Nikau bloom

18/12/2024

The bouquet is heading to the lucky winner!

17/12/2024

Here is your chance to get ready for Christmas and pre order a bouquet of flowers.
Let me know your preferences from options below and choose if you prefer picking your order up or get it delivered:

* Pick up from 9 Nikau place, Hawera.
* Delivery within Hawera residential area comes complimentary. Rural area is extra, please contact me prior to arrange it.
* Pick up from The Collective shop Hawera:

Friday
20 December
9.30am-4.30pm

Saturday
21 December
9.30am-4pm

Sunday
22 December
10am-2pm

Monday
23 December
9.30am-4.30pm

Tuesday
24 December
9.30am-2pm

14/12/2024

It was a fabulous day with lots of people and happy kids around :)

11/12/2024

09/12/2024

Hello lovely people.
What a beautiful sunny afternoon!
There are new flowers at The Collective - A collection of crafters shop Hawera.

'Jar of joy' is a quite popular flower arrangement at the moment.
The flowers come in a glass jar with water and nicely wrapped.
It's an easy to carry bag to bring it home.
You just need to pull it and allocate in a proper place in your home.
Changing water once in a couple of days will help to extend a vase life.
Cheers

01/12/2024

There is little bit of beauty from my garden.
You are very welcome to flick me a message and order your flower arrangement:

Small $35
Medium $45
Large $75

Delivery within Hawera residential and a greeting card come complimentary

30/11/2024

The Collective - A collection of crafters shop Hawera is open 7 days a week in December!

Mondays 9.30am-4.30pm
Saturday 9.30am-4pm
Sunday 10am-2pm

New fresh cut flowers from Nikau bloom are available at the shop.

Flick me a message if you are after a customised flower arrangement.
Delivery within Hawera residential comes complimentary, within rest of Taranaki for a bit of extra

17/11/2024

If you grow dahlia, this post might be very helpful for you. Copied from Aunt's garden.

Dahlias are known for their spectacular blooms, and with proper care, you can enjoy a dazzling display all season long. A balanced approach to fertilising, pruning, and watering is key to getting the most out of your plants. Here's how to maximise your dahlias’ flowering potential in New Zealand.
1. Soil and Preparation
Dahlias thrive in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Before planting, work compost or aged manure into the soil, along with blood and bone, to create a nutrient-rich foundation. I like to add lime to my soil.

2. Fertilising for Optimal Growth and Blooms
Tailor your feeding routine to the growth stages of your dahlias:
Early Spring (Before Planting)
- Apply blood and bone to support healthy leaf and stem development. This provides nitrogen and phosphorus to encourage strong, robust plants.

Late Spring to Early Summer (As Plants Mature)
- Once plants are well-established and reaching their full height, switch to sulphate of potash or other potassium-rich fertilisers. Potash supports bud and flower development, ensuring vibrant and abundant blooms.

Summer and Early Autumn (Flowering and Tuber Growth)
- During the flowering period, add potato fertiliser to support both ongoing flowering and tuber development. Tubers store energy for the next season, so feeding during this time ensures a strong future crop.
- Fertilise every 2–3 weeks for best results, alternating between potash and potato fertiliser as needed.

3. Watering Wisely
- Dahlias need consistent moisture, especially during bud set, as this helps the buds develop correctly.
- Water deeply once or twice a week, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Weekly deep watering is better than daily light watering as it teaches the roots to grow to seek the water resource's, and creates a stronger more heat tolerant plant. Use mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- During periods of intense flowering, keep a close eye on the soil and water whenever the top 2–3 cm feels dry.
4. Pruning and Deadheading
Pinching: Once plants reach about 30 cm in height, pinch out the top growth to encourage lateral branching. This results in bushier plants with more blooms.
Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to prevent the plant from focusing energy on seed production. Cut back to a leaf node to promote new flower growth.
5. Organic and Homemade Fertiliser Options
For gardeners looking for natural solutions, try these DIY options:
Compost Tea: Soak mature compost in water for 24–48 hours, strain, and use as a liquid feed.
Banana Peel Solution: Soak banana peels in water for a week to create a potassium-rich liquid fertiliser for flowering plants.
Seaweed Extract: Homemade or store-bought, diluted seaweed solutions promote overall plant health and resilience.
A Few Tips for New Zealand Dahlia Growers
- Plant tubers in October–November for flowers from January to May. Use the bud size guide for a way to see how long till flowering
- Companion planting with marigolds can deter pests without attracting harmful insects.
- Always fertilise after watering to avoid root burn.

17/11/2024

What a stunning day today!
Someone is gonna be very pleased today 😀
The butterfly flower arrangement is landing to Annie's Brydon Rest Home

14/11/2024

What a lucky day for Amanda Butcher! Congratulations on winning one of flower arrangements from Nikau bloom.

Tomorrow is a chance for everyone to win a bouquet of flowers from Nikau bloom again.
Leave your 1st comment by Newscast post and grab your flowers. Easy peasy
Cheers!