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Scented Candle Orchid 12.5cmH — scented candle · 12.5cm tall, from a Blockhouse Bay florist and delivered across Auckland in 1–3 business days.
Scented Candle Orchid 12.5cmH
$21.00
Getting a Full Burn
A candle that tunnels has been badly treated in its first hour rather than badly made:
Let the first burn reach the edges.
Two to three hours, or until the melted wax pool covers the whole surface. Wax remembers its first pool — stop short and it will tunnel straight down the middle every time after that.
Trim the wick to about five millimetres before each light.
Scissors are fine. A long wick gives a large flickering flame, soot on the glass and a much faster burn.
Keep it out of draughts.
An open window, a hallway, a fan or a heat pump will make the flame dance, which burns the wax unevenly and marks the container.
Do not burn it more than about four hours at a stretch.
The container gets hot, the wick starts to mushroom, and the scent throw drops off anyway once a room has adjusted to it.
Stop when a centimetre of wax is left.
Burning it to the bottom overheats the base of the container. That last centimetre is the safety margin, not a bonus.
Let it set flat before you move it.
A candle carried while the wax is liquid sets crooked and never burns evenly again.
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it well away from children, pets, curtains and anything else that can catch. Burn it on a stable, heat-resistant surface, never on or near anything that could tip, and put it out before you leave the room or go to sleep. The container gets genuinely hot — move it only once the wax has set.
Other Scented Candles
More candles and holders at comparable prices:
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Prices and availability update live. See the full range on the Gardenia Greeting Limited store page.
Ordering and Delivery
This listing is sold by Gardenia Greeting Limited, a florist at 42 Maclaurin Street, Blockhouse Bay, on DoorToShop. Add it to your cart with items from other local stores and check out once — our guide to the store covers the full range, and the Florist category has other Auckland florists.
Orders are dispatched the next business day and courier delivery typically takes 1–3 business days across the Auckland region. Delivery is $5 as a base fee, with free delivery on orders above $69, and there is no minimum order value. Enter your address at checkout to confirm coverage, or read how DoorToShop works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has my candle tunnelled down the middle?
The first burn was too short. Wax has a memory: if the first melt pool does not reach the edges of the container, the candle will keep burning down the same narrow channel and leave a ring of wax up the sides. Let the first burn run two to three hours, or until the pool covers the whole surface.
How long should I trim the wick?
About five millimetres, before every light. Scissors do the job. A long wick produces a big flickering flame, soot on the glass and a noticeably faster burn.
How long can I burn it for?
About four hours at a stretch. Beyond that the container gets hot, the wick mushrooms and the scent throw drops off anyway once a room has adjusted to it. Stop when roughly a centimetre of wax is left — burning to the bottom overheats the base of the container.
Why is the glass going black?
Soot, usually from an untrimmed wick or a draught. Trim to five millimetres, move the candle away from open windows, fans and heat pumps, and wipe the inside of the glass with a dry cloth once it is cool.
How strong will the scent be?
That depends on the room and on you. A candle that fills a small bedroom may be barely noticeable in an open-plan living area, and people differ enormously in how they perceive fragrance. The scent description on the listing is the maker's.
Is it safe to leave burning?
No. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it away from children, pets and anything that can catch, burn it on a stable heat-resistant surface, and put it out before leaving the room or going to sleep.
How much is delivery, and is there a minimum order?
The base delivery fee is $5 NZD, with free delivery on orders above $69 in the Auckland region — the exact amount is confirmed at checkout. There is no minimum order value, and you can combine items from other local stores in the same cart.