A Guide to Seasonal Flowers in Newcastle

Whether you’re planning a wedding, an event, or simply want to brighten someone’s day with a bouquet, understanding flower availability throughout the year helps you choose wisely and express yourself perfectly. 

We’ve created this guide specifically for understanding seasonal flowers in Newcastle, NSW, so you can order beautiful floral arrangements with creativity and confidence.

All Season Flowers: Blooms Available Year-Round

Some flowers are all season flowers, which makes them a safe choice for any occasion at any time of the year, and often accounts for their popularity.

Whether you’re choosing your wedding flowers or need to ensure your bouquet is full of timeless beauty, these blooms are always available at our Newcastle studio:

Classic & Elegant

Roses remain the ultimate symbol of love and passion, available year-round in nearly every colour imaginable. Lilies bring fragrance and luxury to any arrangement, perfect for weddings and special events. For sleek, modern aesthetics, calla lilies offer minimalistic elegance, while exotic orchids add sophisticated beauty to any celebration.

Cheerful & Vibrant

Gerberas are loved for their bright, cheerful colours and large blooms – ideal for happy celebrations. Alstroemeria offers long-lasting petals in vibrant hues, making them perfect for both bouquets and larger arrangements. The soft, romantic lisianthus resembles roses, which is why they frequently appear in wedding bouquets.

Uniquely Australian

Australian native flowers – including proteas, banksias, and waratahs – add a distinctly local touch with their unique textures and colours. This makes them particularly special for Newcastle events and weddings celebrating our region’s natural beauty.

Textured & Structured

Chrysanthemums bloom in nearly every season with diverse shapes and colours. Tall, elegant larkspur adds height and sophistication, while eucalyptus foliage (a year-round essential) provides silvery-green texture. Ivy introduces lush, cascading effects to arrangements when used as trailing foliage.

Summer Flowers (December – February)

Summer is a season of vibrancy, with summer flowers that reflect the heat and energy of the sun. This is the perfect time for sumptuous, colourful bouquets that make a bold statement.

Sun-Loving Favourites 

Nothing says summer quite like sunflowers. These bold, bright blooms add striking drama to any arrangement. Similarly, zinnias bring pops of summer energy to bouquets, while dahlias offer large, dramatic blooms in vibrant shades that add incredible texture to floral displays.

Romantic Summer Blooms

Snapdragons create statement pieces with their tall, spiky stems. Climbing roses inject both beauty and fragrance to bouquets and outdoor installations. Iconic lavender is known for its calming fragrance and is sublime in both fresh bouquets or dried arrangements.

Tropical Touches

For dramatic impact, bougainvillea features rich, colourful blooms that lend themselves to tropical-themed arrangements. Canna lilies have large, statement-making flowers in warm hues – from reds to oranges to yellows.

Delicate Additions

Light and airy cosmos add playful, carefree elements in soft to bright colours. Lobelia showcases rich blue or purple trailing flowers, while fluffy ageratum creates soft, texture-filled elements. Hardy geraniums bring vibrant hues to both bouquets and garden-style displays.

Autumn Flowers (March – May)

As the weather cools, flowers for autumn arrive in rich, warm tones that evoke romanticism and the season’s cosy essence.

Autumn’s Rich Palette 

Chrysanthemums, while available year-round, are especially abundant in autumn with their warm, earthy tones. Helenium creates boldness and warmth while still expressing a sense of cheer, while dahlias continue blooming in deep, saturated shades. Carnations offer texture and volume in a range of autumn-appropriate colours.

Delicate & Fragrant

Freesias bloom with fragrant, delicate petals that provide beautiful, soft notes. Sweet Williams create the richness of colour spectrum that autumn demands with their vibrant, fragrant flowers. Dianthus (often called “pinks”) thrive in cooler weather, adding texture and fragrance.

Late Bloomers

Tulips begin making appearances in late autumn with their smooth petals and elegant shapes. Anemones feature bright, contrasting centres that add depth and visual interest. Star-like asters bloom in late autumn, bringing soft colours and gentle feelings to bouquets.

Unique Autumn Touches

Cranesbill evokes charm and whimsy with soft, pastel colours. Vibrant pansies inject unique colouring into cooler-season bouquets. Tropical hibiscus varieties bloom in autumn, adding bursts of startling colour. Don’t forget seasonal foliage too, like maple and oak leaves, that complement autumn arrangements stunningly.

Winter Flowers (June – August)

Winter might seem like a lean time for flowers, but in reality, plenty of elegant winter season flowers are available during the colder months, bringing beauty and colour when we need it most.

Winter Elegance

With their glossy petals and deep shades, camellias are perfect for sophisticated winter arrangements. Hellebores (sometimes called the “winter rose”) introduce delicate beauty to cold-weather bouquets. Dramatic amaryllis also bloom in a glorious array of colour.

Early Spring Hints

Daffodils or narcissus emerge as early winter blooms, bringing brightness to grey days. Late-winter iris varieties start to bloom too, providing a glimpse of the spring to come. Bright yellow aconite adds unique shape and striking colour to floral designs.

Soft & Fragrant

Poppies have soft, silky petals in various winter colours. Small, fragrant violets emit charm, beauty, and scent. Golden-yellow winter jasmine creates intoxicating warmth and cheer. Delicate sweet alyssum provides soft touches with its sweet fragrance.

Structural Elements

Tall, spiky liatris creates distinctive texture and beauty. Small, colourful cineraria adds splashes of colour to winter bouquets.

Spring Flowers (September – November)

Spring is when beautiful spring flowers burst back into life, spoiling us with an incredible array of blooms in every colour of the rainbow. This season lends itself to light, airy, and romantic floral designs that celebrate renewal and new beginnings.

Spring Wedding Favourites

Peonies are the ultimate spring wedding flower – full-bodied, fragrant, and voluminous. These luxurious blooms are must-haves for springtime florals. Ranunculus offers layers of soft petals in delicate, romantic colours. Fragrant sweet peas introduce elegance and heavenly scent to any bouquet.

Classic Spring Blooms

Tulips are iconic spring flowers available in countless colours and varieties – perfect for light, airy arrangements. Bright, cheery daffodils symbolise renewal and hope as one of the first flowers to bloom for the season. Small, fragrant jonquils are early arrivals and bring with them delicate charm.

Romantic & Fragrant 

Lilacs possess a stunning scent and soft purple to pink shades that are so romantic in spring bouquets. Cascading wisteria blooms in gorgeous purple and white, ideal for creating soft, wistful atmospheres at events or weddings. Delicate freesias come in various colours, adding fresh vibrancy to spring arrangements.

Whimsical Touches

Soft, delicate cherry blossoms offer touches of whimsy and Japanese-inspired elegance to springtime arrangements.Still in a seasonal flower twist? Reach out to our team, and we’d be happy to offer advice on how to take advantage of the blooms available.