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Enjoy the beauty of your flowers for longer with simple care rituals that keep them fresh and help them look their best at home.

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Celebrate the beauty of each season with flowers that reflect the time of year, from spring's fresh abundance to winter's elegant simplicity.

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Find step-by-step guidance and styling inspiration, from pinning a buttonhole with ease to creating graceful arrangements for your home.

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Close up of blue hydrangeas

Kate's Australian January Birth Flower: Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

  As the calendar clicks over to January, a new year blossoms with fresh hopes and possibilities. In Australia, this month brings long, sunny days, warm breezes, and a vibrant summer palette...

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Melbourne Florist Kate Hill holding up Pink Phalaenopsis Orchids

Expert Tips on Using Ice for Orchid Care

Orchids have been one of my best-selling flowers for nearly 30 years. In fact, I have sold thousands of them throughout my career. During this time, I have gained a...

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Bouquet of flowers in white flower bag by Kate Hill in Melbourne

Tips for Caring for Your Office Flower Delivery

Have you just opened the door at work and discovered a bright bouquet of fresh blooms is waiting for you? There's nothing quite like the feeling of that magical splash...

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December Birth Flower Smoke Bush

Kate's Australian December Birth Flower: Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum)

As we welcome the festive month of December, it’s my pleasure to present the next instalment in our year-long exploration of birth flowers curated specifically for Australia. This time, we’re...

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Christmas Wreath in Melbourne Retail Store

Discovering the Art of Christmas Wreaths for Your Melbourne Home

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and decoration, and the Christmas wreath in your Melbourne home serves as a timeless symbol of festive cheer. Whether hung on doors,...

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Close up of a Waratah Flower with a white backdrop

Kate's Australian November Birth Flower: Waratah (Telopea speciosissima)

November is a time when spring is in full swing, and the world around us bursts with life. In many parts of Australia, the air is getting warmer, the days...

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Pink Dahlia Flower Bunches

Delving into Dahlia Flowers

A very beautiful and popular cut flower that is in season right now is the Dahlia. Dahlia Flowers are especially cheery and always look wonderful en masse. These blooms are...

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Flowers in a vase next to kitchen sink with water running

Cold Water vs. Lukewarm Water: What’s Best for Fresh Flowers in a Vase?

When it comes to keeping fresh flowers alive and vibrant in a vase, the temperature of the water in a vase can make all the difference. Many people wonder whether they...

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How to Style Your Fresh Delivery of Tulips

How to Style Your Fresh Delivery of Tulips

If you’re looking to display fresh tulips in your home, a Tulip Delivery in Melbourne from Kate Hill Flowers brings the beauty of these flowers right to your door. In this blog,...

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Flowers for the home in a vase

5 Simple Steps to Transform Your Melbourne Home with a Flower Delivery

Using flowers and fresh elements in your home is a timeless and foolproof way to breathe new life into any living space. At Kate Hill Flowers, we believe that floral...

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Shop display of flowers in green and white at Kate Hill Flowers in Melbourne

Is It Cheaper to Buy Flowers from a Florist? A Comprehensive Guide

When walking past a display of flowers for sale at a local market or supermarket, a common question that might pass through your mind is: “Is it cheaper to buy flowers...

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Bouquet of roses in orange hues, in white wrapping

Kate's Top 10 Flower Care Tips for your Melbourne Rose Delivery

Roses are the epitome of love, elegance, and beauty, making them a cherished choice for any occasion. As a leading high-end Melbourne florist, Kate Hill Flowers specialises in delivering premium quality...

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The Bloom Journal

Stay in Bloom

What is in season in Melbourne, and how to keep it looking its best.