Best Mother’s Day Flowers for New Zealand Mums & Our Favourite Auckland Florists
- By: Auckland for Kids
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Mother’s Day in New Zealand falls on Sunday 10 May 2026 this year. Although Mother’s Day is not an official holiday in New Zealand, this special day is widely observed by New Zealanders as a time to recognise the Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts and important mother figures in our lives.
Here are our favourite flowers that are in season in May to give to your Mum on Mother’s Day. Plus our list of our favourite Auckland florists.
WHAT FLOWERS ARE IN SEASON ON MOTHER'S DAY IN NEW ZEALAND
Lillies
Lilies are fragrant and elegant flowers to give your Mum on Mother’s Day. Lilies represent fertility and motherhood in many cultures. There are lots of different types of lilies to choose from such as oriental lilies or calla lilies. They also come in a range of colours including: white, pink, red, orange and yellow.
Remember to remove the yellow stamens from lilies to avoid the pollen staining things it drops on or touches.
Roses
Roses are a classic favourite for Mothers Day which come in a wide range of colours.
Historically roses have been symbolically linked to motherhood. In ancient Greece roses were thought to be sacred to the goddess Isis (the ideal mother) and Aphrodite (the goddess of love and beauty). Later in the Middle Ages, the rose was seen as the queen of flowers. Pope Leo VIII even created the Order of the Golden Rose as a means of honoring virtuous women.
Red roses typically represent romantic love making them a perfect mother’s day present for your wife. A deep pink colour is great for your Mum, as this colour represents gratitude and appreciation. Yellow roses are good to give a friend or sibling as it represents freindship, joy and happiness. Peach roses are also a good colour to give your Mum as they convey a meaning of genuineness, sincerity and gratitude.
Tulips
Tulips are perfected suited to Mother’s Day celebrations as they express warmth and affection. To express warmth and affection, choose pink tulips for a gift that your Mum will like. Tulips are one of the only flowers that keep growing when they have been cut and put in a vase, which means the flowers will still change from day to day which we love. You can get tulips in a wide range of colours including: white, yellow, orange, pink and purple.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums are traditionally given at Mother’s Day as they flower profusely during autumn and contain the word “Mum”. Symbolically, chrsanthemums are associated with friendship and support from one’s family.
Hellebores winter rose
Hellerbore flowers are also know as Winter Roses and are elegant flowers to give on Mother’s Day. They come in many colours such as white, black, purple, mauve, pink, yellow, white and light green. Lots of their blooms are variegated with unique speckles or veining.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth’s are a highly fragrant bell shaped flower that are great to give in a pot so that your Mum can enjoy watching them bloom and then flower.
Carnations
Traditionally carnations were the symbol of Mother’s Day representing a mother’s undying love and they are a popular choice for Mothers Day. Carnations have often been relegated to the status of filler flowers to hide behind bigger blooms, however a bunch of carnations just by themselves or with some greenery can look stunning.
Orchids
Orchids can be a great gift to give you Mum on Mother’s Day if you want your gift to last you can buy an orchid plant from a garden centre or florist which will flower for months. Plus if you look after the orchid properly they can rebloom for years to come.
Freesia
Freesia are a fragrant sweet scented flower with delicate upward facing blooms and wiry stems. Each stem has between 5 to 10 tubular flowers so the buds will continue to open.
Ranunculus
Rananculus are beautiful playful blooms to give you Mum this Mothers Day. Although these flowers are stunning with their multiple layes of delicate petals, they will only last 4 to 5 days in a vase so buy them fresh and not in advance. Rananculus come in a wide range of colours from pastel pinks, whites and yellows to bright yellows.
Cornflowers
Cornflowers are perfect for a wildflower or “just picked” bouqet for you Mum. Cornflowers are usually in blue, but you can also find them in pale pink, lavendar, white and dark marroon.
