Send Flowers to South Africa

When legendary humanitarian & theologian Archbishop Desmond Tutu described South Africa as a ‘Rainbow Nation’, he was certainly not referring to the hundreds of different species of flowering plants native to this spectacular country situated where southern Africa meets the South Atlantic.

That description was apropos the different cultural identities of South Africa which had come together to celebrate the first ever free and fair elections in 1994. It was free from the shadows of the infamous policy of Apartheid that had divided the country along racial lines.

But that was 3 decades ago. The modern Republic of South Africa (RSA) is one of Africa’s most developed nations. And for several thousand years, it has been a hotbed of stunning biodiversity.

That last part has helped us immensely in our business. We are Send Flowers to South Africa, a leading flower delivery agency with hundreds of satisfied clients spread across Africa and the world.

We specialize in flower delivery in South Africa, and we can ship any species of flowers, regardless of the season, to anywhere in the country. Our business model is rather simple: we strive to make the purchase experience of our clients a lot easier than the competition.

Given the ‘biodiversity hotspot’ tag that the RSA has, it is hardly surprising that most of the flowers (and sundry other gift items) are sourced domestically. South Africa’s climate and fertile soil are ideal for flowering plants.

Some of the world’s most recognizable blooms are found in abundance throughout this enormous country. This natural phenomenon has been the driving force behind the tens of thousands of flower shops in South Africa.

These local flower shops are located in the teeming cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, and other major cities. This is a country of over 60 million people and flowers play a significant role in their everyday lives.

Not surprisingly, florists in South Africa run pretty profitable enterprises. With thousands of square miles dedicated to horticulture, even the most exotic flowers are very reasonably priced. The state of demand and supply for floral beauties depends mostly on nationwide supply chains which were introduced by the Dutch and British colonizers over 350-odd years.

These supply chains are still largely intact and have also undergone major improvements & fine tuning.

For example, if you are on a short business trip to Durban and have decided to surprise a few of your acquaintances in Pretoria using our online flower delivery services in South Africa, you can do so with ease. Once you have chosen the bouquets or standalone flowers, we will deliver them without any fuss and on time. Always.

This is made possible because we utilize a hybrid business model where the old supply chains and routes are made even more effective with modern technologies designed to save time!

You can rely on us to deliver roses in South Africa even if you place an online order from a country that’s thousands of miles away. Our agency retains a small army of botanists, horticulturists, experts in floriology, and locally-based flower sellers who work together in tandem to provide an unmatched number of options to you with a focus on superior quality.

A condensed list of our bestselling flowers!

We maintain detailed records which provide us with insights into which seasonal and perennial flowers are in demand. It helps us stock up accordingly.

When it comes to online flower delivery services in South Africa, these are the superstars!

King Protea: Did you know that South African international cricket teams have always been referred to as the ‘Proteas’?
This nickname of sorts comes from the national flower of the RSA – the ‘King Protea’. Known locally as Sugarbushes, these flowers are the biggest members of the Protea family of flowering shrubs which are found only across a handful of southern African nations including Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

This is an excellent example of just how much the South African people admire flowers and take pride in their unrivalled flora!

Send Flowers to South Africa stocks Protea flowers year-round as they symbolize the nation itself. White, light purple, pink and canary yellow flowers are the most common, although some species also bear golden blooms.

These are unscented flowers and are usually found in semi-arid regions.

According to South African botanists, the ‘King Protea’ was one of the earliest flowering plants to appear on the African continent. Its sturdy nature, a complicated root system that maximizes its underground surface area for better water absorption, and giant flowers have undergone several changes over eons.

Most florists in South Africa use them to fill up empty spaces in bouquets. Despite its celebrity status, hundreds of members of the Protea family have become endangered. The Government has passed a slew of laws to conserve them.

Interestingly, the flower is named after Proteus, one of the many sons of the Greek God Poseidon. There are over 1400 different Protea species and each of them has very different flowers with distinct shapes and sizes.

