Quick answer: you can order Christmas flowers for Sydney online from anywhere in the world and pay in AUD. We deliver Monday to Saturday, and the last delivery day before Christmas is Thursday 24 December, as long as the order is in before our 12:30pm Sydney cut-off. We close from 25 December to 9 January, with no deliveries in that window. Order earlier than the last day if you want a specific design, because popular pieces and delivery slots go first. Delivery is $22 to $65 depending on the zone, and free in Northbridge. Add a short card message in your own words.
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Time zones and our cut-off
Our same-day order cut-off is 12:30pm Sydney time. Sydney is on daylight saving in December, so the clock in your city is further from ours than it is the rest of the year. This is what the time is where you are when our cut-off hits.
| Where you are | Time when it is 12:30pm in Sydney (December) |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 2:30pm, same day |
| Hong Kong | 9:30am, same day |
| London | 1:30am, same day |
| New York | 8:30pm, the day before |
| Los Angeles | 5:30pm, the day before |
If you are in the UK, Europe or the US, the easiest approach is to place the order in your evening, so it is waiting when Sydney opens. Keep your phone handy, because we may need to reach you once we open for the day in Sydney.
7 mistakes to avoid when sending Christmas flowers to Sydney from overseas
1. Leaving your order too late
The most common mistake is ordering in the last few days. Sydney florists book out, and the more specific your request, the harder it is to fill late. We source seasonal stems from growers and the flower markets, and stock can be limited by weather and quality. Time zones add a delay if we need to confirm a detail with you.
What to do instead: order well ahead of Thursday 24 December, our last delivery day before Christmas, and before 12:30pm Sydney time on the day you choose.
Photos: Lime Tree Bower Florist team
2. Expecting a "white Christmas" colour palette
Northern Hemisphere inspiration does not always suit a Sydney summer. Heavy pine cones and imported holly do not enjoy the heat and humidity, and we have a lot of bright seasonal colour to work with instead.
What to do instead: embrace a hot-summer Christmas. Think Australian natives, bright, colourful bouquets, garden roses and forest-green foliage, like our red, white and gold table centrepiece. We sometimes add preserved and dried accents for texture.
Explore Christmas bouquets and arrangements
3. Forgetting that Sydney summer means heat
Christmas Day in Sydney is often hot, so placement and timing matter. Ask the recipient to keep the flowers in a cool, shaded spot and top up the water.
What to do instead: choose a florist who plans for the climate. At Lime Tree Bower Florist we prepare stems properly before designing, add enough water for the journey, and try to avoid sending flowers out at the hottest part of the day. We confirm details with you when we are unsure.
4. Using a global florist network instead of a local Sydney florist
Large relay sites forward your order to whoever is available, and the florist who fills it receives only part of what you paid. That leaves a smaller budget for the flowers, and what arrives can look quite different from the photo. Signs of a relay site include no physical shop, a page for every suburb and a generic 1300 number.
What to do instead: go direct. We make every piece by hand in our Sydney studio, from flower selection to ribbon, so what you see online is what we deliver.
Photo: Lime Tree Bower Florist team
5. Skipping the personal touch
Overseas orders can feel impersonal when they arrive without a note.
What to do instead: write a short message in your own words. We hand-write every card, including a complimentary mini note or a premium Christmas greeting card. Add one small extra, such as a locally made candle, chocolate or champagne, or hand cream and bath salts. Browse more in our Australia-wide gift delivery range.
6. Overlooking wreaths and table flowers
Christmas flowers are not only bouquets. Wreaths and centrepieces are popular in Sydney too. Our Artistic Christmas Wreaths combine fresh and dried flowers, and you can see more in our Christmas wreaths collection.
Fresh flowers can only be delivered within Sydney. Because of interstate quarantine rules, we cannot send fresh flowers from our Sydney shop to Perth, for example. For recipients elsewhere in Australia we can send a preserved option, like our Everlasting Mini Christmas Wreath.
Photos: Lime Tree Bower Florist team
7. Getting the address or timing wrong
Incomplete addresses, or an address where the recipient no longer lives, cause more failed deliveries than anything else. The difference between "3 Blue Avenue" and "3A Blue Avenue" matters.
What to do instead: check the full address, phone number and any delivery instructions before checkout. We check every address by hand and contact you if something looks off. We deliver Monday to Saturday only, so do not choose a Sunday, and remember that we are closed on public holidays.
What suits a Sydney summer Christmas
Bright seasonal flowers, Australian natives and garden roses suit the season. A wreath or table centrepiece works well for a host, and a potted plant or preserved piece suits someone who will be away. Ask us if you are unsure, and we will suggest something that suits the recipient.
Sending to a business or client
If you are sending to colleagues or clients in Sydney from overseas, skip generic hampers. A table centrepiece, a potted orchid or a mini wreath in ribbon colours that suit your brand is more memorable. We can coordinate multiple deliveries. See our corporate gifting page or contact us.
FAQ
What is the best way to send flowers to Australia from overseas?
Order online from a local Sydney florist and pay in AUD. Choose your delivery day (Monday to Saturday), add your card message and double-check the address. Fresh flowers can only be delivered within Sydney.
What is the most popular flower for Christmas?
In the Northern Hemisphere it is often red roses and poinsettias. In Sydney, Christmas flowers are brighter and more summery, with natives, garden roses and festive reds and greens.
When is the last day to order for Christmas delivery?
The last delivery day before Christmas is Thursday 24 December, with orders in before our 12:30pm Sydney cut-off. We do not deliver from 25 December to 9 January.
Can I send Christmas flowers from overseas to Sydney?
Yes. Order through our site in AUD and we handle delivery across Sydney.
