{"id":125374,"date":"2026-04-20T09:25:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lebouquet.com\/?p=125374"},"modified":"2026-04-22T03:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:22:09","slug":"spring-flower-guide-whats-in-season-and-how-to-choose-the-right-blooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/en\/blog\/spring-flower-guide-whats-in-season-and-how-to-choose-the-right-blooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Flower Guide: What\u2019s in Season and How to Choose the Right Blooms"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"125374\" class=\"elementor elementor-125374\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9f8d6f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9f8d6f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f53403\" data-id=\"6f53403\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d14227d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d14227d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1760\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/spring-flower-guide.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-125468\" alt=\"spring flower guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/spring-flower-guide.webp 1760w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/spring-flower-guide-600x207.webp 600w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/spring-flower-guide-1024x354.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/spring-flower-guide-768x265.webp 768w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/spring-flower-guide-1536x531.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/spring-flower-guide-300x104.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1760px) 100vw, 1760px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45e21661 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45e21661\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-512ad0c\" data-id=\"512ad0c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a9d5c13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a9d5c13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Spring Flowers Guide: What\u2019s in Season &amp; How to Choose the Right Blooms<\/h1><p>Spring is the season when everything wakes up again, days get longer, light gets softer, and flowers finally step back into the spotlight. Seasonal spring flowers don\u2019t just look beautiful; they also tend to be fresher, last longer, and feel more meaningful because they reflect the time of year. Across Canada and much of the northern hemisphere, spring means tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, lilacs, peonies, and other blooms that only shine for a few precious weeks.<\/p><p>This guide walks you through what\u2019s typically in season in spring and how to choose the right blooms for bouquets, gifts, and gardens, plus a quick note on Montreal and similar climates.<\/p><h2>Why Spring Flowers Feel So Special<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring flowers have a built-in symbolism: they stand for renewal, new beginnings, and the return of light after winter. Many of the classic spring blooms are bulbs or hardy perennials that spend months hidden underground before bursting into colour. That short window makes them feel extra special. Peonies, lilacs, and many tulips are only at their best for a few weeks each year.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the practical side, choosing in\u2011season flowers usually means:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better freshness and vase life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More vibrant colours and fragrance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better value than out\u2011of\u2011season imports<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h2>What Flowers Are in Season in Spring?<\/h2><p>Exact timing depends on your region and climate, but across Canada and other temperate areas, spring stretches roughly from March to May, with some overlap into June. Here\u2019s a general guide.<\/p><h3>Early Spring (March-Early April)<\/h3><p>These are the first signs that winter is finally loosening its grip:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebouquet.com\/en\/truly-tulips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tulips<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of the most iconic spring flowers, available in almost every colour. Thanks to Canadian greenhouse growers, florists can begin offering fresh tulips as early as mid\u2011January, with beautiful stems available right through the spring months.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103111 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lebouquet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PTU-Parrot-Tulips-1200-x-1200-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PTU-Parrot-Tulips-1200-x-1200-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PTU-Parrot-Tulips-1200-x-1200-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PTU-Parrot-Tulips-1200-x-1200-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PTU-Parrot-Tulips-1200-x-1200-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PTU-Parrot-Tulips-1200-x-1200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PTU-Parrot-Tulips-1200-x-1200-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PTU-Parrot-Tulips-1200-x-1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Symbolism:<\/strong> perfect love, renewal, comfort.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Daffodils (Narcissus):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bright yellow or white trumpets that often bloom just after the snow melts.\u200b<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Symbolism:<\/strong> hope, new beginnings, resilience.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hyacinths: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short, stocky spikes with an intense fragrance in shades of purple, blue, pink, or white.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for: perfuming an entryway, bathroom, or bedside table.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crocuses &amp; Other Early Bulbs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Small but cheerful, often appearing while there\u2019s still snow on the ground.\u200b<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These flowers are common in florist spring collections and seasonal bouquets, especially around Easter and early spring celebrations.<\/span><\/p><h3>Mid-Spring (April-Early May)<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93529 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lebouquet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-scaled-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-scaled-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-3-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As temperatures climb, more variety becomes available:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More Tulips &amp; Daffodils:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many varieties peak in April and linger into May in cooler regions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ranunculus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Layered, rose\u2011like blooms in bright and pastel shades; very popular in modern spring bouquets.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anemones:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Graphic, poppy\u2011like flowers (often with dark centres) that add a stylish, contemporary touch.