When planning an event or wedding the type of flower and the colour of the flower plays a big part of the overall mood, look and style created.
To help you plan according to flower type, colour and seasonality, we have put together the following guide.
We hope this is of help with your vision planning. If you have any further questions and we can be of help with your plans, please get in touch.
SUMMER – December, January, February
White – Alstromeria, Bouvardia, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Delphinium, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hydrangea, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Lisianthus, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Tulip (coming into bloom late summer), Tuberose, Veronica
Yellow – Alstromeria, Aster, Cala Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cows Udders, Dahlia, Freesia, Gerbera, Lily, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Sunflowers, Tulips (coming into bloom late summer).
Orange – Dahlia, Cala Lily, Gerbera, Heliconia, Hydrangea, Lily, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Tulip (coming into bloom late summer).
Red – Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Antherium, Bouvardia, Carnation, Celosia, Crab Claw, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gloriosa Lily, Heliconia, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Roses, Singapore Orchids.
Pink – Alstromeria, Antherium, Aster, Bella Donna Lily, Bouvardia, Cala Lily, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hydrangea, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Lisianthus, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Tulip (coming into bloom late summer), Veronica.
Purple – Ageratum, Alstromeria, Calla Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Delphinium, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hydrangea, Iris, Larkspur, Lavender, Liatris, Lisianthus, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Statice, Tulip (coming into bloom late summer), Veronica.
Blue – Agapanthus, Aster, Delphinium, Singapore Orchid, Scabiosa.
Green – Amaranthus, Antherium, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Gladioli, Gymea, Molluca Balm, Moss, Roses Singapore Orchid.
AUTUMN – March, April, May
White – Alstromeria, Bouvardia, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Delphinium, Easter Daisy, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Hypericum Berry, Kale (ornamental), Lily, Lisianthus, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Poppy (coming into bloom late autumn), Protea, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snap Dragon, Stock (coming into bloom late Autumn), Tuberose, Tulip, Veronica.
Yellow – Alstromeria, Aster, Calla Lillies, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cows Udders, Dahlia, Freesia, Gerbera, Lily, Ornamental Chilli, Poppies (coming into bloom late autumn), Roses, Singapore Orchid, Snap Dragon, Sunflower, Tulip.
Orange –Dahlia, Calla Lily, Gerbera, Heliconia, Hydrangea, Lily, Ornamental Chilli, Roses, Poppy (coming into bloom late autumn) Singapore Orchid, Tulip.
Red – Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Antherium, Bouvardia, Carnation, Celosia, Crab Claw, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gloriosa Lily, Heliconia, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Ornamental Chilli, Poppy (coming into bloom late autumn), Rose, Singapore Orchid.
Pink – Alstromeria, Antherium, Aster, Bella Donna Lillies, Bouvardia, Calla Lillies, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, David Austin Roses, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Lisianthus, Poppy (coming into bloom late autumn), Protea, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Stock (coming into bloom late Autumn), Tulip, Veronica.
Purple – Ageratum, Alstromeria, Cala Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Delphinium, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinths, Iris, Kale (ornamental), Lavender (early Autumn), Liatris, Lissianthus, Roses, Singapore Orchids, Statice, Stock (coming into bloom late Autumn), Tulip, Veronica, Violets (coming into bloom late autumn).
Blue – Delphinium, Singapore Orchids, Scabiosa.
Green – Amaranthus, Antherium, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Gladioli, Gymea, Hypericum Berry, Kale (ornamental), Molluca Balm, Moss, Rose, Singapore Orchids.
WINTER – June, July, August
White – Alstromeria, Arum Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Daffodil, Earlicheer, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Kale (ornamental), Lily, Lisianthus, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Protea, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snap Dragon, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip.
Yellow – Alstromeria, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Daffodils, Gerbera, Gladioli, Lily, Pokers, Poppy, Ranunculi (coming into bloom late winter), Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snap Dragon.
Orange –Chrysanthemum, Gerbera, Lily, Poker, Poppy, Ranunculi (coming into bloom late winter), Rose, Singapore Orchid, Tulip.
