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A Seasonal Flower Guide – Your Guide to the Best Blooms in Melbourne
A Seasonal Flower Guide – Your Guide to the Best Blooms in Melbourne
Planning a wedding, corporate gala, or any special occasion in Melbourne? As a specialist florist and events company focusing in wedding flowers and flowers for special events, Kat Flowers understands that the secret to stunning floral arrangements lies in harnessing the beauty of the seasons. This comprehensive guide reveals the flowers that flourish in Victoria, Australia, throughout the year, ensuring your event is adorned with the freshest, most vibrant, and cost-effective blooms.
A Note on Seasonality: While we’ve provided a detailed guide, remember that Mother Nature has her own schedule! Weather and temperature fluctuations can influence bloom times, so it’s always wise to consult with us for the most up-to-date information.
Melbourne summers are a kaleidoscope of colors, offering an abundance of floral choices.
Summer (December, January, February)
Melbourne summers are a kaleidoscope of colours, offering an abundance of floral choices.
Whites: Dahlia, Bouvardia, Alstromeria, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Delphinium, David Austin Rose, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hypericum Berry, Hydrangea, Lily, Lisianthus, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Tuberose, Veronica, Cosmos, Zinnia.
Greens: Asparagus Fern, Anthirium, Amaranthus, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Gladioli, Gymea Leaf, Molluca Balm, Moss, Roses, Singapore Orchid, Pineapple Flower, Queen Anne Lace, Lisianthus, Celosia, Hypericum Berry, Eucalyptus Gum, Umbrella Fern, Fishbone Fern, Ming Fern, Fig Branches, Blackberry, Zinnia, Poppy Pods, Spruce, Chestnut Foliage, Holly, Bells of Ireland, Mint.
Pinks: Bouvardia, Antherium, Alstromeria, Aster, Bella Donna Lily, Calla Lily, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Freesia, David Austin Rose, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hypericum Berry, Hydrangea, Lily, Lisianthus, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Veronica, Kangaroo Paw, Zinnia.
Purples: Calla Lily, Ageratum, Alstromeria, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Delphinium, Gladioli, Hydrangea, Iris, Larkspur, Lavender, Liatris, Lisianthus, Singapore Orchid, Rose, Statice, Veronica.
Blues: Aster, Scabiosa, Agapanthus, Delphinium, Hydrangea, Nigella, Singapore Orchid.
Yellows: Alstromeria, Aster, Buddhas Hands, Billy Buttons, Calla Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Freesia, Gerbera, Lily, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Dancing Lady Orchid, Sunflowers, Zinnia.
Oranges: Calla Lily, Dahlia, Gerbera, Heliconia, Lily, Crocosmia, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Zinnia.
Reds: Antherium, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Bouvardia, Carnation, Celosia, Crab Claw, Dahlia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gloriosa Lily, Heliconia, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Roses, Singapore Orchids, Strawberry Flower, Holly Berry Branches, Bottlebrush, Festival Bush.
Autumn (March, April, May)
As the weather cools, Autumn brings a different palette of textures and colours.
Whites: Andromeda/Clethra, Alstromeria, Astilbe, Arabs Eyes, Asters, Arum Lily May, Bouvardia, Calla Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum Daisy, Disbud, Glasshouse, Field), Cymbidium Orchid, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Delphinium, Easter Daisy, Erlicheer May, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gypophilia, Hyacinth, Hypericum Berry, Kale (ornamental), King Protea, Lily LA, Christmas, Oriental), Lisianthus, Paper Whites May, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Poppy (coming into bloom late Autumn), Ornithogalum, Protea, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Queen Anne’s Lace, Snapdragon, Stock (coming into bloom late Autumn), Tuberose, Veronica, Snowberry, Trachelium, Silver Suede Dusty Millar), Bucket of Rose Heads, Matricaria, Paper Whites, Amie Lou Rose, Protea White Ice.
