How to order online the best flowers for delivery

21 November 2021
a bunch of purple flowers are sitting on top of each other .

Buying anything online can feel like a gamble, but when it’s a flowers for a loved one, friend or colleague, the stakes are higher. Will the flowers meet your expectations? Will they adequately represent the thoughts and feelings that prompted the purchase? Will the recipient love them? Yes, ordering flowers online can feel overwhelming, especially if its your first time.


You need assurance and confidence that what you’ve bought is going to match the description. Here are 5 tips to buy the best flowers for delivery online.



1.  Order local to the recipient

If you are organising a flower delivery for Christchurch or the wider Canterbury area, it makes sense to buy local. Sourcing flowers from local growers and markets means the flower arrangements Court Florist create are delivered field fresh and will last and last. 



2.  Set a budget

The general rule of thumb is the bigger the bouquet of flowers, the greater the price tag. Unless you have unlimited funds and money is no object, be realistic about what you want to spend. If you click here to the flowers page, you’ll get a good idea about the size and types of bouquets in relation to cost. 



3.  Contact Court Florist directly

Online florists showcase a selection of popular arrangements to conveniently order at the click of a button. However, at Court Florist our creative team are on hand to make any adjustments to bouquets for a unique floral arrangement. A specific flower type, colour tone or fragrance - a bespoke floral bouquet says a thousand words.



4. Where are you sending them to?

Think about where the best place is to send a flower delivery to and the most appropriate time. For example, a workplace same day delivery to Christchurch city can be arranged, or would it be better for a home delivery to the suburbs? Things to consider include how will the recipient transport the flowers home and whether they would appreciate the attention of colleagues in the workplace.



5. What do you want to say?

All flower deliveries have the option to send a note. Have a think about what you want to say before you place your order. Or perhaps you are sending a bouquet of romantic roses namelessly to heighten the sense of romance. If you are stuck for words, speak to our expert team at Court Florist. We deliver flowers for all occasions and will most likely be able to inspire you!


Court Florist have been champions of flower delivery (Christchurch and surrounding areas) since 1937. Whilst the technology for taking flower delivery orders has changed over the years, our passion and commitment to delivering beautiful flowers to the folk of Canterbury remains the same. Ordering flowers from an anonymous online business can be daunting, but we can assure you all the online flower orders are given the human touch and lovingly created at Court Florist, Victoria Street, Christchurch. To contact us online click here or call 03 379 8255.

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