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25 FEB 2021

Rustic Wedding Bouquet Inspo using Dried Flowers

Rustic-themed wedding is one of the latest wedding trends that's taking the center stage today. Brides and even wedding event planners can't get enough of it. What's even more interesting is when we incorporate the dried flower craze into it. The thing we love the most about this rustic dried wedding bouquet is the look that it gives, it's so romantic. Here we have a wedding bouquet idea perfect for a Rustic wedding. You can always create this dried wedding bouquet in advance as flowers used ca
11 FEB 2021

Card Messages Inspo for your Flower Delivery

Not sure what to say? Here are some card message ideas gifted from us to you. From the super romantic to the hilariously punny, we've got your back.BIRTHDAY MESSAGEHappy birthday! Hope you have a day that's as fabulous as you areYou're like a fine wine, improving every year with age!Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm so glad I'm younger than you!Seeing as I usually forget everyone's birthday's you should consider it a miracle that I'm sending you this message. Happy birthday!You get better wit
21 JAN 2021

Meet Our Warehouse Manager and 2IC Operations Manager Isabella

Another fantastic hub team member is in the spotlight today! Let's get to know more about our Warehouse Manager and 2IC Operations manager. Meet Izzy Christensen.  What does a typical day look like for you at FLOWERHUB?A typical day at FLOWERHUB for me is always busy. I am in-charge of the warehouse and keeping everything clean and safe. I make sure that all the orders are picked, packed, and sent to our customers. When a new product comes in, I process, grade, price, and take photos of the prod
11 JAN 2021

Top 5 Flower Trends in 2021

With last year’s uncertainty because of the global crisis, we all have learned that flowers aren’t just necessities. They are a necessity that brings happiness and boost our wellbeing. Flowers and plants are both beneficial for our physical and mental health because of their air-purifying qualities and their ability in reducing stress and anxiety.  The New Year promises a new beginning and the flower industry is expected to be more in demand than ever. Various floral trends will surely come out,
21 DEC 2020

Six Wedding Flower Trends for 2021

2020 has been a year of uncertainty and weddings have been put on hold. The New Year is shaping up to be the year of finally saying I Do, given that restrictions are easing up. With this, there are new and exciting trends emerging in wedding flowers.  The Small Wedding Couples will go bigger in smaller ways in 2021. If there’s one thing that 2020 taught us is that small weddings can still be romantic. Weddings with just the nearest and dearest let couples focus on the important things - their
17 DEC 2020

Sunflower the Perfect Flower for Pantone’s Colour of the Year

When Pantone announced next year’s colour of the year, every industry went wild and was ready with their Pantone-hued products. In the world of flowers, there’s the sunflower - the perfect representation of 2021’s colour of the year. Why Sunflower? 2020 has been a challenging year, especially with the global pandemic. Many of us are looking for a new start in 2021. We are hoping for happiness and good health in the new year. The sunflower symbolises positivity and peace. Although it most commo
15 DEC 2020

Dried Flowers the Floral trend that Rocked 2020

Whilst most of the world is in lockdown because of the pandemic, various trends have emerged. This includes a comeback for dried flowers in floristry.  It actually started in 2019 but its popularity grew, even more, this year. Before the global outbreak,  it’s getting big at events, interiors of hotels and restaurants, even product launches. During the lockdowns, it hit our Instagram feeds by storm with all the inspos that florists post. Its popularity is based on good reasons and here are some
26 NOV 2020

Meet Our CST Team Leader Aileen

Welcome to another spotlight on our awesome team! Today, we got Aileen!  Our Team Leader for Customer Service, gladly responding to your queries.  What does a typical day look like for you at FLOWERHUB? I check all chat and email - making sure to attend to them as soon as I can and looking after all loops to close.  When you’re not working, what are you happiest doing? With this lockdown, I am mostly watching & listening to music so I have been on this BTS rabbit hole nowadays but al
23 NOV 2020