Greens: Amaranthus, Antherium, Andromeda/Clethra, Hanging Amaranthus, Banksia, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Fig Branches, Gladioli, Green Goddess, Green Trick, Gymea, Hydrangea (green/Autumn-May), Hypericum Berry, Kale (ornamental), Molluca Balm, Moss, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Queen Annes Lace, Magnolia Foliage (exmouth:posy, tall; little gem), Maple, Moss, Oak Leaf, Spear Grass, Viburnumm Lush, Cypress Pine, Gingko, Laurel (green & portuguese), Camelia, all the ferns listed in Summer, Pineapple Flower, tropical foliages, Eucalyptus, Mint, Cycad, Money Leaf, Draceana Happy Plant Leaf, Licuala Palm (round), Cordalyine green, Tetragona Gumnut, Swan Flower, Moss, Privot Berry, Andromeda Foliage, Crab Apple Branches, Jarrah Seeded Japanese Maple, Ginger Foliage, Water Lily, Zinnia, dried lotus leaf, Acuba foliage, Box Winter provides a more subdued, yet equally elegant, selection.
Foliage, Doddervine, Eriostemon, Flax variegated, Forest Lace, Ivy Berry, Ivy Trailing, Erica Spruce Foliage, Wax Foliage, Leucadendron green, Clethra Foliage May, Scented Geranium Foliage May, Kalanchoe.
Pinks: Alstromeria, Aster, Astilbe, Antherium, Bella Donna Lily, Bouvardia, Calla Lily, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Emile, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Lisianthus, Poppy (coming into bloom late Autumn), Tulip (single, double, parrot, frilled), Veronica, Pineapple Flower, Cordalyne foliage deep pink, Pink Ice Protea, King Protea, Sedum, Bucket of Rose Heads, Sedum, Water Lily, Zinnia, Nerines, Twisted Willow, Protea Pink Ice Thryp, Protea Repens, Protea Nerifolia, Protea Menzeii, Imported Peony May, Dianthus.
Purples: Alstromeria, Agapanthus, Ageratum, Asters, Allium Globemaster May, Calla Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Celosia, Dahlia, Delphinium, Emile, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Iris, Kale (ornamental), Lavender (early Autumn), Liatris, Lisianthus, Roses, Singapore Orchids, Vanda Orchids, Statice, Stock (coming into bloom late Autumn), Tulip (single, double, parrot), Veronica, Violets (coming into bloom late Autumn – May), Calicarpia, Bucket of Rose Heads, Verbena, Water Lily.
Blues: Sea Holly, Delphinium, Iris, Misty Blue, Salvia, Water Lily.
Yellows: Aster, Alstromeria, Beehive, Bell Song, Billy Buttons, Buddhas Hands, Calla Lily, Calendula, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Dancing Lady Orchids, Dahlia, Daffodil May, Erlicheer May, Freesia, Gerbera, Lily, Golden Rod, Jonquils May, Matricara, Ornamental Chilli, Poppy (coming into bloom late Autumn), Roses, Singapore
Orchid, Snapdragon, Sunflower, Tulip (single, double, parrot), Sunflower, Hallowen, Matricaria (creamy yellow), Bucket of Rose Heads, Zinnia, Ginger Flower, Solidago, Water Lily.
Oranges: Calla Lily, Bird of Paradise, Dahlia, Gerbera, Heliconia, Lily, Ornamental Chilli, Roses, Poppy (coming late into bloom Autumn), Mokara Singapore Orchid, James Story Orchid, Tulip (single, double, parrot), Bucket of Rose Heads, Leonotis, Zinnia, Protea apricot grandicolour.
Reds: Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Hanging Amaranthus, Antherium, Asters, Banksia Brownii, Bouvardia, Carnation, Celosia Bombay & Feather), Crab Claw, Gerbera, Gladioli Gloriosa Lily, Heliconia, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Nandina, Ornamental Chilli, Poppy (coming into bloom late Autumn), Pineapple, Rose, Singapore Orchid, James Story Orchid, Strawberry Flower, Bixia Nuts, Ti-Tree Foliage Chocolate in colour), Leucadendron “Safari Sunset”, Bucket of Rose Heads, Tulip (single, double, parrot), Rosella Wild Hibiscus), Achillea, Zinnia.
