A Bloomin great idea for florist

Aflorist in Werrington County Shopping Village now has a small café serving takeaway and food options.

The Bloomin Bar has had its Development Application (DA) to expand its offerings approved by Penrith City Council.

The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said the proposal was seeking to fit-out a part of a shop adjacent to the existing florist at 11 Dunheved Road, Werrington

County, to add a food and drink component.

“The main activity will be serving coffee, tea and hot chocolate with pre-made cakes and sandwiches also offered,” the SEE said.

“There are no healthy food options currently offered within the complex or surrounding businesses so we would like to offer this option to the community.”

The florist makes and delivers arrangements but also offers parties for adults and children to create their own floral bouquets.

Taking over Bubbles Florist six months ago and rebranding to The Bloomin Bar, owner Peggy Roddick said they needed to “step outside” the traditional florist business model.

“We decided to invest into transforming the business into a café to support the workshops and various parties we offer,” she said.

“I think we have achieved what we set out to do, we have daily regulars that stop in for a coffee and a chat and borrow a book from our community library. We have created something special that the community has really embraced.”