Early Summer Flower Wedding: Flowers to Grow For a June Wedding

Alliums are one of my favourite flowers because they are so unique and visually stunning when planted together in a garden. They can add a beautiful touch of colour to any bouquet for a June wedding.

They come in a variety of colours, ranging from vibrant purple to delicate white, and even some with hints of pink and green. The flower heads resemble sparklers, with different sizes and a playful appearance.

Alliums are single-cut flower stems, so be sure to plant enough of them. The good news is, they can be replanted after the event, so you can enjoy them for years to come.

Ranunculus flowers are quite popular for weddings in May and June, although they can be a bit challenging to grow. They require a bit more attention compared to Tulips and Alliums. Ranunculus are corms and prefer warm conditions to start growing. After that, they need to be kept adequately moist, but not overly so. They also prefer a cool environment, but not excessively cold. In case of frost, it may be necessary to provide some protection for them, which can result in earlier blooming.

These flowers come in various colours and have delicate petals that create a beautiful and soft appearance. They kind of resemble roses so may work as rose replacements.

Foxgloves can easily create a wow factor in any arrangement. With its tall stems and beautiful bell-shaped flowers in various shades, it'll add a touch of elegance to your special day. I grew sutton's apricot last year and it was an absolutely gorgeous peachy colour.

Now, here's a little tip about Foxglove: it's a biennial, which means you'll need to sow it the previous year.

Foxglove is generally a single-stem flower, so make sure you have enough plants to cover each stem you want. However, I have found in recent years that once the central flower head is cut it produced easier to use smaller side-shoots.

China aster is a delightful tender annual flower that is perfect for late June weddings. With its large and round shaped flower heads on upright stems and beautiful incurved petals in shades of purple, pink, white, and yellow, they can easily be mistaken for Chrysanthemums.

This lovely flower has a great texture and can be used as a focal flower in bouquets and arrangements. The best part is that china aster is easy to grow from seed, so you can sow them in the early spring and enjoy their beautiful blooms in June. They are tender annuals, but do take quite a long time to get started so make sure you sow them from February to give yourself a chance of lowers in June.

Larkspur is a beautiful and hardy annual flower that is often chosen for June weddings. Its tall stems are adorned with stunning flowers in shades of deep blue, pink, or white.

I must admit that germinating Larkspur can be a bit challenging. However, once they have successfully germinated, they are quite easy to care for and grow. For the best results, it is recommended to sow the seeds in early Autumn to enjoy the flowers in June.

To encourage more blooms, you can trim back the spent blooms. Keep in mind that Larkspur is considered a single-stem flower at any given time, so make sure you have enough stems to create a beautiful arrangement.

Nigella, also known as ‘Love-in-a-mist', is a truly beautiful hardy annual flower that would be absolutely perfect for a June wedding.

It boasts delicate, fern-like foliage that is adorned with small, exquisite, star-shaped flowers in a delightful array of blue, white, pink, and purple shades. These charming flowers would make a wonderful addition to any bouquet, and the unique texture of the seed heads can be used to create stunning arrangements.

Growing Nigella from seed is a breeze, and it is best to sow the seeds in the autumn or early spring to enjoy its magnificent blooms in June. This flower produces multiple stems, so you can expect around 3 stems per plant at any given time.

Malope is a lovely tender annual flower that is absolutely perfect for a beautiful June wedding. It features clusters of large, exquisite flowers in delightful shades of white or pink, adding a unique and vibrant pop of colour to any bouquet.

What's great about Malope is that it's incredibly easy to grow from seed, resulting in large and stunning plants. For the best results, it's recommended to sow the seeds in early spring, ensuring a splendid display of flowers in June.

The best part is that Malope is a multi-stem flower, meaning you can expect up to 5 stems per plant at any given time, creating an even more breathtaking arrangement.

Cornflower is a wonderful choice for a June wedding. It features a small head with delicate petals. Personally, I adore the Black Ball variety, which showcases a stunning deep blue/purple hue. The best part is that it complements any colour scheme, adding depth and shade to the arrangement.

This charming flower is available in shades of blue, purple, and white, and it can truly make any bouquet stand out with a unique pop of colour.

The great news is that Cornflower is quite easy to grow from seed. Simply sow the seeds in early spring, and you'll have beautiful flowers blooming in June. It's a multi-stem flower, so you can expect to have around 7 stems per plant at any given time.

Sweet Rocket is a delightful flower that is ideal for early June weddings. It boasts delicate petals and a distinctive shape that can enhance the texture and dimension of any arrangement.

Typically, Sweet Rocket is available in either white or soft purple hues.

Once again, it's important to note that these flowers are biennials, meaning they should be sown the year before. However, this time it should be done in early summer so that the plants are large enough to bloom in the following May/June.

Orlaya is an absolutely stunning and unique hardy annual. It has beautiful, fern-like foliage and incredibly lovely, lace-like, pure white umbels. If you're a fan of the ethereal white lace look of roadsides covered in Cow parsley, this plant will definitely give you that same effect.

This resilient annual should be planted in the previous autumn so that it blooms in May/June. If you grow enough of it, you can even use it as foliage.

Orlaya is a plant with multiple stems, and you can expect to have around 6 flowering stems per plant at any given time.

Ammi majus is a wonderful choice for a June wedding. It features delicate foliage and beautiful white flower heads that resemble cow parsley.

Growing Ammi majus from seed is quite simple, and it's best to sow the seeds in autumn or early Spring for blooms in June. This plant produces multiple stems, with around 6 stems per plant at a time. This plant is easier to grow than Orlaya, in my opinion.

I personally enjoy the continuous blooming of this plant throughout the summer, making it a must-have in my cutting garden.

Cerinthe Major is a beautiful annual flower that would be perfect for a June wedding. I've classified it as foliage because of its unique blue-green leaves that gradually turn purple as they grow.

And let's not forget about the flowers – they are unlike anything else you'll see, with tubular shapes and a dark purple-blue colour. Despite being small and discreet, they add a touch of elegance without overpowering other elements in your arrangement.

Cerinthe Major is a great choice for adding texture and depth to your floral design. It is a resilient plant that can be easily grown from seed, and for best results, it should be sown in the previous autumn to bloom in June.

Dill is a wonderfully easy herb to grow. By adding a touch of dill to your arrangement, you can bring a whole new dimension to it. With its delicate, feathery leaves and small yellow/green flowers, dill creates a soft and airy feel when incorporated into floral arrangements.

Growing dill from seed is a breeze, and it's best to sow them in early spring for beautiful flowers in June.

This plant has multiple stems, allowing you to have around 6 stems per plant at any given time. This is especially useful if you're mainly using the foliage rather than the flower heads.

Daucus Carota, or Queen Anne's Lace, is a lovely hardy annual/biennial flower that is perfect for June weddings. It features delicate, feathery foliage and beautiful green or faded pink flowers. Daucus is an excellent choice for adding texture and depth to floral arrangements, serving as a filler or foliage flower.

Daucus Carota is easy to grow from seed and thrives when sown directly in the autumn, resulting in beautiful flowers in June.

This flower produces multiple stems, allowing you to enjoy approximately 5 stems per plant at any given time.

Sweet Peas are a wonderful addition to any floral arrangement, and they can be used to bring a unique texture and a pop of colour. Even the Sweet Pea tendrils are perfect for adding a distinctive, wispy touch to your bouquet and arrangements.

However, it's worth noting that they don't last long once they're cut. So, while they are beautiful and abundant bloomers, it's a good idea to ensure that you already have focal and filler flowers accounted for.

Nevertheless, they can easily be transformed into lovely small jam-jar arrangements, so there's no need to completely avoid using them.