Our Story
OZ Flora began its journey in 1998 through the shared vision of founders Cino Gironi and Jaco Van Zijverden —
the latter known for his role in the Dutch Flower Group. What started as a mission to supply Cape flora to its sister
company, OZ Import in the Netherlands, quickly flourished into something much greater.
Rooted in the rich biodiversity of South Africa and backed by strong ties to Europe’s floral industry, OZ Flora has grown
into a trusted global exporter. Today, our flowers travel across continents — from Europe to Asia, North America, and
beyond — bringing the unique beauty of South Africa’s Cape Flora to the world.
Our Philosophy
At OZ Flora, we believe that exceptional flowers begin with respect; for nature, for people, and for quality.
We are committed to showcasing the unique beauty of South Africa’s indigenous flora on the global stage, while building long-term relationships rooted in trust, reliability, and shared success.
Our partnerships with dedicated local farms ensure that every flower and foliage we export reflects the richness of our land and the care of those who cultivate it.
Driven by a passion for excellence and a deep connection to our origins, we aim not just to supply flowers, but to share a piece of South Africa with the world.
Our Mission
At OZ Flora, our mission is simple:
deliver premium South African Cape Flora with consistency, care, and integrity.
We work closely with a trusted network of growers in the Western Cape, ensuring every flower and foliage stem is harvested at its peak and handled under strict cold-chain management. Each stem is graded for freshness, uniform length, colour, and overall consistency. The result is a product that arrives in excellent condition for bulk distribution and high-volume retail.
With deep agricultural industry knowledge and proven logistics expertise, we bridge farm and market seamlessly. We supply wholesalers and distributors with products that meet global standards for reliability, longevity, and beauty.
With OZ Flora, you gain more than a supplier. You gain a trusted partner, season after season.
It’s not just about moving flowers. It’s about delivering quality, reliability, and excellence that our partners can depend on.
Our Partners
At OZ Flora, our success is driven by strong and enduring partnerships.
We collaborate with trusted organisations across the floral supply chain, including breeders,
growers, logistics experts and regulatory bodies, to ensure that every product meets the highest
international standards.
Through on-site inspections, cold-chain integrity and streamlined export processes,
our partners help us deliver efficiency, reliability and scale.
Together, we create a supply network that enhances quality, supports global market access
and builds long-term value for our clients.
Meet the team
Cino Gironi – Founder
The visionary who started the OZ Flora journey, leading with passion and purpose.
Shafieka Symons – Sales & Admin (Joined September 2000)
A friendly face and trusted guide, ensuring clients always feel supported.
Sandy Ebrahim – Operational Manager (Joined July 2002)
The backbone of our operations, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Moeneeba Armadien – Administrator (Joined November 2002)
Detail-driven and dependable, making sure no task is ever too small to matter.
Melanie Moses – Administrator (Joined August 2007)
Dedicated to efficiency and always ready to lend a helping hand.
Warren Panyaza – Warehouse Manager (Joined January 2008)
The keeper of flow, ensuring products move seamlessly from us to you.
At OZ Flora, our flowers do more than look beautiful; they deliver consistency, reliability, and global appeal.
Sourced from over 70 trusted growers and shipped with precision, our blooms are selected for their freshness, transport resilience, and lasting vase life.
Whether supplying wholesalers, floral designers, or large-scale retailers, we provide the product integrity and logistical excellence your business depends on.
We don’t just move flowers, we move trusted partnerships forward.
