Seasonal flowers
Seasonal Flowers in September
September is the month of the quiet transition. Dahlias hold peak, asters start, first berry varieties and autumn greenery enter the range. The palette shifts from summer brilliance to warm, muted tones — apricot, bordeaux, aubergine, mustard.
Dahlias still central. In September, late cultivars are often deeper in colour and larger-bloomed than in August.
Asters begin their season. Classic star-shaped blooms in purple, pink, white. A classic autumn cut flower with long vase life (8–10 days).
Sunflowers in September are often smaller with darker cores — slightly 'more grown-up' than the loud August look.
Hydrangeas turn 'antique' — heads drying out and taking on rosé-green and copper tones. This phase is beloved by florists: they can also be dried and kept for months.
Berry varieties arrive: rosehips, snowberries, hypericum berries. Add texture and autumnal depth to bouquets.
Eucalyptus and autumnal greenery (pistachio, olive branch) take over from baby's breath — suits the autumnal main flowers better.
September weddings: usually muted palette, autumn-warm. We recommend dahlias + asters + eucalyptus + berries — a typical September wedding bouquet reads more 'warm wood and earth' than spring.
Frequently asked
- Are asters good for bouquets?
- Very — they last 8–10 days, tolerate fluctuations, come in many colours. A classic autumn cut flower. Caution: asters are in the Asteraceae family and can trigger reactions in allergy-prone people.
- Can I dry hydrangeas in September?
- Yes — actually the ideal moment. Late-summer hydrangeas with beginning discolouration dry especially well and keep shape and colour for months.