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Flower Delivery Collaroy: Same Day

Your mum's birthday is this weekend and you're 800 kilometres away. You can't see the shop, can't check the stems, and honestly you have no idea if the flowers will be any good. Fair enough. A partner florist in or close to Collaroy will pick stems that handle the salt air, natives and hardier varieties that actually last near the coast, and deliver by hand the same day. We've been doing this since 2009, Siobhan and Andrew, family business, two kids, 800+ florists across Australia, still making the decisions at the dinner table. Australian Natives Bunch $126.20, delivery $16.95. Order online.
“From start to finish easy to deal with... the flowers were delivered exactly 60 minutes after I placed the order” Mark
“I live in WA and required a Vic flower delivery for a birthday. Panic. They lived up to their promise of same day delivery” Julie
“I made my order at 1.50pm on a Wednesday... my daughter received the flowers that afternoon Maria
“I ordered late and the flowers were delivered same day... I received a photo from the recipient and they were beautiful” Bee
“I am in Canada... I ordered during NSW night time, my day time. Delivered same day. Still looked fresh after a week” Chris
“I tried ordering from the UK... had no joy at all with another florist. Lily’s came through like champs John
“I live in England and wanted to send flowers to my daughter... she was over the moon with them” Cheryl
“My go to for interstate floral gift shopping... not a single issue in over 10 years Marcia
“Always fresh, beautifully arranged and delivered on time. They even write my silly messages on the card” Kelly
“They know the stress of ordering flowers for interstate people when you don’t have the details or times right. They get it Britta
“A bouquet sent to a friend two days away from a family funeral I could not attend. Thank you for being there when I could not Julie
“Really grateful for the flowers they put together for my friend’s funeral... easy to pick during a stressful time Viv
“The flowers I ordered were out of season. Lily’s sent me an email to advise me of this and let me choose again” Dee
“They weren’t home at delivery, so they were very appreciative to get a call letting them know where the flowers would be left” Sara
“Beautiful bouquet that looked exactly like the photo on the website. Perfect gift to send to a patient in hospital” Heeni
“Our very ill friend received her flowers the morning after I ordered them after hours, even though we didn’t know which ward Geoff
“She especially mentioned the bright pink gerbera in the centre. Perfect size for the shelf at the hospital” Janice
“They made an effort to deliver on the day of my sister’s birthday rather than the day after. The teddy was my hug for her Liz
“I’ve ordered from several florists in the area over past years and Lily’s has been the best Kate
“I typed a message for a card in German. The card was handwritten with the words I typed in German. Mum was so happy” Stig
My mother cried all day. A photo would not do justice, she informed me. Very happy with the outcome” Helen
“Promptly sent to celebrate the birth of my friends’ new baby... a florist I can rely upon Kathryn
“Ordered for my aunt and uncle’s 60th wedding anniversary. My aunt sent me photos, they were absolutely stunning Karyn
“They were beautiful, even better than the photo we chose them from. The flowers were so fresh and vibrant” Tina
“Still in great condition, which is fabulous given they were delivered 8 days ago. Still holding shape, and have not wilted” Peter
“It is now 9 days later and the rose is still beautiful and has not lost a single petal” Edel
“Recipient said flowers were beautiful and still very good 10 days later. Delivery person was very polite” Denise
“I do not like to order online so will only do phone orders. I spoke to Louisa, who was friendly and helpful Toni
“The staff member was so helpful to me over the phone, I think her name was April. My sister was overjoyed” Thalia
“You didn’t have the flowers I selected, so you contacted me to advise. The replacement was loved by the recipient” David
“I was very impressed that you communicated about the different flowers being changed. They arrived on time” Serena
