Why choose New Zealand’s seasonal flowers?
If you have been exploring the blogs of the best florist in Christchurch New Zealand, you will have seen numerous references to seasonal flowers. Seasonal flowers are typically the first choice of florists when asked for flower recommendations. Whether for same day flower delivery, wedding flowers or funeral flowers, seasonal flowers always reign supreme.
Why are seasonal flowers so popular?
‘Seasonal flowers’ is a phrase used to describe a window of time when a flower naturally blooms in a specific region. The growing season can be extended by artificial climate controls, but seasonal flowers follow the laws of nature.
Seasonal flowers capture the essence of the time of year
Nothing captures the magic of a season more than a flower arrangement curated from the season’s offerings. A bouquet of vibrant tulips exudes spring, while summer is honoured with the vibrancy of celosia and the fragrances of frangipani, autumn radiates with golden leaves and berries. And winter? Winter also has seasonal flowers, but with an emphasis on texture and detail. Choosing in-season flowers and foliage creates a timeless, natural, and memorable display our customers instinctively connect with.
Flowers are at their most beautiful
When flowers are in season, they are naturally thriving and full of vitality. They are at their healthiest; strong and incredibly beautiful, seasonal flowers are cut for display when nature intended them to be in their prime. Court Florist sources flowers from local growers which means the flowers you buy are field fresh.
Seasonal flowers are more affordable
Weather allowing, flower species grow in the same window each year. Obeying the laws of supply and demand, seasonal flowers are plentiful and abundant which drives the price down so our clients enjoy more flowers for their money. Out of season flowers carry additional costs such as cold storage and transport – something to mindful of when seeking wedding flowers inspiration.
Seasonal flowers are more environmentally friendly
The convenience of buying out-of-season flowers comes with an environmental cost. From sourcing locally grown seasonal flowers that have travelled fewer road or air miles, to strategically planning the flower delivery Christchurch routes, Court Florist makes the flowers’ journey from field to client as green as possible. If you buy local products, the impact on the environment is lessened.
Diary of seasonal flowers in New Zealand
New Zealand’s climate allows for many flowers to be grown year-round, but there are some types that have a limited growing season. Here are some examples of popular flowers that are only available within a relatively small timeframe:
January: Amaranthus, Celosia, Cornflower, Gardenia, Gentian, Gladioli, Larkspur, Water Lily, and Zinnia
February: Amaranthus, Celosia, Gentian, Gladioli, Hydrangea, Larkspur, Water Lily, and Zinnia
March: Amaranthus, Celosia, Gentian, Gladioli, Hydrangea, Scabiosa, Water Lily and Zinnia
April: Amaranthus, Celosia and Zinnia
May: Anemones
June: Anemones
July: Anemones, Bird of Paradise, Frangipani,
August: Anemones, Bird of Paradise
September: Anemones, Bird of Paradise, Bluebells, Hyacinths
October: Bluebells, Bird of Paradise, Lily of the Valley, Peony
November: Cornflower, Gardenia, Peony
December: Gardenia, Larkspur, Peony, Poppy
These seasonal New Zealand flowers should be available for flower bouquets and same day flower delivery for Christchurch and surrounding areas within their growing season. However, seasons do fluctuate, so if you have a specific request for a particular flower, speak to one of Court Florist’s team on 03 379 8255 or click here for guidance about which flowers are currently available.