Red – Alstromeria, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Gerbera, Gladioli, Lily, Ornamental Chilli, Poppy, Ranunculi (coming into bloom late winter) Rose, Singapore Orchid.
Pink – Alstromeria, Antherium, Blushing Bride, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gloriosa Lily, Hyacinth, Lily, Lisianthus, Poppy, Protea, Ranunculi (coming into bloom late winter), Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snap Dragon, Stock, Tulip.
Purple – Anemone, Carnations, Chrysanthemum, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Iris, Kale, Liatris, Lisianthus, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Rose, Singapore Orchids, Statice, Stock, Tulip.
Blue – Anemone, Hyacinth, Sea Holly, Singapore Orchid.
Green – Antherium, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Gymea, Molluca Balm, Moss, Rose, Singapore Orchid.
SPRING – September, October, November
White – Alstromeria, Andromeda, Arabs Eyes (coming into bloom late spring), Bouvardia, Carnation, Chincherinchi (coming into bloom late spring), Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchids, Dahlia, David Austin Roses, Delphinium,Dogwood (coming into bloom late spring), Earlicheer, Easter Daisy, Freesia, Gardenia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hippeastrum (coming into bloom late spring), Hyacinth, Hypericum Berry, Jonquil, Lily, Lily of the Valley, Lisianthus, Phalaeonopsis Orchids, Poppy, Peony (late October – early December), Ranunculi, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snap Dragon, Stock, Sweet Pea, Waratah.
Yellow – Alstromeria, Aster, Cala Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchid, Dahlia, Freesia, Gerbera, Lily, Ornamental Chilli, Poppy, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snap Dragon, Stock, Sunflower.
Orange –Gerbera, Heliconia, Hydrangea, Lily, Ornamental Chilli, Roses, Poppy, Ranunculi, Singapore Orchid, Tulip (coming into bloom late summer).
Red – Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Anemone, Antherium, Boronia (coming into bloom early spring) Carnation, Celosia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Gloriosa Lily, Heliconia, Hippeastrum (coming into bloom late spring), Hypericum Berry, Lily, Ornamental Chilli, Poppy (coming into bloom late autumn), Rose, Singapore Orchid, Waratah.
Pink – Alstromeria, Andromeda, Anemone, Antherium, Blushing bride, Boronia (coming into bloom early spring), Cala Lily, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchids, David Austin Rose, Dogwood (coming into bloom late spring), Erica, Freesia, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hippeastrum (coming into bloom late spring), Hyacinth, Hypericum Berry, Lily, Lisianthus, Poppy, Peony (late October – early December), Ranunculi, Rose, Singapore Orchid, Snap Dragon, Stock, Sweet Pea.Ageratum, Alstromeria, Anemone, Boronia (coming into bloom early spring), Cala Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Delphinium, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Iris, Lavender, Liatris, Lissianthus, Roses, Singapore Orchids, Statice, Stock (coming into bloom late Autumn), Stock, Sweet Pea.
Purple – Ageratum, Alstromeria, Anemone, Boronia (coming into bloom early spring), Cala Lily, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Delphinium, Gerbera, Gladioli, Hyacinth, Iris, Lavender, Liatris, Lissianthus, Roses, Singapore Orchids, Statice, Stock (coming into bloom late Autumn), Stock, Sweet Pea.
Blue – Anemone, Blue Bells, Cornflower (coming into bloom late spring) Delphinium, Sea Holly, Singapore Orchid, Scabiosa.
Green – Amaranthus, Antherium, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cymbidium Orchids, Erica, Gladioli, Green Godess, Gymea, Kale (ornamental), Molluca Balm, Moss, Rose, Singapore Orchid.
Need more help?
We’d love to help! Please get in touch either by sending us an email at hello@thefreshflowerproject.com.au giving us as much info as you can and hit us with all your questions. If you would rather have a bit of a chat, give us a call on 0418 688 130 and we are more than happy to talk your ideas with you over the phone.
*The Fresh Flower Project reserve the right to make suitable substitutes on the occasion the flowers are unavailable.