“I was concerned the gift would not reach its destination, being rural. It arrived within the promised time” Robby
“Great care shown to ensure they were delivered to the correct student in a large UQ College” Nicole
“A special thankyou to the delivery man for ringing my daughter to let her know he had put the flowers in the shade Suzette
“From start to finish easy to deal with... the flowers were delivered exactly 60 minutes after I placed the order” Mark
“I live in WA and required a Vic flower delivery for a birthday. Panic. They lived up to their promise of same day delivery” Julie
“I made my order at 1.50pm on a Wednesday... my daughter received the flowers that afternoon Maria
“I ordered late and the flowers were delivered same day... I received a photo from the recipient and they were beautiful” Bee
“I am in Canada... I ordered during NSW night time, my day time. Delivered same day. Still looked fresh after a week” Chris
“I tried ordering from the UK... had no joy at all with another florist. Lily’s came through like champs John
“I live in England and wanted to send flowers to my daughter... she was over the moon with them” Cheryl
“My go to for interstate floral gift shopping... not a single issue in over 10 years Marcia
“Always fresh, beautifully arranged and delivered on time. They even write my silly messages on the card” Kelly
“They know the stress of ordering flowers for interstate people when you don’t have the details or times right. They get it Britta
“A bouquet sent to a friend two days away from a family funeral I could not attend. Thank you for being there when I could not Julie
“Really grateful for the flowers they put together for my friend’s funeral... easy to pick during a stressful time Viv
“The flowers I ordered were out of season. Lily’s sent me an email to advise me of this and let me choose again” Dee
“They weren’t home at delivery, so they were very appreciative to get a call letting them know where the flowers would be left” Sara
“Beautiful bouquet that looked exactly like the photo on the website. Perfect gift to send to a patient in hospital” Heeni
“Our very ill friend received her flowers the morning after I ordered them after hours, even though we didn’t know which ward Geoff
“She especially mentioned the bright pink gerbera in the centre. Perfect size for the shelf at the hospital” Janice
“They made an effort to deliver on the day of my sister’s birthday rather than the day after. The teddy was my hug for her Liz
“I’ve ordered from several florists in the area over past years and Lily’s has been the best Kate
“I typed a message for a card in German. The card was handwritten with the words I typed in German. Mum was so happy” Stig
My mother cried all day. A photo would not do justice, she informed me. Very happy with the outcome” Helen
“Promptly sent to celebrate the birth of my friends’ new baby... a florist I can rely upon Kathryn
“Ordered for my aunt and uncle’s 60th wedding anniversary. My aunt sent me photos, they were absolutely stunning Karyn
“They were beautiful, even better than the photo we chose them from. The flowers were so fresh and vibrant” Tina
“Still in great condition, which is fabulous given they were delivered 8 days ago. Still holding shape, and have not wilted” Peter
“It is now 9 days later and the rose is still beautiful and has not lost a single petal” Edel
“Recipient said flowers were beautiful and still very good 10 days later. Delivery person was very polite” Denise
“I do not like to order online so will only do phone orders. I spoke to Louisa, who was friendly and helpful Toni
“The staff member was so helpful to me over the phone, I think her name was April. My sister was overjoyed” Thalia
“You didn’t have the flowers I selected, so you contacted me to advise. The replacement was loved by the recipient” David
“I was very impressed that you communicated about the different flowers being changed. They arrived on time” Serena
“I was concerned the gift would not reach its destination, being rural. It arrived within the promised time” Robby
“Great care shown to ensure they were delivered to the correct student in a large UQ College” Nicole
“A special thankyou to the delivery man for ringing my daughter to let her know he had put the flowers in the shade Suzette
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Fresh Flowers for Collaroy's Beachside Streets

