When your home decor calls for a refreshing and uplifting boost of energy, there is no better time to fulfill this task than in the summer. The warm sunny months are bursting with vibrant, colorful, and sweet-smelling botanicals that prove to be the perfect additions to your living space. With an overwhelming number of beautiful options, the experts here at Conklyn’s Florist, the number one flower shop in Alexandria, have created a brief list of the best summer flowers, including classic favorites and uncommon yet magnificent blooms.

Timeless Summer Blooms

Calla Lilies

A summer flower loved for its sweet scent and elegant blossom. Coming in colors such as pink, purple, yellow, and orange, by far the most popular Calla lily color is white which symbolizes good luck and wedded bliss. A handful of just white calla lilies makes for a stunning wedding bouquet.

Dahlias

Dahlias are breathtaking blooms that grow in a rich variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Injecting drama wherever they are placed, these sun-loving flowers always steal the show.

Daisies

Simple yet full of joy, daisies always manage to brighten and cheer up any room. Blooming throughout June and July, daisies grow in a variety of colors and styles. The Shasta Daisy, however, with its white petals and yellow center is perhaps the most recognizable flower in the world.

Delphinium

With magnificent, tall spikes filled with colorful blooms, delphiniums are loved by gardeners and florists alike. You’ll find these sumptuous, lush blooms in a variety of summer arrangements. We think they look amazing on their own as well.

Peonies

An extravagant bloom that is lush, large, and loaded with romantic symbolism, peonies are a favorite flower in June weddings. Peonies are popular as cut flowers and add grace, elegance, and luxury to any setting.

Roses

Unrivaled in popularity, roses thrive in the summer sun. With numerous different types and cultivars that grow in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, the rose is beloved across all cultures. Generally associated with love and romance, each different-colored rose is imbued with its own rich symbolism and meaning.

Sunflowers

Vibrant, bright, and always cheerful, sunflowers are a great symbol of summer, good luck, and vitality. A vase of sunflowers can instantly perk up any room.

Atypical Yet Lovable Summertime Blooms

Asters

These daisy-like flowers have brightly colored petals of red, blue, pink, purple, and lavender that surround a central disc that is typically yellow. The name “Aster” is of Greek origin and refers to this striking bloom’s star-like appearance.

Cornflower

A charming and frilly round wildflower, the cornflower is lightly fragrant and grows in shades of white, pink, red, deep blue, and purple. The rich blue variety is the most popular but any color makes a great addition to floral bouquets.

Cosmos

Delicate, soft, and ethereal, cosmos flowers add a sense of movement and a bright pop of color to any arrangement. This wildflower comes in a variety of bright colors and loves the sun.

Lavender

Wonderfully fragrant and with delicate purple flowers, lavender flowers exude an English cottage garden-like charm. They not only smell wonderful but bring peace and serenity to their surroundings as well.

Lisianthus

Frilly, delicate, and a great stand-in for a rose, lisianthus blooms are gorgeous summer flowers that come in blue, pink, purple, and white.

Waxflower

Charming and eye-catching, these small flowers are cheery and pretty with five radiating petals that have a waxy texture. Popular in wedding bouquets, waxflowers are a delightful addition to any arrangement.

Zinnia

For a wonderful explosion of color, gather up some zinnias to put in a vase. A summer-loving floral, zinnias grow quickly and in nearly every color imaginable.

While summer blooms are popping up all around, bring your favorites inside with you to brighten and reinvigorate your home for the summer. Between their mood-boosting qualities and colorful hues, you are sure to feel a burst of sunshine even while you spend a peaceful summer evening inside. Let your friends here at Conklyn’s Florist guide you as you browse our fantastic collection of seasonal floral arrangements.