Picking Flowers by Season by Barbara Jennings

When planning a party, try to use flowers that are in season. You can save a lot of money on the cost of your floral arrangements if you do. There are many year-round flowers available in addition to those that are seasonal.

Go for great impact. Experiment with exotic flowers. Don't be shy. Remember, the flowers you choose may quite literally become the center of attraction, so make them special.

Seasons

Spring - Anemone, apple blossom, cherry blossom, daffodil, freesia, iris, lilac, lily of the valley, peony, quince, sweet pea, tulip, violet.

Summer - Aster, bells of Ireland, calla lily, dahlia, fuchsia, geranium, gladiola, honeysuckle, hydrangea, orange blossom, zinnia.

Fall - Aster, bittersweet, celosia, Chinese lantern, chrysanthemum, dahlia, fuchsia, hydrangea, marigold, montbretia, zinnia.

Winder - Amaryllis, carnellia, daffodil, ginestra, hyacinth, mimosa, paperwhite narcissus, star-of-Bethlehem, tulip.

Year-Round - Alstromeria, bachelor button, carnation, daisy, delphinium, fern, gardenia, ivy, lily, orchid, rose, stephanotis.

Fruits and Vegetables
Don't forget that fruit and vegetables can also be incorporated nicely into your arrangements. Not only do they add additional color and interest, but they add a special fragrance of their own too.