Order by 2pm weekdays or 10am Saturdays and a partner florist in or close to Collaroy will make your arrangement from whatever seasonal stems look best that morning, and deliver it by hand, same day. Florist's Choice starts at $74.50. Delivery is $16.95. Call 1300 360 469 or order online. Pretty simple really.

I'm Siobhan. Andrew and I run Lily's Florist, family business since 2009. Andrew spent half his childhood on Worcester Street in Collaroy, every second weekend at his Aunty Narelle and Uncle Roger's place, him and Sarah and cousin Liz riding bikes to the rockpool then coming home sunburnt and starving. He still talks about the waves crashing over the pool wall when the swell was up. Misses it, I think, more than he lets on. We ended up buying a tiny flower shop in Kingscliff in 2006 and the rest is a long story best told on our About Us page.

Salt Air and Stem Selection at Collaroy Fifteen years as a qualified florist, trained on the bench

I worked at a flower shop in Kingscliff, right on the coast. You learn fast what survives near the beach and what doesn't. Salt air lands on petals and draws moisture straight through the tissue. Thin petals go papery from the edges. Within a couple of days, the whole thing looks tired. Collaroy is the same story. If the order is going somewhere between Pittwater Road and the beach, stem choice matters more than colour preference.

Orchids and succulents have a waxy cuticle that repels salt before it settles. Natives handle it even better because they evolved in coastal conditions. Banksias, grevilleas, leucadendrons. Woody stems on the outside of the arrangement act like a fence. The softer blooms in the middle get shelter from wind damage. I used to build arrangements differently for beachfront addresses. Looking good in the vase on day one is easy. Still looking good on Thursday is the real test.

I had a caller from Melbourne once who wanted to send soft pink peonies to a beachfront apartment for her mum's birthday. Beautiful flower. Terrible choice for a balcony facing the Pacific. I told her the peonies would last maybe three days in that position and said go with natives mixed with some hardy oriental lilies instead. Took some convincing. But they put together something with banksias, king proteas, and a few lisianthus tucked in the middle. Her mum rang her that night to say it was the best arrangement she had ever received. Lasted well over a week.

Stock for Collaroy comes from Flemington Markets, about forty minutes south without traffic, and a partner florist covering the Northern Beaches heads down before dawn, picks what is good, and has it back in the shop and conditioned before most people have had their first coffee. By the time those stems reach Collaroy they are hours old, not days. The run follows Pittwater Road north so your flowers spend less time in the van than you would think. If you have ever tried parking near Collaroy Beach on a Saturday (good luck), you will understand why morning runs get planned carefully.

Hand drawn chalkboard explaining how Lily's Florist works: you order online or by phone, we connect with a local partner florist, they make and deliver your flowers fresh, no post, no boxes

* How it works. You order, we connect with a Collaroy area florist, they deliver fresh. No post. No boxes.

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You order online or by phone
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We connect with a local partner florist
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They make and deliver your flowers fresh

What to Send to Collaroy

Most Collaroy deliveries go to houses set back from the sand or up on the plateau, and the occasions sort of match that relaxed, family pace. Native flowers suit the coastal character particularly well, which makes sense when you think about it.

Australian Natives Bunch by Lily's Florist, featuring banksias, leucadendrons and native foliage

Australian Natives Bunch $126.20. Hardy stems that handle the coastal air.

Sending sympathy flowers to Collaroy?

Em Anna, qualified florist:

Whites, creams, and muted greens. That is the palette. There is a reason those colours work for sympathy and it is not tradition. Soft tones are calming. They don't compete with grief. I learned early on to keep sympathy arrangements restrained. No bright pinks, no yellows, nothing that shouts. The Northern Beaches has several funeral homes covering Collaroy and the surrounding suburbs. If timing matters, in my experience florists can coordinate with the funeral director on delivery windows. Our sympathy flowers range is designed around that palette. The florist will know what to do.

Sending flowers to Collaroy just because?

I love the just because orders. No pressure, no expectation, no wrong answer. They get to work with whatever looked best at the market. Just because flowers tend to be the most creative we send because nobody has said "it has to be red" or "make it look like a funeral." Give them the budget and let them run. Bright mixed stems with a bit of texture work well for beachside houses. Something that looks like it belongs on a kitchen bench with sand still on the floor.

Anniversary flowers to Collaroy?

People default to roses for anniversaries. Fine choice. But someone good can do more with oriental lilies and lisianthus for the same money, and they last longer. I used to talk blokes out of red roses when they called. Not because roses are bad. Their partner had probably received roses five years running and something different says more than the same dozen reds every year. If you want them to last, lisianthus are hard to beat. Tell the florist it is an anniversary and let them build around what looks best that day.

