Frequently Asked Questions
Here is the answers to frequently asked questions I receive.
Where do you grow your flowers
Flowers are grown rurally in Tarras, 30 minutes from Wanaka on a high country station that has been in my family for over a century. I also grow a few flowers in my home garden in central Wanaka to supplement.
What is your favourite flower
Every season I fall in love with a different flower, but I particularly love scented blooms and a beautiful garden rose.
What variety of flowers do you grow?
I grow a lolly scramble of varieties I have curated because I personally love or they grow well in my region. I lean more heavily on perennials.
Can I visit your flower farm?
Unfortunately my farm isn't open to the public. My cutting patch is partially integrated into my parent's homestead garden and out of respect for their privacy I don't allow visitors.
Can I choose my flowers?
If you are looking for specific flowers or colours I would recommend working with a local floral designer.
I work differently to most florists who order specific blooms to a brief. I am led by what is available and seasonal in the garden. I never know exactly what I will have until the time of picking.
Being 100% field grown weather plays a huge role in what is available, crop failures, storms, temperature fluxtuations can alter the timing for blooms from previous years so if I am vague about what could be flowering at the time of your event that is why! I am putting my finger to the wind and hoping for the best.
I do allow you to select a colour preference on my booking forms and I will do my best to accommodate where possible. But it isn't a guarantee.
Do you offer different styles?
If you are looking for a specific style or design, I recommend a local floral designer. My styled is inspired by what I have to work with and by how I see the flowers in the garden. My work has been described as gardeny, wild, loose, rambling and informal to give you an idea.
How many flowers do I need?
This is a million dollar questions! It depends on many factors. You need to consider things like the style, variety mix of blooms, fullness, number & type of items you wish to create, if you want foliage or flower heavy arrangements. I have a calculator I can share with you to help with your planning. The best thing I can suggest is mock up something to a similar scale and count the number of stems and multiply this out.
Broadly I recommend a bundle for bridal bouquet + buttonhole. For brides maids bouquets you will get 2x smaller bouquets from a bundle. Table flowers consider how many stems per vase and numbers of vases per tables you are populating. Larger ceremony arrangements depending on scale and fullness, like you need a bundle + per arrangement.
How many flowers do I receive in a bundle?
Every stem is worth a different value so the mix varies, you will receive at least 50 stems in a standard mixed bundle. If I have agreed to supply you something specific the quantities or pricing maybe different.
Is DIY right for me?
Consider your personality type, skill sets and available time. Creating your own blooms for an event is a beautiful personal element & a lovely way to include friends & family in the buildup for your day. On the flip side it requires a good chunk of time and can add an additional layer of stress or complication. I do offer an option to split the workload by creating your table flowers for you so you can focus on the statement pieces.