August flowers for you to enjoy

With the high temperatures of June and July, it is sometimes difficult to think of August as part of the summer season. Everyone is already preparing for the colder autumn months and summer is almost over. So when it comes to flowers that still bloom during the month of August, all you have to do is look for those that bloom in late summer. Whether you’re looking for August flowers to plant in your garden or want to send flowers to someone special, it’s always good to know what’s in season so you can make the best choice.

Hollyhock

Alcea, also known as Hollyhock, are single flowered cultivars and are known to flower well in the summer season and they are lovely August flowers. Their bold trumpet-shaped petals resting on a tall, proud stem make them a perfect addition to any garden and can be included in many different styles of bouquets and arrangements.

Yarrow

Alongside the tall, large blooms, it’s easy for us to forget the importance of the more delicate, tiny blooms like yarrow. Yarrow blooms in clusters and can not only act as a filler flower in a bouquet, but it can also fill your garden. Its plentiful little blooms come in a variety of colors, so you’re sure to find more than one to suit your garden and complement the rest of your August flowers.

Hydrangeas

Don’t forget the famous hydrangea! Its leaves will keep your garden full when it’s not in bloom, so you can’t miss it. When in bloom, its large clusters of flowers are sure to turn heads. They tend to offer an abundance of flowers when in bloom, so go ahead and pick a few to display in your home. If you don’t have the space to grow these August flowers in your garden, rest assured they should be available at your local florist or online and shouldn’t cost too much. A simple hydrangea bouquet requires just a vase and 5 hydrangea stems. Leave the top leaves on the stem to act as foliage and you’re all set at a fraction of the price of other bouquets.

Lilies

Two other extraordinarily elegant August flowers that bloom in August are Lily of the Nile and Crinums. Both have outward-pointing trumpet-like petals and both come in bright, friendly colors. They can also be used in almost any type of arrangement.

If you plan on growing one of these August flowers in your home garden, everyone has a few personal preferences to help them grow and thrive in abundance. Otherwise, if you’re just looking to buy cut flowers to give as gifts or to display in your home, it’s much easier to go to your trusted florist.