---
title: "Spring flowers in season: 28 cut flowers, branches and holidays for florists | Floreboard"
url: https://floreboard.com/en/guides/seasonal-flowers/spring/
language: en
last_reviewed: 2026-10-06
publisher: Floreboard (芳华绘)
---

# Spring flowers in season

Cut flowers, branches and foliage in season in spring (Northern Hemisphere), with vase life, fragrance, pet safety and this season's holiday price surges.

**Spring** [Summer](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/seasonal-flowers/summer/) · [Autumn](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/seasonal-flowers/autumn/) · [Winter](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/seasonal-flowers/winter/)

## Cut flowers in season

| Flower | Vase life | Fragrance | Pets |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tulip](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/tulip/) | 4–7 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Chamomile](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/chamomile/) | 5–7 days | Light | — |
| [Tree peony](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/peony/) | 3–5 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| [Peony (herbaceous)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/herbaceous-peony/) | 5–7 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| [Iris](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/iris/) | 4–6 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| [Delphinium](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/delphinium/) | 5–8 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Anemone](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/anemone/) | 3–6 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Freesia](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/freesia/) | 5–8 days | Strong | — |
| [Hyacinth](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/hyacinth/) | 5–7 days | Strong | mildly toxic |
| [Lily of the valley](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lilyvalley/) | 4–7 days | Strong | ⚠ toxic to cats |
| [Stock (Matthiola)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/stock/) | 7–10 days | Strong | — |
| [Queen Anne's lace (Ammi)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/queenannes/) | 5–7 days | None | — |
| [Protea](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/protea/) | 10–14 days | None | — |
| [Waxflower](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/waxflower/) | 10–14 days | Light | — |
| [Clematis](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/clematis/) | 4–6 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Lupin](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lupin/) | 5–7 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Snapdragon](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/snapdragon/) | 7–10 days | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| [Poppy](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/poppy/) | 2–4 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Daisy (marguerite)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/daisy/) | 5–7 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Calendula](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/calendula/) | 5–7 days | Light | — |
| [Cornflower](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/cornflower/) | 5–7 days | None | — |
| [Ranunculus](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/ranunculus/) | 5–8 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Sweet pea](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/sweetpea/) | 4–7 days | Strong | mildly toxic |
| [Hellebore](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/hellebore/) | 7–10 days | None | mildly toxic |
| [Allium](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/allium/) | 10–14 days | Light | mildly toxic |
| [Pincushion protea](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/leucospermum/) | 10–14 days | None | — |
| [Kangaroo paw](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/kangaroopaw/) | 10–14 days | None | — |
| [Grape hyacinth (Muscari)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/muscari/) | 4–7 days | Light | — |

## Branches and foliage in season

[Cherry blossom](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/cherry/) · [Peach blossom](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/peach/) · [Crabapple blossom](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/crabapple/) · [Magnolia](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/magnolia/) · [Wisteria](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/wisteria/) · [Forsythia](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/forsythia/) · [Willow](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/willow/) · [Pussy willow](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/pussywillow/) · [Azalea](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/azalea/) · [Spiraea](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/spiraea/) · [Lilac](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lilac/) · [Viburnum (snowball)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/viburnum/)

## Year-round staples

[Rose](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/rose/) · [Lily](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lily/) · [Carnation](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/carnation/) · [Gerbera daisy](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/gerbera/) · [Lisianthus](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lisianthus/) · [Baby's breath](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/gypsophila/) · [Bird of paradise](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/strelitzia/) · [Orchids (cut)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/orchid/) · [Calla lily](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/calla/) · [Statice](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/statice/) · [Anthurium](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/anthurium/) · [Dendrobium orchid](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/dendrobium/) · [Craspedia (billy buttons)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/craspedia/) · [Alstroemeria](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/alstroemeria/) · [Heliconia](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/heliconia/) · [Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/ornithogalum/) · [Bouvardia](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/bouvardia/)

## What florists should know

- Short-lived — deliver the same or next day: [Tulip](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/tulip/), [Tree peony](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/peony/), [Iris](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/iris/), [Anemone](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/anemone/), [Lily of the valley](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lilyvalley/), [Clematis](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/clematis/), [Poppy](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/poppy/), [Sweet pea](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/sweetpea/), [Grape hyacinth (Muscari)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/muscari/)

- Strongly scented — not for hospital visits, condolences or dining tables: [Freesia](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/freesia/), [Hyacinth](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/hyacinth/), [Lily of the valley](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lilyvalley/), [Stock (Matthiola)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/stock/), [Sweet pea](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/sweetpea/)

## Holidays this season

- [Women's Day](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/holidays/womens-day/) — Chinese mainland · 1.2–1.5× · 14 days ahead
- [White Day](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/holidays/white-day/) — Japan, Korea · 1.2–1.5× · 14 days ahead
- [Qingming](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/holidays/qingming/) — Chinese mainland · 1.5–2× · 14 days ahead
- [Mother's Day](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/holidays/mothers-day/) — Chinese mainland, United States, Japan · 1.5–2.5× · 21 days ahead
- [Parents' Day](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/holidays/korean-parents-day/) — Korea · 1.5–2.5× · 21 days ahead
- [520 (May 20)](https://floreboard.com/en/guides/holidays/520/) — Chinese mainland · 1.5–2× · 14 days ahead

## FAQ

### What flowers are in season in spring?

Cut flowers: Tulip, Chamomile, Tree peony, Peony (herbaceous), Iris, Delphinium, Anemone, Freesia, Hyacinth, Lily of the valley, Stock (Matthiola), Queen Anne's lace (Ammi), Protea, Waxflower, Clematis, Lupin, Snapdragon, Poppy, Daisy (marguerite), Calendula, Cornflower, Ranunculus, Sweet pea, Hellebore, Allium, Pincushion protea, Kangaroo paw, Grape hyacinth (Muscari). Branches and foliage: Cherry blossom, Peach blossom, Crabapple blossom, Magnolia, Wisteria, Forsythia, Willow, Pussy willow, Azalea, Spiraea, Lilac, Viburnum (snowball).

### Which spring flowers last longest?

Among this season's cut flowers: Protea, Waxflower, Allium, Pincushion protea.

### Which spring flowers fade fastest?

Tulip, Tree peony, Iris, Anemone, Lily of the valley, Clematis, Poppy, Sweet pea, Grape hyacinth (Muscari) usually last only a few days; deliver them the same or next day and avoid making them far ahead.

### Which spring holidays push flower prices up?

Women's Day (rose, carnation, lily, typically 1.2–1.5×); White Day (rose, typically 1.2–1.5×); Qingming (chrysanthemum, lily, typically 1.5–2×); Mother's Day (carnation, lily, rose, typically 1.5–2.5×); Parents' Day (carnation, typically 1.5–2.5×); 520 (May 20) (rose, typically 1.5–2×).

Last reviewed: 2026-10-06. Seasons are for the Northern Hemisphere; "in season" means plentiful supply and steady quality — greenhouse and imported stems can be available at other times. Reference values from common trade practice. Real results vary with variety, origin and conditioning.