Our flower season runs from spring through early autumn, when our boutique farm is brimming with beautiful, locally grown blooms. Over late autumn and winter, we take a seasonal pause to let the land rest and regenerate. This natural rhythm allows us to grow exceptional flowers that are truly fresh, artful, and intentional—just the way we like it.

Every flower we use is grown on our own boutique farm in the Dandenong Ranges. We don’t import or outsource—each stem is slow-grown, harvested to order, and arranged with care.

We work with the seasons, not a set menu. This means every arrangement is designed using what’s blooming fresh and beautiful right now. You won’t choose specific flowers, but you can select your size and style—and trust us to create something artful and one-of-a-kind.

We offer next-day delivery every Monday through Friday. Deliveries are made by hand to ensure your flowers arrive fresh and upright. If no one’s home, we’ll leave them in a safe, sheltered spot. If we can’t find one, we’ll contact you and arrange redelivery (a small fee applies).

Absolutely. Every order includes a handwritten note—just type your message in at checkout and we’ll take care of the rest.

Unlike most florists, we grow everything ourselves—no imports, no generic bunches. We also specialise in rare and heirloom varieties that you won’t find elsewhere, and design in a wild, natural style inspired by the seasons. Each arrangement is personal, intentional, and never the same twice.

While we’re endlessly honoured when couples reach out, we don’t offer wedding floral services at this time. Thistle & Weeds is focused on seasonal, small-batch arrangements and intentional gifting — our work is rooted in spontaneity, not large-scale event production.

We wish you the most beautiful celebration and a future full of wild, blooming moments.

Every arrangement at Thistle & Weeds is harvested to order and crafted with care, ensuring you receive the freshest blooms, straight from our garden to your hands.

If something isn’t quite right, please let us know. Contact us via email within 24 hours of delivery and we’ll be happy to offer a replacement bouquet of equal value.

Your satisfaction matters deeply to us, and we’ll always do our best to make it right.

1. Start with a clean vase.

Use fresh, room-temperature water and give your vase a thorough wash before placing your flowers inside. Bacteria is the biggest enemy of long vase life.

2. Recut the stems.

Once your flowers arrive, trim each stem at an angle (about 2–3 cm) with clean, sharp scissors or garden shears. This helps them drink deeply and stay hydrated.

3. Remove leaves below the water line.

Any foliage submerged in water can cause bacterial growth. Strip off any leaves that might sit below the water surface.

4. Keep them cool, but not cold.

Display your flowers away from direct sun, heaters, or air conditioners. A calm, shaded room will keep them fresher, longer. Avoid placing them near ripening fruit, which releases ethylene gas that speeds wilting.

5. Refresh the water every 1–2 days.

Change the water, clean the vase if needed, and give the stems a quick retrim to keep them drinking happily.

6. Let them be wild.

Some blooms will last longer than others—that’s part of their charm. Pluck out any fading stems and let the rest continue doing what they do best: unfurling, shifting, surprising you.

At this stage, I can only ship within non-quarantine states — NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, and SA.

Unfortunately, I’m unable to post to WA, TAS, or NT due to biosecurity restrictions.

Dahlia tuber pre-sales open during Winter and continue into early Spring.

It’s a short window, and popular varieties sell quickly — so the best way to stay in the loop is to follow along on Instagram or join the mailing list for early access announcements.

Pre-sale tubers are shipped once they begin to wake and show eyes, ensuring you receive healthy, viable plants.

This usually happens in late September to early October, though it can vary with the season.

I’ll always send an email update before your order is dispatched, so you’ll know exactly when to expect them.

Bearded iris rhizomes are available from late Summer through Autumn, once they’ve finished flowering and are ready for division.

To avoid missing out, follow along on Instagram or subscribe to the mailing list — I always share updates there first.

Because tubers and flowers are harvested and shipped in different seasons, these orders can’t be combined.

If you’d like both, please place separate orders — one for fresh florals, and one for plant material.

At this time, all plant orders are sent by post only.

Each parcel is carefully packed and sent with Australia Post using a tracked service to ensure your plants arrive safely.