8 stunning summer flowers you’ll want in your home ASAP

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The warm vibes and sunny days of summer are invigorating for us, and summertime can also uplift certain flowers, making them more brilliant and beautiful than ever.

If you love the optimistic energy of summer and want to bring a taste of it indoors, we have some stunning flowers to recommend that are in-season during summer. Check out some of our favorite summer blossoms that make for lovely gifts and home accents.

Why Choose In-Season Flowers?

We offer an abundance of flower arrangements, including blossoms that may not be in season at the moment. You can order your favorite flowers from us year round because we work with brilliant farms and cultivators who nurture and grow all the most beautiful blossoms 365 days a year! However, in-season flowers will always have that extra oomph because they’re at their full potential. Simply put, in-season flowers will be fresher, healthier, more vibrant, and longer-lasting, so we encourage you to consider in-season blossoms when ordering flowers.

Roses

Possibly the most iconic blossom for bouquets, roses are in-season during summer. They’re technically a year-round flower but reach their peak beauty and vibrancy in summer. If you’re looking for a romantic and luscious blossom, it doesn’t get better than a fresh-cut arrangement of roses. And they come in so many colors that you have plenty of options.

Peonies

Peonies have always been one of our favorite blossoms, and they’re at their most sensational in summer! We have over a dozen peony bouquets that showcase how versatile and grand this blossom is. These fluffy and feathery blossoms are extravagant but also romantic and bashful. In fact, peonies symbolize bashfulness! A bodacious peony bouquet is a stunning gift for someone’s summer birthday or the perfect way to elevate your home and bring the cheerfulness of summer inside.

Ranunculus

A highly underrated flower in our opinion, ranunculus is a stunning flower that we think rivals roses. The petals have a mesmerizing layered and tight-knit appearance and come in just as many colors as roses.

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are one of those bold and dramatic blossoms that don’t need any accompaniments to make a statement. These pillowy and fluttery-looking blossoms have a soft and royal appearance, managing to be ethereal and earthy at the same time.

Freesias

Freesias are dainty blossoms with smaller petals, giving them an elegant and delicate vibe. They come in a few colors, but white is easily the most popular because the petals have a velvety appearance, making them look creamy and sweet. While freesias are often used as filler, acting as the backup singer for larger blossoms, they deserve some solo appreciation!

Sunflowers

It’s easy to think of sunflowers when talking about summertime blossoms. Sunflowers are the epitome of bold and cheerful, with massive heads and buttery yellow petals. Nothing makes it feel more like summer than a ravishing bouquet of sunflowers and an ice-cold glass of lemonade, and we can help you with one of those!

Carnations

Many people see carnations as the less elegant cousin of the rose, but we refuse to let the carnation hate continue! Carnations are pillowy and ravishing in their own right, and we don’t want them to live in the shadow of roses anymore. We love using carnations in our arrangements to add volume, color, and texture, as they bring their own unique beauty that elevates any bouquet.

Delphinium

The last summer flower we want to highlight is delphinium, a unique and whimsical bloom that is a departure from the bulbous blossoms of roses, ranunculus, and carnations. We’re positively obsessed with delphinium, both as the star of the show and as an accompaniment flower.

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The official flower of every state in America

The official flower of every state in America

As the months start getting warmer, flowers will begin to bloom, dotting the landscape with swaths of vibrant color. In celebration of  the coming spring, we’ve put together this list of every state’s official flower, with lovely photos and a little history as well.

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  • Year it became official: 1959

  • How to find it: Look for delicate light pink petals folded up tightly, although you can also find the flower in a variety of other colors across the South.

Camellia by junichiro aoyama (CC BY)

  • Year it became official: 1917

  • How to find it: This dainty purplish-blue flower has a yellow-white core. You can find varieties of the forget-me-not across Alaska.

Alpine Forget-Me-Not by Meneerke bloem (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1931

  • How to find it: Unsurprisingly, Arizona’s state flower is a blooming cactus. Look for white flowers with a yellow center at the end of a cactus. When the flowers haven’t bloomed yet, you’ll likely see large green buds attached to the cactus.

Arizona: Saguaro Cactus Blossom by raelb Follow (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1901

  • How to find it: Given Arkansas’ history as an apple-growing state, it only makes sense that the apple blossom is its official state flower. If you can’t make of the state’s many apple blossom festivals, you can still find this white and pink flower naturally across the state.

apple blossom by to.wi (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1903

  • How to find it: This vibrant “golden” flower is a great choice for the Golden State. It has elegant, flowing petals that wrap around its stem.

california poppy by docentjoyce (CC BY)

  • Year it became official: 1899

  • How to find it: The columbine is a white and lavender flower with graceful yellow seeds hanging from its center like tentacles. If you couldn’t tell by the name, you can find it in the Rocky Mountains, among other places around Colorado. 

Rocky Mountain Columbine by Rob Duval (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official:1907

  • How to find it: This flower is known for its star-shaped petals and reddish-pinkish specks.

mountain laurel by Arx Fortis (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official:1895

  • How to find it: Look for bold pinkish-orange petals, like the color of an actual peach.

Peach Blossom by pepperberryfarm (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1909

  • How to find it: Unsurprisingly, Florida chose the orange blossom for its state flower. Look for a white-cream petal with an orange-yellow middle.

Orange Blossom by (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1916

  • How to find it: This is a white rose with a bright yellow middle.

Cherokee Rose by Courtney McGough (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1988

  • How to find it: Look for a hibiscus-shaped flower that’s a bright golden yellow.

Pua Aloalo by Rosa Say (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1931

  • How to find it: This flower has four white petals with pastel yellow seeds in the middle.