Customer Spotlight That Little Flower Shop

We love our customers and want our subscribers to also get to know them. That's why we're introducing our customer spotlight blogs. We get to learn some fun facts about them as we profile them right here on our blog page.  First up is Sally, from That Little Flower Shop. Tell us about your business:We are an eclectic quirky bunch of people who have a passion for flowers (and coffee) Our shop also serves coffee and a recent addition is an indoor plant shop.  What’s your favourite thing
19 NOV 2020

Flowers and Personality Which Flower Are You

Each of us has our own distinct personality, from the silent types to those who are the lives of the party. Similar to flowers, these distinct characteristics are what make us unique and lovely. If you’re looking out to give flowers as a gift, wouldn’t it be special to find the perfect flower that reflects the uniqueness of the recipient’s personality? One type of personality classification that is often used is the Myers-Briggs. It provides insights into how people behave in certain ways. If yo
16 NOV 2020

December 2020 and January 2021 Trading Calendars

December and January are festive months in Australia. A lot of holidays are coming up - Christmas, New Year, Boxing Day, and Australia Day. We want to continue making your flower buying easy during these times whilst ensuring that we also get time to spend with our family. So we created these trading calendars for December 2020 and January 2021 for your reference: For questions, you can message us on our Facebook messenger. Happy Holidays!
13 NOV 2020

7 Native Australian Flowers Associated with Christmas

Christmas is the most festive season of the year. Celebrations start by decorating our homes with different ornaments such as trees, your DIY wreaths, and tinsels. Flowers are also a good choice for Yuletide decors. There are flowers that are native to Australia that can add to your holiday cheer as festive decorations:Waratah This Australian native flower is especially prolific in New South Wales. It produces vivid red flowers during spring, although some varieties bloom in pink,
6 NOV 2020

Which Flowers Are Poisonous to Cats

There are people who prefer cats over dogs. It’s not a competition, there’s just something magnificent about them that others prefer. If you’re one of those, then you know that almost all plants and flowers are toxic to felines. Similar to dogs, there are blooms that are harmful to your cat’s health.  Here are the most common kinds: Meadow saffron Meadow saffron, also known as naked lady, usually blooms in the fall. It is especially toxic to cats because of its alkaloid cochine content. When c
20 OCT 2020

How Australia's Biggest Online Flower Market is Tackling the Country of Origin Labelling Issue

One of today's hot topic in the Australian flower industry is the country of origin labelling for flowers. In this new Flowerpodcast episode, we hear how FLOWERHUB's online flower market platform is helping Aussie flower growers & buyers make more informed purchasing decisions at the checkout. Listen to the full podcast episode here at Flowerpodcast.
12 OCT 2020

Our favourite Australian Native Flowers

How amazing are the native flowers from our own Aussie backyard!With so many options for your next bouquet or arrangement let’s have a look at some of our favourite native flowers at FLOWERHUB Brisbane and what you can pair them with.CoccineaIf you’re looking for something different for your bunch, look no further than the coccinea! With a red head and broad green leaves ,these guys are sure to stand out.Pair with: Safari sunset leucadendron LeucadendronAvailable in red and green, Leucadendron p
23 SEP 2020

You can now change your delivery address after you've ordered

We've all had those moments where you go through the checkout process and realised 'Oh no! I've chosen the wrong address...' It's been a busy day, there's lots going on, we understand! That's why we've made it easy for you to change your address after you've purchased. As long as your order hasn't been packed yet, we now give you the option to update your shipping address to a preloaded address from your profile, or you can input a brand new address. Let's walk you through the steps:You've place
22 SEP 2020

Meet our Lead Programmer Sergi

Welcome to another spotlight on our fantastic team. Today we've got Sergi! Our Lead Programmer who makes all the magic happen on the website.How long have you worked at FLOWERHUB?Just over 5 yearsWhat does a typical day look like for you at FLOWERHUB?I am a programmer, so my typical day is coding, coding, coding!When you're not working, what are you happiest doing?Right now when I'm not at work I continue coding. I've created a page mibiografia.name for people to write their own books, and I'm w
17 SEP 2020

