Summer is when most gardens and fields come alive with a plethora of bright, colorful seasonal blooms. There are so many gorgeous and vibrant flowers that thrive during the summer, it’s hard to talk about them all. However, the floral experts here at Welke’s House of Roses, Milwaukee’s top florist, would love to share with you some of our favorite summer botanicals. Bring a variety of the season’s gorgeous plants and flowers into your home for an instant pop of color and delightful fragrance. It’s what every home needs!
Summer’s Most Popular Flowers
Calla Lilies
A gorgeous flower with a unique bloom, Calla lilies grow in pink, purple, orange, yellow, and white. A handful of only calla lilies makes for a striking wedding bouquet.
Dahlias
Large, lush, and magnificent, dahlias breathtaking blooms that grow in a rich variety of colors and sizes. These sun-loving blossoms always steal the show.
Daisies
A simple bloom that radiates joy and happiness, daisies are everywhere during the summer season, and the world is a better place for it.
Delphinium
Majestic, tall stems full of colorful blooms, delphiniums are striking in a vase on their own or included in an arrangement of other summer florals.
Peonies
A gorgeous, lush bloom, peonies are a popular wedding flower due to their romantic symbolism. Growing in pink, white, and red, these round flowers full of delicate petals have a decadent beauty.
Roses
Roses thrive in the summer sun and grow in a remarkable variety of colors. Their delicate and intricate beauty combined with a lovely sweet fragrance is why the rose is the most popular flower in the world.
Sunflowers
Sunny, bright, and full of cheer, the aptly-named sunflower represents summer more than any other flower.
Other Summer Blooms to Fall in Love With
Asters
These charming florals resemble daisies in shape but have slimmer petals in a greater number giving them a full, fun look. They grow in red, blue, pink, purple, and lavender and add joy to any arrangement.
Cornflower
The intense blue makes this wildflower a stand-out. The cornflower grows in other colors such as pink, red, white, and purple, but it’s more widely recognizable for its blue color. A charming and striking wildflower that elevates any arrangement.
Cosmos
Delicate yet bright and bold, cosmos flowers add movement and charm to any bouquet. This wildflower loves the summer sun.
Lavender
With small clustered blooms of purple, the lavender flower exudes a cottage garden-like charm. They have a lovely fragrance that promotes peace and calm.
Lisianthus
Full of delicate, frilly petals, lisianthus flowers are a great stand-in for the rose. These gorgeous summer flowers grow in blue, pink, purple, and white.
Waxflower
These small blossoms are charming and eye-catching. Their five petals have a waxy texture making them shine and they grow in beautiful pinks, reds, and lavender.
Zinnia
For a dazzling bloom that comes in a variety of bright colors, look no further than the beautiful zinnia. This summer-loving floral looks great on its own in a vase or amongst other summer florals.
The amazingly bright and colorful flowers of summer can brighten your home and lift your spirits. Celebrate the season and benefit from the beauty and liveliness of having summer flowers in your home. To discover more beautiful summer flowers, check out our catalog of blooming seasonal flowers.
