Buying seasonal flowers can reduce your wedding flower budget by 30-50% compared to importing out-of-season blooms. Seasonal flowers also tend to be fresher and last longer through the day.
Spring: March, April, May
- Tulips, daffodils, narcissi (peak March-April)
- Ranunculus, anemones
- Lily of the valley (May)
- Lilac, hyacinths
- Sweet peas (May)
- Peonies (late May only — short British peony season)
- Hydrangeas (late spring onwards)
Summer: June, July, August
- Peonies (June — the peak month)
- Roses (all varieties from June onwards)
- Dahlias (mid-July onwards)
- Cornflowers, scabiosa, larkspur
- Sweet peas (peak June)
- Foxgloves, delphiniums
- Sunflowers (August)
- Cosmos, zinnias
Autumn: September, October, November
- Dahlias (peak September-October)
- Chrysanthemums
- Hydrangeas (great as they age)
- Berries, hips, foliage
- Late roses
- Sedum, asters
- Eucalyptus, oak, beech foliage
Winter: December, January, February
- Hellebores (December onwards)
- Anemones (late winter)
- Ranunculus (February)
- Snowdrops
- Camellias
- Imported tulips from Holland
- Evergreen foliage, pine, holly, mistletoe
How to discuss seasonality with your florist
Show your florist your colour palette and overall style rather than specific flower names. A good florist will substitute seasonally appropriate alternatives. Phrases that help:
- “I love this Pinterest board but use whatever is freshest”
- “This palette but with seasonal substitutions”
- “I want texture and softness rather than specific flower types”
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