What Flowers Are in Season in Summer? A Seasonal Flower Guide

Summer is one of the most colorful times of year for flowers. From cheerful sunflowers to lush hydrangeas and garden-inspired blooms, there are so many beautiful options to choose from during the warmer months.

Whether you’re sending flowers for a birthday, decorating for a summer gathering, planning a wedding, or just want to brighten someone’s day, seasonal flowers are a great place to start.

Why Choose Seasonal Flowers?

Every season brings different flowers into their prime. Choosing seasonal blooms gives your florist the opportunity to work with flowers, colors, and textures that are especially beautiful during that time of year.

It can also make your arrangement feel more connected to the season. Summer designs can be bright and cheerful, soft and garden-inspired, or even coastal with shades of blue, white, and green.

Some of Our Favorite Summer Flowers

???? Sunflowers
It’s hard to think of summer without sunflowers! Their bold yellow petals and dark centers instantly add warmth and cheer to an arrangement. They’re perfect for birthdays, thank-you gifts, get-well flowers, or simply sending someone a little sunshine.

???? Hydrangeas
Full, fluffy hydrangeas are a summer favorite and make a beautiful focal flower. Depending on availability, they can be found in shades of blue, white, green, pink, and purple. Their large blooms are especially pretty in soft garden-style and coastal-inspired arrangements.

???? Dahlias
Dahlias are known for their incredible petal patterns and wide range of colors. They begin blooming in summer and continue into fall, making them a beautiful choice as the seasons start to transition.

???? Zinnias
Zinnias have that colorful, freshly picked-from-the-garden look that works perfectly for summer. They come in tons of bright and playful shades and are especially fun in loose, garden-inspired arrangements.

???? Delphinium
Delphinium adds height and movement to floral designs with its tall stems of delicate blooms. Blue delphinium is especially beautiful for summer and works perfectly in blue-and-white or coastal color palettes.

???? Lisianthus
With its soft petals and romantic appearance, lisianthus adds a delicate touch to summer arrangements. It comes in several colors and works beautifully alongside other seasonal flowers for a natural garden look.

Does “In Season” Mean It’s Always Available?

Not necessarily!

Flowers are natural products, so availability can change from week to week. Weather, growing conditions, wholesalers, specific varieties, and even the color you’re looking for can all affect what is available at a particular time.

That’s why being a little flexible can sometimes lead to the most beautiful arrangement. If a particular flower isn’t available, your florist can recommend another bloom with a similar color, shape, or overall feel.

Let Your Florist Choose What’s Fresh

If you love the idea of a seasonal arrangement but aren’t set on specific flowers, Designer’s Choice is a great option.

Instead of choosing every individual flower, you can give your florist an occasion, color palette, or overall style and let the designer select from the freshest and most beautiful flowers available that week.

It gives us the freedom to create something unique while taking advantage of what’s looking its best right now.

Bring a Little Summer Inside

Summer flowers are all about embracing the color and beauty of the season. Whether you love bright sunflowers, classic blue hydrangeas, romantic dahlias, or a colorful mix of garden blooms, there are plenty of ways to bring that summer feeling into a floral arrangement.

At Flowers on Broadway in Rocky Point, NY, our designers are always happy to help you choose seasonal flowers or create a custom arrangement using what’s fresh and beautiful.

Not sure what to choose? Tell us the occasion and the colors you love, and let our designers take it from there. ????