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Issue 01 / September 2020
NZPF
Floral News & Inspiration
NZPF News 1
2 NZPF News
editor's note
This magazine is meant to inspire and motivate you to try new things,
to up skill and reach for the stars! The world is changing and as florists
we need to look at different ways of doing business. There is lots of
information out there but we don't all have the time to research so we
have done some for you!
We would love you to send us photos of what you are doing or any great
ideas you would like to share.
Dale Lee-Lo
Editor-in-Chief
NZPF News 3
Contents
5
President’s Message
7
Taking a Closer Look
Tweedia
8
Getting Wed Covid Style
Love in the time of Covid
12
NZPF AGM Notice
14
The Best Websites, Videos, Books, etc.
Good things to look at
15
Obituary
Peter Johnstone
16
Into the garden
Catching up with Kate in her garden
20
What are you doing for Christmas 2020
Ideas to inspire
22
Principles of Design
A look at Line and Grouping
24
Product Tips
Using cold glue
25
NZPF Information
Megan at the Melbourne International
Flower Show. MIFGS was a very special
time for her. On top of representing
New Zealand as the Head Judge for the
Floral Hall, she created a bridal stand,
with her take on wild New Zealand.
President's Message
Hi everyone, it is great to be back in this role of releasing our new look website and have been
again. I am looking forward to steering the flower planning how best to support our new students
industry training sector into a positive space - as the with workshops and training. Soon we will start
saying goes, ‘sharing is caring’, and we must share implementing these around the country which is
and promote so our skills and knowledge are not very exciting. I remember when I used to attend
lost. Thanks to our collaboration with The Open these workshops and weekends, they were extremely
Polytechnic there have been many positive changes worthwhile and I always learnt something.
for New Zealand Professional Florists Inc (NZPF) and
We have our AGM date locked and loaded,
our industry.
thankfully the change of date of the elections have
What an interesting and unpredictable year it has not affected our plans. It is our 46th AGM, and will be
been for New Zealand and the rest of the world. held on Sunday 11 October at The Open Polytechnic,
Covid-19 has certainly wreaked havoc across all 3 Cleary Street, Lower Hutt from 11am. As an
industries, everyone has been in the firing line, additional item at our AGM, we are promoting the
fortunately some less than others. opportunity for our Level 2 students to present a
buttonhole and a boutonnière at the AGM.These will
For myself and my family, Covid started with a hiss
not be judged but will be viewed by our attendees,
and a roar, as we were in Melbourne preparing
and every student will receive a thank you gift for
for the Melbourne International Flower Show.
sharing their work. We are very excited to have new
Fortunately we arrived home safely and were able
members attend.
to work from home. Being lead lecturer for the
Level 2 Floristry course with The Open Polytechnic It is with sadness that I learnt of the passing of
kept me very busy, as over the lockdown period our Peter Johnstone, who owned The Orchid Florist in
enrolments spiked. Dunedin since the early 60’s. As we travel through
our wonderful career of floristry, we each have a
If nothing else, the roller coaster ride has shown us
number of special mentors and inspirational people
many flower stores and outlets have survived, many
we admire. For me, Peter was one of those. Knowing
having done so with good training and a sound
he is now basking in the floral sunset with our other
understanding of the principles and elements of
floral friends is comforting.
design. There is still a long way to go and hopefully
you can all survive the challenges put before you. As Finally, congratulations to you all for continuing to
florists and designers, we are able to adapt our style promote and value our amazing industry in this new
of what we provide on a day-to-day basis. world we live in. Here’s to positive change and a new
way of thinking and working.
This year NZPF has been busy revamping many
aspects of our organisation. We are in the process Megan
NZPF News 5
Grow your skills
FLORISTRY
The New Zealand Certificate
in Floristry (Level 2)
This certificate will give you the skills and knowledge to
gain a qualification that provides entry into training and a
career pathway in the floristry industry.
This qualification will prepare you for a career as a
beginner florist working in floristry retail outlets. With
further work experience and study, you could move into
roles such as intermediate florists in floristry retail outlets.
Fee Free*
Qualification Structure
This programme is made up of three compulsory courses.If you are studying this programme you are only able to enrol in
one course at a time.
