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Order flowersFlower delivery to Nelson (Whakatū)
Nelson, Whakatū, is a city of about 50,800 people at the top of the South Island. Its nickname is 'Sunny Nelson', and with more than 2,400 sunshine hours a year on average, that is well earned. We have put together what you should know before sending flowers here, whether to a patient, a grieving family or someone celebrating.
Order by 2 pm on weekdays (11 am Saturdays) for same-day delivery in many areas
- Local florists make up and deliver the flowers
- Hospital rules for Nelson Hospital
- Funerals: what to send and write
Popular bouquets to send to Nelson
Made up by a florist near the recipient.
Order by 2 pm on weekdays (11 am Saturdays) for same-day delivery in many areas
Send flowers for the right occasion in Nelson
Pick the moment and a local florist takes over.
Birthday
Add some colour to the big day
Anniversary
Roses that say you remembered
Hospital
Check the ward rules first
Mother’s Day
Second Sunday in May
Graduation
Ceremony dates by university
Sympathy & funerals
Where to send, and what to write
Love & romance
Valentine’s in a Kiwi summer
Get well soon
Sunny stems for a recovery
Flowers for a patient at Nelson Hospital
Nelson Hospital has advised that flowers are fine on general wards, but that patients who are immunocompromised or in isolation, and patients in ICU, HDU, IMCU and SCBU (the special care baby unit), should not receive flowers. That guidance comes from the former Nelson Marlborough DHB visiting policy, archived in December 2023; the current Health NZ page says nothing about flowers. Check with the ward before sending.
Nelson also has a private hospital, Manuka Street Hospital. We have no flower rule for it, so ring ahead, and put the patient's full name and ward on the order.
Wakapuaka: Nelson's historic cemetery
Wakapuaka Cemetery on Atawhai Drive dates from 1861 and has more than 16,000 burials. It has the Garin Memorial Chapel, built in 1890, and the Nelson Crematorium, built in 1945. Many local farewells pass through here.
Funeral flowers are usually sent to the funeral home or the family rather than to the cemetery. Our guide to sympathy flowers explains card wording, timing and what to choose.
Parks and heritage gardens around the city
Nelson City Council keeps several reserves, including the park grounds around Isel House and the Botanical Reserve in the east of the city. Founders Heritage Park recreates historic Nelson as a village of period buildings with well-established gardens. If the person you are sending flowers to is a keen gardener, a potted plant may be a welcome alternative to a bouquet.
Sunshine and fresh flowers
All that sun is great for gardens, but a bouquet left on a doorstep in summer will wilt quickly. Put a phone number on the order so the florist can reach the recipient, and mention a shady spot or a neighbour if they may be out. Our flower care guide covers how to make flowers last. For nearby towns such as Richmond and Brightwater, see their own pages.
Places flowers often go in Nelson
Hospitals
- Nelson Hospital
- Manuka Street Hospital
Cemeteries
- Wakapuaka Cemetery
- Nelson Crematorium (Atawhai Drive, Wakapuaka)
Put the recipient’s ward, room or the funeral director’s name on the order so the florist can find them.
Upcoming occasions
Busy days book out early, so order ahead for Nelson.
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Order flowersQuestions about sending flowers to Nelson
Can I send flowers to Nelson Hospital?
The hospital has advised that flowers are fine on general wards but not for patients in ICU, HDU, IMCU, SCBU, in isolation or who are immunocompromised. This comes from a policy archived in 2023, so check with the ward before sending.
Where is Nelson's crematorium?
The Nelson Crematorium is at Wakapuaka Cemetery on Atawhai Drive. It was built in 1945.
Why is Nelson called Sunny Nelson?
Nelson averages more than 2,400 sunshine hours a year.
Is there a private hospital in Nelson?
Yes, Manuka Street Hospital. We have no published flower rule for it, so ring ahead before sending.