Wedding Flowers by Colour & Season: A Guide for Canberra Couples
Find Your Perfect Blooms. This guide gives you a seasonal snapshot of what’s blooming in Australia throughout the year, with a focus on locally grown flowers available in Canberra and surrounds. By choosing in-season florals, you not only support local growers, but also get the freshest, most beautiful flowers for your day.
Dahlia’s in season late summer into autumn
Find Your Perfect Blooms, One Shade at a Time
Whether you’re drawn to soft neutrals, bold jewel tones, or vibrant garden colours, this guide makes it easy to plan your wedding palette.
We’ve organised popular summer flowers available in the ACT by colour, with a focus on supporting local and Australian growers. While imported blooms are sometimes available, they can come with added costs and complexities.
Here’s a seasonal snapshot of what’s typically available to us here in Australia.
Summer Wedding Flowers by Colour
Sun-drenched hues, lush textures, and garden-fresh abundance
Summer brings an explosion of colour and variety — from playful pastels to vibrant brights and everything in between. It’s the perfect season for bold statements, soft romance, or breezy, wildflower-inspired designs.
White & Off-White
Agapanthus, Amaranthus, Bouvardia, Calla Lily, Clethera, David Austin Rose, Hydrangea, Lisianthus, Peony (November only), Rice Flower, Snowberry, Spray Rose, Standard Rose, Tuberose
Pink & Blush
Amaranthus, Bouvardia, Calla Lily, Cottage Rose, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Lisianthus, Peony (November only), Spray Rose, Standard Rose
Peach, Apricot & Latte
Calla Lily, Cottage Rose, Dahlia, David Austin Rose
Purple, Mauve & Plum
Agapanthus, Calla Lily, Dahlia, Hydrangea, Lavender, Lisianthus, Standard Rose
Red & Burgundy
Amaranthus, Calla Lily, Cottage Rose, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Gloriosa Lily, Spray Rose, Standard Rose, Copper Beech Foliage
Yellow & Lemon
Calla Lily, Cottage Rose, Dahlia, Spray Rose, Standard Rose
Green & Natural Tones
Amaranthus, Clethera (stems), Crab Apple Branches, Green Privet Berry, Hydrangea, Lisianthus, Spray Rose, Standard Rose, Wild Grass, Young Berries
Orange
Calla Lily, Cottage Rose, Dahlia, Spray Rose, Standard Rose
Multi-Tonal / Bi-Colour
Dahlia, Spray Rose, Standard Rose
Foliage & Branches
Copper Beech Foliage (Burgundy), Wild Grass (Natural), Crab Apple Branches (Green to Red)
Peonies- the local season is short and sweet, and changes year on year depending on weather patterns. Imports available June-August
Autumn Wedding Flowers by Colour
Moody tones, layered textures, and bold seasonal charm
Autumn is all about richness — deep tones, dramatic blooms, and beautiful, textural foliage. Think warm colours, sculptural shapes, and florals that feel cosy and opulent.
White & Cream
Cotton, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Erica, Freesia, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Lisianthus, Scabiosa, Sedum, Tuberose, Tulip, Veronica, Zinnia
Pink & Blush
Amaranthus, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Erica, Freesia, Hyacinth, Lisianthus, Pink Pepper Berry, Scabiosa, Sedum, Tulip, Veronica, Zinnia
Peach, Apricot & Latte
Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Hyacinth, Sedum
Purple, Mauve & Plum
Celosia, Dahlia, Freesia, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Kale, Lisianthus, Rattail Celosia, Scabiosa, Tulip, Veronica
Red & Burgundy
Amaranthus, Celosia, Cymbidium Orchid, Dahlia, David Austin Rose, Gloriosa Lily, Lisianthus, Rattail Celosia, Scabiosa, Tulip, Zinnia
Yellow & Lemon
Celosia, Dahlia, Freesia, Hyacinth, Tulip, Zinnia
Green & Natural Tones
Amaranthus, Cymbidium Orchid, Jasmine Foliage, Kale, Lisianthus, Trick Carnations
Orange
Celosia, Dahlia, Freesia, Tulip, Zinnia
Multi-Tonal / Bi-Colour
Dahlia, Cymbidium Orchid, Tulip
Foliage & Branches
Jasmine Foliage, Kale, Pink Pepper Berry
Hydrangeas- the varieties and possibilities are endless
Winter Wedding Flowers by Colour
Crisp beauty, subtle drama, and sculptural textures
Winter weddings may be cool in temperature, but they’re full of floral potential. Expect striking silhouettes, fragrant blooms, and elegant colour palettes with plenty of character.
