When Should You Plant Dahlias in New Zealand?
In NZ, plant dahlia tubers in spring after the last frost — mid-October for most of the Waikato. A flower farmer’s guide to soil, staking and endless blooms.
Where do supermarket flowers actually come from?
What is behind a cheap bunch of flowers, why locally grown blooms last longer, and how to find a flower farmer near you in New Zealand.
Can I grow cut flowers in a small backyard?
You do not need a farm to grow your own flowers. A Waikato grower on growing cut flowers in small gardens, raised beds and pots in New Zealand.
How long do cut flowers last in a vase?
How long fresh cut flowers should last, and what a New Zealand flower farmer does to get the longest vase life. Cutting times, water, and the mistakes to avoid.
How do I grow zinnias in New Zealand?
A Waikato flower farmer’s guide to growing Benary’s Giant zinnias from seed in NZ. Sowing times, spacing, pinching, and how to cut for the longest vase life.
When is tulip season in New Zealand?
When New Zealand tulips flower, how long they last in a vase, and how the Harvest Bloom Tulip Harvest Subscription works. Hamilton and Waikato delivery.
When should I sow cut flower seeds in New Zealand?
A Waikato flower grower’s month-by-month sowing calendar for New Zealand. When to sow zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons and more for a summer of picking.
What are the easiest flowers to grow from seed in New Zealand?
Five cut flowers a Waikato grower recommends for absolute beginners. What to grow, why they are forgiving, and how to get flowers in your first season.