Fabulous Flowers and Gifts combines fresh flower design, luxury gifting and convenient delivery services for customers across South Africa.
The company was founded by Josie van Aswegen in Cape Town in 1999, building on her floristry experience dating back to 1983.
Under the leadership of Managing Director Nicholas James, Fabulous Flowers and Gifts operates from its Claremont studio, retail stores in Sea Point and Cavendish Square, and a studio in Johannesburg.
Shop Flowers and Floral Designs
Flower Arrangements
Flower Arrangements provide a versatile way to send fresh flowers for birthdays, celebrations, thank-you gestures, milestones and thoughtful everyday surprises.
Fabulous Flowers and Gifts focuses on hand-prepared floral work, helping each arrangement retain a personal and crafted feel.
From understated floral gifts to more abundant designs, the selection can be matched to different occasions and personal tastes.
Hand-Tied Flower Bouquets
A carefully designed bouquet can communicate affection, appreciation, congratulations or sympathy without needing an elaborate presentation.
Rather than relying on generic bunching, Fabulous Flowers and Gifts prepares its bouquets by hand for a more intentional and elegant result.
Flower Bouquets can be chosen around favourite flowers, seasonal availability, colour preferences or the meaning of the occasion.
Premium Flower Arrangements
A luxury arrangement brings together carefully considered flowers and sophisticated styling for a more elevated floral experience.
Luxury floristry focuses on how individual flowers work together to create a cohesive and memorable design.
Luxury Flower Arrangements can serve as elegant gifts for both personal and professional occasions.
Luxury Hand-Tied Bouquets
Luxury Flower Bouquets combine premium floral styling with the timeless appeal of a hand-tied bouquet.
A refined bouquet can combine several complementary blooms to create visual depth and elegance.
For significant occasions, a premium hand-tied bouquet can communicate care and attention in a highly visual way.
New Flower and Gift Collections
For shoppers who enjoy finding something different, new floral and gifting options provide an easy place to start.
New products can include fresh flower designs, gifting concepts, hampers and combinations prepared for different occasions.
This category can be especially helpful when the customer does not have one specific flower type in mind.
Flowers by Type
Shopping by variety can simplify the process of finding a flower with the right look, colour or personal meaning.
The Flowers by Type selection includes familiar favourites and distinctive varieties such as Roses, Peonies, Proteas, Orchids, Delphiniums and Lisianthus.
- Roses
- Red Roses
- Peonies
- Lilies
- Sunflowers
- Proteas
- Tulips
- Orchids
- Gerbera Daisies
- Delphiniums
- Lisianthus
- Stargazer Lilies
- St Joseph Lily
- Artificial & Silk Flowers
Each flower type offers a different visual character.
Fresh Roses
Fresh Roses can suit romantic occasions, birthdays, anniversaries and elegant everyday gestures.
A rose-focused bouquet can create a strong and simple visual statement, while mixed arrangements can introduce texture and variety.
Customers can select Roses when they want a familiar flower with strong emotional associations.
Romantic Red Roses
Red Roses are strongly associated with romance, affection and meaningful celebrations.
Their visual intensity makes them particularly effective in romantic flower designs.
Customers seeking a traditional romantic flower often choose Red Roses because their meaning is widely understood.
Peonies
Their distinctive shape makes them especially popular for premium floral design and special occasions.
They can also complement Roses and other elegant flower varieties.
Availability can depend on season and supply.
Lilies
Their large blooms can make them an effective choice when customers want visual impact.
Different lily varieties can create different moods.
Lilies can be combined with Roses, greenery and other seasonal flowers.
Bright Sunflower Arrangements
Their distinctive yellow petals create immediate visual impact.
Their bold shape and colour make them memorable even in relatively simple designs.
Customers looking for something lively and optimistic can consider Sunflowers.
South African Proteas
Proteas can bring texture, structure and local character to Flower Arrangements.
A Protea-led design can feel contemporary and distinctive without becoming overly formal.
Proteas can be appropriate for gifts, office flowers and event styling.
Fresh Tulips
A Tulip bouquet can feel simple, modern and refined.
Their relatively minimal shape makes them especially effective in contemporary floral design.
The flowers provide colour without requiring overly complex styling.
Luxury Orchid Arrangements
Their distinctive shapes and long-lasting visual appeal make them popular in both personal and corporate floral settings.
