About Us

Oldboy’s Flowers is an independent online nursery based in Wardell, in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. We supply plants, flowering bulbs and gardening essentials to gardeners across Australia.

Founded by Australian Army veteran Kieren Delaney, the business takes its name from his grandfather, Bernie Delaney, affectionately known as Oldboy. Bernie’s love of horticulture, strong work ethic and pride in doing things properly helped shape both Kieren and the business he would build.

That family connection to growing stretches back decades. A photograph taken in Newrybar in 1973 shows Bernie and his wife bunching gladioli with a simple stringing machine. Each bunch held six flower spikes, with the work continuing seven days a week for nine months of the year. It is a small glimpse into a lifetime spent working with plants.

Kieren’s own interest in plants and bulbs grew through that connection with his grandfather. His years in the Australian Army reinforced the discipline, persistence and attention to detail he brings to running the nursery today.

Oldboy’s Flowers remains a small business with a personal approach. Orders are prepared and packed by hand, with care taken to help plants and bulbs arrive ready for their next chapter in your garden. We also share growing guides and practical advice to help customers get the most from their purchases.

In 2025, we proudly won the People’s Choice Award through Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT and were named a finalist for Retailer of the Year. In 2026, we are again among the top three in the People’s Choice Award, run by Greenlife Industry NSW & ACT. The support of our customers has made these achievements possible.

Giving back is also part of our story. We support community organisations and causes including Wardell CORE, Soldier On, Paramedics Australia, Volunteers Australia and the Red Cross. From local fundraisers and school plant donations to the Australia Day cricket match, we value opportunities to contribute.

We take practical steps to reduce waste by reusing and recycling materials wherever possible, using biodegradable packaging where suitable, and continually reviewing how we pack and send orders.

Whether you are planting your first bulbs or adding something special to a collection, thank you for supporting Oldboy’s Flowers and being part of our story.

Founder:
Kieren Delaney

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Oldboy and wife with a simple stringing machine. This throws a thread around each bunch of six Gladiola spikes. This goes on seven days a week for nine months of the year. Newrybar 1973