Flowers

Buy Flowers Online from South Africa's Most-Loved Florist Since 1999

Flowers are the oldest gift in the world. They are the first thing we send when something good happens, and the first thing we send when something hard does. They show up at weddings and funerals, at birthdays and apologies, at front doors and front desks, and they say what we cannot quite say out loud. From our Claremont studio in Cape Town, our florists have hand-tied flowers for South African families since 1999, and we have learned that the best bouquet is rarely the biggest one. It is the one that arrives in time, opened by the right person, with a handwritten note that lands.

This page is the front door to everything we make. Browse by flower type, by occasion, by colour, by price tier, or by where it needs to go. If you know what you want, you will find it here. If you are stuck, our guide to choosing the perfect bouquet and our buying flowers online guide walk through every decision. For something more personal, browse our florist choice bouquets, where our team builds the bouquet to brief.

Same-Day Flower Delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Order before 12pm and we deliver the same day across Cape Town and Johannesburg. Our same-day routes cover Claremont, Sea Point, Newlands, Constantia, Green Point, Gardens, Camps Bay, Bantry Bay and the whole Cape Peninsula, plus Sandton, Rosebank, Houghton and most Johannesburg suburbs. Browse the full same-day flower delivery range, or jump straight to a florist near me.

Nationwide Flower and Gift Delivery Across South Africa

For everywhere outside Cape Town and Johannesburg, our nationwide gift delivery reaches Durban, Pretoria, Stellenbosch, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, George, Kimberley, Polokwane and every town a courier can reach, usually in 2 to 4 business days. Browse flower delivery South Africa, order flowers online for delivery, or send flowers online South Africa. For specific local routes, see florist Johannesburg, florist Cape Town and our wider flowers near me network.

Shop Flowers by Type

Each flower carries its own meaning, season and personality. The most-loved across South Africa are roses, lilies, peonies, tulips, sunflowers, orchids, proteas, hydrangeas, gerbera daisies, lisianthus, baby's breath, stargazer lilies, delphiniums, lilacs, daisies and seasonal spring flowers. For the South African staple, browse our protea flower range. For pure indulgence, the luxury flower bouquets range carries our largest, most considered pieces. Read more on what each flower means in our 200 flower quotes guide and our flowers of South Africa guide.

Shop Flowers by Colour

Colour is often the first decision. White flowers carry peace and reverence, perfect for weddings, sympathy and quiet luxury. Red flowers are romance and passion, anchored by red roses. Pink flowers are the most-gifted hue, warm and joyful. Purple flowers read as elegant and considered. Orange flowers bring energy. Blue flowers are rare and statement-making. For a softer mix, the white flower bouquet, pink flower bouquet and purple flower bouquet ranges are our most-ordered single-colour gifts. For brides and grooms, see wedding flower symbolism.

Shop Flowers by Occasion

Every occasion has its own flower. Birthday flowers, anniversary flowers, Valentine's Day flowers, Mother's Day flowers, engagement flowers, get well soon flowers, congratulations flowers, I'm sorry flowers, thank you flowers, just because flowers, new baby flowers, graduation flowers and sympathy flowers. For the full taxonomy, browse flowers by occasion. For wedding venues across the Cape, our Cape Town wedding venues guide covers the best spots.

Shop Flowers by Price

For thoughtful gifting on a budget, affordable flowers and gifts under R1,000, flower bouquets under R500 and flower arrangements under R500 are where our most-popular gifts live. For mid-range, bouquets R500-R999 and arrangements R500-R1,000. For the unforgettable gestures, luxury flower bouquets, luxury flower arrangements and Luxury Fabulous Flowers.

Bouquets, Arrangements, Vases and Jars

The format matters as much as the flowers. Flower bouquets are hand-tied and wrapped, ready for the recipient to put in their own vase. Flower arrangements arrive in a vase, basket or jar, no arranging required. Flowers in a jar are our most-popular small gift, perfect for a desk, a bedside table, or a thank-you. For the big-statement gesture, the huge bouquet of roses, big bouquet of flowers and 50-rose bouquet are designed to land in a way nothing else does. For inspiration, see our 100 bouquet ideas.

Most-Requested Bouquets and Arrangements

These are the pieces our florists prepare most often across South Africa. The Brilliantly Happy Bouquet is our most-ordered all-occasion piece, layered in bright seasonal blooms. The Elegant White Bouquet is the most-chosen formal gift, white roses and lilies wrapped in linen. The Luxury Peony Bouquet is our most-requested premium piece during peony season. The Cape Town Protea Bouquet is our most-loved local statement, perfect for visitors and diaspora gifting. The Lily Bouquet and the Sunflower Garden Bouquet are our most-sent under-R1,000 gifts.

