When should I plant cut flower seeds in New Zealand?

Sow most summer cutting varieties like zinnias, cosmos and celosia after your last frost, typically late September to December, with Labour Day in late October the usual guide for planting out. Each Harvest Bloom seed packet and kit includes NZ sowing timing.

Do you ship cut flower seeds across New Zealand?

Yes. Harvest Bloom ships cut flower seeds and seed kits NZ-wide. Fresh flowers are available locally in and around Hamilton.

Are the seed kits suitable for beginner gardeners?

Absolutely. Every variety in a Harvest Bloom seed kit is chosen because it is easy to grow, and each kit includes simple step-by-step growing instructions for New Zealand conditions.

Who grows Harvest Bloom flowers and seeds?

Harvest Bloom is run by Rachel Inger, a flower grower based in Peacocke, Hamilton. She grows seasonal cut flowers on her farm and supplies cut flower seeds and giftable seed kits across New Zealand.

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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.