Introduction to Floristry Design Introduction to Floristry Stock Introduction to Retail Floristry
This course will provide you with This course will provide you with This course will provide entry
entry level skills and knowledge in knowledge of introductory plant level skills and knowledge in retail
the principles of design and physiology and plant classification floristry to enable you to gain initial
fundamental practical techniques required to work in the floristry employment in the floristry industry
and is ideal for new entrants into industry for the selection, with specific focus on health and
the floristry industry. classification, storage, and care safety, customer service and
of flowers. communication skills.
*The New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2) is available to study fees free if you are a domestic
student who is living in New Zealand. Terms and conditions apply.
If you would like to find out more on how to enrol in this free, online programme you can visit
openpolytechnic.ac.nz or freephone us on 0508 650 200
6 NZPF News
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT...
Tweedia
From its delicate petal structure
to its loveliness as a wedding flower,
we learn more about the delightful Tweedia.
Tweedia has gorgeous, sky blue star-shaped flowers and green/
grey felted leaves. (The genus Oxypetalum means sharp petal.) Its
five-petaled flowers bloom in loose clusters, which give way to
boat-shaped seedpods. There is also a double centred variety.
Tweedia (Oxypetalum caeruleum)
Tweedia originates from South America, where it grows as a
tropical vine or subshrub. In our temperate climate, Tweedia is
is native to South America and
more commonly grown as an annual, tolerating a wide range of is part of the milkweed family.
growing conditions, but preferring full sun and moist soils.
True blue tweedia
• Tweedia is lovely as a cut flower but is
also a useful food plant for butterflies.
• Grow it in a container or in the garden.
Be sure to place it near the front of a
border or near a path where you can
admire the daisy-like flowers up close.
• Florists have always loved to use
tweedia, especially in wedding work.
It is one of the only true blue flowers
available. It also comes in white and
pink, although the pink is not so
commonly available in New Zealand.
• Care needs to be taken when handling it
as the stems ooze a milky sap that may
cause skin irritations in some people.
NZPF News 7
8 NZPF News
Getting
Wed
COVID STYLE
With the changes happening throughout the world, many of you will
have faced clients cancelling their weddings or at least deferring them
for a year or two.
But why not suggest that they just
simplify it?
Elaine Welteroth, New York Times best-
selling author and former editor-in-chief
of Teen Vogue, opted for getting married
to Jonathan Singletary on the front steps
of their Brooklyn, NY home. Lewis Miller
Design created the floral archway and
decorated the steps, and celebrations
continued afterwards with a socially
distanced block party!
Suggest to your
brides a simpler
style of wedding,
but creating wow
with the flowers!
- Dale Lee-Lo
NZPF News 9
Making an entrance! A Covid Royal Wedding This trend for lavishly decorated entrances and exits for wedding parties was also seen with the latest royal wedding of Princess Beatrice to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. This may have been the most low-key royal wedding in recent history, but one element was utterly, gloriously over the top — and that was the flowers. The display was made of hundreds of tumbling peach, pink and ivory roses, the palest pink hydrangeas, trailing jasmine and even playful, fluffy, pink astilbe, plus foliage collected from Windsor Great Park. The archway was designed by Rob Van Helden of RVH Floral Design. Rob, 57, started with a flower stall on the Fulham Road in London, but is now the number one choice of the showbiz set. The secret of his success is a distinctive style. Arrangements are often simple and feature only one kind of flower, but in jaw-dropping profusion. He has said: “If I could sum up my aesthetic ethos in one simple sentence, it would be to go for volume.” Rob’s sister Patrice van Helden created Princess Beatrice’s wedding bouquet. 10 NZPF News
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NZPF News 11New Zealand Professional Florists Inc.
46th Annual General Meeting
To be held at
The Open Polytechnic
3 Cleary Street, Waterloo, Lower Hutt
on
Sunday 11 October, 2020
at
11.00 a.m.
Light lunch will be provided.
Please advise if you have special dietary requirements.
NZPF will provide face masks for all members that attend.
RSVP
If you are attending can you please RSVP to our secretary Julie
no later than Friday 2 October 2020
email: secretary@nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz
or txt 027 210 1699
Following the AGM our Executive will be doing floral demonstrations
(covering line and grouping).
Students have the opportunity to present a buttonhole and a boutonniere
to show what they have learnt.
