Spring Flowers in Argentina

In Argentina, spring runs from September 21 to December 20 (the seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere), and it’s the best season of the flower year: more variety, better prices and flowers that last longer because they’re in their natural cycle.

What’s at its best

Flower	Peak	Why choose it
Tulip	September – October	Short window, maximum elegance
Freesia	September – November	Citrusy fragrance and an affordable price
Peony	October – November	The most sought-after flower of the year. Weeks, not months
Lily	October – December	Goes a very long way per stem
Garden rose	October – December	More open and fragrant than greenhouse roses
Hydrangea	November – January	Huge volume with just a few stems
Sunflower	November – March	Local harvest, excellent price

The jacarandas

Between late October and mid-November, Buenos Aires turns purple. The jacarandas bloom almost all at once and create one of the loveliest urban landscapes there is. The best spots: Plaza San Martín, the University of Buenos Aires Law School, Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and the Rosedal (rose garden) in Palermo.

Why buying in season pays off

• They last longer: they come from a recent harvest, not from long stretches in cold storage.
• They cost less: supply is plentiful and the logistics chain is shorter.
• They smell better: flowers forced out of season barely develop any fragrance.

The dates that strain supply

Spring brings September 21 (Spring Day and Students’ Day), the third Sunday of October (Mother’s Day in Argentina, the trade’s biggest peak of the year) and the start of wedding and quinceañera season. During those weeks wholesale prices go up and delivery slots sell out: if you can, book ahead.

The month-by-month details are in the Argentine flower calendar.

Availability of each flower changes with the season. If you are looking for a specific flower, ask us before ordering and we will confirm whether we have it.