Mid Summer Flower Wedding: What to Grow for a July Wedding

China aster is a lovely annual flower that is perfect for summer weddings. It features large and round flower heads on upright stems, with beautiful incurved petals in shades of purple, pink, white, and yellow. They are often mistaken for chrysanthemums.

With its great texture, china aster can be a wonderful focal flower in bouquets and arrangements. It is also easy to grow from seed, making it a popular choice. To enjoy its blooms in July, it should be sown in the early spring.

China aster is a multi-stem flower, typically producing about 3 stems per plant simultaneously.

Sunflower is a classic summer flower that adds a touch of charm to any summer wedding. While the traditional variety boasts bright yellow petals and large flower heads, you can now find sunflowers in a variety of colours, ranging from deep red to pale yellow with smaller, more useable flower heads. These vibrant sunflowers are sure to make your wedding truly memorable.

Growing sunflowers from seed is incredibly easy. Simply sow them in the spring, and you’ll have beautiful blooms in July. Sunflowers are single-stem flowers, so make sure to plant enough seeds to meet your desired number of flowers.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a beautiful hardy annual flower that is perfect for July weddings. With its tall, upright stems and spikes of lovely, delicate blossoms in a range of shades, from soft pastels to bold and bright, the flowers will surely add a unique touch to any bouquet or arrangement.

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Growing Snapdragon from seed is easy and it should be sown in the autumn or early spring for flowers in July.

Snapdragon is a cut-and-come-again flower, but please keep in mind that you should only rely on getting 2-3 stems from a plant at any one time.

Phlox comes in both perennial and annual varieties. The perennial variety usually flowers at the end of July and is highly fragrant. The annuals require a little more coaxing to produce tall, upright stems, but the effort is well worth it for the beautiful large, clustered flower heads that are produced in great profusion. They come in soft and bright shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow.

Phlox is a wonderful addition to any bouquet or arrangement, as it adds a delicate and romantic touch.

Growing phlox from seed is easy and it should be sown in the early spring for flowers in July.

Phlox is a multi-stem flower, and you should be able to get up to 3 stems from one plant.

Scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea) is a lovely choice for July weddings. It comes in both perennial and annual varieties, and its double pincushion flowers, about two inches in diameter, bloom in shades of pink, blue, white, and purple. These flowers grow on tall, strong stems, making them perfect as filler flowers.

Growing annual scabiosa from seed is a breeze. Simply sow the seeds in early spring and you’ll have beautiful flowers in July. This flower is cut-and-come-again, meaning you can harvest one stem at a time from each plant.

Scabiosa is not only beautiful, but it’s also great for attracting bees and other pollinators to your garden. So, if you’re planning an eco-friendly wedding, Scabious is an excellent choice.

Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is another fantastic option for July weddings. This annual flower features tall, upright stems and delicate, daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, white, purple, and orange.

Growing cosmos from seed is a breeze. Just sow the seeds in early spring, and you’ll have beautiful flowers in July. Similar to Scabiosa, Cosmos is a cut-and-come-again flower, allowing you to enjoy about 5 flowering stems from each plant.

Cosmos adds a light and airy feel to any bouquet or arrangement and is sure to impress your wedding guests.

Larkspur is a wonderful choice for July weddings. It’s a hardy annual with tall stems and beautiful deep blue, pink, or white flowers.

I must admit, I find Larkspur a bit challenging to germinate. However, once they’ve sprouted, they’re quite easy to care for. To enjoy their lovely blooms in July, sow the seeds in early autumn or early spring.

If you want to encourage more blooms, don’t forget to trim the spent flowers. Just keep in mind that it’s considered a single-stem flower, so make sure you have enough stems for your arrangements.

Looking for a unique pop of colour in your July wedding bouquet? Look no further than Malope. This tender annual flower boasts clusters of large flowers in lovely shades of white and pink.

You’ll be delighted to know that Malope is a breeze to grow from seed, producing large plants. For July flowers, it’s best to sow the seeds in early spring. Unlike Larkspur, Malope is a multi-stem flower, so you can expect around 5 stems per plant at any given time.

Ammi majus is a wonderful choice for a July wedding. It features lovely, lacy foliage and stunning, umbrella-shaped white flower heads that resemble cow parsley.

Growing ammi majus from seed is a breeze, and you can sow the seeds in the autumn or early spring to enjoy beautiful flowers in July. This plant produces multiple stems, providing you with around 6 stems per plant at any given time.

I personally find that this plant blooms throughout the entire summer and is a must-have in my cutting garden.

Cerinthe Major is an absolutely stunning annual flower that is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your July wedding. I’ve classified it as foliage because of its unique blue-green leaves that gradually turn purple as they climb up the stems. And let’s not forget about the flowers – they are truly one-of-a-kind, with tubular shapes and a captivating dark purple-blue color. Despite their small and discreet size, they manage to stand out without overpowering other elements in your arrangement.

What makes Cerinthe Major even more wonderful is its ability to add texture and depth to any floral arrangement. It is a hardy annual that can be easily grown from seed, and for the best results, it should be sown in the previous Autumn to ensure beautiful blooms in July.

Greek Cress is a fantastic foliage plant that florists absolutely adore, yet it is not often available for purchase. Luckily, it is incredibly easy to grow on your own. When it starts to produce tall stiff pale green stems, that’s when you know it’s going to seed – and that’s exactly what you want to use in your arrangement.

For a bold and dramatic effect, group bunches of Greek Cress together. If you prefer a more delicate and airy feel, simply scatter single stems throughout your arrangement.

If you find yourself lacking other foliage options for your wedding arrangements, Greek Cress is the perfect choice for a July wedding.

Dill is a wonderfully simple annual herb to grow, and adding a touch of dill to your arrangement can give it an extra dimension. With its delicate, feathery leaves and small yellow/green flowers, dill brings a soft and airy feel to floral arrangements.

Growing dill from seed is a breeze, and it’s best to sow in early spring for beautiful flowers in July. This multi-stem plant can produce up to 6 stems per plant, especially if you’re using the foliage rather than the flower heads.

Sweet Peas are a fantastic addition to any floral arrangement, offering a unique texture and a splash of colour. Even the Sweet Pea tendrils can add a wispy and distinctive look to your bouquet and arrangements. However, it’s important to note that they don’t last long once cut. While they are prolific flowerers, I would advise including focal and filler flowers to ensure a longer-lasting display. Nevertheless, they can still be used to create lovely small jam-jar arrangements.

Growing Sweet Peas from seed is a breeze, and it’s best to sow them in the autumn for flowers in July.

These flowers are cut-and-come-again, meaning you can continuously harvest about 5 stems per plant at any given time.