Syringa by Brent Miller (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1908

  • How to find it: Keep your eyes peeled for a small flower that is, well, violet.

violet by Maia C (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1957

  • How to find it: This is a bold, fluffy flower that’s most commonly a vibrant pinkish-red, although it can be found in other colors, too.

Peony by Bob Gutowski (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1897

  • How to find it: The flower has small, delicate pink-white petals and a thick stem with lots of leaves.

Wild Rose by jinjian liang (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1903

  • How to find it: Look for thick stems and its signature yellow petals. You can find sunflowers across the state.

Sunflowers by LynnK827 (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1926

  • How to find it: The goldenrod is shaped like a lightning bolt speckled with tiny yellow buds.

Goldenrod by Elaine (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1900

  • How to find it: Magnolias have thick, curved petals and are most commonly found in a cream-white color.

magnolia by Paxsimius (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1895

  • How to find it: White pines can be seen across Maine. Just look for the massive white pine trees, and the pine cones are sure to follow.

White Pine Cone and Tassel by Eli Sagor (CC BY-NC)

  • Year it became official: 1918

  • How to find it: As the name suggests, this flower has a strong, big black middle and is surrounded by yellow petals.

Black-Eyed Susan by Dendroica cerulea (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1918

  • How to find it: Look for bunched-together small, star-shaped petals. They’re most commonly found in shades of white and purple.

Mayflower by Jim Sorbie (CC BY)

  • Year it became official: 1897

  • How to find it: Michigan named the apple blossom its official state flower since apples grow naturally across Michigan.

apple blossom by to.wi (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1967

  • How to find it: These flowers have unique petals that curve upward, making them look like a multi-colored slipper.

Pink & White Lady Slipper by Orchidhunter1939 (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1952

  • How to find it: Magnolias were chosen by school children to be the state flower. The flower also appears on the state’s bicentennial coin.

Magnolia by pontla (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1923

  • How to find it: Look for clustered little white flowers with black seeds.

Hawthorn flowers by Eugene Zelenko (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1895

  • How to find it: Bitterroots have overlapping purple-white petals and white middle.

Bitterroot by David A. Hofmann (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1895

  • How to find it: Goldenrods are native to Nevada and be found by looking for fuzzy yellow buds that are grouped together.

Goldenrod by Tim Tonjes (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1917

  • How to find it: Look for tall, fuzzy stems with about three“petals” sticking up straight from the stem.

sagebrush by Joel Hoffman (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1991

  • How to find it: This flower has one long petal that curls to look like a slipper.

Pink & White Lady Slipper by Orchidhunter1939 (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1913

  • How to find it: Violets speckle New Jersey’s landscape with bold purple flowers.

Wood Violet by Maia C (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1927

  • How to find it: The yucca flower has a signature white bulb, although there are other species of the flower across the state, too.

Yucca Flower by DM (CC BY-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1955

  • How to find it: While you may not find roses growing naturally in New York City, you can find them in the state’s more rural or country areas.

Red rose by T.Kiya (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1941

  • How to find it: Dogwood flowers have tiny white petals and bold yellow cores. They are often grouped together like a thunderbolt. 

Dogwood by David Hoffman (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1907

  • How to find it: The wild prairie rose has light pink petals and a golden center. 

wild prairie rose by Alexwcovington (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1904

  • How to find it: This flower’s red petals create a fluffy bulb.

red carnation by カールおじさん (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 2004

  • How to find it: The state liked the flower so much, they named it after themselves. This variation of the rose is commonly used in teas.

red rose by Jörg Kanngießer (CC BY-NC)

  • Year it became official: 1899

  • How to find it: The Oregon grape is a bushel of tiny yellow bulbs arranged like grapes.

Oregon Grape by Meggar (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1933

  • How to find it: Mountain Laurels are petticoat-shaped flowers with a star-shaped pattern in a reddish-pink color on the inside. They puff out like an umbrella.

Mountain Laurel by Tim Singer (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1968

  • How to find it: You can find violets across the state, as they are common throughout the northern hemisphere.

violet by Dendroica cerulea (CC BY-NC-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1924

  • How to find it: This is another delicate but bold flower. The yellow jessamine grows wildly in the state.

Yellow Jessamine by John ‘K’ (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1903

  • How to find it: Look for oval-shaped purple petals with a yellow-gold middle.

American Pasque by Hillarie (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1933

  • How to find it: Irises have a purple-blue petal with a yellow middle where the two petals combine.

Iris by Fred (CC BY)

  • Year it became official: 1901

  • How to find it: Bonnets are small blue buds or redbuds that climb upward, forming the shape of a bonnet.

bluebonnet by Stephanie (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1911

  • How to find it: This lily has three oval petals and three triangular ones. It’s most commonly found in white.

Sego Lily by C.Maylett (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1894

  • How to find it: This flower forms a large bulb out of smaller bulbs. It’s commonly found in red or purple.

Red Clover by Tim Tonjes (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1918

  • How to find it: This flower can be found on dogwood branches. Look for small white flowers, although in winter the flower can develop redbuds as well.

dogwood by laura.bell (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official: 1959

  • How to find it: Look for pastel reds and pinks stained on a white flower. They naturally grow in the shape of a bouquet.

Rhododendron by Arx Fortis (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1903

  • How to find it: The rhododendron has a series of small cream flowers bunched in a bouquet formation. They have light green seeds in their middles.

Rhododendron by Arx Fortis (CC BY-SA)

  • Year it became official: 1909

  • How to find it: Wisconsin is one of the many other Midwest states that chose the violet as their flower. The wood violet can be found across Wisconsin.

violet by Maia C (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Year it became official:1917

  • How to find it: This flower has a tall stem with flowers budding up and down it. It’s called a paintbrush because the red flowers bloom randomly on the stem, making it look like specks of paint on a brush.

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