International Flower Delivery to South Africa

Many of our customers live abroad and send flowers home. We deliver from the diaspora daily. Order from the UK to South Africa, Australia to South Africa, USA to South Africa, Canada to South Africa or UAE to South Africa. Order through our website as normal, include the recipient's address and contact number, and we handle the rest from our Claremont studio. For more on the diaspora-to-home experience, read our online florist South Africa guide.

Why South Africa Trusts Fabulous Flowers

We have been hand-tying flowers from our Claremont studio since 1999. That is twenty-six years of weddings, funerals, birthdays, apologies, anniversaries, baby arrivals, graduations and quiet "just because" moments. Backed by 5,800+ five-star Loox reviews from real customers, we have been the florist behind some of South Africa's most-loved moments. Our florists are trained in classical hand-tying, our flowers are sourced fresh six days a week, and every bouquet leaves our studio with a handwritten card and a photograph confirmation. Read our flower care guide to keep your bouquet at its best, or browse the power of flowers for why we still send them after all these centuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular flowers to send in South Africa?

In our twenty-six years of hand-tying flowers, the most-requested are roses, lilies, peonies, tulips, sunflowers, proteas, orchids and hydrangeas. Roses lead by a wide margin, followed by lilies for formal occasions and peonies during peony season (late September to mid-November in South Africa).

How quickly can flowers be delivered in Cape Town and Johannesburg?

Same day if you order before 12pm. Our florists hand-tie the bouquet in our Claremont studio and deliver across Cape Town and Johannesburg the same day. For Saturday delivery, weekend cut-offs apply. See same-day flower delivery for the full range.

Can I send flowers anywhere in South Africa?

Yes. Same-day fresh flower delivery covers Cape Town and Johannesburg. For Durban, Pretoria, Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, George and the rest of South Africa, our nationwide gift delivery ships gift hampers, gift boxes and silk arrangements in 2 to 4 business days. See flower delivery South Africa for the full picture.

What is the best flower to send for a first-time gift?

If you are unsure, you cannot go wrong with a mixed seasonal bouquet or a dozen roses. The Brilliantly Happy Bouquet is our most-chosen all-occasion gift. For something more formal, the Elegant White Bouquet. For romance, a classic red rose bouquet. For a thoughtful low-budget gift, flowers in a jar are perfect for a desk or bedside.

Do you include a handwritten card with the flowers?

Yes. Every bouquet and arrangement includes a complimentary handwritten card. Add your message at checkout. If you are stuck on what to write, our birthday wishes, anniversary messages and condolence messages guides each have 100 to 150 examples to draw from.

Can I order flowers from overseas for delivery to South Africa?

Yes. South Africans living in the UK, Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand and the UAE order from us every week to send flowers home. See UK to South Africa, Australia to South Africa, USA to South Africa, Canada to South Africa and UAE to South Africa.

Are flowers allowed in hospitals in South Africa?

Most South African hospitals allow flowers in general wards but restrict them in ICU and high-care units due to infection-control protocols. Call ahead to check the ward policy before sending. For get well gestures where flowers are not permitted, our get well soon hampers and get well soon gift boxes ship to most hospital wards without restriction.

What are the top 10 most popular flowers?

Globally, the top ten are roses, tulips, lilies, chrysanthemums, orchids, carnations, sunflowers, gerbera daisies, peonies and daisies. In South Africa specifically, proteas join that list as our national flower and the most-loved local pick. Browse each via our flower-type collections above, or read our full top 50 flower species guide.

What flower says "I'm sorry"?

White orchids are the traditional apology flower across most cultures, signalling humility and restored harmony. White tulips, white roses and lilies also carry the message well. For the full apology bouquet range, browse I'm sorry flowers or I'm sorry gifts.

What flower says "I love you"?

Red roses are the universal symbol of romantic love and have been for over four hundred years. A dozen red roses is the classic "I love you" gesture. For more, a huge bouquet of roses or our romantic flowers range carries the depth of the gesture. Read our full guide to red roses for the meaning behind every count.

Do flowers really reduce stress?

Yes. Studies on flower-recipient behaviour show that receiving fresh flowers measurably lowers cortisol levels and improves mood for several days after delivery. The effect is strongest when the flowers are unexpected. Read more in the power of flowers.

What is the most expensive flower in a bouquet?

Peonies are the most expensive common flower per stem, due to their short growing season (late September to mid-November in South Africa) and limited supply. Imported orchids, garden roses and David Austin roses are also at the premium end. Our luxury peony bouquets are our most-requested premium pieces during peony season.