Choosing your wedding flowers by their seasonal availability is a great way to support local growers while ensuring your floral budget isn’t eye-wateringly expensive. Luckily, here in Australia, we have some seriously stunning flowers in bloom year-round! Wondering which varieties will be in season for your wedding day? Read on as we break down wedding flower availability by season (with the help of our amazing florists).
While it can be all too easy to find your dream bridal bouquet on Pinterest and fixate on those specific blooms, it’s important to remember that they may not be available on your wedding day. Flowers are strictly seasonal, so if you want to save a few dollars and show support to local growers, you’ll need to consider the logistics and seasonal availability of your wedding florals before obsessing over one specific variety of flowers.
By embracing flower seasonality and placing trust in your floral designer, you’ll have the best quality blooms on your wedding day without breaking the bank. The lovely team at Petal and Sage Melbourne recommends choosing a floral designer you love and trust and giving them creative control over what flowers they pick.
If you’re unsure which flower varieties to choose, we’ve enlisted the help of some of our talented wedding floral designers to put together this in-depth guide to wedding flower seasonality in Australia. Keep reading for insightful tips on why you should shop seasonally for your wedding blooms and the most popular flower varieties for your date!
Summer Wedding Flowers
Popular summer flowers include Standard Roses, David Austin Roses, Daisies, Dahlias, Peonies, Hydrangea, Delphinium, Snapdragon, Lisianthus, Lavender, Kangaroo Paw, Cosmos, Freesia, Water Lilies, Proteas, Scabiosa (ugly name, beautiful flower!), and Zinnias.
“Couples usually choose either light, floaty pastels or bold bright colours, often with some tropical flowers for that really summery vibe,” explains Rosie from Thrive Flowers & Events Melbourne.
Autumn Wedding Flowers
Top picks for autumn florals include Tulips, Lisianthus, Chrysanthemum, David Austin Roses, Garden Roses, Iris, Hyacinth, Dahlias, Gardenia, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Silver Suede, Cornflowers, Calla Lilies, and Camellias.
Natives are particularly hardy and make a beautiful addition to a warm autumnal wedding bouquet.
Winter Wedding Flowers
For winter, seasonal picks include Poppies, Camellias, Hyacinths, Iris, Glass House Roses, Ranunculus (late winter), Helleborus, Sweet Pea, Blushing Bride, Standard Roses, Queen Anne’s Lace, After Dark Foliage, Blushing Brides, Daffodils, Lavender, and Leucodendron.
“When looking to save on cost for winter weddings, we see a lot of native and protea mixes as well as simple rose bouquets and arrangements supported by olive leaves in early winter and even later when available. Roses are always available, and as Valentine’s and Mother’s Day have passed, the price of these are at the lowest during this time of the year.” — WA Florists.
Spring Wedding Flowers
You’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing from the wide array of spring blooms, with options like Daffodils, Daisies, Peonies, Freesia, Gardenia Blooms, Poppies, Standard Roses, David Austin Roses, Lisianthus, Jasmine, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Bouvardia, Sweet Pea, Stock, Carnations, Lavender, Ranunculus, Waratah, Snapdragons, and Cornflowers.
Wedding flowers that are available all year round
Some flowers are available throughout all seasons. According to Rosie from Thrive Flowers and Events, “Seasonal flowers aren’t as obvious these days as so much stock is grown in hothouses, or imported, so there’s sometimes the year-round supply of some varieties.” Here are some popular bridal flowers that are available all year round in Australia:
Baby’s Breath, Lisianthus, Alstroemeria, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Silver Suede, Carnations, Roses, and Sweet William.
