How To Find the Freshest Flowers, Based on What’s in Season

There’s nothing like a bouquet of fresh blooms!

If a fresh bouquet of flowers puts a smile on your face, you’re not alone — and there’s actually science that proves looking at flowers can help improve your mood.

Whether you consider yourself an amateur florist or someone who can seriously appreciate a good bodega bouquet, you’ve probably wondered why you can only find your favorite flower at certain times of the year or why your preferred bloom’s lifespan can vary so drastically — sometimes it’s probably your fault…but other times, you can blame it on the season.

While it’s always best to shop small, finding certain flowers from local sources can prove difficult depending on the time of year. It can even be hard to find what you want if you’re ordering online. And while it’s much easier to grab whatever is at the corner store or order a random bouquet online, those flowers aren’t always harvested in a way that’s healthy for the planet or those picking them.

If you want to ensure that your flowers are as gorgeous and fresh as they can possibly be, so they’ll last longer, here’s our general guide to finding the best flowers based on seasonality.

Jump to summer flowers.
Jump to fall flowers.
Jump to winter flowers.
Jump to spring flowers.