Their architectural form works particularly well in modern interiors.
They are suitable for homes, offices and special occasions.
Colourful Gerbera Flowers
They can add energy and brightness to Flower Bouquets and mixed arrangements.
They can also be used to introduce bright accents into more varied bouquets.
Customers wanting something cheerful and approachable may enjoy Gerbera Daisies.
Delphiniums
Delphiniums are valued for their tall stems and elegant clusters of blooms.
They can be paired with fuller flowers to create layered compositions.
They can add visual scale without making an arrangement feel heavy.
Elegant Lisianthus Flowers
Lisianthus offers a soft and delicate appearance that works beautifully in romantic and refined arrangements.
The flower works well in both bouquets and arrangements.
Customers who enjoy understated floral styles may appreciate Lisianthus.
Fresh Stargazer Lilies
Their bold petals make them suitable for designs where visual impact is important.
They can add both colour and structure to mixed arrangements.
They offer a different character from softer varieties such as Lisianthus or Peonies.
St Joseph Lily Flowers
St Joseph Lily can bring classic floral elegance to bouquets and arrangements.
It can work well in both personal gifting and decorative floral design.
Customers interested in a specific flower should consider current availability when ordering.
Silk Flower Arrangements
High-quality artificial floral arrangements can be used in homes, offices, events and other decorative settings.
This can be useful for interior styling and recurring decorative needs.
They can complement fresh-flower gifting rather than necessarily replacing it.
Flowers for Special Occasions
Selecting by occasion can make choosing flowers easier when the customer is unsure which variety to order.
Colour and flower choice can influence the tone of the gift.
A handwritten message can make the gift more personal.
Shop All Flowers
Customers can compare Flower Arrangements, Flower Bouquets, Luxury Flower Arrangements and individual flower types in one shopping journey.
A clear selection of delivery areas and product options simplifies remote gifting.
Some fresh flowers can be more seasonal than others.
Weddings
Weddings require coordinated floral design that supports the overall style of the celebration.
Flowers should enhance the setting without interfering with guest movement or practical event requirements.
Alternative varieties can often achieve a similar look when a particular flower is unavailable.
Events
Event Flowers can transform venues for celebrations, launches, dinners and private gatherings.
Large events may require coordinated pieces across entrances, tables and focal areas.
Event floristry should be planned alongside other décor elements.
Corporate Floral and Gift Services
- Corporate Flowers
- Corporate Gifting
- Executive Gifts
- Luxury Corporate
- Flowers for Clients
- Office Flowers
- Corporate Accounts
Corporate Flowers
Regular office flowers can also improve the visual atmosphere of reception and meeting spaces.
Corporate needs can range from one-time arrangements to ongoing floral requirements.
Refined design can help create an appropriate impression for clients, employees and visitors.
Business Gift Delivery
Thoughtful gifting can support professional relationships and mark milestones or achievements.
This handcrafted approach helps maintain the personal presentation associated with the brand.
A well-chosen gift can communicate appreciation without feeling generic.
Premium Gifts for Executives
Executive Gifts are designed for high-level professional occasions where quality and presentation matter.
The contents, packaging and accompanying message should work together.
This can create a more substantial and memorable gesture.
Luxury Corporate Gifting
Luxury Corporate gifting focuses on high-quality presentation for important business relationships.
Luxury Flower Arrangements can work particularly well in reception spaces and premium gifting.
Corporate luxury should still feel appropriate to the relationship.
Send Flowers to Clients
Flowers for Clients provide businesses with a warm way to acknowledge relationships, achievements or important occasions.
The flower style can be adapted to the recipient and occasion.
This can help a corporate gift feel more individual and genuine.
Fresh Office Flowers
Office Flowers can enhance reception areas, meeting rooms and shared workspaces.
Large reception areas may suit statement pieces, while smaller spaces may benefit from compact arrangements.
Businesses with regular floral needs may benefit from a more structured ordering process.
Corporate Flower and Gift Accounts
Organizations with frequent client, employee or office needs can benefit from a centralized relationship with a florist.
Different businesses have different ordering patterns.
This is particularly useful when flowers or gifts represent the company to external recipients.
