How to use the calendar
Potted suggestions describe good buying or display choices, not a promise that each species naturally flowers in that month.
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Which flowers to buy each month in the UK
Keep the two choices separate: a rooted plant for your home, or fresh stems for a vase. This calendar gives you a starting point for both.
By Ma Petite Fleur · Updated 4 October 2026
Dahlia flowers: one example of seasonal garden colour.
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Photo: Masum-al-Hasan Rocky (Rocky Masum). CC BY-SA 4.0. Original photograph on Wikimedia Commons. Resized and converted to WebP; any card crop uses the same licence. Educational illustration; plants and cultivars vary.
THE SHORT VERSION
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Your month-by-month flower calendar
| Month | Potted flowers to consider | Cut flowers to look for | Care reminder |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cyclamen, Christmas cactus, moth orchid | Winter narcissi, protected or imported stems | Keep plant pots clear of radiators. |
| February | Cyclamen, Hippeastrum, moth orchid | Narcissi; tulips as supply develops | Wrap living plants for a cold journey. |
| March | Indoor azalea, African violet | Tulips, narcissi, ranunculus | Increase watering only as growth and drying change. |
| April | Flowering begonia, moth orchid | Tulips, ranunculus; local spring stems | Shield plants from suddenly stronger sun. |
| May | African violet, flowering begonia | Late-spring peonies, early roses | Check exact local peony availability. |
| June | Anthurium, begonia | Roses, sweet peas, peonies early in the month | Avoid hot cars and sunny vase positions. |
| July | Anthurium, African violet | Roses, sweet peas, sunflowers, first dahlias | Check vase water every day. |
| August | Begonia, moth orchid | Dahlias, sunflowers, roses | Arrange plant checks while away. |
| September | Florist’s cyclamen, anthurium | Dahlias, asters, late roses | Check plants brought indoors for pests. |
| October | Cyclamen, Christmas cactus | Dahlias until frost, chrysanthemums | Move flowers away from heating. |
| November | Cyclamen, moth orchid | Chrysanthemums, foliage; supply varies | Choose for a cooler or warmer room deliberately. |
| December | Christmas cactus, Hippeastrum, cyclamen | Cut amaryllis, foliage, protected or imported flowers | Keep tall stems stable and clear of fires. |
How to use the calendar
Potted suggestions describe good buying or display choices, not a promise that each species naturally flowers in that month. Many nursery-grown flowering plants are sold year-round. Cut-flower suggestions follow broad British seasonal patterns, with winter supply often relying on protected growing or imports.
A cold spring, an early frost or a different grower can change the selection. Ask what looks freshest on your date and choose a flexible colour palette when exact flower availability matters. These guides describe plant care and buying choices; they do not imply every species is stocked by Ma Petite Fleur.
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Houseplant basics with the RHS
General houseplant guidance to help you choose a position. Use this article for the particular plant’s watering and flowering needs.
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Keeping Phalaenopsis orchids flowering
Tony Le-Britton demonstrates orchid care for the RHS. Follow the orchid-specific advice, rather than applying it to every flowering plant.
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