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UK Flower
Availability Calendar
Discover which flowers are at peak UK season each month, when imports are your best option, and how to plan bouquets around natural availability. Covers 20 popular varieties.
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August
7 flowers at peak season · 13 available in total
Lilies
Peak season
Available year-round. UK and European greenhouse production peaks May through September.
White, Pink, Orange, Yellow
Sunflowers
Peak season
UK-grown sunflowers at their best July through September. Imports available from late spring.
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Cream
Dahlias
Peak season
UK dahlias are a late summer and autumn highlight. No meaningful imports — enjoy them in season.
Red, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow, Orange
Lavender
Peak season
Fresh lavender is a strictly UK summer crop. Dried lavender is available year-round from suppliers.
Purple, Blue, White
Lisianthus
Peak season
Grown in the Netherlands and available most of the year. A popular wedding and premium bouquet flower.
Purple, White, Pink, Blue
Alstroemeria
Peak season
One of the most reliably available cut flowers year-round. Long-lasting and excellent value.
Pink, Orange, Yellow, Red, White, Purple
Cosmos
Peak season
A delicate UK summer flower grown outdoors from midsummer. Rarely stocked by florists outside summer.
Pink, White, Purple, Red
Roses
Good availability
UK-grown roses peak June through August. Available year-round via Dutch and Kenyan imports.
Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Peach
Orchids
Good availability
Potted Phalaenopsis orchids are available year-round from Dutch growers. No true UK season.
White, Purple, Pink, Yellow
Carnations
Good availability
Colombian and Dutch carnations provide reliable year-round supply. Valentine's Day sees peak red carnation demand.
Red, Pink, White, Purple, Yellow
Sweet Peas
Good availability
A beloved British cottage flower with a short season. Rarely available as cut flowers outside summer.
Pink, Purple, White, Red
Stocks
Good availability
UK-grown stocks are wonderfully fragrant. Available spring through autumn from British growers.
Pink, White, Purple, Red, Cream
Gerbera
Good availability
Cheerful and long-lasting, gerbera are grown year-round in Dutch greenhouses. Always reliable.
Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, White
UK-grown vs imported
Peak season reflects when a flower is grown in the UK. Good availability typically means reliable Dutch, Kenyan, or Colombian imports. Imported flowers are available most of the year — but UK-grown blooms are fresher, often cheaper, and have a lower carbon footprint.
Why seasonality matters
Choosing flowers in season means better quality, longer vase life, and lower prices. A peony in June is exceptional. A peony in November, if available at all, has travelled far and may not last. Working with the season almost always gives a better result.
Planning ahead
If you're arranging wedding or event flowers, check what's in peak season around your date — your florist will thank you, and your budget will go further. Dahlias in September, sweet peas in July, and tulips in April are among the best-value peak-season choices.