Flowers by Season

When your choosing your bridal bouquet and floral decorations, consider what flowers will be available on your wedding day.  It's always best to use in-season blooms. While you can always order flowers out of season, they are likely to be less than the best quality and will most definitely be expensive.  And while most of the popular wedding flowers are generally available all year round, field (or garden) flowers still have their seasons.

Australia's leading wedding florist, Susan Avery, provides a list of available flowers by season in Australia. Here are some of the leading flowers available:

Summer

Agapanthus, Belladonna Lily, Buddleia, Calla Lily, Christmas Bells, Dahlia, Delphinium, Frangipani, Freesia, Garden Roses, Gardenia, Ginger, Grevillea, Hydrangea, Jasmine, Larkspur, Lavender, Lisianthus, Pansy, Peony, Pineapple Lilies, Privet Berries, Queen Anne's Lace, Stephanotis, Sweet Pea, Tuberose, Water Lilies.

Autumn

Azalea, Brunii, Delphinium, Garden Roses, Gardenia, Hydrangea, Jonquil, Lavender, Lisianthus, Poppies, Peniculata, Privet Berries, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tuberose, Water Lilies.

Winter

Anemone, Bixia, Camellia, Daffodil, Daphne, Earlicheer, Hyacinth, Jonquil, Kale, Poppy, Ranunculus, Rhododendron, Rosehip, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Violet, Wattle.

Spring

Andromata, Arum Lily, Azalea, Blossom, Camellia, Daffodil, Delphinium, Erica, Gardenia, Garden Roses, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Muscari, Peony, Poppy, Rhododendron, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Viburnum.

All year round

Alstroemeria, Anthurium, Asiatic Lilies, Daisy, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Glasshouse Roses, Iris, Lilium, Longiflorum Lilies, Oriental lilies, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Protea, Singapore Orchid, Snapdragon, Tulip.