We turned to Brisbane florist-extraordinaire, Kate Dawes, for her low-down on the flowers that should be top of your list when looking to create stunning spring wedding bouquets.
Related article: Your guide to winter wedding flowers
Your in-season guide to spring wedding flowers
- Agapanthus (late) comes in White and Blue: Lovely used in a Tall Arrangement or Fun Texture in a Bouquet
- Banksia: We have them in fun colours or they are just the perfect addition to a dried natural bouquet.
- Blossom: Always a favorite, but timing is crucial for the buds to open at that perfect moment
- Boronia: Just love the citrus scent and the hot pink is to die for, along with the moody brown! The tiny cup-shaped flowers look beautiful clustered together on the one stem.
- Canterbury bells: A must, and they come in white and mauve. They are named after their ‘bell’ appearance and while they can be a country look, used in a crafty way, just perfect!
- Cornflower: A dramatic royal Blue to add a pop of colour.
- Delphinium: We get Pacific which is tall and dramatic and the Butterfly which is light and airy
- Lilac: Has to be a favourite in white and soft coloured mauve.
- Lily: We get double petal ones now…Cannot wait to bring the Lily back!! Image Credit: Easytogrowbulbs
- Lily of the valley (oct) So petite, delicate, and whimsical. Sometimes the stems are a tad short for larger bouquets.
- Lisianthus: I call this the soft Rose because of the soft delicate petals
- Orchid: My favorite is the Cymbidium especially the Brown
- Phalaenopsis orchid: If you like the idea of adding some lux vibes put a tick on these.
- Pussy willow: Touch of twig is always a thing!
- Protea: We get some amazing ones now…Pink Ice, Grandi colour and more
- Ranunculus; The soft folded petals are just divine, and the range of colours makes them so special.
- Rhododendron: These are great to Bulk up and arrangement as the flowering heads burst open in a spectacular colour bomb Petals can be damaged easily so treat with care.
- Rose: Where do you start; Our Australian Farmers have some beautiful varieties and are worth seeking out. In saying that our customers just love a reflexed Columbian Rose.
- Snapdragon: Country like with a range of awesome colors
- Statice: Whimsical and great used in mass or to add a wild touch. Can be dried or fresh.
- Stephanotis (late) Bring out your wallet…. But makes a divine trail with its little white flowers
- Stock: Beautiful scent with the apricot or custard yellow being a favourite. The elongated shape pops above other flowers in a bouquet to give great shape.
- Sunflower (late): Happy flower!!
- Sweat pea (early) Oh just perfect for that wandering random look
- Tulip (early): Fringed, Doubles and singles. Beautiful blown open or closed, not to mention so many colours.
- Waratah: Simply stunning focal flower for texture and colour (Red and white)
These flowers listed below are featured in our Winter wedding edit and are also a good choice for spring wedding flowers.
*Alstromeria: Choose masses of one colour for maximum effect and peel off all the busy foliage
*Anthurium: You love them or hate them. Amazing colors to add just a pop of fine line to bouquet or arrangements
*Arum lily: A streamlined classic look
*Calla lily: Great colors to add a touch of drama. Similar to arum
*Daffodil: Cheery Field flower look
*Gerbera: Just love the Double petal ones but hard to get
*Gladioli: Fun to try but have their limits
*Heliconia: Just add a pop for shape and colour
*Hyacinth: If you are not into a heavy perfume turn the other way. The flowerets are perfect for wired work
*Iris: Drama
*Jonquil: Country field style
*Magnolia: Just the Foliage
*Poppy: Watching them POP open is the best part
We’d like to thank Kate from Kate Dawes Flower Design for her contribution. If you’re after more spring wedding flower inspiration be sure to check out our Pinterest collection.