Survey results

We chose vibrant hand-tied bouquets in the size depicted on the website, and we specified a delivery date and time (before midday).

www.eflower.co.nz - "Trendy Hand-Tied Bouquet"

Wellington florist used: Flowers Rediscovered

• Price: Flowers $75
• Service and delivery: $20
• Overall rating: 93%

• Good points

  Full marks for impact, value for money and workmanship. Wrapping choice created impact (so did the ivy trails).

Auckland florist used: Matan Floral Design

• Price: Flowers $75
• Service and delivery: $20
• Overall rating: 95%

• Good points

  Full marks for impact, value for money and materials. All flowers clearly visible.

• But

  Flowers arrived at 12.35 pm (a note from the florist - still attached to the card - had requested delivery by midday).

www.interflora.co.nz - "Roll Wrapped Cut Flowers"

Wellington florist used: Susan White Florist

• Price: Flowers $60.50
• Service and delivery: $10
• Overall rating: 87%

• Good points

  Very good impact and value for money. Lovely design and well presented.

• But

  Flowers arrived at 12.10 pm.

Auckland florist used: Meadowlands Floral Design

• Price: Flowers $60.50
• Service and delivery: $10
• Overall rating: 66%

• Good points

  Flowers used were very good value for money.

• But

  A poorly designed bouquet. Flowers chosen did not work together. Roses not groomed (outer petals very damaged).

www.rocketflorist.co.nz - "A Vibrant Hand-Tied Bouquet"

Wellington florist used: Juliette Florist

• Price: Flowers $72
• Service and delivery: $23
• Overall rating: 93%

• Good points

  Full marks for impact, value for money and materials. Vibrant wrapping with smart bow and tie.

• But

  Flowers arrived at 12.25 pm.

Auckland florist used: Avenrose Florist

• Price: Flowers $72
• Service and delivery: $23
• Overall rating: 76%

• Good points

  Full marks for value for money. Lovely use of texture with celosia.

• But

  Leaves stapled to wrap.

www.teleflora.co.nz - "Bouquet of Contemporary Flowers (BD106)"

Wellington florist used: Best of the Bunch

• Price: Flowers $75
• Service and delivery: $20
• Overall rating: 91%

• Good points

  Full marks for impact and value for money. Vibrant colour.

Auckland florist used: Flower & Gift Cellar

• Price: Flowers $75
• Service and delivery: $20
• Overall rating: 84%

• Good points

  Full marks for workmanship. Very good value for money. A very full vibrant design.

• But

  Flowers didn't arrive until 2.55 pm. No care instructions or flower preservative supplied.

www.wildpoppies.co.nz - "Burnt Orange and Red Posy"

Wellington florist used: Wildpoppies

• Price: Flowers $75
• Service and delivery: $19
• Overall rating: 47%

• Good points

  Good choice and use of colour. Similar to photo in design and style.

• But

  No impact on arrival - the flowers arrived in a carton. Dahlias were wilting and roses were open and wouldn't last. No care instructions or flower preservative supplied. Not good value for money.

Auckland florist used: Wildpoppies

• Price: Flowers $75
• Service and delivery: $12
• Overall rating: 53%

• Good points

  Good colour use.

• But

  Roses and lilies not groomed. Roses, gerberas and lilies did not look fresh. Flowers didn't arrive until 12.45 pm. No care instructions or flower preservative supplied. The note on the card misspelled the sender's name.