Wedding Flowers by Colour & Season: A Guide for Canberra Couples
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)
