Green flowers
13 cut flowers that come in green, with their role in a design, season, vase life, fragrance and pet safety, plus what green flowers mean across cultures.
Key facts
- 13 cut flowers in our guide come in green; 6 are available year-round.
- Longest-lasting: Anthurium, Carnation, Orchids (cut).
- Renewal, health and good fortune. Green flowers and foliage calm a busy palette and frame the focal blooms.
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Green cut flowers
| Flower | Role | Vase life | In season | Fragrance | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Year-round | Light | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Hydrangea | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Carnation | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | Light | mildly toxic |
| Lisianthus | Focal flower | 7–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Orchids (cut) | Focal flower | 10–21 days | Year-round | Light | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Chrysanthemum | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Autumn | Light | mildly toxic |
| Zinnia | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Anthurium | Focal flower | 14–21 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
| Dendrobium orchid | Line flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Queen Anne's lace (Ammi) | Filler flower | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer | None | — |
| Gladiolus | Line flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | mildly toxic |
| Hellebore | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Kangaroo paw | Line flower | 10–14 days | Spring, Summer | None | — |
Green branches and foliage
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By season
| Season | In season |
|---|---|
| Spring | Queen Anne's lace (Ammi), Hellebore, Kangaroo paw |
| Summer | Hydrangea, Zinnia, Queen Anne's lace (Ammi), Gladiolus, Kangaroo paw |
| Autumn | Chrysanthemum, Zinnia, Gladiolus |
| Winter | Hellebore |
| Year-round | Rose, Carnation, Lisianthus, Orchids (cut), Anthurium, Dendrobium orchid |
What green says
Renewal, health and good fortune. Green flowers and foliage calm a busy palette and frame the focal blooms.
FAQ
Which green flowers are available all year?
Rose, Carnation, Lisianthus, Orchids (cut), Anthurium, Dendrobium orchid.
Which green flowers last longest in a vase?
Anthurium (14–21 days), Carnation (10–14 days), Orchids (cut) (10–21 days), Chrysanthemum (10–14 days), Dendrobium orchid (10–14 days).
What do green flowers mean?
Renewal, health and good fortune. Green flowers and foliage calm a busy palette and frame the focal blooms.