There is something particularly special about spring in Christchurch.
After months of winter foliage, bare branches and quieter colours, suddenly the city begins to change. Blossom appears, bulbs push through the ground and gardens around Christchurch start filling with colour again.
For florists, spring is one of the loveliest times of the year. The flowers have a freshness and movement that is difficult to replicate in any other season.
At Harakeke Florist, we love working with what is naturally available, allowing the season to influence the flowers and colour combinations that appear in our bouquets, our store and even our window displays.
Our Spring Window Has Arrived
Our spring window is now in place at Harakeke, and it is always one of our favourite displays of the year.
Our customers love the spring window, and every year we see people stopping outside to look, take photos and enjoy the flowers.
This year, the window is filled with gorgeous fresh flowers displayed simply in individual glass bottles.
It is such an easy idea, but incredibly effective.
A collection of small bottles filled with different seasonal flowers creates colour, movement and interest without needing an elaborate arrangement. It is also a lovely idea to recreate at home using old bottles, jars or little vases you already have.
Sometimes the simplest way of displaying flowers is the most beautiful.
If you're in Sumner this spring, come and visit us at Harakeke Florist and see the window for yourself. We love welcoming people into the store, and the spring display is always one of those little seasonal moments that makes the shop feel especially beautiful.
Pop in, enjoy the flowers, take a photo and have a look at what’s fresh in store. We’d love to see you.
What Flowers Are in Season in Christchurch During Spring?
Spring flower availability changes slightly from week to week and is always influenced by weather and local growing conditions, but some of the flowers we look forward to most include:
Tulips
One of the true signs that spring has arrived. Tulips are beautifully simple on their own and equally lovely mixed through a seasonal bouquet.
Daffodils and Narcissus
Bright, cheerful and unmistakably spring. Their fragrance and colour instantly bring a little sunshine indoors.
Hellebores
One of our favourites for their soft colours and slightly wild garden feel. Hellebores work beautifully in natural, gathered arrangements.
Ranunculus
With layers of delicate petals, ranunculus are one of the most beautiful flowers of the season and a wonderful choice for gifts, weddings and special occasions.
Anemones
Known for their striking dark centres and beautiful colours, anemones add personality and movement to a spring bouquet.
Blossom and Flowering Branches
Spring flowering branches bring height, texture and a sense of the garden into an arrangement. We love using them when they are available.
As spring moves towards summer, the selection continues to change, which is one of the things we love most about seasonal floristry.
Why We Choose Seasonal Flowers
Using seasonal flowers isn't simply about following a trend.
Flowers that are naturally in season often have better movement, character and freshness. They also allow us to work more closely with local and New Zealand growers whenever possible.
Rather than creating exactly the same bouquet every week of the year, we prefer our flowers to reflect what is beautiful right now.
That might mean delicate blossom and tulips one week, followed by an abundance of ranunculus, foliage and garden-style flowers the next.
It means every Harakeke bouquet is a little different.
Spring Flowers for Birthdays, Celebrations and Just Because
You don't really need a reason to send flowers.
Spring bouquets are particularly lovely for birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, thank-you gifts or simply sending something beautiful to somebody you're thinking about.
Our florists select fresh flowers each week and create bouquets with a relaxed, seasonal Harakeke style rather than relying on rigid recipes.
Because of this, the flowers pictured on our website are a guide to the overall feeling, size and colour palette of your bouquet. The exact flowers may change according to what is freshest and most beautiful at the flower market.
Spring Flower Delivery Across Christchurch
Harakeke Florist offers flower delivery throughout Christchurch, including Sumner, Redcliffs, Mount Pleasant, Ferrymead, Woolston, Cashmere, Fendalton, Merivale, St Albans, Strowan, Papanui, Riccarton, Halswell, Avonhead, Wigram and surrounding Christchurch suburbs.
If you need flowers delivered today, same-day Christchurch flower delivery is available on orders placed before our daily delivery cut-off.
We deliver flowers to homes, workplaces and businesses throughout Christchurch.
Bring a Little Spring Inside
One of the simplest ways to enjoy spring flowers is at home.
You don't need an elaborate arrangement. A handful of hellebores from the garden, a few flowering branches, a bunch of tulips or a row of small bottles filled with individual blooms can completely change a room.
That is exactly what we love about our spring window — it shows that flowers don't need to be complicated to make an impact.
We believe flowers should be enjoyed rather than saved only for special occasions.
Spring is the perfect time to wander through your garden, notice what is flowering and bring a little of it inside.
And if your own garden isn't quite cooperating yet, we'll happily create something beautiful for you.
Shop seasonal flowers and Christchurch flower delivery online with Harakeke Florist.
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