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