Winter flowers in season
Cut flowers, branches and foliage in season in winter (Northern Hemisphere), with vase life, fragrance, pet safety and this season's holiday price surges.
Cut flowers in season
| Flower | Vase life | Fragrance | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulip | 4–7 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Narcissus (daffodil) | 4–7 days | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Camellia | 3–5 days | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Anemone | 3–6 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Freesia | 5–8 days | Strong | — |
| Hyacinth | 5–7 days | Strong | mildly toxic |
| Stock (Matthiola) | 7–10 days | Strong | — |
| Protea | 10–14 days | None | — |
| Waxflower | 10–14 days | Light | — |
| Ranunculus | 5–8 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Hellebore | 7–10 days | None | mildly toxic |
| Pincushion protea | 10–14 days | None | — |
Branches and foliage in season
Year-round staples
RoseLilyCarnationGerbera daisyLisianthusBaby's breathBird of paradiseOrchids (cut)Calla lilyStaticeAnthuriumDendrobium orchidCraspedia (billy buttons)AlstroemeriaHeliconiaStar of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum)Bouvardia
What florists should know
- Short-lived — deliver the same or next day: Tulip, Narcissus (daffodil), Camellia, Anemone
- Strongly scented — not for hospital visits, condolences or dining tables: Narcissus (daffodil), Freesia, Hyacinth, Stock (Matthiola)
Holidays this season
- Valentine's Day — Worldwide · 2–3× · 21 days ahead
- Chinese New Year — Chinese mainland · 1.5–3× · 30 days ahead
- Christmas — Worldwide · 1.2–1.6× · 30 days ahead
FAQ
What flowers are in season in winter?
Cut flowers: Tulip, Narcissus (daffodil), Camellia, Anemone, Freesia, Hyacinth, Stock (Matthiola), Protea, Waxflower, Ranunculus, Hellebore, Pincushion protea. Branches and foliage: Plum blossom, Winterberry, Pussy willow, Red-twig dogwood, Holly.
Which winter flowers last longest?
Among this season's cut flowers: Protea, Waxflower, Pincushion protea, Stock (Matthiola).
Which winter flowers fade fastest?
Tulip, Narcissus (daffodil), Camellia, Anemone usually last only a few days; deliver them the same or next day and avoid making them far ahead.
Which winter holidays push flower prices up?
Valentine's Day (rose, typically 2–3×); Chinese New Year (orchids (cut), pussy willow, peach blossom, lily, bamboo, typically 1.5–3×); Christmas (pine, holly, typically 1.2–1.6×).