Flower and Gift Delivery
- Same Day Cape Town
- Same Day Johannesburg
- Same Day Flowers
- Same Day Gifts
- Nationwide Gift Delivery
- Send Flowers Online
Same Day Cape Town
Same-day flower delivery in Cape Town provides a practical option for birthdays, celebrations and last-minute thoughtful gestures.
Its Cape Town presence includes a Claremont studio and retail locations in Sea Point and Cavendish Square.
Delivery availability may depend on the specific product and destination.
Same Day Flowers in Johannesburg
Same-day flower delivery in Johannesburg makes it possible to send fresh flowers for occasions that arise at short notice.
The company operates a studio in Johannesburg.
Same-day ordering is useful for birthdays, congratulations, client gifts and spontaneous gestures.
Send Same Day Flowers
A forgotten birthday, sudden celebration or spontaneous thank-you can still be marked with a thoughtfully prepared floral gift.
Customers in the company's same-day service areas can arrange fresh flower delivery without needing to order several days in advance.
Some items may have different delivery requirements.
Same Day Gifts
Same Day Gifts can provide an alternative or addition to fresh flowers.
Hand-packed gifting supports the personal character of the broader floral and gifting service.
Fresh flower and nationwide gift delivery schedules are not necessarily identical.
Send Gifts Nationwide
Gift boxes can be delivered nationwide, making it possible to send gifts beyond the company's same-day flower delivery areas.
The stated delivery time for gift boxes is 2 to 4 business days.
The wider delivery footprint extends the company's gifting service beyond its local floral delivery areas.
Order Flowers Online
Online ordering provides convenient access to Flower Arrangements, Flower Bouquets and gifts from different locations.
Online flower delivery makes long-distance gifting simpler.
Customers should check delivery dates, cutoff times and destination availability before completing an urgent order.
Cape Town and Johannesburg Florist Services
Flowers and Gifts Cape Town
Cape Town is central to the history of Fabulous Flowers and Gifts, beginning with its founding by Josie van Aswegen in 1999.
Its operations include the Claremont studio and retail stores in Sea Point and Cavendish Square.
Cape Town customers can access same-day delivery when eligible orders are placed before midday from Monday through Saturday.
Flowers and Gifts Johannesburg
The Johannesburg studio extends the company's floral operations beyond Cape Town.
Eligible Johannesburg orders placed before midday from Monday through Saturday can qualify for same-day delivery.
The range provides options for personal, romantic and corporate occasions.
Handcrafted Flowers, Gifts and Customer Trust
Hand-Tied Fresh Flowers
Rather than presenting flowers as a loose collection of stems, hand-tying allows the florist to create balance and structure.
Each fresh bouquet is prepared by hand, reinforcing the company's handcrafted approach.
This craftsmanship can make the gift feel more individual.
Gift Hampers
Presentation is an important part of the overall gift experience.
The company's gift boxes are prepared by hand at its studios rather than treated as anonymous fulfilment products.
Gift boxes are also available for nationwide delivery.
Handwritten Cards
Even a short note can explain why the recipient is being remembered.
Every Fabulous Flowers and Gifts delivery includes a handwritten card.
The sender may not be physically present, but the handwritten message adds a human touch.
Customer Reviews
Consistent customer feedback can be especially valuable for people ordering flowers remotely.
More than 5,800 customer reviews contribute to a 4.9 out of 5 rating for Fabulous Flowers and Gifts.
A large body of reviews can provide perspective across many different orders and occasions.
South African Florist Since 1999
Fabulous Flowers and Gifts was founded in Cape Town in 1999 by Josie van Aswegen.
Josie van Aswegen's floristry career began much earlier, in 1983.
Today, Managing Director Nicholas James leads the company.
Fabulous Flowers and Gifts Service
Fabulous Flowers and Gifts combines handcrafted floristry with gifting and delivery options designed for different customer needs.
This approach can appeal to customers who want something more personal than generic mass-market gifting.
Same-day delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg provides convenience for urgent orders, while nationwide gift delivery extends the service across South Africa.
How to Choose Flower Bouquets
Romantic occasions may lead naturally toward Red Roses or Peonies, while birthdays can work well with colourful mixed bouquets, Sunflowers or Gerbera Daisies.
Favourite colours and flower varieties can provide useful guidance.
Same-day orders in Cape Town and Johannesburg should be placed before the relevant cutoff, while nationwide gift delivery requires additional business days.