White & Cream
Andromeda, Anemones, Astilbe, Blushing Bride Protea, Daffodil, Daphne, Earlicheer, Flowering Viburnum, Freesia, Hyacinth, Jasmine Buds/Flower, Kale, Magnolia Buddy Branch, Peony (French Import), Poppy, Ranunculus, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Wax Flower
Pink & Blush
Andromeda, Anemones, Astilbe, Blushing Bride Protea, Daphne, Flowering Viburnum, Freesia, Hyacinth, Jasmine Buds/Flower, Magnolia Buddy Branch, Peony (French Import), Ranunculus, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Wax Flower
Peach, Apricot & Coral
Hyacinth, Peony (French Import), Ranunculus, Stock
Purple, Plum & Mauve
Anemones, Freesia, Helleborus, Hyacinth, Ranunculus, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip
Red & Burgundy
Anemones, Astilbe, Freesia, Poppy, Ranunculus, Sweet Pea, Tulip
Yellow & Lemon
Daffodil, Freesia, Poppy, Tulip
Green
Helleborus, Kale
Bi-Colour / Multi-Tonal
Sweet Pea, Tulip
Darkest Blue / Black
Black Privet Berry, Black Kale, Helleborus
Earthy & Textural
Magnolia Buddy Branch (Brown buds, soft pink/white flowers)
Tulips- available in numerous shades
Spring Wedding Flowers by Colour
Soft petals, heady fragrance, and fresh beginnings
Spring is a floral dream — full of fresh, delicate, and joyful blooms. It’s the season of abundance, offering everything from blousy blooms to sweetly scented stems in soft romantic tones.
White & Cream
Andromeda, Anemones, Arabs Eye, Blushing Bride Protea, Boronia, Chincherinchee, Corn Flower, Flannel Flower, Freesia, Lilac, Peony, Ranunculus, Rhododendron, Rice Flower, Snowball Viburnum, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Tweedia, Waratah, Wax Flower
Pink & Blush
Andromeda, Anemones, Blazing Bride Protea, Blossom Branches, Boronia, Dogwood Branches, Freesia, Peony, Ranunculus, Rhododendron, Rice Flower, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Wax Flower
Peach, Apricot & Coral
Blossom Branches, Peony, Ranunculus, Stock
Purple, Mauve & Plum
Anemones, Bearded Iris, Freesia, Lilac, Ranunculus, Rhododendron, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip
Red & Burgundy
Anemones, Freesia, Peony, Ranunculus, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Waratah
Yellow & Lemon
Bearded Iris, Boronia, Daffodil, Freesia, Ranunculus, Tulip
Green & Natural Tones
Helleborus, Kale, Snowball Viburnum
Blue
Corn Flower, Tweedia
Lemon coloured stock and whit ruffled tulip
Year-Round Wedding Flowers by Colour
Reliable beauties that bloom almost all year round
White & Cream
Alstroemeria, Aster, Baby’s Breath, Carnations, Chincherinchee, Daisy, Delphinium, Disbud Chrysanthemum, Easter Daisy, Gladioli, King Protea, Lily, Misty, Orchid (Phalaenopsis & Mixed varieties), Queen Anne’s Lace, Scabiosa, Spray Rose, Standard Rose, Sweet William Carnations
Pink & Blush
Alstroemeria, Aster, Carnations, Delphinium, Disbud Chrysanthemum, Gladioli, King Protea, Lily, Orchid, Scabiosa, Snapdragons, Spray Rose, Standard Rose, Succulents, Sweet William Carnation
Peach, Apricot & Antique Tones
Alstroemeria, Carnations (Antique tones), Disbud Chrysanthemum, Gladioli, Orchid (Phalaenopsis), Snapdragons, Succulents
Purple, Mauve & Plum
Aster, Delphinium, Disbud Chrysanthemum, Gladioli, Lilac, Misty, Orchid, Queen Anne's Lace, Scabiosa, Snapdragons, Standard Rose, Sweet William Carnation
Red & Burgundy
Alstroemeria, Banksia, Carnations, Gladioli, Hypericum Berries (Green to Red), Leucadendron, Orchid, Protea, Queen Anne's Lace, Ranunculus, Scabiosa, Spray Rose, Standard Rose, Sweet William Carnation, Sunflowers (Teddy Bear)
Yellow & Gold
Alstroemeria, Banksia, Billy Buttons, Carnations, Daisy, Freesia, Gladioli, Orchid, Snapdragons, Sunflowers, Teddy Bear Sunflowers
Green
Eucalyptus, Herbs, Hypericum Berries, Italian Ruscus, Leucadendron, Magnolia Foliage, Orchid (Green varieties), Succulents
Blue
Delphinium, Sea Holly, Orchid (Vanda and dyed phalaenopsis varieties)
Bi-Colour / Dyed / Multi-Tonal
Baby's Breath (Tinted), Billy Buttons (Tinted), Carnations (Bi-colour), Disbud Chrysanthemum (Dyed shades), Orchid (Phalaenopsis, tinted varieties), Spray Rose, Standard Rose, Tulips
Brown, Chocolate, and Neutrals
Banksia, Disbud Chrysanthemum (Dyed brown), Magnolia Foliage (Green/Brown), Queen Anne's Lace (Chocolate)
Grey & Silver
Dusty Miller, Spanish Moss, Eucalyptus Foliage (Grey-green), Succulents (Grey varieties)
Let's transform your favorite flowers into a beautiful wedding story. To start the conversation, click here. For more helpful information about budgets and flower terminology, click the links below.
