Flowers in Season Right Now: What's Blooming and What's Going Out of Season
Written by Irvine Village Flowers
One of the best ways to enjoy the freshest, most vibrant floral arrangements is by choosing flowers that are in season. Seasonal flowers are often at their peak in color, quality, and longevity, making them an excellent choice for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, corporate events, sympathy flowers, and everyday gifting.
As we move through the heart of summer, many beautiful blooms are thriving, while a few beloved spring favorites are beginning to wind down. If you're planning to send flowers or simply love learning about seasonal blooms, here's a look at what's currently in season and which flowers are becoming less available.
Flowers Currently in Season
Dahlias
Dahlias are one of the stars of mid and late summer. Known for their intricate petals and incredible variety of colors, they add texture and drama to floral arrangements. From soft peach and blush to rich burgundy and vibrant orange, dahlias are perfect for luxury bouquets, weddings, and seasonal centerpieces.
Sunflowers
Sunflowers are at their peak during the summer months. Their bright yellow blooms symbolize happiness, warmth, and positivity, making them one of the most popular flowers for seasonal bouquets and cheerful gifts.
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas continue to flourish throughout the summer. Their large blooms create fullness and texture while offering beautiful shades of white, blue, green, lavender, and pink. They remain a favorite for weddings, sympathy arrangements, and elegant everyday bouquets.
Delphinium
Tall, graceful, and eye-catching, delphinium thrives during the summer. Available in striking shades of blue, lavender, and white, it adds height and movement to arrangements while pairing beautifully with roses, lilies, hydrangeas, and snapdragons.
Lisianthus
Lisianthus is one of the longest-lasting cut flowers available and reaches excellent quality during the summer. Its delicate rose-like blooms bring elegance and softness to bouquets in shades of lavender, pink, white, and purple.
Snapdragons
Snapdragons continue performing beautifully throughout the season. Their tall stems and vibrant colors make them ideal for creating garden-style arrangements with plenty of height and texture.
Orchids
Premium orchids, including phalaenopsis and cymbidium orchids, remain available year-round and continue to be popular during the summer. Their elegant blooms add sophistication and luxury to both modern and traditional floral designs.
Roses
Roses remain a timeless favorite regardless of the season. During summer, they pair beautifully with dahlias, hydrangeas, lisianthus, and delphinium to create lush, colorful arrangements suitable for every occasion.
Flowers Beginning to Go Out of Season
Peonies
Peonies are among the most anticipated flowers each spring, but by mid to late July, they become increasingly difficult to source in many regions. Their short growing season makes them especially treasured while they're available. If you love peonies, early spring through early summer is generally the best time to enjoy them.
Tulips
Tulips are primarily a spring flower and become much less common as summer progresses. While imported tulips may occasionally be available, they are no longer considered a seasonal summer bloom.
Ranunculus
Known for their delicate, layered petals, ranunculus are another spring favorite that gradually disappear as temperatures rise. Their season typically ends by early summer, making them less readily available by mid-July.
Anemones
Anemones also have a relatively short season and are generally associated with late winter and spring. By midsummer, they are much more difficult to find through most floral wholesalers.
Why Seasonal Flowers Matter
Choosing flowers that are naturally in season offers several advantages. Seasonal blooms are often fresher, more vibrant, and longer lasting because they are harvested closer to their natural growing cycle. They also allow floral designers to create arrangements that showcase the very best flowers available throughout the year.
Seasonal flowers can also provide greater variety, allowing florists to incorporate unique textures, colors, and specialty blooms that truly capture the feeling of the season.
Celebrate Summer with Seasonal Flowers
Summer offers an incredible selection of beautiful flowers that make every arrangement feel fresh and full of life. Whether you love the cheerful beauty of sunflowers, the dramatic elegance of dahlias, the lush fullness of hydrangeas, or the graceful lines of delphinium and snapdragons, there's no shortage of stunning blooms to choose from.
At our flower shop, we carefully select premium seasonal flowers to create handcrafted arrangements that highlight the freshest blooms available. By designing with flowers that are in season, we're able to create bouquets that are vibrant, long-lasting, and perfect for celebrating life's biggest milestones and everyday moments alike.
If you're looking for fresh flower delivery or a custom arrangement featuring the best flowers of the season, our designers are always happy to create something beautiful using the finest summer blooms available.