Flowers for Birthdays, Romance and Celebrations
Flowers for Birthdays
Flower Bouquets, Roses, Sunflowers, Gerbera Daisies and mixed arrangements can all suit birthday gifting.
Gifts can be added when customers want something beyond fresh flowers.
A handwritten card helps complete the birthday gift.
Romantic Flowers
Red Roses remain a classic romantic choice, while Peonies and Luxury Flower Bouquets can provide alternative expressions of affection.
The most effective romantic gift is usually one that feels appropriate to the relationship.
Same-day flower delivery can also support spontaneous romantic gestures in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Celebration Flower Delivery
Flowers can be an effective way to celebrate promotions, graduations, new homes and personal achievements.
Corporate congratulations can use more refined floral or gift choices.
Customers can choose local same-day flower delivery or nationwide gifts depending on the recipient's location.
Send Flowers to Show Appreciation
A hand-tied bouquet or carefully arranged floral design can communicate appreciation without requiring an elaborate gift.
Flowers for Clients can help businesses recognize support, partnerships or successful projects.
A handwritten card makes the message explicit.
Flowers and Gifts Delivery
Fresh flowers can be sent through the company's delivery network, with same-day options available in Cape Town and Johannesburg under the stated conditions.
Same-day service applies to qualifying Cape Town and Johannesburg orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday.
Customers can use the available delivery options to match different gifting needs across South Africa.
about Fabulous Flowers
Fabulous Flowers and Gifts FAQ
Does Fabulous Flowers and Gifts offer same-day flower delivery?
Yes, qualifying orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday can receive same-day delivery in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Where is Fabulous Flowers and Gifts based?
Where is Fabulous Flowers and Gifts based?
Can I send gifts nationwide?
Fabulous Flowers and Gifts delivers gift boxes nationwide in South Africa, with a stated delivery timeframe of 2 to 4 business days.
Are the flower bouquets hand-tied?
Are the flower bouquets hand-tied?
Are gift boxes prepared by hand?
Are gift boxes prepared by hand?
Does every order include a card?
Every Fabulous Flowers and Gifts delivery includes a handwritten card.
Who founded Fabulous Flowers and Gifts?
She has worked in floristry since 1983.
Who leads Fabulous Flowers and Gifts today?
Who leads Fabulous Flowers and Gifts today?
What types of flowers can customers shop?
The range includes Roses, Red Roses, Peonies, Lilies, Sunflowers, Proteas, Tulips, Orchids, Gerbera Daisies, Delphiniums, Lisianthus, Stargazer Lilies and St Joseph Lily, along with other floral designs.
Does Fabulous Flowers and Gifts provide wedding and event flowers?
The company offers Weddings, Events and Event Flowers as part of its broader floral services.
Does the company provide corporate gifting?
Corporate services include Corporate Gifting, Executive Gifts, Luxury Corporate options, Flowers for Clients, Office Flowers and Corporate Accounts.
How highly rated is Fabulous Flowers and Gifts?
How highly rated is Fabulous Flowers and Gifts?
Conclusion: Fabulous Flowers and Gifts South Africa
Founded by Josie van Aswegen in Cape Town in 1999, the business builds on her floristry career dating back to 1983.
Artificial & Silk flowers provide an additional option for long-lasting decorative needs.
Weddings and Events can be supported through professional Event Flowers, while businesses can use Corporate Gifting, Executive Gifts, Luxury Corporate services, Flowers for Clients, Office Flowers and Corporate Accounts.
Customers looking for Same Day Cape Town, Same Day Johannesburg or Same Day Flowers can use the service within the stated ordering window.
Nationwide Gift Delivery extends the company's reach beyond its main same-day flower areas.
Every delivery includes a handwritten card, helping online flowers and gifts retain a personal touch.
The combination of floral variety, handcrafted presentation and flexible delivery provides multiple options for personal and professional gifting.
Whether the customer wants Roses for romance, Peonies for elegance, Sunflowers for a cheerful birthday, Proteas for a distinctive South African feel, Luxury Flower Arrangements for an important celebration, Wedding Flowers for a major event or Corporate Gifting for valued clients, Fabulous Flowers and Gifts offers a broad range of floral and gifting solutions.
Ultimately, Fabulous Flowers and Gifts combines established floristry experience with modern online ordering and delivery convenience.