I love to use fresh, local and seasonal flowers as much as possible to stay within the natural rhythms of the earth. The Earth feasts in flowers during the summer months. With vibrant colors and large blooms like peonies and dahlias, we dance with flowers in our hair to celebrate the longer days. As a florist, summer flowers make bouquets feel extra abundant and lush.
Below are some flowers to keep an eye out that are in season for summer, as well as their commonly associated symbolism. Drawing from symbolism and the language of flowers, we can stitch together messages of beauty through blooms.
Sunflowers
Adoration, loyalty, and happiness
Roses
Love, beauty, and passion
Dahlias
Elegance, inner strength, and creativity
Zinnias
Remembrance, lasting friendship, and endurance.
Marigolds
Warmth, creativity, and passion.
Lilies
Purity, majesty, and rebirth.
Gerbera Daisies
Cheerfulness, innocence, and joy.
Hydrangeas
Gratitude, sincerity, and heartfelt emotions.
Gladiolus
Strength, integrity, and infatuation.
Peonies
Romance, prosperity, and compassion.
Carnations
Love, fascination, and distinction.
Delphiniums
Dignity, grace, and positivity.
Snapdragons
Strength, grace, and deviousness.
Lisianthus
Appreciation, gratitude, and charisma.
Chrysanthemums
Friendship, joy, and longevity.
Sweet peas
Delicate pleasure, bliss, and departure.
Cornflowers
Single blessedness, hope, and anticipation.
Cosmos
Order, harmony, and peacefulness.
Lavender
Serenity, calmness, and devotion.
Statice
Sympathy, success, and remembrance.
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