The Most Spectacular Autumnal Flowers for Your Bouquet
Warm Autumnal days bring with them a new array of spectacular flowers for your bouquets. From dazzling Dahlias to heavenly Hydrangeas, we've got plenty of petals to bring a smile to your loved ones face. 1. Dahlias Dahlias make for a...
Meet the flower fairies: Elle
Meet Elle, our marketing and creative guru. She's one of the flower fairies but works primarily on our marketing and visuals! As a freelance digital creative, she's gained plenty of experience working in marketing and as a freelance photographer back...
Meet the flower fairies: Rachel Benton
The Green Room is at its heart, a small business run by a group of women with a passion for petals and behind it all is the queen of florals, the guru of natural creations, Rachel Benton.   Rachel says...
Meet the flower fairies: Rachel (2)
We chat to Rachel (2!) who's the general manager and class clown of the studio. You'll find her dancing and singing her way around the flowers as she creates bouquets of blooms! How long have you been a florist? I'm...
Meet the flower fairies: Dani
This week we put the floral spotlight on Dani, one of our talented all round flower fairies!
Meet the Flower Fairies: Alice
Meet Alice! She's one of our wonderful flower fairies. Alice is a creative through and through, enjoying painting and creating her own artwork outside of the flower studio!  Alice, much like many of us, moved down to Wanaka a few...
7 poisonous flowers best admired from a distance

All flowers are created equal, but not all are edible! Some things are best appreciated from a distance, and flowers are no different. 

We love creating spectacular blooming arrangements and floral wedding cakes but there's good reason why we can't add some of them to cakes, no matter how pretty they are!

Winter blooms to brighten up your day
Don't let the winter frost get you down! Here's three winter blooms to brighten your day!
Creating A Succulent Planter
DIY TUTORIAL Buy succulents here over at PLANT COLLECTIVE Have you ever wanted to create your own succulent garden but not quite sure where to start, well we have created this simple step by step succulent planter guide to get you...
Meet the Mammas & Queens of our Industry
It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and passion to be a successful boss lady in the flower industry. And when you add the responsibilities of motherhood to the mix, it becomes even more challenging. But these women have...
Feb Favourites
Not sure what kind of flowers you’d love incorporated into your bouquet? We asked all The Green Room Girls to name their favourite flower to work with and they delivered...
Pet Friendly Flowers: Which Flowers Are Safe For Pets?
Flowers and pets are both charming to share your home with, but they don’t always mix! To help you get the best of both worlds we’ve put together this guide for you. When keeping a plant in your home it...
Top 5 Alternatives to Roses This Valentine's Day
The classic red rose has been a Valentine’s staple for years and even though we absolutely love the meaning and significance, we think it’s about time some other blooms got the attention this V day! 
Great Reasons to Give Yourself Flowers
We often buy flowers for other people and on special occasions. But what about giving yourself a nice bouquet once in a while? Flower Shop Wanaka The truth is that giving flowers stretches right back to ancient times when people...
How Flowers Support Your Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing are important, of course, and there are lots of different ways you can help yourself stay in good condition. That includes everything from eating properly to taking regular exercise and broadening your social circle. There are also...
How to Choose the Right Vase for the Right Flowers
As florists we know that beautiful blooms look even better when they are in the right vase. The vase is known as the foundation of a great floral display and there are many options to choose from. The right vase...
Mythological Flowers
We have long been using flowers to decorate our homes and give as gifts, but did you know that flowers are not only woven into our modern lives but are also part of Greek mythology? Flowers in Greek Myth Flowers...
Why Roses are Romantic
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to take a quick look at why some flower choices are considered romantic. Red roses are often picked as gifts for loved ones at this...
Flowers That Have Healing Properties
Natural remedies have been around since ancient times and many of these are associated with plants, including flowers. You might be surprised to learn that many of the blooms you purchase from your local florist don’t just look fantastic but...
Great Ways to Say Thank You with Flowers
Everyone loves receiving flowers, and if you want to say a heartfelt thank you then there is no better way to do that than with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. Thank You Flowers Wanaka Flowers have been a traditional...
Why Floral Boxes Are the New Trends in Floral Displays
Sometimes you just want to try something new. If you’re bored of vases and want to mix things up a bit, why not check out a floral box arrangement? Floral Boxes are Gorgeous Floral box arrangements are just what they...