The Flower Shop

Running a flower operation in Pretoria involves managing the logistics of seasonal availability, sourcing stock that travels well, and maintaining freshness through load-shedding challenges. The Flower Shop handles the day-to-day reality of conditioning imported stems, managing vase water chemistry, and timing deliveries so arrangements last. During high-demand periods like Valentine's Day and December, they're coordinating with suppliers while managing walkthrough customers, corporate orders, and same-day requests. The work isn't just arranging—it's understanding how local water quality affects longevity, what species tolerate the inland heat better than others, and how to keep stock looking crisp when power cuts interrupt refrigeration.