PetalPod
Own your own flower vending machine

A new way to sell flowers, 24/7

PetalPod is a beautifully engineered, climate-controlled flower vending machine that you own outright.

Place it wherever it works for your business, outside your shop, near your studio or in an entirely new location. Sell fresh flowers around the clock, reach more customers and grow your sales without opening another traditional shopfront. Whether you run multiple shops, one shop or work from a studio, PetalPod gives you another powerful way to sell.

A PetalPod flower vending machine in a shopping centre
Why own a PetalPod

A smarter way for florists to grow.

Sell flowers 24/7

Keep taking sales long after closing time. PetalPod accepts contactless payments around the clock, with no one needed behind the till.

Add another sales location

Sell outside your shop, near your studio or in an entirely new area, without the cost and commitment of opening another traditional shopfront.

Own it outright

Your PetalPod belongs to you. With no revenue share or sales commission, more of every sale stays with your business.

Keep flowers fresher

The temperature-controlled cabinet helps protect your flowers, maintain their quality and keep more stock looking its best for longer.

Stay in control remotely

Set your own prices, products and restocking schedule. Monitor live sales and stock levels wherever you are.

Put your brand front and centre

Custom branding and illuminated signage turn your PetalPod into a highly visible advertisement for your business, day and night.

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The specifications

Engineered for fresh flowers, built to last.

Every PetalPod is a commercial-grade, climate-controlled unit designed for continuous public use and simple daily restocking.

CapacityUp to 8 arrangements per fill
PreservationRefrigerated, humidity-managed cabinet
Temperature rangeMaintained 4–25°C, adjustable via app
PaymentContactless, mobile & card, no cash
TelemetryLive sales, stock & temperature monitoring
PowerStandard single-phase 230V socket
FootprintCompact free-standing unit
Machine dimensionsH 2101mm × W 1500mm × D 798mm
Box sizeH 548mm × W 491mm × D 699mm
CertificationCE marked & electrically safety tested

Full dimensioned drawings and installation requirements provided on enquiry.

From order to open

Up and trading in four steps

01

Enquire

Tell us about your business and the type of location you have in mind. We’ll share pricing, lead times and everything you need to get started.

02

Secure your location

Choose and agree the site for your PetalPod. This could be outside your shop, near your studio or in a completely new sales location.

03

Order and brand

Confirm your machine and send us your branding. Your PetalPod will arrive professionally wrapped and ready to represent your business.

04

Deliver, install and sell

We’ll arrange delivery to your chosen location, ready for your team to install. We’ll then train you on the payment and management systems so you can stock up and start selling.

Looked after

Buying a Pod does not mean going it alone. Every machine comes with a warranty, training and ongoing technical support.

We help you find the right pitch, get set up and keep trading, so you can focus on what you do best: beautiful flowers.

