Summer Flower Bouquets & Arrangements
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Send Summer Flower Bouquets Nationwide
Summer doesn't do subtle, and neither does this collection. Every summer bouquet is hand-designed by Team Farmgirl and wrapped in our signature burlap before it ships nationwide across the lower 48 states. What's in the shop moves with the season — that's the whole point of shopping seasonally — so check delivery availability with the calendar on each product page to see what's fastest for your zip code..
What Flowers Are in Season in Summer?
Summer is the most generous stretch of the flower calendar. Where spring gives you a few weeks of one thing at a time, summer overlaps everything at once.
Early summer still has one foot in spring — peonies finish up, garden roses hit their stride, and the first hydrangea heads come in.
Peak summer, roughly July into August, belongs to sunflowers. They're in season June through September and at their best in those two months, which is why a bunch of sunflowers on its own reads as finished rather than sparse.
Late summer is dahlia season, and dahlias are worth waiting for — they run from midsummer into early fall in more shapes and colors than any other flower we carry. Alstroemeria and lilies hold steady through all three windows.
When to Send Summer Flowers
Summer runs on a different social calendar than the rest of the year, and most of it is a reason to send flowers:
- Graduations — May through June, and flowers beat another gift card.
- Summer Weddings — peak season for them, which also means peak season for thank-yous to everyone who helped.
- Housewarmings and hostess gifts — you're going to somebody's backyard this month. Show up with something better than a bottle of rosé.
- Birthdays — summer birthdays get overshadowed by vacations. Flowers fix that.
- Just Because — the most-used reason we have, and the best one.
Caring for Summer Flowers in Warm Weather
Summer heat is the biggest factor in vase life this time of year — a few small habits make a real difference.
Get Them Into Water Quickly
Once your delivery arrives, trim the stems at an angle and get them into fresh, cool water as soon as possible — especially on hot days.
Keep Them Cool and Out of Direct Sunlight
Cut flowers no longer have roots, so sunlight now speeds up wilting instead of feeding the bloom. Keep arrangements away from sunny windowsills, heat sources, and ripening fruit.
Change the Water More Often Than You Think
Summer Flowers FAQ
What flowers are in season in summer?
Does Farmgirl Flowers deliver summer flowers nationwide?
Yes. Farmgirl Flowers ships summer flowers nationwide to the lower 48 states, which excludes Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Delivery speed varies by destination, so check availability with the calendar on any product page.
How do I keep summer flowers fresh in the heat?
Trim the stems at an angle, get them into fresh cool water quickly, and change the water every one to two days instead of every three — warm water grows bacteria faster, and bacteria block the stems. Keep the vase out of direct sunlight, away from heat sources, and away from ripening fruit, which releases ethylene gas and ages flowers faster.
What are the best flowers for a summer bouquet?
Sunflowers and dahlias are the two strongest choices for a summer bouquet — both are at their peak and both hold up in warm weather. Hydrangea fills a vase faster than anything else, garden roses add texture, and alstroemeria lasts longer than most cut flowers. A mix of one bold flower and one filler-heavy flower is the most reliable formula.
What flowers are in season in August?
How far in advance should I order summer flowers?
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