Melbourne, Victoria
Flowers in season in Melbourne now
In November, 20 flowers are at market in Melbourne, led by peonies, ranunculus and kangaroo paw.
Season months from 51 Australian grower, wholesaler and market sources, checked 8 November 2026.
Melbourne sits in the middle of Victoria's cool-climate growing country, which supplies much of Australia's cut flowers, from tulip farms in the Dandenong Ranges to peony growers in the high country and small flower farms through the Yarra Valley and Gippsland. The cooler weather stretches the seasons: ranunculus run into November here and hydrangeas hold on until May, later than the national calendar. The wholesale market at the National Flower Centre in Epping is trade only, though the public can join a booked Saturday tour. The big dates are the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show at the Royal Exhibition Building in March and the Tesselaar Tulip Festival at Silvan from mid-September to mid-October. The Royal Botanic Gardens are free and open daily.
In season in Melbourne in November
All of November in Melbourne
The year in Melbourne
| Month | Top three flowers | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| January | Sunflowers, Dahlias, Frangipani | January in Melbourne |
| February | Sunflowers, Dahlias, Frangipani | February in Melbourne |
| March | Dahlias, Sunflowers, Frangipani | March in Melbourne |
| April | Dahlias, Hydrangea, Protea | April in Melbourne |
| May | Dahlias, Protea, Banksia | May in Melbourne |
| June | Tulips, Anemone, Protea | June in Melbourne |
| July | Tulips, Orchids, Protea | July in Melbourne |
| August | Tulips, Ranunculus, Daffodils | August in Melbourne |
| September | Tulips, Ranunculus, Protea | September in Melbourne |
| October | Ranunculus, Tulips, Peonies | October in Melbourne |
| November | Peonies, Ranunculus, Kangaroo paw | November in Melbourne |
| December | Sunflowers, Peonies, Frangipani | December in Melbourne |
Summer
Peonies finish in December, then hydrangeas, sunflowers and lisianthus take over, with the first dahlias in January. Lavender flowers in December and January at farms like Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula and Warratina at Wandin North.
Autumn
Dahlias peak from March to May, and hydrangeas are still around until the end of autumn. The flower show fills Carlton Gardens in March, and anemones start in May.
Winter
Anemones, daffodils and tulips are the mainstays, and orchids are at their peak from June to August. Ranunculus and sweet peas arrive in August.
Spring
Tesselaar's tulips flower from mid-September, ranunculus run through to November and local peonies start in October. Lily of the valley, freesias and cherry blossom are all around in September and October.
Flower events near Melbourne
Farms and gardens within 150 km
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne · 2 km away
Best months: September to November
Tesselaar Tulip Farm
Silvan · 41 km away
Usual season: September to October
Girasole Yarra Valley
Wandin East · 42 km away
Usual season: February to March
Warratina Lavender Farm
Wandin North · 42 km away
Best months: November to December
Chintin Botanicals
Chintin · 47 km away
Usual season: not yet confirmed
Red Hill Lavender Farm and Distillery
Main Ridge · 64 km away
Usual season: September to May
Bloom Into You Flower Farm
Flowerdale · 66 km away
Usual season: January to April
Greendale Sunflowers
Greendale · 66 km away
Usual season: March
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Shoreham · 67 km away
Best months: not yet confirmed
Surf Coast Sunflowers
Modewarre · 87 km away
Usual season: not yet confirmed
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm
Shepherds Flat · 96 km away
Best months: January to March
Pure Maiden Farm
Maiden Gully · 139 km away
Usual season: September to May
Where to buy flowers in Melbourne
The flower market at Epping is wholesale only, trading Tuesday and Thursday 3.30am to 7am and Saturday 4.30am to 7.30am. The public way in is a C the Market tour, most Saturdays 5am to 7am, booked by the Friday, no children. Otherwise, buy from a florist. Pure Maiden Farm at Maiden Gully, near Bendigo, has walk-in pick-your-own Wednesday to Saturday from spring to autumn, and Otway Flower Farm runs a farm-gate stall from October to March.
Questions people ask
What flowers are in season in Melbourne in November?
20 flowers are in season in Melbourne in November: Eucalyptus, Flannel flower, Grevillea, Kangaroo paw, NSW Christmas bush, Sturt's desert pea, Waratah, Waxflower, Carnations, Christmas lily, Chrysanthemums, Delphinium, Frangipani, Gardenia, Gerberas, Jacaranda, Lilies, Peonies, Ranunculus and Roses. This uses Victoria season months where we have them, and the national months otherwise. Checked 8 November 2026.
Where can you buy flowers in Melbourne?
Melbourne Market flower market (National Flower Centre). Wholesale only. Melbourne Market is not open to the general public. Trade buyers must meet the operator's access requirements. Check the official site for current hours and registration. Local florists are listed on the Melbourne page.