What’s What When It Comes to Wedding Flowers
Discover the essential wedding flower elements- from personal bouquets to ceremony installations and reception centerpieces. A simple guide for couples planning weddings in Canberra and its surrounds including Murrumbateman, Gundaroo and Braidwood
Flowers do more than decorate your wedding; they create the atmosphere.
When planning, you’ll run into a lot of floral lingo: clouds, meadows, plinths, personals (what even are personals?!). If you're not in the wedding world full-time, it’s easy to feel a bit lost.
So, here’s a handy breakdown of the different floral moments you might come across, what they actually mean, and where they fit into your day.
Whether you’re drawn to wild and whimsical, lush and romantic, or modern and sculptural, your floral elements will help bring that vision to life.
Personal Flowers
Let’s start with the ones that stay closest to you.
Personal flowers are the blooms you (literally) carry with you throughout the day. They're part of those intimate, behind-the-scenes moments; getting ready, hugging your Nan, walking down the aisle - and they show up a lot in your photos.
These might include:
Bouquets: The main floral moment- usually for the couple, sometimes the whole crew. Big and lush, soft and simple, or anything in between.
Buttonholes / Boutonnieres: Tiny blooms pinned to a lapel or collar. Classic, but we can give them a modern twist.
Corsages: Often gifted to parents or grandparents and worn on the wrist or pinned to an outfit.
Hot take? If you're looking to stretch your budget, this is one of the first things I’d suggest skipping. They’re sweet, but in my (maybe controversial) opinion, a little outdated and not always necessary.Hair Flowers / Flower Crowns: Especially lovely for garden weddings, elopements, or if you're feeling a little woodland fairy. A few wired blooms or a floral comb can be magic.
Petal baskets / Mini posies: For the littlest members of your wedding party. Cute, simple, and always great in photos.
Ceremony Flowers
Here’s where we start to set the scene.
Ceremony florals are your first impression, the backdrop to your vows, the walk down the aisle, and the “we did it!” kiss.
Wherever you’re tying the knot- from the picturesque vineyards of Murrumbateman, to foodie favourites like Grazing Gundaroo, lush garden venues in Bungendore, or the art-filled grounds of Mona Farm in Braidwood — these floral elements help define the space and set the tone.
Options include:
Arbours / Arches: A floral frame behind you — could be romantic and rambling, sculptural and modern, or somewhere in between.
Floral towers / Grounded installs: Tall floral columns or asymmetrical shapes growing up from the ground- fab in open spaces (hello, Tallagandra Hill winery).
Plinth arrangements: Flowers on pedestals, usually framing your aisle or arbour. We love them because they’re easy to repurpose for your reception.
Aisle markers: Petals, posies, or ground arrangements lining your walk down the aisle - another great repurposing option.
Love nests / Half-moon installs: Blooms that wrap around you. Soft, circular, and a bit magical; beautiful in paddocks, gardens, or any open-air setting.
Urn arrangements: Bigger and more structured- ideal for formal venues like Pialligo Estate.
Reception Flowers
Now we’re talking party.
Reception florals help carry your look through to the celebration. Whether you’re hosting a long-table dinner at The Truffle Farm, a cocktail reception at Ovolo Nishi, or a sit-down dinner at The Boat House, flowers help tie it all together.
Reception flower elements might include:
Table centrepieces: Grand and sculptural, or soft and simple- designed to suit your guest count and table layout.
Bud vase arrangements: Perfect for long banquet tables or intimate settings. Think clusters of single stems and greenery scattered down the middle.
Hanging floral installations (Flower Clouds): Suspended florals over tables or dance floors for serious wow-factor.
Floral meadows / Runners: Low, growing-style arrangements that run the length of the table, sometimes spilling onto the floor. Lush, textural, and romantic.
Flowers for cake tables, signage, or bars: Little touches that make the whole space feel curated and intentional.
Do You Need All of These?
Nope. Definitely not.
We’ll help you figure out which floral moments will have the most impact, based on your venue, your style, and what matters most to you.
Some couples just want a killer bouquet and a ceremony feature. Others want the full floral story- hanging clouds, bar florals, bud vases for days. Whatever your unique vision looks like, I’m here to help bring it to life.
Want a clearer picture of how all these pieces can fit within your budget? Please take a look at our Budget Guide to see what’s possible.
Time to Talk Flowers? We’re In.
If you're planning a celebration in Canberra, Murrumbateman, Braidwood, Bungendore, Gundaroo, or anywhere across the Southern Tablelands, I’d love to be your wedding florist. Click below to get the conversation started.