Quick Facts
| Flower Type | Dahlia: Ball Variety: Ordering Region: Wolseley |
|---|---|
| Colour | Orange & Yellow |
| Estimate Blooming Time | December - April |
| Stems per Bunch | Stems of 10 |
| Stem Length | 40cm - 60cm |
| Vase Life | Approximately 5 - 7 Days |
Dahlia: Ball Variety: Ordering Region: Wolseley
| Flower Type | Dahlia: Ball Variety: Ordering Region: Wolseley |
|---|---|
| Colour | Orange & Yellow |
| Estimate Blooming Time | December - April |
| Stems per Bunch | Stems of 10 |
| Stem Length | 40cm - 60cm |
| Vase Life | Approximately 5 - 7 Days |
Perfectly sculpted and irresistibly symmetrical, Dahlias are a floral designer’s dream. These blooms are known for their tight, rounded form made up of hundreds of neatly layered petals that create a soft, geometric texture. Ranging in colour, Dahlias offer a refined yet bold statement in bouquets, centrepieces, and high-end event work.
Their sturdy stems and impressive vase presence make them ideal for weddings, editorial arrangements, and seasonal floral installations. While they are seasonal, their impact is unforgettable.
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Typical Vase Life: 5 to 7 days
Care Tips:
• Strip all foliage below the waterline
• Refresh water and re-cut stems every 1–2 days
• Keep away from heat, direct sun, and fruit to extend vase life
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Best Practices for Keeping Buckets Clean for Flower Transport:
1. Clean Immediately After Use:
Rinse buckets thoroughly with warm water right after emptying flowers. Remove any plant debris, leaves, or dirt stuck inside to prevent bacterial buildup.
2. Use a Mild Cleaning Solution:
Wash buckets with a gentle soap or floral bucket cleaner. Alternatively, a diluted bleach solution (about 1 tablespoon bleach per gallon of water) can disinfect the bucket well. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning to remove any residue.
3. Sanitize Regularly:
Even if buckets look clean, sanitize them regularly with a floral-safe sanitizer or the bleach solution mentioned above to kill bacteria and fungi that shorten flower vase life.
4. Dry Completely Between Uses:
After cleaning, let buckets dry completely upside down to avoid standing water where bacteria can thrive.
5. Use Fresh Water for Transport:
Always fill buckets with fresh, cool water mixed with a floral preservative before loading flowers. Change the water if transport time is extended.
Important Information – Please Read:
Flower Availability:
If you need more flowers than listed on our website, please contact our office directly. We're happy to help and will do our best to meet your needs. We can only upload stock to our website for ordering two weeks at a time.
Minimum Order Value:
A minimum order of R1500 is required for delivery.
Orders below this amount can either be collected from the farm or delivered via courier by arrangement.
Order Confirmation:
You'll receive a confirmation email after checkout. If you don't receive one, your order was not processed.
Mixing Products:
You may combine cut flowers and dried goods in your order. Please note that commerce items and seeds cannot be included.
Delivery Scheduling:
Ensure all items in your basket are scheduled for the same delivery date. The date you select online is the date your order will leave the farm.
You’ll receive a WhatsApp notification on the day of delivery with your collection time.
For Pretoria farm collection, please ensure you are ordering from the correct region. If unsure, contact:
The Big Red Barn – Pretoria
📞 +27 65 331 3974
📧 pretoria@adeneflowers.co.za
Courier & Airfreight Options:
• Cape Town International Airport: Deliveries to Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Johannesburg. (Same-day delivery is not guaranteed.)
• ST Couriers, Stikland: Used for deliveries in the Western Cape (Same-day delivery not available).
Courier Notes:
ST Courier will invoice you directly and confirm your delivery date once they receive the flowers.
Air Freight via FWD Freight:
• Delivery is to Cape Town Airport after 1 PM.
• Waybill and flight details will be sent to you via WhatsApp.
• Flowers are stored in cold storage until collected.
Courier Packaging Fees (incl. VAT):
• Small Box: R30
• Large Box: R40
• Waterbags: R7 each (holds 2 bunches)
• Delivery to Cape Town Airport or ST Courier: R161
Delivery Days:
Deliveries are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays as part of our two-week cycle.
If you require delivery on a different day, please contact our office to place your order. These orders cannot be processed online but can still be accommodated manually.
Collection Point:
Select your preferred collection point during checkout. Your order will be delivered there as chosen.
Delivery Notification:
On the day of delivery, you’ll receive a WhatsApp message confirming the estimated arrival time of the truck at your pickup point, along with your flower order and any flight details, if applicable.
Pickup Time:
Please be on time for your pickup, as we do not hold flowers at collection points. Arrive a little early if possible. If you’re unable to meet our truck at the specified time, we’re happy to leave your flowers at the kiosk (if your pickup point is one of our kiosks). Please just contact the office in advance so they can notify the florist on duty and share your invoice. This allows the florist to set your flowers aside for you.
You’re welcome to collect them later at your convenience, as long as it's before 6 PM on the same day. Unfortunately, we don’t have space to store flowers overnight in our fridge.
Buckets:
Please bring your own buckets for collection.
Invoicing:
Invoices will be sent via email and WhatsApp. Please make an EFT payment using your name and INVOICE NUMBER as reference before collection. Drivers are instructed to deliver flowers only after payment has been received.
Thank you for your support and cooperation!
