Kali Speere
COMPANY NAME: Ali‘i Leis, Flowers & Greeting Service
DESCRIPTION: Nice selection with reasonable pricing with shipping to the Mainland
TOP-SELLING LEI: Maui Mauna Loa or Royal Ali‘i
PHONE: (808) 877-7088
WEBSITE: www.aliileis.com
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE TO ORDER ON-ISLAND: A week
FROM THE MAINLAND: A week, plus 1-2 days shipping with FedEx
COMPANY NAME: Paradise Flower Farms Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Based in Upcountry Kula, this company supplies intoxicatingly fragrant tuberose lei and haku (head) lei with shipping to the Mainland.
TOP-SELLING LEI: Double lei with tuberose, orchids or carnations. Kukui-nut, ti-leaf wrapped lei are very popular for males at graduation.
PHONE: (808) 878-2591
WEBSITE: www.paradiseflowers.com
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE TO ODER ON-ISLAND: The earlier the better to ensure availability, at least a week in advance.
FROM MAINLAND: 1 to 2 weeks, plus 1-2 days shipping with FedEx
COMPANY NAME: Kahului Florist
DESCRIPTION: Located in Central Maui, Kahului Florist’s lei are available locally only on Maui. Call and reserve lei in advance to ensure availability.
TOP-SELLING LEI: In the 1940s to 50s, double carnation lei were popular due to the large amount of farmers growing these flowers. Double carnation lei are popular on Maui for graduates due to the bright colors and bold look.
PHONE: 1-800-711-8881
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE TO ODER ON-ISLAND: Call as soon as you have an event that requires lei.
COMPANY NAME: Wailuku Florist
DESCRIPTION: A quaint flower shop on the corner in Wailuku town
TOP-SELLING LEI: Maui is known for carnation lei, so it’s a popular choice.
PHONE: (808) 244-4172
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE TO ODER ON-ISLAND: One month
COMPANY NAME: Kihei-Wailea Flowers by Cora
DESCRIPTION: Only florist in Kihei with shipping to the Mainland
TOP-SELLING LEI: No particular lei, whatever the customer wants
PHONE: (808) 879-7249
WEBSITE: www.kiheiwaileaflowersbycora.net
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE TO ODER ON-ISLAND: The earlier the better to ensure availability, at least a week in advance.
FROM MAINLAND: 1 to 2 weeks, plus 1 to 2 days shipping with FedEx
COMPANY NAME: Maui Elegance Floral Design
DESCRIPTION: Specializes in wedding lei, but could also do lei for graduates
TOP SELLING LEI: Woven-strand, crown flower lei
PHONE: (808) 870-3124
WEBSITE: www.mauifloraldesign.com
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE TO ODER ON-ISLAND: At least one week
