Which flowers bloom when and how to care for them best
When the first crocuses break through the snow in Vienna, the most beautiful time of the flower year begins. And suddenly everyone wants tulips. Recommended in this context: Delicate Spring Flower Basket: Tulips in Pink-Cream.
Spring brings the greatest variety of cut flowers. From February to May, the selection changes almost weekly - and if you buy seasonally, you get the freshest flowers at the best price.
Most spring flowers come from the Netherlands. Tulip season there begins as early as January in the greenhouses, before the famous tulip fields bloom in April. In Austria, outdoor-grown flowers start a little later - depending on the region, from March or April onward.
February to March: The early starters
- Tulips - Available from Holland starting in February. Austria’s most popular spring flower. Hundreds of varieties in every color. They keep growing in the vase and bend toward the light.
- Daffodils - Yellow, white, or bicolored. Caution: in the first 24 hours, daffodils release a sap that kills other flowers in the vase. Condition them separately first, then combine them.
- Hyacinths - Intense fragrance, compact flower clusters. In a glass vase or a pot, they are a beautiful sign of spring.
- Snowdrops - The very first flowers of the year. Tiny, but brave. Protected by law in Austria - do not pick them in the wild.
March to April: Peak season
- Ranunculus - Delicate, many-petaled blooms in shades from pastel to vivid. A florist favorite for spring bouquets and weddings.
- Anemones - Graphic, elegant, with a dark center. The white and deep purple varieties are especially popular for weddings.
- Freesias - Delicately fragrant, in many colors. One of the best-smelling cut flowers of all.
- Iris - Blue-violet, elegant, and striking. Lasts around five to seven days in a vase.
April to May: The late bloomers
- Peonies - Only in season from late April to June. The queens of late spring. Lush, fragrant, romantic. Their season is short - if you want them, order early.
- Lilac - The scent of spring in Vienna. Wonderful in a vase, but only available for a short time (April to May).
- Lily of the valley - Delicate, fragrant, but highly toxic. In France, they are given as lucky flowers on May 1st.
- Forget-me-not - Small, blue, romantic. The classic message: "Forget me not."
Tip: Spring flowers like it cool. Don’t place the vase next to the radiator or in direct sunlight. At cooler temperatures (15 to 18 degrees), tulips and ranunculus last much longer.
Spring flowers in the garden in Austria
In Austrian gardens, spring begins with crocuses and winter aconites (February), followed by daffodils and tulips (March to May). The bulbs are planted in autumn — if you missed that in October, you can buy pre-forced potted plants in spring.
Popular spring combinations for flower beds: tulips and forget-me-nots, daffodils and grape hyacinths, primroses and pansies. The result is a play of color that blooms continuously from March to May.
Spring bouquets at MoBlumen Vienna
Tulips, ranunculus, anemones — fresh and seasonal.
Frequently asked questions about spring flowers
Tulips are available from florists from January to May. Peak season is February to April. After that, the Dutch season ends and tulips become more expensive and harder to find.
Tulips are one of the few cut flowers that keep growing after they are cut — up to 5 cm. This is due to their growth hormone, which remains active even without roots. They also respond to light and bend toward the light source.
Hyacinths, lilac, freesias, and lily of the valley are the most intensely fragrant spring flowers. Hyacinths are so strongly scented that a single stem can fill an entire room. For sensitive noses, that can be too much.
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