Kensal is a flower studio and shop at 507B New North Road in Kingsland, Auckland, and it has been trading since 2019. Its arrangements are wild and garden-inspired, made with locally grown flowers that change with the seasons, so no two bunches are the same. Customers choose a colour palette and a size to suit their budget. The studio works on weddings, events and custom orders, and the shop also sells vases, cards and candles. Flowers are delivered six days a week to Kingsland, Mt Eden, Sandringham, Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Mt Albert, Point Chevalier, the CBD and beyond. Orders placed by 1pm can be delivered the same day. The shop is open five days a week, and the website asks people to call in or contact the team about an event.
Customers mention wedding flowers most, with stunning set-ups at garden weddings and events. Others say the bouquets were beautiful, arrived well wrapped and lasted well, and that the options at different budgets were a good mix. One customer from overseas sent flowers to a friend in Auckland, and the team replied promptly to an online inquiry. Another said the team helped when there were problems with an online order. Nearby, of the two florists within a kilometre with ten or more reviews, none rates higher. Maten Floral Design, 0.3 km away, has 39 reviews at 4.9. Our pick in Kingsland for a wild, seasonal bouquet or a garden wedding.