Birthday flowers to Collaroy?

Birthdays are the easy ones. Bright colours, cheerful stems, something that makes the person smile when they open the door. Birthday flowers give the florist the most freedom because the mood is always positive. The florist picks differently for birthdays than for sympathy. It is a seasonal thing. Whatever is brightest and boldest at Flemington that week goes into birthday work. Gerberas, lilies, roses mixed with greenery. If you know their favourite colour, mention it. If not, that is fine. A Bright Mixed Bunch at $79.95 covers it well. Order before 2pm and it reaches Collaroy today.

Florists Choice Birthday Bunch by Lily's Florist, bright seasonal flowers arranged by the florist

Florists Choice Birthday Bunch $74.50. The florist picks what is in season and builds it fresh.

Not sure what to send?

Most people who ring us have no idea what to send. That is normal. Florist's Choice at $74.50 hands the decision to someone who knows what is good that day. They pick the stems, the colours, the style. I stopped asking callers "what flowers do you want" years ago. Better question is "who is it for and what is the occasion." Two answers and they can build something right. For Collaroy, that often means native textures mixed with seasonal blooms, which suits the area. Or try the Deal Of The Day at $75.25, which is whatever the florist is most excited about. If budget is tight, flowers under $60 still arrive the same quality, smaller bunch.

If you are reading this before 2pm on a weekday, your flowers can reach Collaroy today. Order now or call 1300 360 469.

How to Order Flowers to Collaroy

Call 1300 360 469 or order through our website. Our team is Australian based, no offshore call centres. If you want to talk it through, Anna has fifteen years as a florist and honestly knows more about stems than Andrew and I combined (which, admittedly, is not a high bar).

Same day cutoff is 2pm weekdays and 10am Saturdays. The stems need a couple of hours in water before they go into an arrangement, then the delivery has to be planned around the route. Pushing past that window means flowers going out under-conditioned or arriving too late, and neither of those is something we are willing to do.

No Sunday delivery. Flower markets close Saturday afternoon. Friday stock loses roughly a third of its vase life by Sunday. We would rather say no than send flowers that are already on the way out.

Delivery is $16.95. We subsidise that. Actual delivery costs on the Northern Beaches, especially with Pittwater Road traffic, often run higher. We wear the difference.

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After You Order

Once you order, things move pretty quick from there. We match it to a partner florist covering the Collaroy area and they handle the rest. The person who makes your flowers is the same one who delivers them. No warehouse in between. But what if something goes wrong?

It happens, not often, but it does. Email [email protected] or call 1300 360 469 within 24 hours with photos of the front and back of the arrangement. We have live chat on the website too. Most issues get sorted within a few hours.

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About the Author

Siobhan and Andrew, founders of Lily's Florist, with their daughters Asha and Ivy on a family trip
Siobhan
Co-founder, Lily's Florist

Collaroy is personal for us, or at least for Andrew. His childhood memories of the Northern Beaches are half the reason he still gets nostalgic about Sydney. We ended up 800 kilometres north, running a flower delivery network from Kingscliff after buying a tiny shop in 2006 that our accountant told us not to buy. He was probably right. Terrifying at the time. We went ahead anyway, a baby due in seven months, and somewhere in the chaos of those first years an old Yellow Pages ad kept ringing with orders from places we had never been. That accident (kind of the right word for it) turned into the business model. Today we coordinate over 800 partner florists across Australia, still from our house, still making the decisions at the dinner table. Asha is 18 now and might join us. Ivy is 14 and more interested in netball, which we understand. Read the full story here.

The original Kingscliff flower shop storefront that Siobhan and Andrew bought in 2006, with yellow Flower Shop signage, Petals florist flag and Kodak digital prints sign in the window

The Kingscliff shop in 2006. This is where it started. Petals flag, Kodak sign, and a baby due in seven months.