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pansies &amp; Violas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cool\u2011season annuals that tolerate fluctuating spring temperatures well.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florists often mix these mid\u2011spring blooms with early foliage and branches (e.g., forsythia, flowering shrubs) to create light, airy designs.<\/span><\/p><h3>Late Spring (May-Early June)<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93507 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lebouquet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-scaled-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-scaled-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lebouquet.brstdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Peonies-Social-5-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/p><p>By late spring, the \u201cnext wave\u201d of larger, showy flowers arrives:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lilacs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fragrant clusters in purple, pink or white, typically blooming from late May in many Canadian regions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Symbolism:<\/strong> nostalgia, first love, memory.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Peonies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lush, ruffled blooms usually opening from late May into early June, depending on climate.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Symbolism:<\/strong> romance, prosperity, good fortune.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Irises: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tall stems with distinctive, elegant petals in shades of purple, blue, yellow and white, often used to add height and structure to arrangements.\u200b<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Symbolism:<\/strong> hope, wisdom, admiration.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, summer perennials and early hydrangeas may also start overlapping with late spring flowers in some regions, giving florists and gardeners a huge palette to work with.<\/span><\/p><h2>How to Choose the Right Spring Blooms for Bouquets &amp; Gifts<\/h2><p>When choosing spring flowers for a bouquet or arrangement, whether you\u2019re ordering online, visiting a florist, or picking from your own garden, focus on four main criteria: occasion, colour, fragrance, and longevity.<\/p><h3>1. Match the Flowers to the Occasion<\/h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><b>Everyday \u201cthinking of you\u201d or thank\u2011you: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and mixed spring bouquets feel light, cheerful, and uplifting.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Romantic occasions (anniversaries, proposals, special dates): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peonies, ranunculus, roses, and tulips in blush, cream, and berry tones create a soft, romantic feel.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Mother\u2019s Day &amp; family celebrations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastel tulips, roses, lilies, and peonies are classic choices in many parts of Canada for Mother\u2019s Day in May.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Sympathy or get\u2011well: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft whites and pastels, think lilies, tulips, pale roses, communicate care and calm.\u200b<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>If you\u2019re unsure, asking for a seasonal mixed bouquet in a soft or bright palette is a safe and lovely choice.<\/p><h3>2. Choose a Colour Palette and Mood<\/h3><p>Spring lends itself to two main palettes:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><strong>Soft &amp; Romantic:<\/strong> blush, cream, lavender, soft yellow<ul><li>Perfect for Mother\u2019s Day, baby showers, and subtle home d\u00e9cor.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Bright &amp; Joyful:<\/strong> fuchsia, sunny yellow, coral, strong purples<ul><li>Great for birthdays, graduations, and energizing spaces.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Many contemporary florists mix pastel blooms with one or two brighter accent colours, plus natural greenery, for a garden\u2011inspired look.<\/p><h3>3. Consider Fragrance (and Allergies)<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragrance can be a huge part of spring\u2019s appeal but not everyone reacts well to strong scents.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Very fragrant:<\/strong> hyacinths, lilies, lilacs, some old\u2011fashioned roses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Moderately fragrant:<\/strong> peonies, some tulips, freesia<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Low fragrance:<\/strong> ranunculus, anemones, many modern roses<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For offices, hospitals, or people with sensitivities, choose low\u2011scent flowers or ask your florist to limit heavily perfumed blooms.<\/span><\/p><h3>4. Think About Vase Life<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All cut flowers are perishable, but some spring favourites last longer than others:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Longer\u2011lasting choices:<\/strong> tulips, ranunculus, many roses, carnations, chrysanthemums\u200b<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Short\u2011season showstoppers:<\/strong> hyacinths, lilacs, and peonies-stunning for a few days even if they don\u2019t last as long.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want both drama and durability, a good strategy is to include one or two \u201cstar\u201d flowers (like peonies or lilacs) supported by sturdier companions.<\/span><\/p><h2>How to Choose Spring Flowers for Your Home &amp; Garden<\/h2><p>Spring flowers don\u2019t just belong in vases; this is prime time for planning garden beds, balcony planters, and front\u2011step pots.<\/p><h3><b>1. Know Your Climate &amp; Hardiness Zone<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of Canada spans hardiness zones 3 to 7, with milder coastal and urban regions closer to zone 7 and colder inland or northern regions closer to zone 3. Zones tell you which perennials and shrubs will survive your winter.\u200b<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are typically hardy in most Canadian zones when planted at the right depth in fall.\u200b<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More tender perennials and shrubs should be checked for their minimum zone rating and matched to your area.\u200b<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>2. Respect the Last Frost Date<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last frost date, the average date of the last spring freeze, varies by region but is critical for outdoor planting.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many Canadian cities, the last frost falls between late April and late May, but northern and higher\u2011elevation areas can be later.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cool\u2011season plants like pansies can go out earlier, but tender annuals (petunias, non\u2011hardy herbs, etc.) should wait until after the last expected frost.