When They Are In season

Many flowers can now be obtained out of season because they are grown in greenhouses and are imported from other parts of the world. Seasonal flowers, however, are more likely to fresher and less expensive.

Seasonal Flowers

Spring Flowers

Amaryllis
Chrysanthemum
Lilac

Apple blossom
Daffodil
Lily

Azalea

Daisy

Mimosa

Broom

Forsythia

Orchid

Bluebell

Freesia

Polyanthus

Camellia

Gladioli

Primrose

Carnation

Heather

Rhododendron

Cherry Blossom

Honeysuckle

Stephanotis

Clematis

Iris

Tulip

Crocus

Jasmine

Wax flower

Summer Flowers

Aster

Gladioli

Marigold

Azalea

Hollyhock

Orchid
Carnation

Heather

Peony
Cornflower

Iris

Rose

Chrysanthemum

Jasmine

Rhododendron

Delphinium

Larkspur

Stock

Daisy

Lilac

Sweat pea

Freesia

Lily-of-the-valley

Sweet William

Fuschia

Lupin

Tiger Lily

Gardenia

Autumn Flowers

Chrysanthemum

Gypsophila

Daisy

Hydrangea

Morning Glory

Dahlia

Iris

Orchid

Freesia

Lily

Rose

Gladioli

Love-lies-bleeding

Winter Flowers

Carnation

Gentian

Rose

Chrysanthemum

Holly Berries

Stephanotis

Freesia

Iris

Snowdrop

Forsythia

Lily

Winter Jasmine

Gypsophila

Orchid

Their Names and Their Meanings

Over the centuries certain flowers have acquired meanings. Some brides take account of the meanings of flowers when deciding which blooms to include in their bouquet. A list of flowers with their meanings is given below:

Flower Message

Almond blossom – hope

Apple blossom – good fortune

Asphodel – my regrets follow you to the grave

Barberry – bad temper

Burdock – touch me not

Camellia – gratitude

Carnation – fascination

Chrysanthemum/red – I love you

Chrysanthemum/white  – truth

Cyclamen – modesty

Daffodil – regard

Daisy – innocence

Fern – fascination

Forget-me-not – remembrance

Gardenia – joy

Heather – good luck

Hellebore – scandal

Heliotrope – devotion

Honeysuckle – generosity

Hyacinth – loveliness

Hydrangea – boastfulness

Ivy – fidelity

Iris flame – burning love

Japonica – loveliness

Jasmine – amiability

King’s Cup – I wish I were rich

Larkspur – fickleness

Lemon blossom – fidelity in love

Lilac – youthful innocence

Lily majesty

Lily/of/the/valley – return of happiness

Magnolia – perseverance

Maidenhair – discretion

Marigold – grief

Meadow Saffron – my best days are past

Mimosa – sensitivity

Myrtle – love

Narcissus – egotism

Orange blossom – purity

Orchid – beauty

Peach blossom – captive

Pink – boldness

Rose – love, happiness

Snowdrop – hope

Sweatpea – pleasure

Tulip/red – I love you

Tulip/white – I am worthy of you

Tulip – love

Veronica – fidelity

Violet – faithfulness

To read the following articles about flowers – Just click on the title:

 How to Choose A Florist – Floral Designer and – or Decorator.
 Flowers and their meanings 
 Keep Your Flowers Beautiful and Long Lasting
Should you choose fresh or silk wedding flowers
Weddings: Things To Know when considering your flowers arrangements and bouquets
 Preserve Your Bridal Bouquet for a Long-Lasting Family Keepsake