So many of the flowers we use today are available year round as a result of growing them in controlled environments (like glass houses) or via importation.
Nevertheless, there is something special about choosing a bloom that is ‘in season’ at the time of your wedding. Why? Fragrances have the ability to transport us through time, to a special time and place. Memories like the smell of freshly cut grass, or sandalwood, may take you back to your childhood. A whiff of someone’s deodorant could remind you of a high school boyfriend, and similarly, walking past a garden with freesias growing wildly can transport back to your special day. Similarly, it is nice to be able to buy a bunch of something special for your loved one that is available around the time of your special day, perhaps for an anniversary.
Some especially seasonal favourites include:
January
Hydrangea
Garden Roses
Stephanotis
Blackberries
David Austin Roses
Tuberose
Curcumers
Globbers (Hanging Gingers)
Hybrid Delphinium
Water Lily
Bouvardia
Frangipani
Jasmine
Calla Lily
Lisianthus
Love in the Mist
Pineapple Lilies
Clethra
Queen Anne’s Lace
Copper Beech
Flowering Eucalyptus
February
Hydrangea
Calla lily
Curcumers
Globbers
Zinnias
Nerines
Water lily
Frangipani
Jasmine
Lisianthus
Love in the Mist
Pineapple Lilies
Sedum
Clethra
Queen Anne’s Lace
Flowering Eucalyptus
Snowberry
March
Hydrangea
Garden Roses
Gardenias
Dahlias
Bouvardia,
David Austin roses
Cyclamen
Zinnias
Bruneii (flowering)
Lisianthus
Waterlily,
Spinning Gum
Red Myrtle
Snowberry
Tetragona
April
Lisianthus
Freesias
Garden Roses
David Austin Roses
Waterlily
Stock
Bud Wax
Tea Tree
Spinning Gum
Nandina
Red Myrtle
Tetragona
May
Chyssanthemum
Cymbidium Orchids
Tulips
Freesias
Green Goddess lilies
Bud Wax
Thryptomene
Tea Tree
Spinning Gum
Nandina
Red Myrtle
Tetragona
June
Sweet Pea
Tulips
Cymbidium Orchids
Poppies
Forget me nots
Hyacinth
Camellia
Kale
Corokia
Thryptomene
Tea Tree
Spinning Gum
Nandina
Red Myrtle
Tetragona
July:
Tulips
Violets
Cymbidium Orchids
Oncidium Orchids
Stock
Flowering Magnolia branches
Bruneii
Sweet Pea
Hyacinth
Kale
Blossom
Poppies
Thryptomene
Tea Tree
Spinning Gum
Red Myrtle
Tetragona
August;
Anenome
Sweet William
Flowering Magnolia branches
Bruneii
Sweet Pea
Daffodils
Johnquills
Snowdrops
Blossom
Poppies
Daphne
Godetia
Thryptomene
Spinning Gum
Tetragona
September:
Ranunculas
Anenome
Sweet William
Berzillea
Hellebores
Geraldton Wax
Tulips
Cherry Blossom
Rhododendron
Flannel Flower
Erica
Snowdrops
Arum
Poppies
Daphne
Godetia
Spinning Gum
October:
Lily of the Valley
Snowball Vibernum (Guelder Rose)
Bearded Iris
Lotus Pods
Lilac
Garden Roses
Tree Peonies
Peonies (late in the month)
Queen Anne’s Lace
Hydrangea
Pieris Japonica
Field Freesias
Waratah
Boronia
Arum
Lisianthus
Chincherinchees
Spinning Gum
November:
Blushing Bride
Pieris Japonica
Thryptomene
Waratah
Peonies
Hydrangea
Jasmine
Arum
Lisianthus
Chincherinchees
Arab Eyes
Cockscomb
Queen Fabiola
Poppy Pods
Lotus Pods
December:
Copper Beech
Rosella
Dahlias
Gloriosa Lily
Amaranthus
Tuberose
Stephanotis
Calla lily
Hydrangea
Curcumers
Frangipani
Peonies
Bouvardia
Jasmine
Calla Lily
Queen Fabiola
Lisianthus
Gardenia
Cockscomb
Pineapple Lilies
Flowering Eucalyptus
Blushing Bride
We are now in the throws of wedding season. October to March is the most popular time to get married due to the warmer weather, and the variety of flowers available. If you still have some time until your big day, use the time to look at what is around at the time you are getting married. Wander into your local florist and see what is on display during the month of your planned nuptials. Trust your supplier!!! Weather wreaks havoc on our industry and if it is colder for longer during the winter months, or we have an extraordinarily warm spring, there will be variations to the flowers growth, resulting in blooms being available early, or later, for shorter periods, or for longer periods. There are no hard and fast rules with Mother Nature, so give your suppliers a clear brief and then let them guide you on your best choices.
Til next time,
Fwf x