Anemomes
Anemoes have relaxed flowy petals with a structured black centre. Anemones are also known as windflower and are grown fro their beautiful nodding blooms on long, wiry stems. They come in lots of colours including blue, purple, pink, red and white.
Iris
Iris is the Greek word for rainbow and comes in up to 300 varities although the most common colours are purple or yellow.
Lisianthus
Lisianthus are an elegant flower with ruffled petals and classic buds that come in may colours. They will last up to 2 weeks or longer as a cut vase too, meaning your Mum can enjoy your Mother’s Day present for a little while.
Berries
Although Berries are not a flower they can be a stunning bouquet to give your Mum that will last a long time.
OUR FAVOURITE AUCKLAND FLORISTS
La Femme Fleur
Order a bouquet or visit the flower trucks in Cox’s Bay, Herne Bay or Shore Road, Remuera to choose your own flowers.
lafemmefleur.co.nz
Flowers After Hours
Talented florists at this Parnell and online store with stunning floral creations.
www.flowersafterhours.co.nz
White Tree Floral Design Orakei
Boutique florist in Orakei owned by a talented Japanese and Kiwi husband and wife team.
whitetreefloraldesign.co.nz
The Wild Rose
The Wild Rose sources flowers from local growers and markets and curates them into beautiful gifts in their Takanini store. They deliver direct from their store to your loved one’s door nationwide, meaning that you can trust your gift to look as beautiful as the picture.
www.thewildrose.co.nz
Wild Poppies
Beautiful flowers and gifts from a skilled team of florists to purchase online for delivery in Auckland and New Zealand.
wildpoppies.co.nz
Simply Flowers on Benson
Beautiful fresh flowers and arrangements from their Remuera store or available online.
simplyflowers.co.nz
Slow Blooms
Pick your own flowers to arrange and give to your Mum at Slow Blooms in Matakana. Although they may not look as good as a florists’ arrangement they will be fresh and you can choose the ones you know your Mum will love.
www.slowblooms.com
Vida Flores
Stunning floral creations at their Newmarket Flower Shop or available to purchase online.
vidaflores.co.nz
The Flower Project
Flowers direct from the market to your door
theflowerproject.co.nz
Scarecrow Flowers
Amazing fresh flower arrangements to purchase in Mt Eden or online.
scarecrow.co.nz/fresh-flowers
Blush
Blush located in Commercial Bay in Auckland City has a collection of stunning flowers, mixed seasonal arrangements, bouquets, roses and more flowers for any occasion. They deliver Auckland-wide to surprise and delight your friends and family.
blush.co.nz
Cita Flora
Order flowers to be delivered in Auckland from this affordable florist in the Auckland CBD.
citiflora.com
Snickle Lane Florist
Auckland CBD florist with a wide range of flowers including read to go flowers and bunches, plants and a gift range for all occasions.
snickellaneflorist.co.nz
The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch flowers team in Remuera offer beautiful fresh flowers and vibrant bouquets which you can order online or in store for delivery Auckland wide.
www.thewildbunch.co.nz
Flowers of Franklin
The Flowers of Franklin team in Ponsonby pride themselves on creating beautiful flowers and gifts.
www.flowersoffranklin.co.nz
Petal Dance Florist
The Petal Dance Florist in Torbay is an online florist delivering flowers across Auckland. Yoko creates personalised arrangements to give your loved ones.
flowersdelivered.co.nz
Roses Florist
The beautiful Roses Florist studio in Mt Eden is filled with flowers and gifts for all ocassions. Shop online to send flowers across Auckland or visit their store in Mt Eden Village.
The Wild Rose
Using a range of locally sourced flowers and market fresh flowers The Wild Rose Florist in Takanini specialised in sending amazing flowers Auckland wide. They offer 7 day a week delivery too!
www.thewildrose.co.nz
Matan Florist
Matan Florist in Manukau loves flowers, and wants to share their love and passion for flowers with you through their arrangements.
www.matanflorist.co.nz
