Blue Reef Blossom Bag

Blue Reef Blossom Bag: A Baby Boy Gift with a Handmade Crochet Octopus and White Roses

The Blue Reef Blossom Bag is a new baby gift of fresh white roses, Queen Anne's lace, soft white buds and wispy grass in a white flower bag with ribbon handles, with a pale blue crochet octopus, handmade locally, perched on the rim. The flowers are for Mom, and the octopus is for the nursery long after the flowers have gone. Our florists have been making flowers by hand in our Claremont studio since 1999, and more than 5,800 customers have reviewed us across Loox, Google and Trustpilot. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery across Cape Town. See more in our new baby flowers.

White roses for Mom and a little blue octopus for the baby: a welcome gift that stays in the nursery long after the flowers fade.

What's in the Blue Reef Blossom Bag

• Handmade crochet octopus: pale blue, chunky and soft, with curly tentacles and little black bead eyes, crocheted by hand locally
• White roses: fresh, classic and calm, perfect for a new mom
• Queen Anne's lace, white buds and wispy grass: light, airy touches that keep the arrangement soft
• White flower bag with ribbon handles: the flowers stand in water in a glass jar inside, so it is ready to display the moment it arrives
• Handwritten card: free, with your own message written by hand

A Welcome-Home Gift for a New Baby Boy

When a baby boy arrives, everyone sends blue. The Blue Reef Blossom Bag does it differently: a soft little octopus that looks like it swam out of a picture book, sitting on a bag of fresh white roses. It is the gift the new parents will photograph, the one that ends up propped on a nursery shelf, and the one they remember came from you. Add your message at checkout and we write it by hand on the card, so your words arrive with the flowers.

A Baby Shower or Gender Reveal Gift She Will Keep

For a baby shower or a gender reveal, it is a lovely change from another pack of vests. The mom-to-be gets fresh flowers for the day, and the octopus gets its spot in the nursery before the baby even arrives. Because the flowers come in their own bag with handles, it is easy to carry in and easy for her to take home. For more ideas, browse our baby shower flowers or our list of baby shower gift ideas.

Same-Day Delivery in Cape Town

Order before 12pm and our own drivers deliver the Blue Reef Blossom Bag the same day across Cape Town, from Rondebosch and Constantia to Sea Point and Durbanville, or choose a delivery date at checkout so it arrives on the day of the shower. This gift is delivered in Cape Town only. The flowers are arranged by hand on the day it goes out, so they arrive fresh, and if a flower is out of season our florists use a similar white bloom of the same quality. Each octopus is handmade, so we only have a few at a time: if it shows as sold out, the octopuses have run out for now.

Caring for the Flowers and the Octopus

The flowers stand in water in the glass jar inside the bag, so top it up with fresh, cool water every day and keep it out of direct sun and away from heat. Trim the rose stems at an angle every couple of days to keep them drinking. The crochet octopus can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth. It has small bead eyes, so it is best kept as a nursery keepsake or decoration rather than a toy for a little baby to chew.

Similar Baby Gifts

For flowers with a cuddly teddy instead, the Baby Boy Gift pairs white flowers with a soft teddy bear. If you would like simple white flowers for the new parents, Peace in a Jar is a calm, all-white arrangement in a glass jar.

Order before 12pm for same-day delivery in Cape Town. Flowers may vary slightly with the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the Blue Reef Blossom Bag?

A handmade pale blue crochet octopus and fresh white roses with Queen Anne's lace, white buds and wispy grass, standing in water in a glass jar inside a white flower bag with ribbon handles, plus a free handwritten card.

Is the octopus handmade?

Yes. Each octopus is crocheted by hand locally, so every one is very slightly different.

Is the octopus suitable for a newborn to play with?

It has small bead eyes, so we recommend keeping it as a nursery keepsake or decoration rather than a toy for a young baby to hold or chew.

What flowers are best for a new baby boy?

Soft white and pale blue flowers are a classic choice for a baby boy. White roses are calm and fresh, and they suit a hospital room or a nursery without overpowering it with scent.

Can you deliver it in Johannesburg?

No. The Blue Reef Blossom Bag is delivered in Cape Town only. Order before 12pm for same-day delivery anywhere in Cape Town.

Can I include a card message?

Yes. Add your message at checkout and we write it by hand on the card that comes with the gift.