Seasonal Flower Guide for Oklahoma: What Blooms When

Oklahoma's wild swings in weather make for a surprisingly rich flower calendar. Here's what's in season month by month — so your arrangements always look (and cost) their best.

One of the easiest ways to get gorgeous, long-lasting flowers is also the simplest: buy what's in season. In-season stems are fresher when they reach you, they last longer in the vase, and they almost always cost less because they haven't traveled across the country (or the world) to get to Oklahoma. As a flower truck rooted in Oklahoma City, we plan our bouquets around this calendar all year long.

Spring in Oklahoma (March–May)

Spring is the showstopper. After a gray winter, Oklahoma gardens and growers explode with color. This is the season for the soft, romantic blooms everyone loves.

• Tulips & daffodils — the first signs of spring, perfect for cheerful early-season bouquets.
• Ranunculus & anemones — rose-like, layered blooms that are a florist (and bride) favorite.
• Peonies — short but glorious; peony season is brief, so grab them in late April and May.
• Sweet peas, lilac, and snapdragons — fragrant, airy, and beautiful for garden-style designs.

Because spring can still bring late frosts and storms to Oklahoma, supply can shift week to week — another reason buying from a local source pays off.

Summer in Oklahoma (June–August)

Oklahoma summers are hot, and the flowers that thrive here are bold and sun-loving. These are the blooms that shrug off 100-degree afternoons.

• Sunflowers — the unofficial flower of an Oklahoma summer.
• Zinnias & celosia — endless color, and they last a long time once cut.
• Dahlias — dinner-plate blooms that peak in late summer.
• Gomphrena & gerbera daisies — heat-tough and cheerful.

Tip: In peak summer heat, keep cut flowers out of direct sun and change the water daily — bacteria grow fast when it's warm.

Fall in Oklahoma (September–November)

Autumn brings a richer, moodier palette — rust, burgundy, gold, and deep greens. It's our favorite season for texture.

• Chrysanthemums — far beyond the grocery-store mum; garden varieties are stunning.
• Marigolds & rudbeckia — warm, golden tones perfect for the season.
• Dahlias (still going!) until the first frost.
• Dried grasses, wheat, and seed pods — fall is prime time for texture and dried elements.

Winter in Oklahoma (December–February)

Local field flowers slow down, but winter still has plenty to offer — especially evergreens and structural blooms.

• Evergreens, eucalyptus, and berried branches for holiday arrangements.
• Amaryllis and paperwhites — classic winter bloomers.
• Anemones and ranunculus begin again in late winter, bridging into spring.
• Roses and tulips from greenhouse growers are reliably available year-round.