We look forward to seeing you there
12 NZPF NewsLEVEL 2 Registration No Buttonhole & Boutonniere The Challenge Create both a buttonhole and boutonniere for a couple’s 40th wedding anniversary. The couple have run their garden centre for 18 years. Bring completed for display. To display these two pieces, cover a piece a cardboard with suitable paper, or display on coloured cardboard. These will not be judged, just admired by attendees of the AGM, everyone that enters receives a gift of thanks. Email NZPF secretary Julie Ainsworth to register: julie@nzprofessionalflorists.co.nz Entries close Friday 2 October at 4 pm. Five things to consider before you create your two designs: 1 The approximate age of the couple 2 Significance of 40th wedding anniversary, colour/what it represents 3 Materials used, are they appropriate? 4 Are the materials used of a suitable quality? 5 Can the two designs be worn correctly and securely? Five things to consider when creating your two designs: 1 Are your wiring techniques correct? 2 Is your taping correct, all mechanics covered? 3 Are your designs balanced? 4 Do you have flair and originality in your boutonniere? 5 Is your scale and proportion correct? NZPF News 13
THE BEST WEBSITES, VIDEOS, BOOKS ETC.
Make use of all the tools out there to inspire you to try new things.
1. 2.
The World’s Biggest Flower Market We Are All The Flower Factor
A great BBC documentary on how flowers get to For floral education and inspiration, view Flower Factor on their
your shop. It takes you to rose growers in Kenya, website or on Facebook. There are lots of videos on innovative
to lily and tulip growers to the Aalsmeer flower designs to inspire you. Founded by Dutch floral designer Pim van
market. It is narrated by BBC TV presenter Cherry den Akker, their objective is to connect all the links (or factors) to
Healey and florist Simon Lycett. help the floral industry to bloom. www.flowerfactor.com
4. Flowerona
This is a good site filled with what are the
latest trends and some good advice on how
3. A Floral Affair to do good Instagram posts. Rona Whelan
is passionate about floristry education and
As mentioned on the tip page this is a great improving your social media skills. You can
place to get all those hard to find products, also find her on YouTube.
plus Francine does lots of tutorials. www.flowerona.com
www.afloralaffair.co.nz
5. Just Add Water
6. Cultivated
By Christian Geall The Art of
By Cynthia Gaylin Bigony
Filled with useful tips and easy to follow
Christin Geall emboldens
designers, gardeners, and
7. Wearable Flowers
tutorials, Just Add Water reveals the secret By Susan McLeary
entrepreneurs to think differently
to transforming beautiful blooms and and deeply about their work with This guide provides how-tos for 40
greens into gorgeous designs for everyday flowers as she draws upon the floral wearables, including an eye-
enjoyment and with just a few materials. fine arts and historical sources, catching succulent ring, gorgeous
With creative spirit and a friendly voice, exploring Baroque music, the hyacinth hoop earrings, a fabulous
author Cynthia Gaylin Bigony shows you paintings of the Impressionists, or petal necklace, a luxurious
how to use what you have on hand already the work of floral innovators like headpiece, plus bracelets, corsages,
and then elevate it. Gertrude Jekyll and Constance Spry. headbands, and more.
14 NZPF NewsObituary Peter Johnstone Dip.NZPF Peter, who were you? Leader of and mentor to so many florists. The very able representative of New Zealand floristry overseas and the well-respected Dunedin businessman and owner of the beautiful traditional orchid flower shop, The Orchid Florist. Then there was Peter the gardener, a friend I knew so well. We swapped ideas, seeds and plants regularly, and over long telephone calls or visits we righted the plant world. Peter, the Interflora Florist conferences will never be the same without you. Your contribution to Interflora was life-long. And then there was Peter my children’s rescuer – another hat, whether swimming in Dunedin and running out of money or accidents on ski fields and being discharged from hospital barefooted and broke on a mid-winter Saturday afternoon, Peter could and would sort it. I was planning to visit next year and am so sad this won’t happen now. Rest well dear friend, my memories will always be with me and I leave it to those more able to document your floristry achievements. Kate Jacobson NZPF Dip.MF & Patron of NZPF Petals 124 I was sad to hear of Peter’s passing. He has been such an integral part of our floral family, his knowledge, his great sense of style and his passion will be sorely missed. I have known Peter for over 40 years. I have judged with him many times, spent hours trying to fix the floral world’s woes over a glass of gin, we’ve laughed, we’ve enjoyed good food. Peter was a gentleman, the perfect host who loved his family and friends, I will miss his friendship, his knowledge, his ideas and the fantastic floral adventures we shared. Go well dear Peter. - Lynette Gumm Dip.NZPF NZPF News 15
INTO THE
GARDEN
Catching up with what’s happening
in our patron Kate’s garden
WORDS BY Kate Jacobson
16 NZPF NewsDear florists & gardeners
As I sit here on my deck in the sun on the first day of spring, I cannot
help but think what a different lifestyle we have had thrust upon us
since the last newsletter.
