Summer
Full bloom
Peak abundance. Gardens overflow with colour and the air is thick with fragrance. Summer flowers are bold, confident, and dramatic, roses at their most extravagant, jasmine perfuming warm evenings.
100 flowers in this season
Summer flowers
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
“Faithful devotion”
Agapanthus
Agapanthus africanus
“Love letter”
Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
“Thankfulness”
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria
“Devoted friendship”
Angel's Fishing Rod
Dierama pulcherrimum
“Delicate grace”
Anise Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
“Sweetness”
Baby's Breath
Gypsophila paniculata
“Pure heart”
Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus
“Unchanging love”
Bear's Breeches
Acanthus mollis
“The fine arts”
Beard Tongue
Penstemon × gloxinioides
“Beautiful but deceptive”
Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
“Your whims are unbearable (Victorian), compassion (modern)”
Bells of Ireland
Moluccella laevis
“Good luck”
Bishop's Flower
Ammi majus
“Delicate joy”
Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
“Uplift”
Borage
Borago officinalis
“Courage”
Champaca
Magnolia champaca
“Divine love and devotion”
Chinese Forget-Me-Not
Cynoglossum amabile
“Steadfast love”
Common Myrtle
Myrtus communis
“Love in absence”
Coral Bells
Heuchera × hybrida
“Delicate beauty”
Corn Marigold
Glebionis segetum
“Durability”
Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
“Delicacy and refinement”
Culver's Root
Veronicastrum virginicum
“Grace”
Day Flower
Commelina coelestis
“Fleeting beauty”
Daylily
Hemerocallis fulva
“Coquetry, flirtatious beauty”
Delphinium
Delphinium elatum
“Boldness and an open heart”
Edelweiss
Leontopodium alpinum
“Noble courage and daring devotion”
Evening Primrose
Oenothera biennis
“Silent love and patience”
False Goat's Beard
Astilbe × arendsii
“I will still be waiting”
Farewell-to-Spring
Clarkia unguiculata
“Adventure and discovery”
Field Scabious
Knautia macedonica
“Have patience”
Flame Lily
Gloriosa superba
“Glorious achievement and honor”
Flamingo Flower
Anthurium andreanum
“Hospitality”
Fleabane
Erigeron speciosus
“Cheerfulness”
Foxtail Lily
Eremurus stenophyllus
“Desert beauty”
Garden Balsam
Impatiens balsamina
“Ardent love”
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
“Secret, untold love”
Ginger Lily
Hedychium gardnerianum
“Exotic warmth”
Gladiolus
Gladiolus
“Strength of character and moral integrity”
Globe Mallow
Sphaeralcea munroana
“Desert warmth”
Globe Thistle
Echinops ritro
“Independence”
Greater Knapweed
Centaurea scabiosa
“Felicity”
Heliconia
Heliconia
“Tropical paradise and uniqueness”
Heliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens
“Devoted attachment and I turn to thee”
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
“Delicate beauty and seize the opportunity”
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Meconopsis baileyi
“Wealth and attainment”
Hollyhock
Alcea rosea
“Ambition and fecundity”
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
“Heartfelt gratitude and understanding”
Jasmine
Jasminum officinale
“Grace and elegance”
Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis russelliana
“Steadfastness”
Lamb's Ear
Stachys byzantina
“Softness”
Larkspur
Delphinium
“Lightness and levity”
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
“Devotion and undying love”
Lemon Verbena
Aloysia citrodora
“Attractiveness”
Lily
Lilium
“Restored innocence and majesty”
Linden Blossom
Tilia europaea
“Conjugal love and peace”
Lisianthus
Eustoma grandiflorum
“Deep appreciation and charismatic charm”
Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
“Purity rising from adversity”
Masterwort
Astrantia major
“Courage”
Meadow Rue
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium
“Delicacy”
Meadowsweet
Filipendula ulmaria
“Uselessness (Victorian) / Healing (modern)”
Mignonette
Reseda odorata
“Your qualities surpass your charms”
Montbretia
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora
“Energy and passion”
Moonflower
Ipomoea alba
“Dreams and tender love revealed in darkness”
Moss Rose
Rosa centifolia
“Confessed love”
Mullein
Verbascum olympicum
“Steadfastness”
Night-Blooming Jasmine
Cestrum nocturnum
“Dangerous nocturnal enchantment”
Orchid
Orchidaceae
“Rare and delicate beauty”
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
“Faith and religious devotion”
Perennial Sweet Pea
Lathyrus latifolius
“Lasting pleasure”
Phlox
Phlox paniculata
“Our souls are united”
Pikake
Jasminum sambac
“Divine hope and the promise of love”
Pineapple Lily
Eucomis comosa
“Exotic delight”
Plantain Lily
Hosta sieboldiana
“Devotion”
Pohutukawa
Metrosideros excelsa
“Strength rooted in adversity”
Pomegranate Blossom
Punica granatum
“Mature elegance”
Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
“Pretension”
Purple Toadflax
Linaria purpurea
“Notice me”
Roman Chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
“Patience in adversity”
Rose Campion
Silene coronaria
“You only deserve my love”
Sacred Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
“Purity rising from muddy waters, spiritual awakening”
Scottish Thistle
Onopordum acanthium
“Defiance and independence”
Sea Holly
Eryngium planum
“Attraction”
Sea Lavender
Limonium sinuatum
“Everlasting beauty”
Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum × superbum
“I share your sentiments”
Silk Tree
Albizia julibrissin
“Delicate happiness”
Spider Lily
Hymenocallis festalis
“Pure grace”
Spiked Speedwell
Veronica spicata
“Fidelity”
St John's Wort
Hypericum patulum
“Protection”
Stargazer Lily
Lilium 'Stargazer'
“Ambition and reaching for the stars”
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
“Adoration and unwavering loyalty”
Tiare
Gardenia taitensis
“Welcome and romantic love”
Tiger Lily
Lilium lancifolium
“Pride and prosperity”
Torch Ginger
Etlingera elatior
“Exotic beauty and bold presence”
Trumpet Vine
Campsis radicans
“Fame and honour”
Tuberose
Polianthes tuberosa
“Dangerous pleasures”
Water Lily
Nymphaea alba
“Purity of heart”
Wild Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
“Courage and strength”
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
“Healing and protection in battle”
Yellow Loosestrife
Lysimachia punctata
“Ease and peace”
Ylang-Ylang
Cananga odorata
“Sensual love and unity”