Growers Garden ft. Wandin Valley Flower Growers

We're showcasing some fantastic Australian growers! First up, meet Wandin Valley Flower Growers... Tell us about your business? We grow around 40 different varieties of cut flower Alstroemeria that we sell to all over Australia. We are located in the beautiful Yarra Valley in Victoria, about an hours drive from the Melbourne CBD.How long have you been supplying FLOWERHUB?Since 2013.Tell us about your growing process - are you seasonal, how long from planting to our door?Our Alstroemeria is picke
15 SEP 2020

Meet our Supply Manager Nikki

We love our team here at FLOWERHUB and want our customers to get to know us. That's why we're introducing our staff profile blogs! Learn some fun facts about each of our staff members as we profile them right here on our blog page.First up, meet Nikki! She's our fabulous Supply Manager and has been with FLOWERHUB for 4 years. What does a typical day look like for you at FLOWERHUB? Entering flower dockets, checking pricing, ordering flowers, checking stock levels and taking photos for our online
25 AUG 2020

Father's Day gift ideas for Dad

Every year Father’s Day comes around and it’s always tricky to figure out what Dad really wants. While socks seem to be a great idea at the time, why not branch out and buy something unique? We’ve got a range of great Father’s Day presents for every Dad! Here are some gift ideas for Dad that can be delivered straight to your door from FLOWERHUB.PlantsA plant is always a great addition to your home, Dad can pop his plant in the living room to brighten up the space while he wat
12 AUG 2020

Indoor Plants

Looking for the perfect indoor plant? Here's some key info on some of our top picks! Anthurium – A gorgeous plant that’ll bring a touch of the tropics indoors! With glossy leaves, Anthuriums can flower burgundy, red, pink or white flowers and don’t need too much more love then a regular drink. Give your Anthurium a home out of direct sunlight and it’ll be happy all year round!Ficus Lyrata – Also known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig, this guy is a staple in homes these days. Looking for an indo
4 AUG 2020

Ever wondered how to dry your own roses?

Dried flowers have been a trend on the rise for the last 12 months. With beautiful colours, fun and funky arrangements and the benefit of them being longer lasting, it’s no wonder people are going crazy for drieds.Dried roses are a classic take on the dried flower trend, mixing the old with the new. Roses are known as the most romantic flower of all time and a dried rose gives a beautiful, moody look to any arrangement or look amazing on their own.So you’ve got some fresh roses, how do
5 JUN 2020

Now delivering to 638 new Sydney metro suburbs

It's an exciting day here at FLOWERHUB. Today we've launched our Sydney metro delivery service which will run 4 days per week Tuesday to Friday.  It's a quick turnaround with purchasing cutting off at 6.30am Monday to Thursday and the flowers arrive refrigerated at the customers door in Sydney between 10am and 2pm the next day Tuesday to Friday. The suburbs and postcodes included in this new delivery network: BARANGAROO 2000DARLING HARBOUR 2000DAWES POINT 2000HAYMARKET 2000MILLERS POINT 2000P
25 MAY 2020

Why are flowers expensive at the moment

Prices for flowers are higher than they normally are at this time of year & the main reason for this is caused by the COVID-19 impact on World Travel.In Australia we grow half of the flowers we sell. The other half normally arrives in the airplanes that normally carry international travellers. With the planes stopped, there is no cargo space, which means the 50% of product that is normally imported (at a value of $600M) is not arriving. We are probably only going to get 10% of this figure. This
30 MAR 2020

Job Keeper a boost for flower businesses

The Australian Government announced today that a Job Keeper payments subsidy would be introduced. What is it? It provides a $1,500 a fortnight before tax subsidy to employers for eligible employees for 6 months. It's paid monthly in arrears via the tax system, so as long as you are paying the employee, the ATO will reimburse you after the end of Month. Key bits of Info:- Your Business: Must have suffered an economic loss from the effects of Covid19 and decreased Revenue/Sales by 30%. Start
23 JAN 2020

2020 Valentine’s Day Flowers, Roses & Gifts

Valentine’s day is the one day of the year where you can go all out without looking like a hopeless romantic. Whilst you may still use small gestures throughout the year to show the one you love that you care, the 14th of February provides the perfect moment to sweep them off their feet.However, if you're like me and aren't a natural romantic, it can be a stressful time of year. The amounting pressure of making sure that your loved one receives that wow factor can sometimes cloud our vision and
11 DEC 2019