However, whatever happens, floristry, plants and gardens Century. He was a Welsh Benedictine monk and I
and our love of these continues. Lockdown became the recommend these mysteries as a very good read.
new norm and as a long retired florist I just want to say
• Jude the Obscure, a rose named for the character in a
how sad I am for all of you trying to run a business and
Thomas Hardy novel published in 1895.
provide the service which brings joy!
I am watching as they leaf up and both are said to have
I am so aware of how difficult life has been made by
wonderful perfume – so far the jury is out.
short-sighted closing of growers of plants and flowers
and first-hand knowing Blewden’s with their lovely lillies I have always tried to have some blooms with strong
and seeing them being ploughed in and destroyed. perfume, sometimes just to base a bouquet or wreath
even if the colour is wrong because scents are so
Gardening became very hard just at the time when
important to creating and saving memories.
plants should have been being planted, but the nurseries
are brimming with lovely plants now and the potted
cyclamen certainly benefitted from the extra few weeks
in the hot houses.
My first purchases were two roses which I have
needed for quite a while. I first saw them in
California but have now found them here:
• Brother Cadfael, a rose named for the hero of a
Br
great series of fictional mysteries set in the 12th ot e
he ur
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NZPF News 17It is very much an ‘in-between’ time for gardening at the
moment as it’s really too early for many summer annuals
and because of Covid we missed most spring planting –
although I see petunias and begonias already available,
I think I will wait another couple of weeks when the soil
temperature is a bit warmer. Marigolds, the pretty ivory
one and a good double lemon one are on my list as is
Penstemon ‘Electric Blue’, pretty for a touch of blue in a
posie.
In Cambridge we are so lucky to have Amber Nurseries
(with its in-house cafe) which is starting to fill with
lovely plants now. They have a big range of seedling
delphiniums, blue and white scabiosa and I need to buy
two blue and one dusky pink cineraria for pots on my
deck. Just have to watch for green fly.
I was in Mitre 10 yesterday and see that they have some
really good leucodendrons, some that already need a
good pick/cut back before planting along with good
colours – green, pink, white, orange – so useful in bowls
and posies.
Now the bulb and dahlia catalogues are out, there is the
opportunity to plan some colour groups for Christmas or
Valentine’s Day to bulk out the expensive flowers. I loved
the lime green, dark red and white glads for Christmas
and all the new dahlias are superb. If you are careful you
can take some early shoots from your dahlias and grow
yourself a good supply of flowers for later in the season.
There was also a lovely group of thryptomene and
Dahlias also respond well to a trim after their first flush of Micromyrtus ciliata which should be in every florist’s
flowers, giving a good autumn pick. garden. Heuchera in a lovely range of colourful leaves
and also Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle), their leaves
so lovely to edge a posie or lift a focal area, as are the
leaves of the miniature cyclamen which make lovely
silver grey mounds in the garden. Another plant which
has come back in popularity is the polyanthus and their
large textured crinkly leaves really are so eye-catching for
funeral or posie work.
What an odd season it has been for bulbs! My first
narcissus was out in April and some daffodils are just
coming though the ground now. I also have a lovely patch
of Daffodil ‘White Wings’ in full flower. Have you caught
up with the huge pink and cream daffodils? They would
have been such treasures in my days of huge funerals and
loads of wreaths.
18 NZPF NewsDon’t you just love the wee bulbs – grape hyacinths,
bluebells, chionodoxus, snowdrops, lachenalias? They
bring such joy at the moment and I hope to share some of
John Otto’s lovely photos of the treasures in his garden to
remind you of his clever floristry and gardening. Thanks
Dividing perennials is the job of the moment, I like
John!
to leave them til they start to move as I think you get
My tubs of sweet peas are so far looking really good this a much better success rate and I notice that asters,
year and starting to bud up. I have used proper English campanula, rudbekkias, penstemons and echinaceae are
seed this year rather than the bought seedlings, which all all showing fat buds, and to that end here is a recipe for
seem to turn out to be the pathetic little bi-colour short fertiliser for Hostas.
stemmed ones with only 3 or 4 flowers per stem if you’re
lucky. The Aussies are still growing proper ones that I had
diy hosta fertiliser
sent to my daughter-in-law in Sydney – lovely long stems
and lots of frilly flowers, a real ‘step back in time’.
