Every season of the year has flowers that represent the celebrations and holidays that we observe. In the fall, we decorate our homes with autumnal colors and foliage. At Christmas, holly and evergreen are in every arrangement. On Valentine’s Day, red roses are the flower stem of choice; and at Easter, we send tulips and lilies of pastel hues to celebrate the spring. But what are some common summer flowers?

In the summertime, our most coveted flowers are less focused on a specific day, and more indicative of a carefree spirit that permeates the entire season. We enjoy the sunshine during long days, plan fun-filled barbecues and picnics with friends, and anticipating relaxing vacations. The flowers of summer that are representative of the summertime are colorful, vibrant and have the same cheerful vibe as we feel. Some of the more popular flowers of the summer season are those which flourish through the heat and whose colors don’t fade – the zinnia, the petunia, the gladiolus, the marigold, periwinkles, and petunias are all wonderful examples of summer blooms.

However, the sunflower may well be the best ambassador for summer, given its color and affinity for the sunshine. A bouquet of sunflowers will add joy to a room the instant it is placed on the table; and if you add the vivid yellow, blues and reds that nature offers this time of year, you’ll have an arrangement that is alive with summer ambiance.

There is nothing quite like a bouquet of fresh cut flowers from the meadow; wildflowers have a wild and adventurous side that captures the spirit of the season. Let the expert floral designers at Casas Adobes Flower Shop create an arrangement that will embody all the fun of the summer season, and let those gorgeous blooms transform your home into a summer oasis.