Browns: Bullrushes, Oak leaves Viburnum brown, Hypericum Berry, Ti-Tree Foliage.
Blacks: Twisted Willow.
Winter (June, July, August)
Whites: Alstromeria, Anemones, Arabʼs Eye, Arum Lily, Bouvardia, Blushing Bride, Bud Wax, Camellia, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Daffodil, Disbud Chrys Pom Pom, Erlicheer, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gypsophila, Hyacinth, Kale (ornamental), Lily, Lisanthus, Phalaenopsis, Protea, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Paper Whites, Tulip Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet Pea, Sweet William, Ranunculus (coming into bloom late Winter), Hellebore, Wax Flower, Queen Anne Lace, Thyrptomine, White Smoke Bush, Blossom – white Almond August, Daphne.
Greens: Anthirium, Artichokes (green), Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Disbud Chrys Spider, Dried Lotus Leaf, Gymea, Green Trick Carnation, Hypericum, Leucadendron, Molluca Balm, Moss, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Swan Flower, Snowdrops, Hellebore, Twisted Willow, Andromeda Foliage, Box Foliage, Camelia, Dodda Vine, Eriostemon Foliage, Flax Variegated, Gum Spinning, Gum Red Malee, Gum Blue Boy/baby blue, Gymea Leaves, Ivy Berry, Laurel green, Magnolia Exmouth, Magnolia Little Gem, Spear Grass, Peppercorn Foliage, Pitosporum Green and Variegated, Privot Berry, Umbrella Fern, Viburnum Lush, Pom-Pom Disbud, Green Trick, Hypericum, Queen Anne Lace, Berzillia, Erica.
Pinks: Alstromeria, Aster, Anemones, Antherium, Blushing Bride, Bouvardia, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Lily, Lisianthus, Nerines, Poppy, Protea, Ranunculus (coming into bloom late Winter), Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snapdragon, Stock, Thryptomene, Tulip, Sweet William, Wax Flower, Daphne, Eriostemon “Flower Girl”, Hypericum, Erica, Scholtzia, Cherry Blossom August, Cyclamen, Magnolia Flower August, Daphne.
Purples: Allium Globemaster, Anemone, Calla Lilly, nations, Chrysanthemum, Freesia, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Iris, Kale, Liatris, Lisianthus, Liatris, Statice, Stock, Tulip, Violets, Hellebore, Emille, Hypericum Plum, Helleborus, Slipper Orchid Plum.
Blues: Bluebells, Anemone, Hyacinth, Sea Holly.
Yellows: Alstromeria, Billy Button, Calendula, Calla Lilly, Daffodils, Double Daffodils, Disbud Chrys Pom Pom, Disbud Chrys Spider, Cymbidium Orchid, Dancing Lady Orchid, Daffodils, Dogwood Sticks, Gerbera, Gladioli, Golden Ash tall, Jonquils, Leucadendron, Lily, Pokers, Poppy, Ranunculus (coming into bloom late Winter) Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snapdragon, Sunflowers, Tulip, Yellow Bells, Chrysanthemum, Pom-Pom Disbud Chyrsanthemum, “Yellow Dancer” Crab Claw, “Dancing Lady” Oncidium, Winter Aconite.
Oranges: Chrysanthemum, Gerbera, Lily, Poker, Poppy, Ranunculus (late Winter) Rose, Singapore Orchid, Tulip, Leucospermum, Banksia.
Reds: Alstromeria, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dogwood Sticks, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hypericum, Leucadendron, Lily, Poppy, Ranunculus (coming into season late Winter), Rose, Singapore Orchid, Mini Pineapple, Tulip, Wax Bud, Gymea Spears, Gymea Flowers, Banksia Coccinea, Correa.
Browns: Bullrushes, Natural Bark, Pussy Willow August.
Blacks: Willow Sticks tall, Privot Berry with black berries.
Silvers: Silver Suede.