• 2 cups of Bio boost
• 1 cup of blood and bone
• 1/8 of a Cup of Epsom salts, mixed together.
They should be fertilised once new growth has
started in spring and again around mid-season
– Octoberish, except for ‘Empress Wu’ which
needs 3 x per season and must be kept moist.
Apply this at 2 tablespoons per smaller plants
and one cup for larger plants.
Along with this, in early spring mix 10 parts of
water to one part of ammonia and pour over
Hostas as they come up and this will kill slug
larvae. I am going to try it on or around my
delphiniums as often the slugs eat them out
before they come though the ground.
Happy and successful gardening.
Cheers
Kate
NZPF News 19WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR
CHRISTMAS 2020
What could you do in your shop window, profile picture,
or social media post to catch shoppers' eyes this Christmas?
If you search Pinterest under shop displays you will find
a wealth of ideas. They might not be a florist shop but
certainly you could adapt the ideas!
A display in a charity shop window.
Something similar could easily be done in a florist.
A gorgeous flower shop called Zita Elze Florist.
Have a look on YouTube for her as there is a tour
of her shop that she decorated for Christmas.
An installation done by McQueen's Florist
in Claridge's Hotel in London.
...
from complicated
20 NZPF NewsA simple low arrangement with a cool sign.
This could also work with a neon sign.
You could keep it very simple with hanging pine cones.
Or you could just fill your window with
a stunning arrangement or a wreath.
The ideas are endless!
Have a competition with your staff to come up with some display ideas.
to simple
NZPF News 21Principles of Design
LINE
Line in itself is natural beauty that when
creatively used causes movement and life within
a design. This principle may be described as the
'direction' of a design – the visual path along
which the eye travels resting in areas which
are relaxed and calm, then moving in another
direction. The eye should be drawn around the
design, through it and finally led out of the design
without feeling disturbed. The careful placement
of forms within a design suggests movement,
which determines the power of the line.
Skilled designers can actually manipulate the
movement of the eye as it traverses the design.
Lines should move the eye into the 'area of
dominance' or through it.
Vertical, Straight or Direct Lines are ACTIVE. They are
powerful and strong and command attention. They are
usually uninterrupted lines.
Indirect Lines are PASSIVE. They are generally curving
and gain their effect by placement.
Horizontal Lines are usually softer and more relaxed.
Static Lines have a lack of unusual movement and stay
within a design.
Dynamic Lines are active and are characterised by
continuous movement, sometimes exhibiting a new
direction i.e. kiwi vine or twisted willow.
Outline is the shape or structure of the materials that
form the outer edge or perimeter of the design.
Lines of Continuance are lines that are not visible
and yet create a strong tensional pull, which the eye
follows subconsciously. These lines are linked by the eye
somewhere outside the design and almost enclose the
arrangement returning to the eye of the design. On the
other hand, the angle of material used can sometimes
take the eye completely out of the design, and without
linking and returning to the confines of the space, the
design occupies creates a feeling of disquiet and unrest
as the eye is left to wander out into space.
22 NZPF NewsGROUPING
With designs in any art form it is most important to
relate and combine sympathetic materials. Placing of
such components in groups allows them to display their
total and visual worth to maximum advantage.
Spotting materials through a design dissipates their
value to the point that they command little attention and
are barely visible, thus losing valuable design economy
and commercial worth. Plant materials, like people, work
best in compatible groups.
Strong functioning groups can be achieved by utilising
the elements of form, texture and colour with skill.
In traditional designs use of Transition and Repetition
are necessary to link areas and are helpful in avoiding
over grouping. Grouping like materials together is
important i.e. exotics with exotic foliage or garden
flowers with garden foliage.
Strong functioning groups can
be achieved by utilising the
elements of form, texture and
colour with skill.
