Floral Symphonies by Nichlas Vilsmark, Notting Hill, London

Flowers available in the Summer

Seasonal flowers tend to be fresher and less expensive than out of season flowers, which have been imported or grown in greenhouses. For example, celebrate weddings by choosing flowers that suit the time of year you're getting married.

We will discuss all the possibilities with you, and make sure you have the perfect flowers for your wedding or special event, and just as importantly, help you keep your flower budget under control!

Summer Flowers

• Agapanthus -- large, striking flowers, also known as African Lily.
• Alchemilla -- common garden flower with tiny yellow/green flowers.
• Anthurium -- exotic, waxy looking flowers.
• Aster -- also known as a Michaelmas Daisy. Daisy-like flowers.
• Bouvardia -- clusters of small, tubular flowers.
• Carnation -- long lasting and wonderful for using on their own in pomanders.
• Cattelya orchid -- large, brightly-coloured orchid.
• Celosia -- crinkled flowers. Different varieties are available.
• Cornflower -- usually available in blue, but other colours can be found.
• Crysanthemum -- large, showy flowers.
• Dahlia -- dramatic round flowers.
• Delphinium -- tall flower spikes.
• Freesia -- highly scented flowers in various colours.
• Gerbera -- contemporary, daisy-like flower in various colours.
• Gypsophila -- tiny white flowers. Perfect as a filler or used on its own.
• Hydrangea -- enormous flowerheads in various colours.
• Iris -- popular, but relatively short-lived.
• Lavender -- Fantastic scent. Perfect for a country celebration with a lilac theme.
• Lily -- lilies are available throughout the year, but not in all colours.
• Marigold -- daisy-like flower.
• Mint -- mint has a wonderful scent and a feathery flower.
• Nerine -- clusters of delicate flowers.
• Nigella -- also known as 'love in the mist'. Delicate, papery flowers.
• Oncidium orchid -- small yellow flowers along the stems.
• Peony -- soft, papery, large flower. Available in May and June.
• Phalaenopsis orchid -- large, striking orchids. Wonderful for bouquets.
• Phlox -- popular country garden flower.
• Rose -- needs no explanation! Available in almost every colour.
• Stephanotis -- individual white, waxy flowers. Make wonderful buttonholes and bouquets.
• Sunflower -- striking flower usually in yellow.
• Sweet pea -- short-lived. Wonderful colours and scents.
• Zinnia -- a similar flower to a dahlia.