Yellow flowers
34 cut flowers that come in yellow, with their role in a design, season, vase life, fragrance and pet safety, plus what yellow flowers mean across cultures.
Key facts
- 34 cut flowers in our guide come in yellow; 11 are available year-round.
- Longest-lasting: Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum), Carnation, Orchids (cut).
- Friendship and cheer in the US and UK. In Russia and parts of Eastern Europe yellow flowers can signal parting or jealousy, and in East Asia yellow and white chrysanthemums are for mourning.
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Yellow 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 |
| Orchids (cut) | Focal flower | 10–21 days | Year-round | Light | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Tree peony | Focal flower | 3–5 days | Spring | Light | mildly toxic |
| Chrysanthemum | Focal flower | 10–14 days | Autumn | Light | mildly toxic |
| Narcissus (daffodil) | Focal flower | 4–7 days | Winter | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Iris | Focal flower | 4–6 days | Spring, Summer | Light | mildly toxic |
| Calla lily | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
| Freesia | Filler flower | 5–8 days | Winter, Spring | Strong | — |
| Stock (Matthiola) | Line flower | 7–10 days | Winter, Spring | Strong | — |
| 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 |
| Celosia | Focal flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Water lily | Focal flower | 2–4 days | Summer | Light | — |
| Craspedia (billy buttons) | Filler flower | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Solidago (goldenrod) | Filler flower | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn | None | — |
| Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum) | Line flower | 14–21 days | Year-round | None | mildly toxic |
Yellow branches and foliage
By season
| Season | In season |
|---|---|
| Spring | Tulip, Tree peony, Iris, Freesia, Stock (Matthiola), Lupin, Snapdragon, Poppy, Daisy (marguerite), Calendula, Ranunculus, Pincushion protea, Kangaroo paw |
| Summer | Sunflower, Iris, Zinnia, Dahlia, Celosia, Water lily, Lupin, Daisy (marguerite), Calendula, Marigold, Gladiolus, Kangaroo paw, Solidago (goldenrod) |
| Autumn | Chrysanthemum, Zinnia, Dahlia, Celosia, Marigold, Gladiolus, Solidago (goldenrod) |
| Winter | Tulip, Narcissus (daffodil), Freesia, Stock (Matthiola), Ranunculus, Pincushion protea |
| Year-round | Rose, Lily, Carnation, Gerbera daisy, Orchids (cut), Calla lily, Statice, Craspedia (billy buttons), Alstroemeria, Heliconia, Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum) |
What yellow says
Friendship and cheer in the US and UK. In Russia and parts of Eastern Europe yellow flowers can signal parting or jealousy, and in East Asia yellow and white chrysanthemums are for mourning.
FAQ
Which yellow flowers are available all year?
Rose, Lily, Carnation, Gerbera daisy, Orchids (cut), Calla lily, Statice, Craspedia (billy buttons), Alstroemeria, Heliconia, Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum).
Which yellow flowers last longest in a vase?
Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum) (14–21 days), Carnation (10–14 days), Orchids (cut) (10–21 days), Chrysanthemum (10–14 days), Statice (10–14 days).
What do yellow flowers mean?
Friendship and cheer in the US and UK. In Russia and parts of Eastern Europe yellow flowers can signal parting or jealousy, and in East Asia yellow and white chrysanthemums are for mourning.