NZPF News 23Product Tips
COLD GLUE
When should you use cold glue? Oasis have a range of glues that can be more
useful than a hot glue gun, not to mention not burning your fingers!
The cold glue is really good for gluing fresh flowers in
wedding work, wrist sprays, etc. as it doesn't burn the
flowers or leaves.
Once applied, you need to let it become a bit tacky and
then it is easier for the flower to be held in place. There
are also glue dots and strips which can adhere flowers
and foliage to sides of glass containers, metal wire etc.
The cold glue tubes can be bought from Oceans Floral
Ltd and A Floral Affair – www.afloralaffair.co.nz
– there's an amazing amount of different products
available there.
Cold glue is really good for
glueing fresh flowers in wedding
work as it doesn't burn the
flowers or leaves.
top Tip
Francine from A Floral Affair has a great idea to
keep camellias so that they last for a couple of days.
• Strip off the leaves and apply the oasis cold glue
over and around all the sepals (see photos).
• Hold the glue upside down – there's no need to
squeeze as it will flow out. Make sure you twist
it when finished so you don't get trails of glue
everywhere.
• Carefully sit the camellia petal-side down on
some tissue until the glue dries.
– Francine has a lot of tricks and ideas, so be sure to
follow her on Facebook and watch her demonstrations.
24 NZPF NewsPatron, Life & Affiliated Members
PATRON AFFILIATED MEMBERS
Mrs Kate Jacobsen NZPF Dip.MF Interflora Pacific Unit Ltd
P.O.Box 1048
Christchurch 8140
LIFE MEMBERS
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Mr Malcolm Angus NZPF Dip.MF
3 Cleary St
Mrs Pamela Jenkins-Lane NZPF Dip.MF
Waterloo, Lower Hutt 5011
Mrs Carol King NZPF Dip.MF
Daphne Studio of Design PTY Ltd
Mrs Colleen Murphy Dip.NZPF
Suite 4, 15 Airdrie Rd
Ms Ann Stewart Dip.NZPF Swanson, Auckland
Mrs Noeline Wareham Dip.NZPF
Oceans Floral Ltd
Mrs Denise Wilson NZPF Dip.MF P.O.Box 58808
Mrs Coral Macdonald NZPF Dip.MF Botany, Auckland 2163
AREA CHIEF ASSESSORS
Wellington/Taranaki Region South Island
Megan Parker NZPF Dip.MF Helen Hebberd NZPF Dip.MF
Paraparaumu Nelson
Ph 027 589 4453 Ph 03 547 8136 or 021 046 505
Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Region Auckland Region
Denise Wilson NZPF Dip.MF Dale Lee-Lo Dip.NZPF
Te Awamutu Auckland
Ph 07 871 5464 or 021 168 0229 Ph 021 555 2202
Attention
All Current Members
The executive wishes to advise that due to Covid-19,
all current members will be given a year's free membership until 31 August 2021.
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NZPF News 25NZPF Executive & Secretary
PRESIDENT
Megan Parker NZPF Dip.MF
Mobile: 027 589 4453
megan@wildaboutflowers.co.nz
We are a non-profit organisation
who promote and maintain the VICE PRESIDENT
highest standards of Floristry. Rosie Slicker-Young
• We encourage our members to have a commitment Ph. (04) 494 6495
and passion for their profession and work with us rosie.young76@gmail.com
to achieve higher standards in floristry designs and
business practices. APPOINTED BY
• We work with The Open Polytechnic providing Level 2 THE EXECUTIVE
training in the workplace or off-site location. Sheryl Watkin Dip.NZPF
Ph. (04) 233 2140
• We provide assessments and qualifications for Level 3,
info@wellington-florist.co.nz
Level 4, Diploma and Masters.
• We provide weekend and educational workshops.
ASSESSMENT CO-ORDINATOR
• We are affiliated to the Royal New Zealand Institute of
Colleen Ryan Dip.NZPF
Horticulture with our certificates being endorsed by
Ph. (04) 568 7088
RNZIH.
flowersetc@xtra.co.nz
• New Zealand Professional Florists is recognised by
a major flower sending organisation (with Interflora
holding an Executive position providing current DIPLOMA HOLDER
industry knowledge). Celeste Shotter Dip.NZPF
Ph. (04) 296 1455
• We can provide a suitable contact for private tuition
copsefordflowers@xtra.co.nz
(cost to be negotiated direct with tutor).
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