| Flower | Blooms in (per NC State Extension) |
|---|---|
| Tulip | Spring |
| Daffodil | Spring, Winter |
| Rose | Summer |
| Hydrangea | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Sunflower | Summer, Fall |
| Dahlia | Summer, Fall |
| Chrysanthemum | Summer, Fall |
| Lily | Summer |
| Daylily | Spring, Summer |
| Black-eyed Susan | Summer |
| Lavender | Summer |
| Marigold | Summer |
| Zinnia | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Begonia | Summer, Fall |
| Camellia | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
| Magnolia | Spring |
| Cherry | Spring |
| Salvia | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Cosmos | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Iris | Spring, Summer |
| Azalea | Spring |
| Calla lily | Summer |
| Bird of paradise | Summer, Fall |
Values marked "See source" have no single authoritative figure; follow the linked source for the latest published data.
Frequently asked questions
Are bloom times the same as cut-flower availability?
No. Bloom time is when a plant flowers outdoors; what a florist can offer also depends on where the cut flowers were grown and shipped. Use this table as a garden guide, and ask a florist what is in season for delivery.
What blooms in spring?
Per the NC State data: tulips, daffodils, hydrangeas, daylilies, zinnias, camellias, magnolias, cherry, salvia, cosmos, irises and azaleas all bloom in spring.
What blooms in summer?
Roses, hydrangeas, sunflowers, dahlias, chrysanthemums, lilies, daylilies, black-eyed Susans, lavender, marigolds, zinnias, begonias, salvia, cosmos, irises and calla lilies.
What blooms in fall?
Hydrangeas, sunflowers, dahlias, chrysanthemums, zinnias, begonias, camellias, salvia, cosmos and bird of paradise.
What blooms in winter?
Very few: in the NC State data, daffodils and camellias are the winter bloomers, and both extend into spring.
Sources
- Tulip — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Daffodil — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Rose — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Hydrangea — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Sunflower — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Dahlia — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Chrysanthemum — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Lily — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Daylily — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Black Eyed Susan — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Lavender — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Marigold — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Zinnia — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Begonia — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Camellia — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Magnolia — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Cherry — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Salvia — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Cosmos — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Iris (Flag, Iris, Snake Lily, Water Flag) — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Rhododendron (Azalea, Rhododendron, Rosebay) — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Zantedeschia aethiopica (Calla Lily, Arum Lily) — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise) — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox