimosa | sensitivity |
| Myrtle | love |
| Narcissus | egotism |
| Orange blossom | purity |
| Orchid | beauty |
| Peach blossom | captive |
| Pink | boldness |
| Rose | love, happiness |
| Snowdrop | hope |
| Sweatpea | pleasure |
| Tulip - red | I love you |
| Tulip - white | I am worthy of you |
| Tulip | love |
| Veronica | fidelity |
| Violet | faithfulness |
Meaning of Roses:
| Red | Love and Respect |
| Orange | Fascination |
| Dark Pink | Thankfulness |
| Pale Pink | Grace and Joy |
| Coral | Desire |
| Pale Peach | Modesty |
| Yellow | Joy and Friendship |
| White | Innocence and Secrecy |