Refreshing your home with vibrant hues and a boost of energy is what the summer months are all about. With a plethora of amazing seasonal botanicals from Mother Nature, it can certainly be overwhelming to select the best flowers to bring into your home. To give you a hand, your trusted friends here at Beneva, the number one florist in Sarasota, have compiled a guide with popular summertime favorites and lesser-known flowers that you are sure to fall in love with.
Classic Summer Flowers
Calla Lilies
A summer flower loved for its sweet scent and elegant blossom. Coming in colors such as pink, purple, yellow, and orange, by far the most popular Calla lily color is white which symbolizes good luck and wedded bliss. A handful of just white calla lilies makes for a stunning wedding bouquet.
Dahlias
Dahlias are breathtaking blooms that grow in a rich variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Injecting drama wherever they are placed, these sun-loving flowers always steal the show.
Daisies
Simple yet full of joy, daisies always manage to brighten and cheer up any room. Blooming throughout June and July, daisies grow in a variety of colors and styles. The Shasta Daisy, however, with its white petals and yellow center is perhaps the most recognizable flower in the world.
Delphinium
With magnificent, tall spikes filled with colorful blooms, delphiniums are loved by gardeners and florists alike. You’ll find these sumptuous, lush blooms in a variety of summer arrangements. We think they look amazing on their own as well.
Peonies
An extravagant bloom that is lush, large, and loaded with romantic symbolism, peonies are a favorite flower in June weddings. Peonies are popular as cut flowers and add grace, elegance, and luxury to any setting.
Roses
Unrivaled in popularity, roses thrive in the summer sun. With numerous different types and cultivars that grow in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, the rose is beloved across all cultures. Generally associated with love and romance, each different-colored rose is imbued with its own rich symbolism and meaning.
Sunflowers
Vibrant, bright, and always cheerful, sunflowers are a great symbol of summer, good luck, and vitality. A vase of sunflowers can instantly perk up any room.
Uncommon Summer Flowers We Simply Adore
Asters
These daisy-like flowers have brightly colored petals of red, blue, pink, purple, and lavender that surround a central disc that is typically yellow. The name “Aster” is of Greek origin and refers to this striking bloom’s star-like appearance.
Cornflower
A charming and frilly round wildflower, the cornflower is lightly fragrant and grows in shades of white, pink, red, deep blue, and purple. The rich blue variety is the most popular but any color makes a great addition to floral bouquets.
Cosmos
Delicate, soft, and ethereal, cosmos flowers add a sense of movement and a bright pop of color to any arrangement. This wildflower comes in a variety of bright colors and loves the sun.
Lavender
Wonderfully fragrant and with delicate purple flowers, lavender flowers exude an English cottage garden-like charm. They not only smell wonderful but bring peace and serenity to their surroundings as well.
Lisianthus
Frilly, delicate, and a great stand-in for a rose, lisianthus blooms are gorgeous summer flowers that come in blue, pink, purple, and white.
Waxflower
Charming and eye-catching, these small flowers are cheery and pretty with five radiating petals that have a waxy texture. Popular in wedding bouquets, waxflowers are a delightful addition to any arrangement.
Zinnia
For a wonderful explosion of color, gather up some zinnias to put in a vase. A summer-loving floral, zinnias grow quickly and in nearly every color imaginable.
Bringing home summer botanicals is one of our favorite ways to celebrate and welcome this sunny season. As family and friends visit, or you enjoy a calm evening at home, we know you will love the peaceful, yet vibrant energy offered by these blooms. Elevate your home decor and your mood as you bring home the perfect summer flowers from your friends here at Beneva.
