Summer is peak season for flowers, with gardens and shops bursting with color from June through August. Here are 13 blooms that thrive in the summer heat and look stunning in arrangements.
1. Sunflowers
The ultimate summer flower. Bold, cheerful, and long-lasting. They thrive in heat and bring instant sunshine into any room.
2. Zinnias
Available in nearly every color, zinnias bloom prolifically all summer. They’re heat-tolerant and make excellent cut flowers.
3. Dahlias
Dahlias come in a stunning range of sizes and colors, from dinner-plate giants to petite pompons. They peak mid-to-late summer.
4. Hydrangeas
Lush, full, and available in blues, pinks, whites, and purples. Hydrangeas are a staple of summer arrangements.
5. Lavender
Fragrant and calming, lavender adds texture and scent to bouquets. It also dries beautifully for lasting arrangements.
6. Black-Eyed Susans
Golden petals with dark centers — these wildflower beauties add a natural, free-spirited energy to any arrangement.
7. Peonies
Though they peak in late spring, peonies carry into early summer. Their lush, full blooms are among the most beloved of all flowers.
8. Lisianthus
Often mistaken for roses or peonies, lisianthus blooms in purple, white, and pink. Elegant and long-lasting.
9. Gerbera Daisies
Bright, bold, and cheerful in every color. Gerberas are perfect for birthday and celebration arrangements.
10. Roses
Summer is peak rose season. From classic red to garden-variety blush, roses are never out of place in summer.
11. Snapdragons
Tall spires of ruffled blooms in every color. They add dramatic height and texture to arrangements.
12. Statice
Often used as filler, statice adds color and texture and dries well for lasting arrangements.
13. Celosia (Cockscomb)
Unusual and eye-catching — celosia’s velvety, brain-like texture adds something truly unique to summer bouquets.
Want any of these beauties in a custom arrangement? Visit 100 Flowers & Gifts at 323 E Main St, El Cajon or call (619) 966-0067.