In season · Autumn
Which flowers are in season in New Zealand in April?
These flowers are in season in New Zealand in April: Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Gerbera, Rose and Tulip. The table below gives details, sources and the date each was checked.
Details
| Flower | What we know | Source and date checked |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysanthemum | Chrysanthemums are considered an essentially year-round cut flower in New Zealand, able to bloom in both summer and winter conditions. | |
| Dahlia | Dahlias bloom in New Zealand during the warmer months, from late summer into early autumn, with the heaviest flowering around February and March in Auckland. | |
| Gerbera | Gerberas are available from New Zealand florists all year; outdoors they flower naturally from early spring through to autumn. | |
| Rose | Roses (for cut flowers) are primarily grown indoors in New Zealand and are treated as a year-round flower crop rather than a seasonal one. | |
| Tulip | Tulips are a cool-season flower in New Zealand, available from autumn right through winter and into spring, roughly March to October. |
Good to know
- For a New Zealand autumn wedding (March-May), in-season flowers include sunflowers, gerberas, tulips, carnations, delphiniums and orchids in warm orange, yellow, red and burgundy tones.
- Each fact was checked on the date shown. Florists' stock changes, so check with the florist before you order.
Sources and last checked
Last checked .
- Avant Garden Florist: https://avantgarden.co.nz/nz-flowers-in-season/. Checked .
- Kings Plant Barn: https://www.kings.co.nz/growing-guides/dahlia. Checked .
- NZ Your Home and Garden: https://www.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz/inspiration/outdoors/cut-flower-garden/. Checked .
- Te Ara: https://teara.govt.nz/en/market-gardens-and-production-nurseries/page-7. Checked .
- My Wedding Mag NZ: https://myweddingmag.co.nz/guide-to-wedding-flowers-by-season/. Checked .
- Auckland Weddings: https://www.aucklandweddings.co.nz/blog/four-seasons-of-bridal-bouquets. Checked .