Mixed colours: Strawflower.
Natural: Bleached bark, dried Wheat, Lotus leaves dried, Stirlingia.
Spring (September, October, November)
Spring sees an explosion of colour and fragrance, offering a wide variety of blooms.
Whites: Freesia, Alstromeria, Andromeda, Arabʼs Eyes, Arum Lily, Bearded Iris, Boronida, Bouvardia, Canterbury Bell, Carnation, Chincherinchi (late Spring) Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchids, Dahlia, David Austin Roses, Delphinium, Dogwood (late Spring), Emile, Flannel Flower, Foxglove, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gyp, Hippeastrum (late Spring), Hyacinth, Hypericum Berry, King Protea, Matricaria, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Poppy, Peony Oct-Dec), Ranunculus, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet Pea, Waratah, Lily of the Valley, King Protea, Blushing Bride, Queen Anneʼs Lace, Wax Flower, Tree Peony, Tulip, Tweedia Nov, Rhododendron flower.
Greens: Allium spider giant, Amaranthus, Antherium, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Erica, Fig, Gladioli, Green Goddess, Gymea, Irish Bells, Molluca Balm, Moss, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Monstera Leaf, Sun Leaf, Philodendron Leaf, Viburnum, Magnolia Foliage, Viburnum Foliage, Licuala Palms, Peppercorn, Gum – baby blue, long leaf, spinning top, Ruscus Foliage, Mirror Bush, Red Current Foliage, Hellebore foliage, Dodda Vine, Spear Grass, Umbrella Fern, Solomons Seal, Bells of Ireland, Poppy Pod.
Pinks: Alstromeria, Anemone, Antherium, Blushing Bride, Boronia (early Spring), Calla Lily, Canterbury Bell, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, David Austin Rose, Dogwood (late Spring) Eric, Emile, Freesia, Foxglove, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hippeastrum (late Spring), Hyacinth, Hypericum Berry, King Protea, Lily, Lisianthus, Poppy, Peony Oct-Dec), Ranunculus, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet Pea, King Protea, Phalaenopsis, Wax Flower, Tree Peony, Tulip, Rhododendron flower, Sweet William.
Purples: Ageratum, Alstromeria, Boronia (early Spring) Canterbury Bell, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Emile, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Iris, Lavender, Lisisanthus, Roses,
Singapore Orchids, Violets, Tulip, Iris, Rhododendron flower.
Blues: Anemone, Blue Bells, Cornflower (late Spring), Delphinium, Sea Holly, Singapore Orchids, Scabiosa, Queen Fabioli, Tweedia Nov, Forget-Me-Nots.
Yellows: Daffodils, Alstromeria, Aster, Billy Buttons, Calla Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Freesia, Gerbera, Lily, Matricaria, Poppy, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snapdragon, Stock, Sunflower, Crab Claw, Tulip.
Oranges: Calendula, Gerbera, Heliconia, Lily, Roses, Poppy, Ranunculus, Singapore Orchid, Tulip, Pin Cushion, Birds of Paradise.
Reds: Waratah, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Anemone, Antherium, Boronia (early Spring), Carnation, Celosia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Heliconia, Hippeastrum (late Spring), Hypericum Berry, Lily, Peony, Poppy, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Waratah, Leucadendron Senorita, Leucadendron Discolour, Crab Claw.
Browns: Boronia.
Blacks: Philodendron leaf, Cordyline leaf.
Silvers: Silver Suede, Lambʼs tails.
Kat Flowers: Your Melbourne Florist for All Seasons
At Kat Flowers, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable floral experiences. Whether it’s wedding flowers that capture your unique love story, stunning flower walls that provide a breathtaking backdrop, or elegant bouquets for any occasion, our expert team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. We specialise in using the freshest, most seasonal blooms to craft bespoke arrangements that reflect the beauty of each season.
Contact Kat Flowers today to discuss your floral needs and discover the difference that artistry and seasonal sensitivity can make. We deliver daily fresh flowers across Melbourne, Oakleigh and Melbourneʼs South East.
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