Orange flowers
23 cut flowers that come in orange, with their role in a design, season, vase life, fragrance and pet safety, plus what orange flowers mean across cultures.
Key facts
- 23 cut flowers in our guide come in orange; 9 are available year-round.
- Longest-lasting: Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum), Carnation, Bird of paradise.
- Energy, warmth and enthusiasm. Orange marigolds mark Día de los Muertos in Mexico and festival garlands in India.
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Orange cut flowers
| Flower | Role | Vase life | In season | Fragrance | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Year-round | Light | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Sunflower | Focal flower | 6–10 days | Summer | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Lily | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Year-round | Strong | ⚠ toxic to cats |
| Tulip | Focal flower | 4–7 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Carnation | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | Light | mildly toxic |
| Gerbera daisy | Focal flower | 6–10 days | Year-round | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Bird of paradise | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
| Chrysanthemum | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Autumn | Light | mildly toxic |
| Calla lily | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
| Zinnia | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Dahlia | Focal flower | 4–6 days | Summer, Autumn | None | mildly toxic |
| Celosia | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Snapdragon | Line flower | 7–10 days | Spring | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Poppy | Focal flower | 2–4 days | Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Calendula | Filler flower | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer | Light | — |
| Marigold | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | Strong | — |
| Ranunculus | Focal flower | 5–8 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Alstroemeria | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Gladiolus | Line flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | mildly toxic |
| Pincushion protea | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Winter, Spring | None | — |
| Kangaroo paw | Line flower | 10–14 days | Spring, Summer | None | — |
| Heliconia | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum) | Line flower | 14–21 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
Orange branches and foliage
By season
| Season | In season |
|---|---|
| Spring | Tulip, Snapdragon, Poppy, Calendula, Ranunculus, Pincushion protea, Kangaroo paw |
| Summer | Sunflower, Zinnia, Dahlia, Celosia, Calendula, Marigold, Gladiolus, Kangaroo paw |
| Autumn | Chrysanthemum, Zinnia, Dahlia, Celosia, Marigold, Gladiolus |
| Winter | Tulip, Ranunculus, Pincushion protea |
| Year-round | Rose, Lily, Carnation, Gerbera daisy, Bird of paradise, Calla lily, Alstroemeria, Heliconia, Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum) |
What orange says
Energy, warmth and enthusiasm. Orange marigolds mark Día de los Muertos in Mexico and festival garlands in India.
FAQ
Which orange flowers are available all year?
Rose, Lily, Carnation, Gerbera daisy, Bird of paradise, Calla lily, Alstroemeria, Heliconia, Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum).
Which orange flowers last longest in a vase?
Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum) (14–21 days), Carnation (10–14 days), Bird of paradise (10–14 days), Chrysanthemum (10–14 days), Alstroemeria (10–14 days).
What do orange flowers mean?
Energy, warmth and enthusiasm. Orange marigolds mark Día de los Muertos in Mexico and festival garlands in India.