We love buying our flowers as seasonally as possible – at the market, from florist friends, or at the local flower shop. As soon as a cut flower is in season, it looks much more appropriate, is fresher, and lasts longer. Amaryllis are those that bring that unmistakable Christmas feeling into your own four walls in December. And daffodils are those that bring spring to the dining table from March onwards. This calendar shows you which spring and summer flowers are in season when – and how to get the best out of them.
Why seasonal cut flowers make a difference
Seasonal flowers usually have a shorter journey behind them. Less transport, less cold chain, less time between field and vase. The flowers benefit from this, but so do you: they last longer, smell stronger, and bloom in intense colors. A tulip from the region in March is a different thing from an imported tulip in November.
But it is also about something else: seasonal cut flowers anchor the room in time. A bouquet of lilac says more about the month than any calendar.
Spring flowers: What blooms from March to May?
March – the first colors after winter
The first spring flowers bring life back into the home after a dreary winter. Tulips are blooming in all colors now – from creamy white to poppy pink to deep burgundy. Daffodils bring the first yellow of the season, hyacinths the first strong scent. And ranunculus – one of the most popular cut flowers of all – are now opening their first, multi-layered blooms.
April – abundance in spring
In April, the selection widens. Anemones with their dark centers, freesias with their delicate scent, the first peonies from more southern growing regions. If you are specifically looking for yellow spring flowers: forsythia branches and ranunculus in butter and lemon tones are now in their best form. They bring warmth into every room without looking too colorful.
May – blue spring flowers and the scent of lilac
May is the richest spring month. Lilac, lily of the valley, the first roses. And for everyone looking for blue spring flowers: iris, muscari, and blue star – also known as scilla – are now available and come with a cool, timeless depth that discreetly adds more style to every room. For us, it is a single iris branch in May that we drape in our Tulip Vase. Simple, without much drama – and yet so effective.
Summer flowers: What blooms from June to August?
June – peonies, roses, lavender
Early summer belongs to the peonies – better known as peonies. To give their plump, lush blooms the space they need, we prefer to arrange them in our Dumpling Vase. Roses are now in their most beautiful form – full and fragrant, not the scentless long-stemmed roses of winter. Lavender branches as filler give every bouquet depth and hold their shape for a long time even when dried.
July – sunflowers, zinnias, lilies
Midsummer has its own aesthetic: fuller, warmer, more radiant. Sunflowers in a tall vase, zinnias in small groups, lilies as individual blooms with long stems. If you are going for color: zinnias come in a wide spectrum from coral to magenta to white – and last surprisingly long. To give the colorful flowers their own stage, we keep the interior around them in muted colors. A yellow bouquet of sunflowers shines more intensely in a simple setting, coral stands out particularly on white marble or light wood.
August – dahlias and cosmos
Dahlias are the great discovery of late summer. Their compact, geometric blooms last in the vase longer than you would expect, and look particularly beautiful in the plump Dumpling Vase. Cosmos complements every dense summer bouquet as a light, airy cut flower – and grows almost effortlessly in your own garden.
Summer flowers for the balcony – and which of them can also go in the vase
Many summer flowers that are traditionally considered balcony plants are also suitable as cut flowers. Zinnias grow just as well in a pot as in a bed and easily last a week in the vase as freshly cut flowers. The same applies to cosmos and simple dahlias – the smaller the bloom, the longer it usually lasts.
Petunias, geraniums, and begonias are less suitable for the vase. Their stems are too soft, the bloom too short-lived. They belong on the balcony – not in the flower vase.
Ranunculus as a cut flower: the most popular spring flower
No other cut flower has received as much attention in recent years as the ranunculus – and rightly so. Its multi-layered, almost paper-like bloom resembles a miniature peony. It comes in almost every shade, lasts up to two weeks in the vase, and looks just as good in small as in large arrangements.
Season: February to May, with March and April being the main months. If you buy ranunculus outside this time, you will often get imported goods – recognizable by their shorter shelf life and less intense color.
In the vase: ranunculus with medium-length stems look particularly beautiful in the Tulip Vase or Mini Tulip Vase. If you prefer a more lush bouquet made from them, you should opt for the Poppy Vase.
The right vase for seasonal cut flowers
Placing seasonal flowers in the right vase is the final step that makes the difference. Spring flowers such as tulips, daffodils, and anemones belong in a slim vase that holds their stems together – like the Tulip Vase. Peonies and lush summer roses need more space: The Poppy Vase with its wider opening gives sprawling bouquets the freedom they need. For dense, compact arrangements with dahlias or zinnias, we recommend the Dumpling Vase.
You can find all vase shapes and sizes in our Vase Collection.
These are the questions you ask us often
When is ranunculus in season?
Ranunculus are mainly in season from February to May. During this time, they come from regional growing areas and are at their best in terms of quality, shelf life, and color intensity. They are still available from June, but are usually imported.
Which summer flowers last the longest in the vase?
Zinnias, dahlias (especially smaller varieties), and lilies are among the most long-lasting summer flowers for the vase – often a week or longer in a cool location with daily water changes.
Are summer flowers from the balcony also suitable as cut flowers?
Some are, some are not. Zinnias, cosmos, and simple dahlias are well suited. Petunias, geraniums, and begonias are less suitable as cut flowers – their stems are too soft and the bloom barely lasts without the plant.
