Seasonality of Flowers with Seasonal Blooms
The Magic of Seasonal Blooms
Hi there, my fellow flower lover! I’m so happy you’re here. Did you know that the bouquets I create change with the seasons, just like beautiful Idaho landscape? Here we are known for all four seasons and Ella June blooms follow this as well!
Whether for the most elaborate wedding florals, to sympathy arrangements, funeral casket sprays, or Flower Friday Market Bouquets the blooms I use May - September echo our climate and seasons.
Here’s a little secret to making our home’s feel a little extra special: using flowers that are in season.
It's not just about what’s pretty; it's about celebrating the very best that each season has to offer. Using seasonal flowers means you get to enjoy the most vibrant, longest-lasting, and most fragrant blooms. Plus, it's a wonderfully eco-friendly choice, and you get to support a local grower—me!
Let's take a little stroll through the seasons and see what blossoms we can get our hands on right here in Idaho.
Early Spring: A Little Pop of Color
Just as the days feel a bit warmer and April rolls around, a few brave flowers peek their heads out to say hello! These early bloomers are so extra special and take extra care to get them here. They're the first sign of new life in the Gardens and make me a bit giddy when I see them each year. This is when you might find sweet little geums, heirloom fragrant narcissus, anemone, ranunculus and vibrant hellebores. These are the most fragrant of all the flowers and perfect for creating a delicate, cheerful bouquet that reminds you that warmer days are on the way.
Spring: A Time of Lush Abundance
As spring really gets going, the variety of flowers becomes a lush and colorful wonderland. Think of double and single tulips, fragrant lilacs, and my favorite of all peonies. I also grow the ever elegant bleeding hearts for events and hope to one day have enough of this loved bloom to share in the Flower Friday bouquets.
Many gardens include our lovely state flower, syringa, blooming with its beautiful white flowers. It’s the season for classic, romantic bouquets that are full of life and color.
Summer: Sun-Kissed and Bold
Summer brings the heat, and with it, a burst of bold and beautiful flowers. This is when we can fill our bouquets with things like phlox, yarrow, echinacea, and the striking lilies. The middle of summer is when we begin receiving zinnias and the beginnings of our cherished dahlias. These flowers are true sun-lovers and make for the most joyful, vibrant arrangements. They are the perfect way to bring the sunshine indoors and make a happy statement.
Fall: Earthy and Cozy
As the air gets crisp and the leaves begin to change, so do our flowers! Fall brings us rich, warm colors and cozy textures. In the autumn, you’ll find gorgeous dahlias of all varieties, cosmos, celosia, and sedum. There’s nothing quite like a fall bouquet to make your home feel warm and inviting.
Create Your Own
Designing with seasonal blooms is an extra special experience.
Choosing to grab a bunch of seasonal flowers is a little treat for yourself and a wonderful way to bless a friend. Together we can celebrate the beauty that each unique season brings. I can’t wait to see you at the flowershed on Flower Fridays!
Additionally, I hope you will join me in the gardens for one of the seasonal workshops in spring and fall.
In the meantime grab my pdf on designing your blooms and find out when the workshops will be when you become a Flower Friend here!
Best Blessings,
