Spring in New York City arrives with a rush of color — pale tulips pushing up through planters on the Upper West Side, cherry blossoms dusting the paths of Central Park, and the intoxicating sweetness of hyacinths drifting through the open doors of our shop. This year, two of the season's most meaningful holidays fall within days of each other: Passover begins the evening of April 1st, and Easter Sunday is April 5th. Whether you're hosting a Seder, gathering for Easter brunch, or simply want to send someone you love a piece of the season, flowers are one of the most beautiful ways to mark the occasion.
At Scott's Flowers NYC, we've been creating arrangements for New Yorkers' most important moments for decades. Here's our guide to celebrating both holidays with the flowers they deserve.
Flowers for Passover: Beauty, Meaning, and the Joy of Spring
Passover (Pesach) is a celebration of freedom, renewal, and family — and flowers have a natural place at the Seder table. Because Passover falls squarely in spring, the most fitting blooms are those that feel fresh, alive, and joyful.
What to choose for Passover:
- White lilies and snapdragons — clean, elegant, and deeply symbolic of new beginnings
- Yellow tulips — bright and cheerful, they evoke the warmth of the season without overpowering the table
- Irises and freesia — both are intensely fragrant and available in beautiful purples and whites that complement a formal Seder setting
- Ranunculus — layered and luxurious, these are a sophisticated choice for a hostess gift
One important note for Passover hosts: since the Seder plate and food are central to the evening, keep floral arrangements low and compact so guests can see each other across the table. A pair of smaller bud vases flanking the table often works better than one large centerpiece.
If you're bringing flowers as a hostess gift, have them arrive the day before — the night of a Seder, your host will have their hands full. A pre-arranged bouquet in a vase, ready to go straight onto the table, is always deeply appreciated.
Flowers for Easter: Bold, Joyful, and Unmistakably Spring
Easter is one of the most flower-forward holidays of the year, and for good reason. The imagery of resurrection and renewal maps perfectly onto spring blooms bursting back to life after winter.
The classic Easter flowers — and why we love them:
Easter Lilies are the undisputed queen of the holiday. Their trumpet-shaped white blooms and heady fragrance have been associated with Easter for generations. They're stunning as a single potted plant on a windowsill or incorporated into a larger arrangement.
Tulips in every color bring the feeling of a Dutch spring garden into your home. For Easter, we love mixing soft pinks, corals, and creamy whites for a pastel palette — or going bold with deep purples and oranges for something more dramatic.
Daffodils and Narcissus are perhaps the most quintessentially Easter bloom. Cheerful, golden, and impossible not to smile at, they're perfect for Easter morning tables and front-door displays.
Hyacinths — potted or cut — fill a room with a fragrance that genuinely smells like spring. They come in soft lavenders, pinks, and whites that are perfectly suited to Easter arrangements.
Peonies, if the season cooperates, are an absolutely luxurious Easter choice. Their blowsy, romantic blooms are the kind of thing guests remember.
Spring Arrangement Ideas for Both Holidays
Not sure exactly what you're looking for? Here are some of our most popular approaches this time of year:
The Classic Spring Table Centerpiece — A lush mix of tulips, ranunculus, and garden roses in soft pinks, creams, and whites. Works beautifully for both Easter brunch and a Passover Seder.
The Bright & Bold Easter Bouquet — Sunflowers, orange tulips, yellow daffodils, and purple irises. This one makes a statement and photographs beautifully.
The Elegant Passover Hostess Gift — White freesia, cream roses, and green button mums in a simple glass vase. Understated, fragrant, and genuinely lovely.
The Easter Centerpiece with Potted Plants — A combination of potted Easter lilies, moss, and cut spring blooms in a low basket. It looks like something straight out of a garden.
Order Early — Spring Holidays Are Our Busiest Season
We want to make sure you have exactly what you're envisioning. Passover and Easter are among the highest-demand weeks of the year for New York City florists, and the most popular varieties — especially Easter lilies, peonies, and garden roses — sell out quickly.
We strongly recommend placing your order by March 31st to guarantee availability and same-day or next-day delivery throughout Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs.
You can shop our full spring collection online at scottsflowersnyc.com or call us directly — our team is always happy to help you put together something personal and beautiful.
Why Flowers Matter This Time of Year
Both Easter and Passover are holidays rooted in themes of renewal — of light returning, of freedom, of life reasserting itself. Flowers aren't just decoration; they're a physical expression of those same ideas. When you bring a fresh arrangement into a room, you're bringing something alive into the space.
At Scott's Flowers, we take that seriously. Every arrangement we make is crafted by hand, with the freshest flowers sourced from the best growers we've worked with for years. Whether you need one perfect bouquet or flowers for an entire Seder and Easter brunch, we're here to help you make it beautiful.
Wishing all of our customers a joyful Passover and a Happy Easter — from all of us at Scott's Flowers NYC.
Ready to order? Shop our Spring Collection → or call us to speak with one of our floral designers.