What’s In Bloom Right Now and How to Pick the Best

Spring in Melbourne is like someone just turned the saturation dial all the way up. Streets that were bare and grey a few months ago suddenly burst with colour, scent, and texture. And if you’ve been craving a floral refresh in your home (or the perfect gift that doesn’t feel cookie-cutter), spring flowers are your golden ticket.

At Crushes, we’re unapologetically obsessed with this time of year. Spring flowers aren’t just pretty, they’re fleeting, seasonal, and bursting with personality. That means your bouquet is never just any bouquet. It’s this moment in time, captured in stems.

So what’s in bloom right now in Melbourne? And how do you pick the best spring flowers for your vibe, your home, or your lucky recipient? Let’s dive in.

Natives With Personality

Australia does spring in its own way. Our native flowers bring a sense of architectural drama you just can’t fake. Think bold textures, earthy tones, and shapes that feel plucked from a design magazine rather than a garden bed.

Take our native arrangement. Proteas, banksias, and thryptomene are having their moment, and they bring a sculptural, slightly wild energy. These flowers aren’t delicate — they’re statement-makers. Perfect for anyone who loves an arrangement that feels as confident as they are.

Best for: Modern interiors, long-lasting impact, and those who secretly want their flowers to be a little bit badass.

Bright and Playful Pops

Spring also means colour — unapologetic, joyful, can’t-help-but-smile colour. Our Colourful Flower Crush is basically a party in a vase. Think chrysanthemums, delphiniums, and carnations, all playing together like they’re at a festival.

This type of spring bouquet is great if you want instant cheer. Put it in a hallway and watch your whole place lift. Or send it to someone who needs a pick-me-up — trust us, this arrangement will do the trick.

Best for: Gifts, celebrations, and adding colour therapy to your week.

Pastels That Whisper, Not Shout

Not everything in spring is neon-bright. Pastels are huge this season too, and our soft pink-and-green bouquet nails the vibe. Ranunculus, hydrangea, lisianthus, and soft snapdragons create a delicate, airy mix that feels calm but still celebratory.

Pastel spring flowers are perfect if you want romance without clichés, or if you’re styling a dinner table where the flowers should complement the moment, not dominate it.

Best for: Subtle styling, romantic gestures, and minimal homes that still want some softness.

Daffodils: The Springtime Icons

If there’s one flower that screams spring in Melbourne, it’s the daffodil. They’re cheerful, bright, and bring the kind of sunshine energy we all crave after winter. Our daffodil bouquet is classic spring in a bundle.

They might not last as long as natives or tulips, but that’s kind of the point. Their fleeting beauty makes them special. Think of them as a seasonal treat — like mangoes in summer or hot cross buns at Easter.

Best for: Celebrating the season, sending joy, or cheering yourself up midweek.

Gerberas and Green Magic

Gerberas are the extroverts of the spring flower world — bold, graphic, and unapologetically cheerful. In our Gerberas & Lace Bouquet, we pair them with queen anne’s lace and soft filler greens, creating something playful yet surprisingly sophisticated.

This mix is perfect if you want something approachable and fresh. It’s got that Saturday market vibe but upgraded for your coffee table.

Best for: Everyday happiness, gifts for friends, or when you want flowers that feel lighthearted.

Green-On-Green Drama

Sometimes, less colour is actually more. Our all-green Monochrome arrangement proves that spring flowers don’t need to be rainbow-bright to make an impact. Hydrangea, bells of Ireland, anthuriums, and textured greenery combine into something lush and modern.

This is the kind of arrangement that turns heads in an office lobby or feels like a piece of living sculpture in your home. Understated, but far from boring.

Best for: Minimalists, design lovers, and people who want their flowers to whisper luxe rather than shout.

Tulips: Melbourne’s Sweethearts

Tulips are synonymous with spring in Melbourne, and they’re having a major moment right now. Our tulip vase arrangement feels fiery and modern, while the yellow tulip vase is pure sunshine.

Tulips are known for continuing to grow and bend even after being cut — they do their own thing, and that’s part of their charm. Watching them move and shift over the days is half the fun.

Best for: Seasonal gifting, self-indulgence, and anyone who loves flowers with personality.

How to Pick the Best Spring Flowers

Okay, so now you know what’s in bloom — but how do you pick the right bouquet? Here’s our cheat sheet:

1. Match the Mood: Is this for a bold statement? Go natives. Something romantic? Pastels. Something cheerful? Daffodils or tulips.
2. Think Longevity: Natives and chrysanthemums are the marathon runners. Daffodils and tulips are sprinters — short-lived but spectacular.
3. Size Matters: A grand entryway deserves a grand bouquet. A bedside table? Go petite and delicate.
4. Trust the Season: The best spring flowers are the ones that are actually in bloom right now. They’ll be fresher, last longer, and look their best.

Final Word: Celebrate the Fleeting

Spring flowers are about embracing impermanence. They don’t last forever — and that’s their magic. The protea that feels like sculpture, the tulip that bends toward the sun, the daffodil that makes you smile for a week - each is a reminder to pause and enjoy the moment.

At Crushes, we believe flowers aren’t just décor. They’re mood-setters, memory-markers, and tiny celebrations of what nature is doing this very second. So this spring, don’t just buy flowers. Buy spring flowers.

Ready to bring spring inside? Explore our full collection of bouquets online and let’s make this season unforgettable.