The first week of June signals Melbourne’s true midpoint, with the footy season off and away, café windows fogged, and heaters humming to keep us all toasty. Step inside our Southbank studio, and we promise you that winter looks anything but grey. Benches overflow with velvety winter tulips, humming-sweet stock, and perfumed clouds of freesias in sunrise hues.
Because these stems develop slowly in cool weather, they pack fragrance and durability that their spring cousins often don't match. Winter flowers are the slow-cooked dish of the floral world, often packed with more flavour, and more character, thanks to zero rush.
Winter’s Hidden Floral Treasures
Key June - July Varieties To Look Out For
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Winter Tulips – Frilly, Double & Rococo – sculptural drama for modern tables
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Freesias & Stock – two natural “room diffusers” brimming with perfume
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Hellebores & Daphne – shade-loving heroes that flower while frost sparkles outside
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Flowering Magnolias & Japonica – branch architecture that adds instant sculpture
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Jonquils, Paperwhites & Erlicheer – early bulbs with fresh, citrus-clean scent
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Hyacinth & Double Ranunculus – ruffled couture blooms for designer vases
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Sweet Peas & Anemone – delicate in looks, surprisingly hardy in cold drafts
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Classic Roses – winter-glasshouse grown for thicker petals and richer colour
Why local matters: Our Victorian growers pick and drive straight to us - no overnight trucking, no mid-journey chillers, just fresher, longer-lasting stems to the highest standard.
Proudly Victorian: Shorter Supply Chain, Longer Vase Life
Every hour between paddock and vase is an hour of life lost for the flower. By buying within Victoria we:
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Extend vase life by up to 48 hours versus interstate blooms.
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Shrink our carbon kilometres which is good for the planet, great for fragrance.
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Support family farms specialising in cool-climate gems you won’t find elsewhere.
Think of it as farm-to-vase freshness with a community heartbeat.
Caring for Winter Blooms
Simple 5-Step Routine
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Recut immediately – Trim 5 cm on a 45° angle with sterilised snips.
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Bleach-clean vase – One teaspoon of bleach per litre of water = invisible bacteria gone.
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Cold water only – Warmth speeds decay; winter blooms thrive on chill.
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Smart placement – Keep at least a metre from heaters or fireplaces.
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Refresh every 48 h – New water + quick trim = happier petals.
Quick tip: Stock and jonquils drink fast, so please top up daily.
Late June into July: The Pink Crossover
As June wanes, the studio turns blush. Tulips deepen into flamingo tones, hyacinths release bubble-gum perfume, and the first quince blossoms pirouette onto our benches. It’s the fleeting fortnight when winter bows to spring and every shelf glows rose-pink.
Styling idea: Pair the palest-pink tulips with charcoal ceramics for grown-up glamour, or mix with dusty-green eucalyptus for Scandi calm.
Quick-Reference Winter Flower Care Checklist
Task |
Frequency |
Why it matters |
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Re-trim stems |
Arrival + every 2 days |
Prevents blocked capillaries |
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Fresh cold water |
Every 48 h |
Bacteria doubles in 24 h |
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Vase wash |
Each refill |
Stops slimy bio-film |
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Room temp ≤ 20 °C |
Daily |
Extends bloom life |
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Remove wilted heads |
As needed |
One bad bloom spoils the bunch |
Visit, Wander, Breathe
Winter proves that beauty thrives in every season, especially when grown just down the road. Pop into our Southbank studio on a crisp June morning, wrap your hands around a hot coffee, and wander the benches. You’ll leave with the lasting memory of beautiful full of scents, the warmth of colour, and perhaps a bunch of winter sunshine in your arms.
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pm | Sat 9 am – 12 pm
Parking hint: Ferrars Road usually has spots available. Or if you'd like a quick and convenient drive through pickup, we can bring your flowers out to your car in Railway Place.
Whether you’re gifting or self-treating, June’s flowers are your reminder that warm hearts bloom brightest in cool weather.
Kate x
