Our 6 Favorite Summer Flowers
When ordering flowers, it’s important to keep seasonality in mind. Choosing seasonal flowers is not only better for the environment, but it will also allow you to enjoy your flowers longer once they’re in a vase. This week, the Sessile editorial team invites you to discover the most beautiful summer flowers.
Summer is the perfect season for flowers, which take advantage of the warm weather to shine in their most beautiful colors. Which flowers make the best gifts or are best to have delivered? How do you choose seasonal flowers? The Sessile editorial team has all the answers!
1- The lily
If there’s one flower that’s especially popular assummer approaches, it’s the lily! A noble flower that has long been a symbol of the monarchy, it features beautiful, imposing blooms that will lend a sense of majesty to any bouquet. The white lily, in particular, symbolizes innocence.
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2- Lisianthus
Meadow gentian, also known as Texas bellflower oreustoma as scientists call it, is more commonly known as lisianthus among florists. With its elegant shape and long stem, the lisianthus has become a very popular flower for bouquets. Symbolizing a kiss, this flower is usually given as a token of thanks.
3- Gladiolus
Are gladiolus among the most popular flowers of the summer season? These pretty, spike-like flowers will add height to your bouquets, and their wide variety of colors makes them perfect for any occasion and any arrangement. Their name comes from the Latin gladius, meaning “sword”; their symbolism thus evokes the notions of strength and pride.
4- The Sunflower
If there is one flower that symbolizes the sun through its shape and color, it is undoubtedly the sunflower. Revered by Van Gogh, the sunflower symbolizes happiness and longevity—and, more broadly, life itself. It blooms from July through October.
5- The arum
This curious little trumpet-shaped flower is one of the most popular in July. Its color can range from white to purple, with shades of yellow in between. A symbol of the soul and trust, this flower is often given to a loved one who is facing a difficult decision.
6- The dahlia
With their striking curves and shimmering colors, dahlias are the quintessential summer flowers, blooming from July through late August. Native to Mexico, dahlias come in a wide variety of colors and shapes, making them highly sought after for all types of bouquets. While the dahlia is a flower that symbolizeslove, its color conveys a specific nuance: the white dahlia is more associated with seduction, while the yellow dahlia symbolizes fidelity.
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Sessile champions the independence of artisan florists online. Founded in 2019 by six friends, Sessile brings together 500 florists committed to transforming the industry and enables flower delivery throughout France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. By breaking away from the traditional online catalog model, the network highlights each florist’s expertise and helps keep the art of floristry alive. Florists can pursue their passion and create more creative bouquets because they have greater freedom to offer seasonal flowers and, whenever possible, locally sourced flowers.
