SEASONAL WEDDING FLOWERS

A helpful guide for choosing flowers based on your wedding season.

Seasonal flowers offer the best quality, colour, longevity and value for your wedding day. Below is an easy-to-understand guide to the flowers typically available in Melbourne each season.

Please note: Flower availability may vary due to weather and grower supply. This guide is a helpful starting point for planning your dream wedding florals.

SPRING (September, October, November)
Spring is the most abundant flower season, perfect for soft, romantic weddings.

Flowers typically available:
Ranunculus – blush, white, peach, pink, yellow, burgundy
Anemones – white with black centre, blush, pink, burgundy
Sweet Pea – white, blush, lilac, pink
Tulips – white, pink, purple, yellow
Freesias – white, yellow, purple, pink
Stock – white, cream, pink, purple
Lisianthus – white, blush, pink, lilac
Delphinium – pastel blue, lilac, white
Hydrangea (late spring) – white, blue, pink, mauve
Snapdragons – white, blush, peach

Roses (Available All Year)
White, ivory, champagne, blush, pink, peach, apricot, yellow, orange, red, burgundy

Garden Roses
White, cream, blush, peach, apricot, dusty pink

Orchids
Phalaenopsis Orchids – white, blush, pink, purple
Cymbidium Orchids (late winter–early spring) – white, green, pink, burgundy

SUMMER (December, January, February)
Lush, full blooms that perform beautifully in warm weather.

Flowers typically available:
Dahlias – white, blush, peach, apricot, coral, burgundy
Hydrangea – white, blue, pink, mauve
Lisianthus – white, blush, pink, lilac
Sunflowers – classic yellow
Delphinium – blue, white
Chrysanthemums – white, blush, latte, caramel
Carnations – white, blush, pink, mocha, red
Snapdragons – white, blush, peach

Roses (All Year)
White, ivory, champagne, blush, pink, apricot, peach, yellow, orange, red

Garden Roses
White, blush, peach, apricot

Orchids
Phalaenopsis Orchids – white, blush, pink, purple
Cymbidium Orchids (imported, limited availability)
Dendrobiums / Singapore Orchids – white, purple, pink

AUTUMN (March, April, May)
Earthy tones and beautiful textures make autumn a stunning wedding season.

Flowers typically available:
Dahlias – white, blush, peach, apricot, burgundy
Chrysanthemums – latte, mocha, caramel, blush, white
Lisianthus – white, blush, pink
Snapdragons – white, blush, apricot
Amaranthus – green, burgundy

Roses (All Year)
Ivory, blush, nude, peach, yellow, orange, red, burgundy

Garden Roses
Blush, peach, apricot

Orchids
Phalaenopsis Orchids – white, blush, pink, purple
Cymbidium Orchids (early autumn imports)

WINTER (June, July, August)
Elegant, textural and rich winter blooms perfect for classic styling.

Flowers typically available:
Anemones – white with black centre, blush, burgundy
Ranunculus (early winter) – blush, white, peach, pink
Tulips – white, blush, pink, purple
Stock – white, cream, pink, purple
Lisianthus – white, blush, pink, lilac
Hellebores – white, blush, soft plum

Roses (All Year)
White, ivory, blush, champagne, nude, pink, burgundy

Garden Roses
Limited seasonal availability or imported

Orchids
Cymbidium Orchids (peak season) – white, green, blush, pink, burgundy, chocolate
Phalaenopsis Orchids – white, blush, pink, purple

A Note on Substitutions
If a particular flower is unavailable due to weather or grower supply, I will always choose the closest alternative that matches your chosen colour palette and overall style.