Quick answer
South African summer (Nov–Feb) favours sunflowers, strelitzia and gerberas; autumn (Mar–May) favours chrysanthemums and dahlias; winter (Jun–Aug) is strong for proteas, ranunculus and camellias; spring (Sep–Oct) brings fynbos, roses and fresh garden blooms.
South Africa is home to the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of only six floral kingdoms in the world, so there is rarely a time of year without something beautiful in season.
Choosing a seasonal flower generally means better quality, better value and a longer vase life, since the flowers have not had to be sourced from further afield.
Summer (November to February)
Summer is peak season for bold, sun-loving blooms.
- Sunflowers
- Strelitzia (bird of paradise)
- Gerberas
- Dahlias
- Zinnias
Autumn (March to May)
As the weather cools, richer tones and textures start to dominate.
- Chrysanthemums
- Dahlias
- Amaranthus
- Celosia
- Late-season roses
Winter (June to August)
Winter is when South Africa's native fynbos really shines.
- Protea
- Leucadendron
- Ranunculus
- Camellias
- Anemones
Spring (September to October)
Spring brings a fresh wave of colour after winter.
- Fynbos varieties
- Garden roses
- Ranunculus
- Ranunculus and ranunculus-adjacent bulbs
- Ixia and other Cape bulbs
Why seasonality matters for your order
Because our arrangements are made with what is genuinely available at the time, the exact flowers in your bouquet may vary slightly depending on when you order — even for the same arrangement name. This is normal for any florist working with fresh stock rather than artificial flowers, and we always aim to match the look, colour palette and quality of what you selected.
Frequently asked questions
Will my bouquet look exactly like the photo on the website?
Individual flowers, foliage and colours may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability, but we always aim to match the style, quality and overall feel of the arrangement shown.