Proteus was born with magical shape-shifting abilities. A very fitting name indeed!

Cosmos: Cosmos flowers are part of the sunflower family and are perennial in nature. They are well-known ornamental blossoms and are very common across Africa. Most flowers are bright pink in color with white spots on the inside. However, red variants are also favorites.
If you want us to deliver fresh flowers in South Africa, cosmos flowers can be excellent choices. They remain fresh for longer periods than sunflowers and are gifted widely.

If you are planning to surprise a loved one, you can place orders for cosmos-only bouquets. These large and showy blooms do not require a supporting cast of other species!

A number of agencies active in flower delivery in South Africa often try to pass off ‘yellow cosmos’ flowers as the real deal. Be careful while dealing with such businesses as these flowers do not have yellow variants!

Barberton Daisy: This is a member of the Gerbera family even though it looks pretty different. Also called the Transvaal daisy, it is a dazzling yellow flower with tapering petals, a well-defined lobe at the center, and a pleasant smell that becomes sharper during evenings.
Of course, crossbred species have given rise to red, deep orange, and bright pink shades too. This daisy is venerated by many South Africans as the flower is used in several religious ceremonies including baptisms.

The flower was first discovered in Barberton town more than 200 years ago. Now a major city, Barberton is of critical economic importance for the Mpumalanga Province. The daisy appears on the province’s flag prominently.

Candelabra flower: Ever seen a flower that resembles a miniature chandelier? Contact us for Candelabra flower delivery in South Africa! These are extremely rare and are only found during the summer in some of RSA’s national parks. Candelabra blossoms are blood red in color and are voluminous enough to be widely regarded as superb standalone gifts.
Send Flowers to South Africa has partnerships with florists across the biggest provinces of South Africa. That’s because these flowers do not last too long even in temperature-controlled warehouses. We procure them fresh and deliver them as soon as possible to clients.

Note that these are pretty large flowers. Petals can exceed 26 inches in length without much ado. Our resident florists advise against using a candelabra in bouquets!

Leopard Orchid: One of the strangest-looking orchids found in Africa, the leopard orchid is a palette of yellow with a few broad patches of brown. Botanists across the world often describe this species (Ansellia africana) as the ‘Jackson Pollock orchid!’
Pollock was one of the most influential painters of the 20th century and was renowned for his experimental oil portraits where he mixed and matched disparate colors.

Most flower shops in South Africa stock a limited number of these ornate orchids. The primary reason is the high prices such orchids command.

But you can rely on Send Flowers to South Africa throughout the year! We have agreements with nurseries that rear several different species of orchids using fertilizers and modern nutritional aids given that orchids are epiphytic plants.

The leopard orchid is just one of the types found at these nurseries. Given enough time, we can deliver many more attractive species without fuss.

Germiston Gold Rose: We must include at least one of several world famous South African roses. The country is home to more than 60 different types of roses. But Germiston Gold stands apart thanks to its color, texture, the perfect swirls of a purebred flower, and also because they aren’t found outside of South Africa!
We deliver roses in South Africa almost every day. It is quite true that other roses (including legendary cultivars like the Just Joey, the Durban July, and the Van Rensburg) are widely popular. But the Germiston Gold rose is miles ahead of them!

You can book all of these flowers and plenty more from our website. Create your personal account, secure it with a password, and shop online without fretting about data security.

Let our agency and our technical experts worry about that!

FAQs

How much do you charge for deliveries? Do I need to pay extra if my order’s headed to another corner of South Africa?

We only have a single delivery fee slab. It is US$10 (17 Rands/ZAR) per order. You will never have to pay extra!

How do I cancel an order I had created by mistake?

Please login to your personal account and go to your ‘orders.’ Cancel the ones you do not need. Our representatives will pick them up at a pre-agreed time.

I’m running out of bouquet ideas and I still need a couple more! What do you advise?

Why don’t you contact us and speak with our professional floriologists? They will help you out!