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.