Having a green thumb is a special skill that some are gifted with from birth. Whether or not you receive that gift is a total toss-up, but you do have control of how much you know about the secret world of florals.
Ok, so maybe it’s not so secret, but when it comes to not breaking the bridal bank, that knowledge can be your secret weapon. Shipping in certain blooms that aren’t in season or can’t grow locally can cause a list of fees that add up fast. By brushing up on your flower know-how and keeping a finger on the petal pulse, you’ll be able to keep costs down and ensure the look you want.
To help you out, we broke down the seasons in terms of when your favorite buds are blooming. And if you’re worried there won’t be any options for your wedding month, don’t. There are so many, it’s ranunculus. (We’ll be here all week.)
Spring
March-May
Agapanthus, Alstroemeria, Amaryllis, Anemone, Apple blossom, Bird of Paradise, Bouvardia, Brodea, Calla lily, Carnation, Cherry Blossom, Camellia, Cornflower, Cosmose, Daffodil, Delphinium, Delwood, Forsythia, Freesia, French Tulip, Gardenia, Gerbera Daisy, Heather, Helleborus, Hollyhock, Hyacinth, Iris, Larkspur, Casa Blanca Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Stargazer, Liatrus, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Lisianthus, Narcissus, Orchid, Peach blossom, Peony, Phlox, Poppy, Protea, Pussy willow, Ranunculus, Roses, Seeded Eucalyptus, Solidago, Star of Bethlehem, Statice, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Viburnum, Wax flower, Zinnia
Summer
June-August
Alchemilla, Allium, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Baby’s Breath, Bird of Paradise, Bouvardia, Calla lily, Campanula, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cornflower, Cosmos, Coxcomb, Dahlia, Daisy, Delphinium, Dianthus, Didiscus, Euphorbia, Foxglove, Freesia, Gardenia, Genista, Gerbera Daisy, Ginger, Gladiolus, Hallaconia, Heather, Hydrangea, Hypericum, Iris, Kangaroo paw, Liatrus, Lilac, Casa Blanca Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Star Gazer, Lisianthus, Orchid, Phlox, Queen Ann’s Lace, Roses, Stephanotis, Sunflower, Tuberose
Fall
September-November
Acashia, Allium, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Anemone, Baby’s Breath, Bittersweet, Bouvardia, Carnation, China berry, Chrysanthemum, Cornflower, Cosmos, Coxcomb, Daffodil, Dahlia, Daisy, Delphinium, Echinops, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera Daisy, Gladiolus, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Hypericum, Iris, Juniper, Kangaroo paw, Kalancheo, Liatrus, Lily, Asiatic, Lily, Gloriosa, Lisianthus, Misty Blue, Orchid, Pepper berry, Phlox, Protea, Queen Ann’s Lace, Quince, Ranunculus, Rover, Roses, Rowen berry, Salvia, Solidago, Statice, Star of Bethlehem, Star of Bethlehem, Sunflower, Sweet Pea, Tuberose, Yarrow, Zinnia
Winter
December-February
Acashia, Alstromeria, Amaryllis, Bouvardia, Camellia, Carnation, Chrysanthemums, Cyclamen, Daffodil, Delphinium, Evergreens, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera Daisy, Ginger, Helleborus, Holly berry, Hyacinth, Lily, Asiatic Lily, Casa Blanca Lily, Lisianthus, Narcissus, Orchid, Pansy, Pepperberry, Phlox, Protea, Queen Ann’s Lace, Ranunculus, Roses, Star of Bethlehem, Statice.
Now that’s a lot of petals! And remember, if you ever have any questions about the availability of a certain flower, just ask a florist! They’d be more than happy to walk you through the process.