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Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Most asked
How many bouquets does it hold?
Eight. The machine has nine compartments arranged three wide and three high, but the central top one houses the touchscreen and card reader, leaving eight for bouquets. Each door locks separately, so a customer only ever opens the one they've paid for.
Can it go outside?
It's designed for indoor use. It can go outdoors, but only if it's properly sheltered from sun and rain, under a canopy or in an enclosure. It also needs to stay clear of direct heat, freezing temperatures and splashing water. The machine is rated to operate between a minimum of -10°C and a maximum of 50°C.
How much power does it use?
Typically 3–4 kWh a day, or around 90–120 kWh a month. At current UK electricity prices that's roughly £25–£35 a month. Your actual cost depends on your tariff, how warm the location is and how often the doors are opened.
What's the lead time?
Typically 60 to 90 days. Faster delivery is available at additional cost, ask us if you have a date to hit.
The machine
What is a PetalPod?
A refrigerated flower vending machine. It's a chilled cabinet with nine individually locking glass compartments, a touchscreen and card payment. Customers choose a bouquet, pay on screen, and their compartment unlocks.
How big is each compartment?
Roughly 49 cm wide by 55 cm high, enough for a presentation bouquet standing upright.
How big is the machine?
1500 mm wide, 800 mm deep and 2101 mm tall, including the illuminated header panel. It sits on castors so it can be wheeled into place and levelled.
Will it fit through a standard doorway?
No. At 1500 mm wide it needs double doors, a shopfront opening or a roller shutter. It's worth checking access before you order.
Does it keep the flowers cold?
Yes. It's actively refrigerated, so stock stays chilled all day. After the machine is moved into position it needs to stand for four to five hours before the cooling is switched on, which protects the compressor.
Siting and setup
How much space does it need?
The machine itself is 1500 mm wide by 800 mm deep. On top of that, allow at least 300 mm of clearance at the back and both sides for ventilation, without it the machine won't hold temperature properly. You also need room at the front for the glass compartment doors to open fully, around 600 mm. In practice that means a floor area of roughly 2100 mm wide by 1700 mm deep.
What power supply does it need?
A standard mains supply, and it must be earthed. Every machine is UK certified and comes with a standard UK plug. Once it's in position, leave it 30 minutes before switching the power on.
Does it have battery backup?
Not as standard. If mains power is lost, the machine stops running and stops cooling. You can fit your own UPS if you'd like protection against short outages, but you'd need to supply and install it, and bear in mind that keeping the refrigeration running needs a substantial unit, not a small desktop one.
Does it need an internet connection?
Yes. It connects over Wi-Fi or a mobile data SIM, which is what lets you manage stock and pricing remotely and take card payments.
Running your machine
How do I set prices and load stock?
Everything is managed from a web portal in your browser. You set up each compartment, add your products, and set quantities and prices. Restocking is a one-click "fill all" action.
Can I charge different prices in different compartments?
Yes. Each of the eight bouquet compartments is priced individually, so you can run several bouquet sizes and price points in one machine.
How do I see my sales?
The portal reports sales, revenue, cost and profit for any date range, and lets you export the data or issue a refund.
Can I manage more than one machine?
Yes. Multiple machines run from a single account, and you can copy a compartment layout from one machine to another.
Maintenance and warranty
How much upkeep does it need?
Very little. Wipe the exterior, collection slot and screen each time you restock. Once a month, clean the compartments, condenser and evaporator, and test the safety cut-out. Every six months, check the machine is still sitting level and secure.
What if a compartment won't open?
This is almost always a setting rather than a fault, clearing and resetting the compartment's capacity in the portal fixes it. If it doesn't, get in touch.
Is it under warranty?
Yes. The machine carries a 12-month warranty from the final invoice payment date, covering faults in normal use. It doesn't cover accidental damage, misuse, or repairs attempted by anyone not authorised by us.
Cost and ordering
What's the lead time?
Typically 60 to 90 days. Faster delivery is available at additional cost, ask us if you have a date to hit.
Are there ongoing fees?
The first 12 months are included. After that there's a software fee of US$10 per month, which covers the management portal.

Can't find your question?

The people behind it

Talk to people who know flowers

Brendan Nugent

Brendan Nugent

Managing Director

Brendan is an entrepreneur who founded and scaled Detailed Australia, a national automotive services business employing more than 250 people. He leads PetalPod's commercial strategy, partnerships and day-to-day operation.

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Sarah Maylin

Sarah Maylin

Floristry & creative

Founder of Sarah Maylin Flowers, Sarah is a florist and floral stylist whose event work spans weddings, private commissions and major brands across London and the home counties. She sets PetalPod's floristry standards and seasonal ranges.

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Samuel Miller

Samuel Miller

PetalPod Expert

Sam is the person most florists speak to first. He talks through siting, access and lead times, helps you specify the right machine, and stays with you through delivery and setup.

Ready to open a second shopfront?

Order online in four steps, or talk it through with us first. No obligation either way.

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Machines are built to order and delivered within 90 days. If you paid a deposit, we will invoice the balance before delivery.
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Order online in four steps

Choose your branding, tell us where it is going, and pay by card or straight from your bank. We will confirm your build and lead time by email.

Design your machine

Every Pod is an eight-box refrigerated cabinet. Choose how you would like it branded.

Branding
Your branding

Upload your logo and we will show you your own machine before you order. Your artwork travels with the order, so there is nothing else to send us.

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We take colours and styling from your site so the machine looks like your brand.

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A first look, generated from your logo. We refine the artwork with you before anything is printed.
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Delivery

The Pod is 1500mm wide, so please check access before you order.

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What kerbside delivery means

The Pod is delivered on a tail-lift lorry and lowered to ground level at the kerb outside your address. The driver will not take it inside, up steps, through doorways or into position. You will need two or three people, or a pallet truck, to move it from the kerb to its final spot on level ground. It arrives on castors, so it rolls on smooth flat surfaces.
Collecting from us

Unit 4, Parsonage Business Park, Parsonage Ln, King’s Walden, Hitchin SG4 8LF. We will confirm a collection slot by email.

Please check your vehicle before choosing collection

Packaged, the machine is 2260mm high × 1570mm wide × 880mm deep and weighs 312kg. You will need a suitable van or lorry, and mechanical assistance or several people to load it safely. We cannot load into vehicles that are not able to take the weight.

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Payments are handled by Stripe, by card or straight from your bank account. All prices exclude VAT, which is charged at 20% on top. Our VAT registration is in progress, so your VAT invoice will follow once our number is issued. We will confirm your final build, lead time and delivery window by email before manufacture begins.