When you order from us, your flowers are arranged by a real florist in the recipient's own town, by hand, usually on the same day they are delivered. No flat box, no DIY, no guesswork.

If you are sending flowers between June and August, this is your guide to what holds up best: the varieties that travel well, last long in the vase, and look stunning despite the chill. Every one is hand-arranged by a local florist near the recipient and delivered fresh, so winter weather is one less thing to worry about.

You've just received a beautiful bouquet, or maybe you treated yourself, and now you want it to last as long as possible. The good news is that keeping cut flowers fresh isn't complicated. A few simple habits, applied from the moment the flowers arrive, can easily double the life of your arrangement.

This guide is for the people who want to get Father's Day right without defaulting to the same tired categories. Whether your dad is across the table or across the country, these are gift ideas that feel personal, arrive beautifully, and work within any budget.

Men appreciate flowers far more than most people assume. The longer answer is that choosing the right arrangement matters. A bouquet that feels considered, with the right colours, the right structure, and the right flowers, lands just as well for him as it does for her. Often better, because he wasn't expecting it.

It’s almost Mother’s Day and it’s time to think about one of the most special people in your life: your mom. How are you going to make her feel special? 

It’s the annual dilemma. You’ve decided to send Mom something for Mother’s Day (good call), and now you’re staring at two categories: flowers or a gift box. Both solid options. Both delivered to her door. But they do very different things, and getting it right depends on who your mom actually is.

Mother’s Day in South Africa falls on 10 May 2026. If you’re reading this, you probably already know that. What you might not know is what to actually get her.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate Mum and open your heart to appreciate everything she done for you in your life so far. 

The carnation has such a rich history and has become the flower synonymous with Mother’s Day. But why, and how did these particular flowers become associated with Mother’s Day?

Explore the full Thank You Gifts collection at Bloomable and find the perfect way to say thanks – delivered to their door today.

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