Spring flowers in season
Cut flowers, branches and foliage in season in spring (Northern Hemisphere), with vase life, fragrance, pet safety and this season's holiday price surges.
Cut flowers in season
| Flower | Vase life | Fragrance | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulip | 4–7 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Chamomile | 5–7 days | Light | — |
| Tree peony | 3–5 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| Peony (herbaceous) | 5–7 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) | 7–14 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Bupleurum | 7–10 days | None | — |
| Canterbury bells | 5–8 days | None | — |
| Iris | 4–6 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| Delphinium | 5–8 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Anemone | 3–6 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Freesia | 5–8 days | Strong | — |
| Hyacinth | 5–7 days | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Lily of the valley | 4–7 days | Strong | ⚠ toxic to cats |
| Stock (Matthiola) | 7–10 days | Strong | — |
| Queen Anne's lace (Ammi) | 5–7 days | None | — |
| Protea | 10–14 days | None | — |
| Waxflower | 10–14 days | Light | — |
| Clematis | 4–6 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Lupin | 5–7 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Snapdragon | 7–10 days | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Poppy | 2–4 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Daisy (marguerite) | 5–7 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Calendula | 5–7 days | Light | — |
| Cornflower | 5–7 days | None | — |
| Ranunculus | 5–8 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Sweet pea | 4–7 days | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Hellebore | 7–10 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Allium | 10–14 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| Pincushion protea | 10–14 days | None | — |
| Kangaroo paw | 10–14 days | None | — |
| Grape hyacinth (Muscari) | 4–7 days | Light | — |
| Chinese iris | 3–6 days | Light | mildly toxic |
For florists
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Try it as a design — freeBranches and foliage in season
Silver wattle (mimosa)Cherry blossomPeach blossomCrabapple blossomMagnoliaWisteriaForsythiaWillowPussy willowAzaleaSpiraeaLilacViburnum (snowball)Pear blossomPurple-leaf plumSweet flag (acorus)Chinese redbudWinter jasmineWinter daphneJapanese kerriaBougainvillea
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: Tulip, Tree peony, Iris, Anemone, Lily of the valley, Clematis, Poppy, Sweet pea, Grape hyacinth (Muscari), Chinese iris
- Strongly scented — not for hospital visits, condolences or dining tables: Freesia, Hyacinth, Lily of the valley, Stock (Matthiola), Sweet pea
Holidays this season
- Women's Day — Chinese mainland · 1.2–1.5× · 14 days ahead
- White Day — Japan, Korea · 1.2–1.5× · 14 days ahead
- Qingming — Chinese mainland · 1.5–2× · 14 days ahead
- Mother's Day — Chinese mainland, United States, Japan · 1.5–2.5× · 21 days ahead
- Parents' Day — Korea · 1.5–2.5× · 21 days ahead
- 520 (May 20) — Chinese mainland · 1.5–2× · 14 days ahead
FAQ
What flowers are in season in spring?
Cut flowers: Tulip, Chamomile, Tree peony, Peony (herbaceous), Amaryllis (Hippeastrum), Bupleurum, Canterbury bells, Iris, Delphinium, Anemone, Freesia, Hyacinth, Lily of the valley, Stock (Matthiola), Queen Anne's lace (Ammi), Protea, Waxflower, Clematis, Lupin, Snapdragon, Poppy, Daisy (marguerite), Calendula, Cornflower, Ranunculus, Sweet pea, Hellebore, Allium, Pincushion protea, Kangaroo paw, Grape hyacinth (Muscari), Chinese iris. Branches and foliage: Silver wattle (mimosa), Cherry blossom, Peach blossom, Crabapple blossom, Magnolia, Wisteria, Forsythia, Willow, Pussy willow, Azalea, Spiraea, Lilac, Viburnum (snowball), Pear blossom, Purple-leaf plum, Sweet flag (acorus), Chinese redbud, Winter jasmine, Winter daphne, Japanese kerria, Bougainvillea.
Which spring flowers last longest?
Among this season's cut flowers: Protea, Waxflower, Allium, Pincushion protea.
Which spring flowers fade fastest?
Tulip, Tree peony, Iris, Anemone, Lily of the valley, Clematis, Poppy, Sweet pea, Grape hyacinth (Muscari), Chinese iris usually last only a few days; deliver them the same or next day and avoid making them far ahead.
Which spring holidays push flower prices up?
Women's Day (rose, carnation, lily, typically 1.2–1.5×); White Day (rose, typically 1.2–1.5×); Qingming (chrysanthemum, lily, typically 1.5–2×); Mother's Day (carnation, lily, rose, typically 1.5–2.5×); Parents' Day (carnation, typically 1.5–2.5×); 520 (May 20) (rose, typically 1.5–2×).