Jetstar Protected Industrial Action December 13 to 20

Jetstar have put out a press release regarding the Protected Industrial Action commencing on Friday 13th December. You can read their CEO's response. There will be rolling effects on Jetstar services for a 7 day period from 13th December to 20th December 2019. Please consider this when choosing your airline for freight choice during your booking. Delays in delivery via air are not grounds for refunds or claims. We recommend that you use Virgin Australia if at all possible.
30 OCT 2019

Live Stock It's the Nirvana of Online Flower Selling

Anyone can open a Shopify store and in a day can say they sell flowers online.  The real challenge comes when the store starts to get regular customers . One of the keys to FLOWERHUB success is the live stock that is constantly managed online flower market. Utilising our amazing flower platform technology we're able to currently fulfil orders at a 97% success rate. This of course is not our goal, as we now embark on methods to reach a 100% order fulfilment for our customers. Most stores will
28 OCT 2019

Which flowers are poisonous to your dog

They say a dog is a man’s best friend. They come in all different shapes & sizes. Big dogs, small dogs, yappy dogs, fluffy dogs, every one of these are loveable dogs.  We love our closest companions even more so than some of our extended family members. What some dog owners might not know is that there are some plants and flowers that are dangerous to our furry family members. We have gone on a search of the internet to find the most common of these, but please, make sure you do your research as
23 OCT 2019

Leanne Grant promoted to Head FLOWERHUB

It is with great pleasure that I announce that LeanneGrant takes over the reigns as HUBBOSS of FLOWERHUB from November 1st, 2019Leanne has been a part of the Christensen Group of Companies for over 24 years, firstly as a customer & then as a flower broker back in 2010. Leanne has a deep understanding of our Company culture & Values. Being a Florist herself she intimately understands our Core Customer needs & the pressures faced at store level on a daily basis.Leanne has had an interesting and va
23 SEP 2019

Dried flowers and why they're back in Vogue in 2019

When you think of the word flower you are probably imagining a bunch of Fresh Flowers like roses or tulips right? What about when I say the words dried flowers. What comes to mind? Do you see the multiple colours of dried ixodias, tea trees and banksias? Maybe you conjure up the whimsical pampas grass & oversized leaves or spear palms and fronds that have been coloured in multi colours. No matter what comes to mind the fact remains that Dried flowers are back in Vogue in 2019. Let's start with
2 AUG 2019

DIY wedding flower packages and wholesale flowers in Brisbane

DIY wedding flowers? Would you DIY your wedding dress? It’s just as important. Picture your big day in your mind, you’re probably imagining radiant, perfect makeup, hair that does exactly what it’s told, and your dress - that dress is the envy of every other girl in the room.Your partner is looking lovingly at you like you’re the only woman in the world. Now, did you even think about the flowers that you're holding? Or the button holes your partner & the groomsmen are wearing? Probably not, but
16 JUL 2019

Southside Flower Market Now Open in Slacks Creek

Logan City now has its very own flower market called the Southside Flower Market. Proudly located on the Southside of Brisbane it is proud to serve both the cities of Brisbane and Gold Coast but also more proudly the local people who live and work in the Logan City Area.FLOWERHUB Pty Ltd.FLOWERHUB at the Southside Flower Market is now open at 6 Carlyle Street, Slacks Creek 4127. Located on the same side of the highway as IKEA the flower market street is easy to find, simply turn when you see th
29 JUN 2019

New Name Same Team - Flowerhub

    Friday 28th June, 2019 - Start of the Future in our new Brand, FLOWERHUB We''re excited to be presenting the best version of ourselves, rebranded, ready to meet the ever evolving business challenges head on & hopefully survive to tell the tale of another 23 years of trading in this new brand. Christensen Flower Auction was a great entity. Served all who utilized it''s trading platform well & encouraged Florists not to be debt burdened, but rather to pay as they Go. Suppliers lov