Your guide to flowers in Selwyn

Whatever the occasion, whatever the weather, whatever the season, flowers will instantly lift a smile, and the décor, of wherever they end up.

From roses to peonies, sweet lilies to vibrant daffodils, everybody has a favourite. This is why we've compiled a list of companies and markets so you can directly access an array of simply stunning flowers. What’s more, some even allow you to pick them and choose them yourself!

To make it easier to find the right fit for you, we have arranged the list according to the flowers that can be found at each location.

Peonies

Representing love and honour, there is no finer and more beautiful flower than the peony.

It’s no wonder that Selwyn Peonies located at 770 Courtenay Road, Kirwee, have found such success. Vibrant reds and pastel pinks are only a couple of the variety of colours Selwyn Peonies has to offer to the public. This floral farm is run by experts who make their peonies available for international export market!

And if Sheffield is nearer to you, then be sure to check out High Country Peonies which boasts a stunning and dramatic array of peonies set against the outstanding backdrop of the Torlesse mountain range. Our personal favourite is the Etched Salmon Peony, definitely something any flower lover would hate to miss out on!

Wild Pine Flowers

Wild pine flowers instantly grab the attention of those who walk into the room. They are show-stopping and exquisitely complicated flowers, designed to impress just about anybody. These flowers make the perfect example of just how creative we can all get when it comes to design.

With reviews giving Wild Pine Flowers by Vasinee and Brent a five star every time, it is definitely a must-see and must check-out this Summer!

Spring Bulbs

(daffodils/tulips/snowflakes/lilies)

We can’t think of anything that says summer more than picking your own daffodils and letting the children get truly up close and immersed in nature’s beauty. Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions, Hadstock Farm has had to put on hold their own pick your own daffodil events, however this will soon hopefully be up and running again.

For now, they have a fantastic range of spring bulbs to choose from including their famous Golden Yellow Trumpet daffodils and Oriental lilies. Family-run since 1878, you can be rest assured they know what they are doing and will only produce the finest and highest quality bulbs and flowers. 

Roses

Classic and beautiful, roses withstand the age of time and forever stay beautiful to whoever receives them. This is exactly why South Pacific Roses embarked on their journey to provide the public with access to such splendor!

Located at 780 Shands Road, South Pacific Roses has so many rose varieties to discover! With well written instructions on how to maintain and care for your roses, you know you are in expert hands!

Fairleigh Farm Flowers also offer roses amongst a host of flower varieties, such as alstroemeria and gypsophilas. If you’re looking for roses, and then some, then this is the place for you!

Located in Sheffield, with affordable pricing and ready-made bouquets from your selection of flowers, they can help you with any of your floral needs.

Rhododendrons

For those not well versed to the flowering world, we highly recommend that you add rhododendrons to your list of favourites! These flowers are frankly mind-blowingly beautiful and with so much variety too!

With over 20 years of experience, Rhodo Direct inspire keen gardeners with their selection, and let people pick their own plants that will survive and thrive in New Zealand’s climate. Once you add these to your collection of flowers in your garden, you won’t look back! Located in West Melton, Rhodo Direct is both accessible and affordable!

Kokedamas

Don’t breeze past this one just because you don’t recognise the name. This is truly a flower you don’t want to miss out on!

Moss + Me has created a breathtaking form of art that you can get involved in. Hosting markets and events across Canterbury, you can learn how you handcraft some beautiful forms of living art. These pieces of art display a plant with its roots wrapped in a ball of soil and moss and they are beautiful to look at.

So, for a unique present or piece of living art for your home, don’t miss out on the chance to learn from the best, or buy from the best!