Summer is the time for fresh flowers, and when growing a garden full of many different types, the combinations are endless. Instead of selecting the usual summer flower bouquets typically sold in stores, opt for these ideas for fresh summer arrangements. Whether they are for wedding tables or the center of a dining room table, these beautiful combinations will make a dramatic impression.
Before Creating Fresh Summer Flower Bouquets
It is important to cut stems properly and add nutrients to the water before adding cut flowers for fresh summer flower bouquets. The article entitled Natural Ways to Preserve Cut Flowers offers a number of easy and affordable ways to do this.
Blue Delphiniums, White Daisies, and Hosta Leaves
Delphiniums are one of the most beautiful blue flowers, and they bloom at least twice: once in the spring and once again during mid summer. They are a fantastic cut flower that blooms for days on end in fresh summer flower bouquets. The blue delphinium is especially lovely when paired with stark white daisies with sunny yellow centers. The color combination is magnificent.
When looking for ideas for fresh summer flower bouquets, consider creating a bouquet of white daisies with sky-blue accents. Cut the stems accordingly to create a dome of beautiful white blooms. Evenly position blue delphinium spikes between every second or third flower. They should extend approximately two to three inches above the daisies. Place variegated hosta leaves around the perimeter of this beautiful summer arrangement. This will result in a stunning display of natural beauty. The flowers will continue blooming for several days with proper care.
Snapdragons, Coleus Leaves, and Lacy Fern Branches
Summer snapdragons are cheerful and absolutely gorgeous. Their intricately sculptured blooms really do look like the heads of majestic medieval bearded dragons, but they are also elegant in appearance. This is one of the best varieties for fresh summer flower bouquets since they are long-lasting and exceptionally hardy.
Fill a vase of the appropriate size with a handful of snapdragons in various colors. Stick long lacy fern branches between the blooms, and fill in empty spots with beautifully detailed coleus leaves. The colors will look amazing together. The details of the natural designs will create stunning summer bouquets that will look fantastic in a foyer, a bedside table, or on a sofa table.
Forget-Me-Not Flowers, Velvety Lamb’s Ear, and Baby’s Breath
One of the most beautiful summer flowers is the forget-me-not. The tiny powder blue blooms with bright round yellow centers are an example of natural beauty. They are my favorite flower, and I like to pair them with velvety lamb’s ear, and either dried or fresh soft white baby’s breath.
To make beautiful blue and white summer bouquets, cut enough forget-me-not flowers and foliage to fill a couple of pretty vases. In addition, cut off several lambs ear leaves to fill in about every three or four inches after the bouquets have been formed. After arranging the flowers and soft fuzzy green foliage, stick baby’s breath throughout the bouquets. The results will look nothing short of amazing.
These are just some of the countless possibilities when creating fresh summer flower bouquets. Try arranging roses, ribbon-like brake ferns, and scabiosa. Carnations and lacy fern branches always look lovely when arranged in fresh summer flower bouquets. Have fun creating the perfect arrangements for your summer tables, and bring the beauty of summer flowers inside where they can be enjoyed for days and replaced with new blooms and foliage all summer long.
