Spring Flowers in Sydney: What’s Blooming and When to Send Them

Spring Flowers are on their way

It’s early August, and while it might not feel like spring just yet, something starts to shift around now – especially at the flower market. The days edge a little longer, and a few early-season favourites begin to reappear. Some winter blooms are still going strong (yes, there’s still time to catch Tulips and Poppies before they finish up), while others – like Blossom, Larkspur and even Ranunculus – start showing up more often, hinting at the season to come. These flowers don’t all arrive with a date stamp, but together, they mark the beginning of the slow, beautiful build toward spring.

What’s Blooming: A Guide to Spring Flowers in Sydney

Spring flowers don’t arrive all at once – they ease their way in, week by week, depending on the weather, the growers, and a bit of luck. Some appear briefly, others stretch across the season. But each one has its moment, and when it comes, it’s worth catching.

There’s Blossom, which feels like a season turning on a branch – gentle, fleeting, and quietly hopeful. Ranunculus roll in with every colour imaginable, starting as tight little buds and opening into cheerful, multi-layered blooms that seem to get better by the hour. Anemones bring rich, velvety tones – deep purple, ruby, blush and white – elegant and expressive without trying too hard.

Blossom is often one of the first signs spring is on its way

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You might spot Larkspur soon after – airy and romantic, their soft pinks and mauves dancing on slender stems. Sweet peas begin to show too, though they can be tricky – fragile crops, quick to come and go, but oh-so-lovely when they do. And then there are the Daffodils, especially the peachy ruffled ones. They don’t hang around for long, but when they appear, they’re hard to beat.

Larkspur adds an airy prettiness to early spring bunches

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A little later, we look out for Delphinium – chunky and tall, in purples, mauves and whites, with early crops that are often full and striking. Lilac makes a brief but nostalgic appearance. And if you’re lucky, there might even be Snowdrops – tiny, delicate and rare, a blink-and-you-miss-it kind of flower that’s not for everyone, but completely enchanting to those who know.

Lilac: a fleeting favourite for the flower-obsessed

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Why Spring Flowers Make the Best Gifts

Spring flowers don’t just look good – they feel different. There’s something about their timing, their colour, their arrival after a quieter season. They carry a little spark of possibility. A sense of momentum. Like something’s starting.

They’re perfect for new beginnings – a new job, a new home, a fresh start after a tough patch. Or just as a gentle thank-you to the person who got you through winter. The friend who checked in. The colleague who made the cold mornings bearable. The neighbour who brought in your bin.

A spring bunch doesn’t need to shout. It just quietly says: I’m thinking of you. Things are shifting. Good things are coming.

And with so many fleeting favourites – Ranunculus, Sweet peas, Daffodils, Snowdrops – there’s a sense of now-or-never that makes them feel even more special to give (or receive). These aren’t flowers you can find all year round, or even every week. They’re tied to a moment. And that’s what makes them feel so personal.

Daffodils come in more varieties than you think—don’t blink or you’ll miss them

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How to Catch Your Favourite Flower

The thing about spring flowers is – they don’t wait around. Some are here for a month, some for a week, and some only show up if the weather plays nice. Which means timing matters. If you’ve got a favourite, like Sweet peas or Lilac, it’s worth keeping an eye out.

One way to stay in the loop? Head to our Seasonal Flowers page. If something’s not available right now, you can check out our Back Soon page and hit the ‘email me’ button and we’ll be in touch the moment it’s back. No need to stalk the website.

Or, if you want to ride the whole spring wave, our Seasonal Special Subscription is designed for exactly this. It follows the natural rhythm of the Australian growing season – whatever’s blooming here and now, not something flown halfway across the world. You get what’s fresh, local, and in tune with the land.

Why Local Spring Flowers Feel Better (Because They Are)

There’s something special about Australian flowers (particularly ones that come from just down the road, which they often do). Grown for this season, in this climate, by people who know this land. Around now, the local growers are really back in action – the ones who took Mondays off over winter are back at the market three days a week, and new spring flowers are starting to appear across their stands.

We like to hunt down new flowers as they spring up, but only when the quality is spot on – from growers we know and trust. If something looks good and holds well, we might weave it into the daily mixed bunch. Or, if it deserves the spotlight, we’ll offer it as a single-variety bunch so you can enjoy it en masse. It all depends on what’s blooming, and what feels right that day.

So whether you’re sending ranunculus to a friend or ordering anemones for yourself, you’re supporting a local grower and staying in step with the season. It’s a feel-good choice in every way.

Let Spring In

Spring doesn’t always arrive on schedule – but when the flowers start to show up, it’s a sign that something good is on its way. If you’ve been thinking about sending flowers, it’s the perfect time to do it. Whether it’s a bunch of Ranunculus to mark a fresh start, a little thank-you to someone who got you through winter, or just a quiet nudge that says “hello, new season”- we’re here for it.

When delphinium arrives in full force, you *feel* it’s spring

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You can see what’s blooming and available for flower delivery in Sydney on our Seasonal Flowers page. If your favourite’s not there yet, head to Back Soon and pop your email in – we’ll let you know the moment it’s back. Or treat yourself or someone special to a Seasonal Special Subscription to catch each flower as it arrives, without lifting a finger.

Or keep it easy with our Daily Mixed Bouquet – a fresh surprise, delivered with heart.