Pink flowers
48 cut flowers that come in pink, with their role in a design, season, vase life, fragrance and pet safety, plus what pink flowers mean across cultures.
Key facts
- 48 cut flowers in our guide come in pink; 13 are available year-round.
- Longest-lasting: Anthurium, Carnation, Orchids (cut).
- Gratitude, admiration and gentle affection — the safest colour across cultures and the classic Mother's Day choice.
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Pink 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 |
| 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 |
| Lisianthus | Focal flower | 7–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Baby's breath | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Year-round | Light | — |
| Orchids (cut) | Focal flower | 10–21 days | Year-round | Light | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Tree peony | Focal flower | 3–5 days | Spring | Light | mildly toxic |
| Peony (herbaceous) | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Spring | Light | mildly toxic |
| Chrysanthemum | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Autumn | Light | mildly toxic |
| Camellia | Focal flower | 3–5 days | Winter | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Delphinium | Line flower | 5–8 days | Spring, Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Anemone | Focal flower | 3–6 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Calla lily | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
| Freesia | Filler flower | 5–8 days | Winter, Spring | Strong | — |
| Hyacinth | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Winter, Spring | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Stock (Matthiola) | Line flower | 7–10 days | Winter, Spring | Strong | — |
| Globe amaranth | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Summer, Autumn | None | — |
| Statice | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Zinnia | Focal flower | 5–7 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Dahlia | Focal flower | 4–6 days | Summer, Autumn | None | mildly toxic |
| Anthurium | Focal flower | 14–21 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
| Celosia | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Dendrobium orchid | Line flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Lotus | Focal flower | 3–4 days | Summer | Light | — |
| Water lily | Focal flower | 2–4 days | Summer | Light | — |
| Protea | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Winter, Spring | None | — |
| Waxflower | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Winter, Spring | Light | — |
| Clematis | Filler flower | 4–6 days | Spring, Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Lupin | Line flower | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Snapdragon | Line flower | 7–10 days | Spring | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Poppy | Focal flower | 2–4 days | Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Daisy (marguerite) | Filler flower | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer | None | mildly toxic |
| Cosmos | Filler flower | 5–7 days | Summer, Autumn | None | — |
| Cornflower | Filler flower | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer | None | — |
| China aster | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Ranunculus | Focal flower | 5–8 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Trachelium | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Summer | None | — |
| Alstroemeria | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Gladiolus | Line flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | mildly toxic |
| Sweet pea | Filler flower | 4–7 days | Spring | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Scabiosa | Filler flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | — |
| Hellebore | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Winter, Spring | None | mildly toxic |
| Astilbe | Filler flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | — |
| Bouvardia | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Year-round | Light | — |
| Veronica | Line flower | 5–7 days | Summer | None | — |
Pink branches and foliage
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By season
| Season | In season |
|---|---|
| Spring | Tulip, Tree peony, Peony (herbaceous), Delphinium, Anemone, Freesia, Hyacinth, Stock (Matthiola), Protea, Waxflower, Clematis, Lupin, Snapdragon, Poppy, Daisy (marguerite), Cornflower, Ranunculus, Sweet pea, Hellebore |
| Summer | Hydrangea, Delphinium, Globe amaranth, Zinnia, Dahlia, Celosia, Lotus, Water lily, Clematis, Lupin, Daisy (marguerite), Cosmos, Cornflower, China aster, Trachelium, Gladiolus, Scabiosa, Astilbe, Veronica |
| Autumn | Chrysanthemum, Globe amaranth, Zinnia, Dahlia, Celosia, Cosmos, China aster, Gladiolus |
| Winter | Tulip, Camellia, Anemone, Freesia, Hyacinth, Stock (Matthiola), Protea, Waxflower, Ranunculus, Hellebore |
| Year-round | Rose, Lily, Carnation, Gerbera daisy, Lisianthus, Baby's breath, Orchids (cut), Calla lily, Statice, Anthurium, Dendrobium orchid, Alstroemeria, Bouvardia |
What pink says
Gratitude, admiration and gentle affection — the safest colour across cultures and the classic Mother's Day choice.
FAQ
Which pink flowers are available all year?
Rose, Lily, Carnation, Gerbera daisy, Lisianthus, Baby's breath, Orchids (cut), Calla lily, Statice, Anthurium, Dendrobium orchid, Alstroemeria, Bouvardia.
Which pink flowers last longest in a vase?
Anthurium (14–21 days), Carnation (10–14 days), Orchids (cut) (10–21 days), Chrysanthemum (10–14 days), Globe amaranth (10–14 days).
What do pink flowers mean?
Gratitude, admiration and gentle affection — the safest colour across cultures and the classic Mother's Day choice.