We love buying our flowers locally––it’s great for those of us who are environmentally conscious and love to support small business owners. It also forces us to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life, like how long lavender lasts in a vase on the coffee table (the answer is about three times longer than flowers purchased from a large chain supermarket).
There are obvious (and not so obvious) benefits of buying locally and sustainably grown flowers: lower emissions, supporting local farmers, zero toxic fumigation, and less time travelling––meaning healthier, fresher flowers for you!
With all the great feedback we received from our last blog featuring some of our fave local growers here in Victoria, we’re coming at you now with part two. Here are another seven local Victorian growers that we absolutely love.
Villa Floretti
Villa Floretti is Victoria’s premier private protea, banksia and native flower farm in Boneo, on the stunning Mornington Peninsula. The farm is well known for producing some of the largest King Proteas in Australia, as well as running unforgettable workshops overlooking their stunning 5-acre property.
Luckily you don’t have to go all the way to Mornington just to get your hands on these gorgeous flowers, they’re stocked in some Melbourne spots, so check out their Instagram to see where you can find them!
Dakota Flower Company
Dakota Flower Company is owned by Richard and Cheryl Roehrich, who bring their 35+ years of floral industry experience to their work as growers, wholesalers and distributors. They are super passionate about the industry and providing the highest quality flowers to local Aussie florists.
They operate out of Melbourne’s Wholesale Flower Market, offering a stunning selection of fresh local flowers, from orchids and lilies to Australian natives.
Australian Roses
Established all the way back in 1972, Australian Roses is owned by the Neil family, who have been proudly growing roses since 1936. This beautiful flower farm is located in the blue Dandenongs at Silvan, Victoria, and they grow and propagate roses all year round.
Their property includes a hydroponic greenhouse rose farm where the roses are able to grow in a controlled environment.
Australian Roses are loved by many florists for their vibrant roses (including us!) so we highly recommend checking them out.
TNB Tulips
TNB Tulips grow some of the highest quality tulips in Australia, from classical tulips, to double, parrot and peony varieties. Founded in 1960, TNB supply flower wholesalers across Australia and in all major cities. Their tulips are available from early February to mid-December.
Pennyweight Farm
Pennyweight Farm is a small-scale, bee-friendly flower farm located in Franklinford, Central Victoria. Using regenerative methods, they grow a huge range of flowers, from huge sunflowers to little sweet peas. Selling locally means that they’re able to grow unusual varieties that don’t travel well, and their proximity to the Mt. Franklin volcano means very rich, fertile soil for flower growing!
Alongside their flower paddocks, Pennyweight Farm is also home to chickens, an orchard, and two very plump sheep!
Luvleigh Estate Flower Farm
Luvleigh Estate Flower Farm is a small, family-owned and operated farm in the beautiful Inverleigh, Victoria. They pride themselves on growing the most vibrant Australian natives, proteas, banksias and foliage. Luvleigh Estate offers farm gate flowers 7 days a week at their gorgeous property!
Gather Flower Farm
Gather Flower Farm is a micro flower farm in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Owners Mel and Eliza don’t use herbicides or pesticides on their flowers, instead focusing on slow, seasonal growing that yields an abundance of stunning blooms and foliage!
They run a variety of floral workshops as well as selling their blooms wholesale to local florists and direct to the public.
If you missed part one of our series on local growers, make sure to check it out here!