Flowers Rediscovered is a boutique florist on Tinakori Road in the heart of Thorndon, nestled between character cottages just a few minutes' walk from Wellington's CBD and right next door to the Botanical Gardens. From lush, exotic foliage and plants to the delicate blooms of a country garden, the shop creates unique floral designs using colour, texture and scent — whether you're celebrating, sympathising, or simply brightening someone's day.
The shop is owned by Estelle Ballandis, a florist who began her career in a fast-paced inner city studio before falling for the personal touch of suburban floristry in Kelburn. That ethos carries through today: every bouquet is uniquely crafted, with the team prioritising seasonal, locally grown flowers that support community growers, alongside eco-friendly packaging and mindful sourcing.
Alongside beautiful bouquets for any occasion, Flowers Rediscovered creates stunning wedding flowers, thoughtfully arranged funeral flowers, school ball wrist corsages, and arrangements for functions and events large and small. Same-day flower delivery is available throughout Wellington, or you can visit the boutique store in person — customers regularly report arrangements that stay fresh for well over a week.
Tucked between the character cottages of Thorndon, Flowers Rediscovered sits a few minutes' walk from Wellington's CBD and right next door to the Botanical Gardens — a fitting neighbour for a shop whose whole trade is in fresh, seasonal blooms. From the elegant to the extraordinary, this boutique florist offers modern, handcrafted arrangements for all of life's moments, whether you're celebrating, sympathising, or simply brightening someone's day.
The shop is owned by Estelle Ballandis, a florist who began her career in a fast-paced inner city studio before moving to Kelburn as a senior florist. There she discovered how much she enjoyed providing the "personal touch" that comes with suburban floristry — and when the chance came to take over Flowers Rediscovered, she couldn't resist.
That personal ethos still defines the shop today. One couple recall Estelle meeting them on their wedding day — a Sunday, when the shop is normally closed — just to make sure the bouquet and buttonhole were beautiful and fresh. Another bride credits team member Cathy with turning her venue, wedding colours and favourite flower into what she called an "absolute masterpiece", at a price she found very reasonable for wedding flowers.
Every bouquet at Flowers Rediscovered is uniquely crafted. The team works with colour, texture and scent, drawing on everything from lush, exotic foliage to the delicate blooms of a country garden. They prioritise seasonal, locally grown flowers — better for vibrancy and longevity, and a boost for community growers — and pair that with sustainable practices such as eco-friendly packaging and mindful sourcing.
The aim, whether for a single flower or an elaborate display, is the same: the freshest flowers, beautifully presented, with exceptional service.
Weddings are a signature strength, from bridal bouquets and buttonholes to arrangements that dress the ceremony and venue. The shop also creates thoughtfully arranged funeral flowers for times when you want to show you care, and its school ball blooms — individually created, delicate wrist corsages made to complement any dress — are a seasonal favourite.
For functions and events, table arrangements and vases give everything from corporate functions to private celebrations a stunning backdrop, and the team is happy to discuss anything from small gatherings to large events. Around those sit bouquets for every occasion, plants and gifts, office and reception arrangements, and seasonal collections for Mother's Day, Father's Day, ANZAC Day, Easter and Christmas.
A visit to the shop is meant to indulge the senses and revive the spirits. You can browse the bouquets, plants and giftware in person, or order online and have flowers delivered same-day across Wellington — a service customers clearly rely on. One reviewer ordered a birthday bouquet for her mother on the strength of the shop's reviews and reports it was still looking nearly as fresh as the day it arrived eleven days later.
Flowers Rediscovered opens 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday, so weekend pickups need a little planning. For custom work — a wedding, a function, or something gorgeous for an occasion that matters — the team encourages you to get in touch by phone, email or the online enquiry form, and they'll help bring your vision to bloom.