Autumn flowers in season
Cut flowers, branches and foliage in season in autumn (Northern Hemisphere), with vase life, fragrance, pet safety and this season's holiday price surges.
Cut flowers in season
| Flower | Vase life | Fragrance | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysanthemum | 10–14 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| Love-lies-bleeding | 7–10 days | None | — |
| Globe amaranth | 10–14 days | None | — |
| Zinnia | 5–7 days | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Dahlia | 4–6 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Celosia | 7–10 days | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Cosmos | 5–7 days | None | — |
| Marigold | 7–10 days | Strong | — |
| China aster | 7–10 days | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Gladiolus | 7–10 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Solidago (goldenrod) | 7–10 days | None | — |
| Obedient plant | 7–10 days | None | — |
| Red spider lily | 5–7 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Hardy begonia | 3–5 days | None | mildly toxic |
For florists
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Try it as a design — freeBranches and foliage in season
Maple branchesWinterberryOsmanthusHeavenly bamboo (nandina)Persimmon branchesLotus podCotton stemsGinkgoAmur honeysuckleCattailPomegranateFirethorn (pyracantha)Buddha’s hand citronOriental bittersweetBougainvillea
Year-round staples
RoseLilyCarnationGerbera daisyLisianthusBaby's breathBird of paradiseOrchids (cut)Calla lilyStaticeAnthuriumDendrobium orchidCraspedia (billy buttons)AlstroemeriaHeliconiaStar of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum)Bouvardia
What florists should know
- Short-lived — deliver the same or next day: Dahlia, Hardy begonia
- Strongly scented — not for hospital visits, condolences or dining tables: Marigold
Holidays this season
- Teachers' Day — Chinese mainland · 1.2–1.5× · 14 days ahead
FAQ
What flowers are in season in autumn?
Cut flowers: Chrysanthemum, Love-lies-bleeding, Globe amaranth, Zinnia, Dahlia, Celosia, Cosmos, Marigold, China aster, Gladiolus, Solidago (goldenrod), Obedient plant, Red spider lily, Hardy begonia. Branches and foliage: Maple branches, Winterberry, Osmanthus, Heavenly bamboo (nandina), Persimmon branches, Lotus pod, Cotton stems, Ginkgo, Amur honeysuckle, Cattail, Pomegranate, Firethorn (pyracantha), Buddha’s hand citron, Oriental bittersweet, Bougainvillea.
Which autumn flowers last longest?
Among this season's cut flowers: Chrysanthemum, Globe amaranth, Love-lies-bleeding, Celosia.
Which autumn flowers fade fastest?
Dahlia, Hardy begonia usually last only a few days; deliver them the same or next day and avoid making them far ahead.
Which autumn holidays push flower prices up?
Teachers' Day (carnation, sunflower, typically 1.2–1.5×).