What brightens up your day? A comforting cup of tea, a smile from a loved one - or how about a beautiful bunch of cheery flowers? There's only one place to visit to celebrate the diversity, beauty and imagination of flowers – The Ellerslie International Flower Show.

Secure your place at this floral wonderland by grabbing two adult tickets for Sunday March 10th for just $40.

The Ellerslie International Flower Show is the largest garden showcase event in the Southern Hemisphere. It attracts the country’s most inspiring garden designers and top-class international talent, and it aims to deliver the highest standard of exhibition – combining floral art, horticulture, landscape design and construction. 

This esteemed event is where trends are set; worldwide media pay attention and designers are given the opportunity to shine. You will be inspired by a combination of indoor and outdoor exhibits, retail offerings and contemporary entertainment. 

Weta Workshop comes to Ellerslie

New Zealand’s gold medal-winning entry from the Singapore Garden Festival provides the stunning backdrop for Johnny Fraser-Allan’s ‘The Gloaming’ exhibition, which is presented by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger from Weta Workshop.

When you attend this stunning festival, be sure to visit the 10 must-see attractions of 2013:

• Conceptional Gardens

Two conceptual gardens by 'UK Garden Designer of the Year' and this year's Chief Judge Andrew Fisher Tomlin.

• Edible Ellerslie

Interactive demonstrations with celebrity chefs, including a three-course master-class lunch, high teas and cocktail clinics.

• Feature gardens

Latest design trends, brand new plant introductions and the “in” colour schemes by some of the country's best designers and landscapers.

• Egmont kids' zone

Check out this child-friendly activity space, which offers the little ones a chance to learn to pot plants and make their own seed bombs.

• Emerging designers

Some of the best up and coming young landscape and horticulture design students create rooftop gardens.

• Christchurch Casino Fashion Show

Daily shows, which highlight the latest looks for autumn, eco-sustainable fashion and creative student art design.

• Sculpture garden

Stunning garden sculptures by leading Kiwi artists set in a tranquil lakeside setting.

• Floral artistry

A must for flower lovers, key exhibits include “A Wedding Day” by last year's award winner Marjolien Kemena.

• NZ gardener speaker series

Your chance to learn from the experts who contribute to New Zealand’s favourite gardening magazine.