Wedding Flowers:
A Guide to Seasonality
Below is a guide to the availability of flowers in Melbourne throughout the seasons.
This is a general guide only and actual availabilty will fluctuate with the weather.
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Spring
Melbourne’s most abundant flower season - think soft, fragrant, and romantic.
Garden Flowers
- Peonies (late Oct - early Dec only)
- Roses
- Sweet Pea
- Lilac
- Hydrangea
- Poppies (Sept - early Oct only)
- Lisianthus
- Lily of the Valley (mid - late Oct only)
- Snapdragons
- Stock
- Delphinium
- Freesia
- Anemones
- Jasmine
- Blossom (Aug - Sept only)
Native Flowers
- Waratahs
- Pincushions
- Wax Flower
- King Proteas
- Flowering Eucalyptus
- Kangaroo Paw
- Leucadendron
- Straw flower
- Rice flower
- Banksia
- Flannel flower
DECEMBER - JANUARY - FEBRUARY
Summer
Melbourne Summer brings Vibrant colours, and full of texture.
Garden Flowers
- Dahlias (peak Jan - Mar)
- Garden roses
- Spray roses
- Cosmos
- Hydrangea
- Zinnias
- Lisianthus
- Queen Anne's Lace
- Amaranthus
- Sunflowers
- Delphinium
- Scabiosa
- Carnations
- Matricaria daisy
- Water Lillies (late Jan- Feb)
- Tuberose
Native Flowers
- Pincushions
- Proteas
- Billy buttons
- King Proteas
- Flowering Eucalyptus
- Kangaroo Paw
- Leucadendron
- Paper Daisies
- Straw flower
- Rice flower
- Banksia
MARCH - APRIL - MAY
Autumn
Think warm, rich and moody tones with plenty of texture.
Garden Flowers
- Dahlias (March only)
- Garden roses
- Chrysanthemums
- Cosmos (March only)
- Hydrangea (antique tones)
- Zinnias
- Lisianthus
- Maple Foliage
- Amaranthus
- Snapdragons
- Celosia
- Scabiosa
- Matricaria daisy
- Asters
- Tuberose
- Foliage (oak, beech, ivy berries & smoke bush)
Native Flowers
- Banksia (peak varieties)
- Eucalyptus
- Proteas
- Kangaroo Paw
- Leucadendron
- Wax flower
- Blushing bride
JUNE - JULY - AUGUST
Winter
Fewer blooms, but no less beautiful. Perfect for moody or modern weddings.
Garden Flowers
- Anemones (late winter)
- Hellebores
- Tulips
- Double Tulips
- Ranunculus
- Roses
- Hyacinth
- Sweet Pea (late winter)
- Stock
- Cymbidium Orchids
- Daffodils
- Jonquils
- Poppies (August)
- Lush Foliage
Native Flowers
- Proteas
- King Proteas
- Banksias
- Eucalyptus
- Flannel
- Wattle (mid-late winter)
- Leucadendron
- Paper Daisies
Our Most Requested Flowers
ANTHURIUM
These tropical flowers are a long-lasting variety that offer clean lines and a smooth, shiny texture - perfect for a modern & classic vibe.
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Season: Available year round - ours are grown locally in glasshouses.
Colour: red, white, green and many shades of pink
PEONIES
With their layered petals and gorgeous perfume, its not hard to see why these large blooms are a bridal favourite. They are limited to a short season of about 2 months, but when they are here, they are spectacular.
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Season: Spring - usually available from late October, through to early December.
Colour: coral, soft pink, hot pink, burgundy and white
CALLA LILIES
These sculptural beauties are a bridal favourite. Flower size can vary greatly, but Calla Lilies are always a stunning choice.
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Season: Locally available in Spring/Summer, imported varieties available year round.
Colour: white, burgundy, yellow
DAHLIAS
A florist favourite, dahlias are showstoppers that come in a huge range of sizes, colours and unique petal shapes.
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Season: Summer to early Autumn
Colour: Available in a wide variety of warm toned colours and white.
ROSES
The ultimate romantic flower. Coming in a range of sizes and varieties, roses are a versatile bloom that is thankfully available in abundance throughout most of the year.
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Season: Spring to Autumn - Local, garden and spray roses are available.
Year round - Imported traditional roses are available.
Colour: Available in a huge variety of colours naturally, except blues and greens.
HYDRANGEA
A cottage garden classic. Full, rounded and 'fluffy' - Hydrangea is a florist favourite and the perfect addition to garden style vase arrangements.
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Season: Mid Spring to Early Autumn *note that some colours are only available at certain points in the season.
Colour: Available in shades of blue, pink, purple, green and white
PHALAENOPSIS ORCHIDS
A beloved tropical bloom that is usually imported - making these beauties a premium variety. Only included if requested in Love Blooms Bouquets when Luxe size is purchased.
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Season: Available Year Round - Imported
Colour: white and pink - also available in an array of colours as they are often dyed.
RANUNCULUS
Small to medium size blooms which open to reveal stunning layers of petals.
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Season: Late Autumn through to Winter
Colour: Available in a variety of warm colours - yellows, oranges, reds, peaches, pinks, burgundy and white.
DELPHINIUM
Tall but delicate, Delphinium is the perfect flower for adding a magical garden vibe to any arrangement.
Season: Spring and Summer
Colour: white, light blue, bright blue and vibrant purple
WATER LILIES
Waterlilies are a beautiful summer flower, that open and close with the sun. The brightly coloured varieties from mid January have the sweetest scent, reminiscent of raspberry sherbet.
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Season: Summer
Colour: white, pink, purple, raspberry, yellow
AMARANTHUS
Fluffy, draping and oh-so-romantic. Amaranthus' long tendrils bring movement and texture to even the most structured of bouquets.
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Season: Summer - Autumn
Colour: green and burgundy
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