Ann’s Flowers: A Bayside Floral Legacy Blooming for Over Four Decades in Cheltenham

In the heart of Cheltenham’s Charman Road, where the Bayside community has long gathered for everyday essentials and special moments alike, stands a florist that has quietly become part of the local fabric. Ann’s Flowers has been creating beautiful, hand-crafted arrangements since 1981 — more than 44 years of family-owned service that continues to brighten birthdays, weddings, sympathy occasions and everyday surprises across Cheltenham, Brighton, Sandringham, Hampton, Bentleigh and beyond.

What sets this classic floristry apart is its unwavering commitment to freshness and personal care. Every morning the team selects blooms at market, ensuring Melbourne’s freshest flowers make their way into the shop. In an age of large online warehouses and “flower factories,” Ann’s remains a genuine local studio with a real team of six dedicated locals who unload stock, style every stem and treat each order as if it were for their own family.

 

The business is proudly family-owned and operated by Judy Ann Thomas and her family. Flowers here are a family tradition. Generations of Bayside residents have turned to Ann’s for the big milestones — from joyful wedding blooms and birthday celebrations to thoughtful sympathy arrangements. Customers often remark on the care that goes into the smallest details: a handwritten card worded exactly as requested, the perfect colour balance, or an arrangement that lasts well beyond the expected few days.

Recently the shop moved into a larger, more spacious studio at 310 Charman Road — just across the road from its previous long-time home. The expanded premises give the florists more room to create their signature styles while still offering the same reliable same-day delivery that local customers rely on. Orders placed before 2 pm can usually be delivered the same day, with local delivery available for a modest $10 fee. Interstate and international deliveries are also arranged with a simple phone call.

The range is thoughtfully curated. Classic hand-tied bouquets sit alongside premium arrangements, native timber boxes (a customer favourite for birthdays and special occasions), sympathy tributes, and a selection of complementary gifts and beverages. Wedding couples are invited to book a free consultation for custom quotes, and the team is known for listening carefully to colour preferences and style ideas before translating them into beautiful designs that photograph wonderfully and last well after the big day.

One recent customer, Rachel from Cheltenham, ordered an Extra Large Native Timber Box for her mother’s 75th birthday. Her father sent through a photo of Mum with the flowers and they looked “AMAZING.” The arrangement made the day special for the whole family — the kind of feedback that the team at Ann’s hears regularly and clearly values.

Whether you are walking into the bright Charman Road studio, placing an order online, or calling for advice, you speak directly with the people who will create your flowers. That personal connection, combined with market-fresh blooms and genuine care, is the reason Ann’s Flowers has remained a trusted Bayside name for more than four decades.

Visit Ann’s Flowers 310 Charman Road Cheltenham, Victoria 3192

Phone: 03 9583 7527 Website: www.annsflowers.com.au

Opening Hours Monday – Friday: 8.30 am – 6.00 pm Saturday: 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Sunday: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm Closed on public holidays

Same-day delivery on orders placed before 2 pm. Local delivery $10. Custom wedding consultations available by appointment.

Next time you need flowers that feel personal, thoughtful and truly fresh, head to Charman Road or order online. At Ann’s Flowers, every bouquet still tells a story — and for more than forty years that story has been a Bayside one.