A Liverpool couple are preparing to launch a new 24-hour flower vending machine, making it possible to pick up a fresh bouquet at any time of the day or night.
Ben and Paulina, both 22 and from Huyton, are the founders of Instant Blooms, a new business bringing a fresh twist to traditional flower shopping.
Their first vending machine will be located outside the new Premier convenience store on Warbreck Moor in Fazakerley, offering customers a selection of professionally arranged bouquets available to purchase 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Whether it’s a forgotten anniversary, a last-minute birthday gift or simply a spontaneous gesture to brighten someone’s day, Instant Blooms aims to make buying flowers easier than ever.
The idea for the business came about after Paulina spotted a similar flower vending machine while visiting Poland.
“She loved the concept, and we thought it would be something lovely to bring to Liverpool,” explained Ben.
“We want to make it easy to pick up a beautiful bouquet at any time, whether it’s for a birthday, a last-minute surprise or just to brighten someone’s day. Thoughtful gestures don’t always happen during shop opening hours, and that’s what Instant Blooms is all about.”
Fresh Flowers at the Touch of a Button
Unlike traditional vending machines, Instant Blooms will stock fresh, florist-prepared bouquets in a specially refrigerated unit designed to help maintain their quality.
The couple have partnered with local florist Arias Flowers, who will create the arrangements, with a selection of bouquets available at different price points.
Customers will simply be able to select their preferred bouquet and pay by card, without needing to visit a florist during regular opening hours.
The flowers will be checked and replenished regularly, with any bouquets that are no longer at their best removed from sale.
“We want customers to enjoy the care and quality of a florist-prepared bouquet, with the convenience of being able to collect it 24/7,” said Ben.
Instant Blooms is the latest entrepreneurial venture for Ben, who also runs Enigma Football, a mystery football shirt business. Paulina, meanwhile, works in interior architecture.
The pair are excited to be building a business together and introducing something a little different to Liverpool.
They chose Fazakerley for their first location due to its busy surroundings and passing traffic, with the machine positioned outside the new Premier convenience store so it can be accessed even when the shop is closed.
While the couple are initially focusing on getting their first machine up and running, they already have ambitions to expand the concept.
“We’d love to bring Instant Blooms to more locations across Liverpool if the first machine goes well,” Ben explained.
“For now, we’re focusing on getting the first location up and running, learning what our customers love and making sure everything works smoothly.”
When Will Instant Blooms Open?
Instant Blooms is expected to launch towards the end of November 2026, alongside the opening of the new Premier convenience store on Warbreck Moor in Fazakerley.
An exact opening date is still to be confirmed.
For updates on the launch and to find out more about the business, follow @InstantBloomsUK on Instagram.