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good rule of thumb:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use pots and containers early in the season that you can move under cover if a cold snap is forecast.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save more permanent in\u2011ground planting after your local frost date.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>3. Plan for Bloom Succession<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep colour going through the whole season, aim for layers of bloom time:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early spring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> crocuses, early daffodils, early tulips<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mid\u2011spring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> main\u2011season tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, early perennials<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late spring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lilacs, peonies, irises, bleeding hearts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix bulbs, perennials, shrubs, and annuals so something is always in flower.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>4. Use Containers Creatively<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Containers are perfect for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balconies and small patios<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early spring displays you can protect from frost<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing bulbs, annuals, and small shrubs for layered texture<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider combining tulips or daffodils with trailing ivy, pansies, or herbs for a pot that evolves from early to late spring.<\/span><\/p><h2>Spring Flowers in Montreal and Similar Climates<\/h2><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in a city like Montreal or another urban area with a relatively mild microclimate for its region, you often benefit from:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A plant hardiness zone around 5-6, which allows a wider range of perennials and shrubs than colder surrounding areas.\u200b<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An average last frost date in early May, meaning tender annuals are usually planted outdoors from mid\u2011May onward.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these climates, florists such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebouquet.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Bouquet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can work with a broad selection of spring blooms, tulips, ranunculus, hyacinths, lilies, lilacs, and early peonies for seasonal bouquets and special occasions. Ordering a seasonal designer\u2019s choice arrangement is often the easiest way to get the freshest local or regional spring flowers available that week.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b32661 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b32661\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-90c9512\" data-id=\"90c9512\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c71a665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c71a665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spring Flower FAQs\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3ff0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4e3ff0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8201\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8201\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the best flowers for spring bouquets?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8201\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8201\"><p>Some of the most popular and readily available spring flowers include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Tulips and daffodils (bulb classics)<\/li><li>Ranunculus and anemones (for a modern, romantic look)<\/li><li>Hyacinths (for fragrance)<\/li><li>Lilacs and peonies (late spring showstoppers)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>A mix of these with some greenery and filler flowers will give you a bouquet that feels authentically seasonal.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8202\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8202\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When should I start planting spring flowers outside?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8202\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8202\"><p>It depends on your local last frost date, but generally:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Hardy bulbs are planted in fall and bloom on their own in spring.<\/li><li>Cool\u2011season flowers (like pansies) can often go out a bit before the last frost.<\/li><li>Tender annuals and most bedding plants should wait until after the last expected frost, which can range from late April to late May in many Canadian regions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Check local gardening resources or a frost\u2011date map for your specific area.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8203\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8203\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can I make spring flowers last longer in a vase?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8203\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8203\"><p>To extend the life of cut spring flowers:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Re\u2011cut stems at an angle under water before arranging.<\/li><li>Remove leaves that would sit below the water line.<\/li><li>Use clean vases and fresh water with flower food.<\/li><li>Keep arrangements away from direct sun, heat sources, and ripening fruit.<br \/>Change the water every 1-2 days and re\u2011cut stems as needed.\u200b<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Most spring bouquets will last around 5-7 days with this level of care, and some flowers (like tulips and ranunculus) can last even longer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8204\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8204\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I order seasonal spring flowers online in Montreal?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8204\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8204\"><p>Yes. If you\u2019re in or near Montreal, you can order seasonal spring flower arrangements online from local florists such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebouquet.com\/en\/spring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Bouquet<\/a>. Many offer:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Curated spring collections (for Easter, Mother\u2019s Day, or general occasions)<\/li><li>Same\u2011day or next\u2011day delivery within the city and surrounding areas<\/li><li>Designer\u2019s choice bouquets featuring the freshest tulips, ranunculus, peonies, and other in\u2011season blooms<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Wherever you live, choosing a local florist that highlights seasonal flowers is the easiest way to enjoy spring at its best.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring Flowers Guide: What\u2019s in Season &amp; How to Choose the Right Blooms Spring is the season when everything wakes up again, days get longer, light gets softer, and flowers finally step back into the spotlight. 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