Roses Florist

I’m just going to put it out there — I LOVE Florists. For starters, who doesn’t love being surprised with a big bunch of fresh flowers! Noone, that who. Whether is a birthday, anniversary or just to tell someone that you’re thinking of them, they are perfect for every occasion. On top of this fresh flowers do wonders in a room. I genuinely find I am happier when i’ve got a bunch in a vase.
Ok, so now that I have voiced my love of flowers, let’s talk about Roses specifically. Roses is as good as a local florist gets. Firstly, their staff are super knowledgable, helpful and they listen to what you want. Secondly, they always have a gorgeous range of flowers and a couple of unique plants. And thirdly, their card range is legit!
On my most recent visit I also discovered that they have those washable paper bag/​pot type things, you know the ones that you see in all the trendy cafes these days. I got a white one with big black crosses and have put a large orchid in it — looks wonderful!
Unfortunately, Roses is a bit of a trek for me but if you live in the area and are looking for a florist this should mos def be your no. 1 port of call.

The girls at Roses Florist are the best! I love this shop.
Whatever the occasion — of which there have been many — my wedding, friends’s birthdays, baby showers, baby arrivals, and sadly funerals, the flowers have always been overwhelmingly stunning. I’ve had some rather obscure requests and it’s never been a problem to accommodate.
The shop window brightens even the dullest of days and the lovely smiles and assistance that the girls greet you with is always a pleasure.

Beautiful flowers everywhere!!! Every time I walk past I have to stop and admire the displays in the window of Roses and ooh and ahhh over the bouquets.
As a bit of a flower maniac I can’t help myself — when I’m in Mt Eden Village I always stop by Roses.
Over spring they stocked the most amazing peonies, my all time favourite flower, and they can be counted on at any time of the year to have a lovely range of both rare and popular flowers for sale.
The thing that makes Roses stand out as a brilliant florist is their contemporary and innovative floral arrangements. You can literally describe anything and they will make it happen for you. Twenty roses in a hessian bag — done, a floral crown — done. I’m a huge fan and whenever I need something that extra bit special, Roses is where I go.
Though undoubtedly fantastic be warned, Roses flowers may be beautiful but the price can be a bit scary.

I can’t actually think of a more appropriate place to buy flowers as a gift, they have such beautiful looking gift packs, all ready to go, no fuss involved. My favourite ones have to be their flower arrangements that come in a small hessian bag with coloured chevron stripes on it, so trendy!
All their flowers are top notch too, no brown bits or broken petals. Also their range is great, they have everything from the rose to exotic South African flowers that I can’t pronounce the name of. The prices aren’t cheap cheap, but if you are going to the effort of getting someone a gift, it might as well be the best.

I was organising a pageant for the African community in Auckland as part of a fundraising initiative for the African Welfare. Everything was running smoothly until it hit me that I hadn’t ordered any flowers for the winners. All I had done was write budget that included 3 bouquets of flowers for $ 50. With the amount I was willing to spend, I wasn’t expecting anything amazing.
I ended up calling Roses on Friday afternoon to arrange 3 bouquets to be picked up on Saturday at 2pm. I told the florist to surprise me and just give me what they could. On saturday, the day of the pageant I got so overwhelmed I forgot to pick up the flowers. Thankfully I got a call and when I explained I wouldn’t make it to the florist before it closed, the florist offered to leave the flowers at the shop next door to be picked up and I could leave the money there.
When the flowers finally arrived to the venue, they where so beautiful and I could not believe I had only spent $ 50.

I went to Roses Florist for the first time just before Christmas last year to make a typically last-​minute gift purchase.
Of all things, I actually bought a lovely book on modern dance, which was reasonably-​priced and just new out. While I waited to pay for the book, I had a chance to check out the flowers, and they were stunning. I have to say that in terms of the quality and adorable presentation of the flowers, this must be one of the best florists in Auckland.
And I really did have time to check the place out pretty well. As I waited, and waited, and waited to be served. And waited. And then the service was brusque at best. When I complimented one of the florists on the arrangement she was making, she looked at me like I’d said I wanted to stuff the flowers up my nostrils.
If only the customer service was as pretty as the bouquets.

Roses Florist store is so inspiring, it is just so pretty and the window displays make you think of editorials from Vogue Living. Roses has more than just your garden variety of flowers that other florists have, their flowers are exquisite. The namesake roses are on offer amongst many other beautiful, colourful exotic blooms that make for much more interestingly visual and textural arrangements. Presentation is also a big part of what sets Roses apart from other florists, they are artists.
Roses creations are used by corporates and they are a popular choice for events and upon entering their small store on Mt Eden road you will see why. There are always beautiful creations outside which you can pick up for around $ 30-​$ 50 but if it you’ve got something a little more specific in mind, Roses can make all your flower dreams come true. When I buy flowers it is from Roses, no bruised petals here and the service is fantastic. There are florists and then there is Roses Florist.