Seasonal Flower Guide: Summer

Seasonal Flower Guide: Summer

“To see the world in a grain of sand

and heaven in a wildflower,

hold infinity in the palm of your hand

and eternity in an hour.”

- William Blake

Summer is inching closer and closer and if you’re a flower lover it’s one of the best times of the year. If you’re looking for summer flowers to decorate your home with, flowers that grow best during the summer, have the best blooms, or flowers that best represent summer, you’ve come to the right place. From sunflowers and roses to marigolds and lilies, Give Gift Boutique Hong Kong has the perfect flower guide for summer.

Flowers that Bloom in Summer

Looking for flowers that will brighten your home garden or patio during the summer months? Check out these stunning summer flowers.

Begonias

Begonias are a flower that thrives in subtropical environments like Hong Kong. They love humidity and prefer soil that is moist but not soaking. They are colourful and come in over a thousand different varieties, some with colourful leaves and others with beautiful coloured blooms. Begonias also make ideal ornamental house plants making them a good selection for your home if you’re trying to keep summer vibes all year round.  

Lilies

Lilies are late spring and summer-blooming flowers that are many gardener’s favourites. These perennial flowers grow into large and fragrant flowers that come in a variety of shades and species. The Stargazer lily is popular among gardeners and florists for its striking features.

Related: Flower Facts: All About Lilies

Morning Glory

Morning Glory’s, true to their name, this beauty opens into full bloom only during early summer mornings. Morning Glory’s are a fast-growing vine flower that can bloom until autumn. These flowers are ideal for providing shade for other flowers and bloom in a variety of wonderful summer colours.

Shasta daisy

These sun-loving blooms are a perfect addition to a cheery summer garden. This traditional looking daisy can cover large areas, thrive in the sun, and tolerate a wide range of soils, making them an easy addition to any garden.

Geranium

Geraniums are a reliable summer garden flower with beautiful blooms. There are more than 400 species of geraniums to choose from that come in lovely shades of pink, blue, purple, and white, often with a distinct veined appearance.

Petunia

Petunias are the perfect patio or ornamental summer flowers for Hong Kong. These beauties grow in nearly every shade and will continue to bloom all summer with proper care. They love full sun areas and tolerate a variety of soils as long as its well-draining.

Calla Lily

While not technically a real lily, this elegant flower blooms well in summer gardens as well as a houseplant.  It is a perennial flower that blooms from summer to fall and grows in a variety of colours. Its delicate and elegant appearance adds a refined look to any summer patio, picnic, or BBQ.

Related: Flower Facts: The Calla Lily – The Lily That’s Not Really a Lily

Hibiscus

Another popular sub-tropical and tropical flower, you’ll find hibiscus blooms on bushes and hedges all across Hong Kong. These hardy and sun-loving flowers often attract butterflies making them popular in resident gardens and businesses.

Flowers that Represent Summer and Their Meanings

Some flowers are synonymous with summer and everything it symbolises. If you want to fill your home or garden with the epitome of summer check out these perfect summer flowers.

Aster

The aster is a daisy with a wildflower-like appearance that represents devotion, faith, wisdom, and even royalty with its purple hues. While this flower has a long bloom life, its best blooms are during the summer. The name aster derives from the Greek name for the star, which is an apt name for this star of summer.

Peony

Peonies are the symbol of good fortune and happy marriages which is why these flowers are often prominent in summer wedding arrangements. While the blooming period for these flowers is short, they bloom in the late spring to early summer and symbolise the short fleeting nature of the seasons.

Related: Spring and Summer Flower Arrangements

Marigold

The marigold gets its common name from “Mary’s Gold” due to its rich and gold-like appearance and colours. This diverse range of plants is very easy to grow and maintain as well as providing a natural pest-deterrent with its scent. This flower has long been used in medicine, food colouring, as well as an additive to food to add flavour. The marigold’s modern symbolism is associated with positive emotions and energy as well as the rich hue and warmth of the sun.

Sunflower

The sunflower is aptly named, not only for its colour but for its abilities to follow the sun and its direction. This flower has come to symbolise the epitome of summer, as well as happiness, vitality, and devotion.

Related: Flower Facts: All About Sunflowers

Summer Flowers with the Best Bloom

Some flowers stand out more than others and summer is the best season to view the most impressive blooms of the year. Check out these showstoppers and add them to your summer home décor or garden.

Dahlia

Dahlia’s are flowers that love the summer sun and thrive in warm places. They peak bloom at the height of summer and come in stunning colours and shapes. From pom shaped to star-shaped blooms with delicate and numerous petals, the dahlia is an impressive summer flower.  

Hydrangea

The humble hydrangea is a trademark spring and summer flower. It’s known for its glorious and large pom shaped blooms that come in a variety of pastel shades that are perfect for accompanying any summer garden or décor. This beautiful flower is even more spectacular than most as the colour of its blooms is determined by its soil and with reblooming hydrangea varieties available you can enjoy their stunning colours all summer.

Related: Flower Facts: All About Hydrangeas

Roses

Roses love the summer because they love the sunshine! There are a wide variety of roses that favour the summer months and will continue to grow all summer. This classic flower will always be synonymous with love and all its forms. To express your love of summer pick shades of yellow, orange, and white.  

Lavender

A summer blooming flower, these purple plants are gorgeous summer flowers that have a calming fragrance and multiple uses. Lavender compliments both the garden as well as a cut flower but it also makes for a helpful dried flower that has long been know for its relaxing and sleep-inducing properties. Summer is meant for relaxing and enjoyment, making this purple beauty an ideal summer bloom.

Related: Rose Guide: 10 Rose Colours and Their Meanings

Sunflower

The winner of the best summer bloom undoubtedly has to go to the sunflower. With its various shapes and sizes in terms of bloom as well as its versatility as both a cut flower and a garden flower, this yellow stunner embodies the very essence of the summer season.