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What flowers are in season for a July wedding?
July marks the middle of winter here in Australia, so if you’re planning a July wedding, it’s time to unpin the sunflowers and dahlias from your Pinterest boards. While imported flowers are usually available, Bloom are advocates for locally-grown flowers (discover why by clicking here) and trust us when we say that when it comes to the flowers that will appear wedding albums for decades to come, you want the best of the best.
Let’s have a look at the best winter flowers available locally for a July wedding.
Ranunculus
With its brightly coloured shades of pink, purple and yellow, ruffled petals and smaller shape, it’s easy to see why ranunculus is such a popular choice for wedding bouquets. Also known as a buttercup, ranunculus pairs well with almost any flowers or foliage. Some good choices for pairing would be anemones, dahlias and some beautiful greenery.
Daphnes
Daphnes are famed for their intense, citrusy-rose scent. They bloom in tight clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers that are some shade of pink or white in colour. The smaller size of daphnes makes them an ideal bouquet filler flower, especially when paired with brighter colours or greenery.
Sweet Peas
Sweet peas have very soft, delicate petals that fold over very slightly. They bloom in many colours, but rich reds and pale pinks are usually quite popular for winter weddings. Their elegant shape makes them a go-to for less structured bridal bouquets (think whimsical, garden-fresh styles).
Camellias
Camellias are the queen of the winter flowers, often used as the feature flowers of bridal bouquets. Their larger size and beautiful, soft petals mean they look stunning on their own, but can also be paired with smaller filler flowers and greenery to really make them pop. Camellias come in shades of pink, red, white and a peachy orange.
Anemones
Anemones are best known for their striking black centre, surrounded by white or coloured petals. White anemones are a popular wedding flower choice, as the pop of black in the middle gives the bouquet a more eye-catching look than typical all-white flowers. Anemones look incredible against a bed of greenery and foliage, and make for the ideal, low-key bouquet look.
Blushing Bride
The aptly named protea blushing bride flower is a very unique bridal flower, with the almost spiked look of its petals. Legend has it that the name came about because men used to wear one in their buttonhole on their way to propose, letting everyone in town know his intentions. This versatile flower looks stunning on its own or you can pair it with other flowers of softer shades, like roses or dusty miller.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth grows in small clusters of flowers that come in all kinds of colours like white, pink, orange blue and violet. It has a very sweet scent and makes for a beautiful filler flower that makes the larger flowers stand out in a bouquet.
Cymbidium Orchid
The cymbidium orchid is a striking winter/spring flower that is very popular for weddings as it makes a fabulous statement flower. It comes in all different shapes, colours and sizes, ranging from deep reds to soft pinks.
Interested in learning more about putting together the perfect bridal bouquet? Check out our latest eBook, Wedding Flower & Event Styling. It’s a go-to guide for any wedding florist (or interested bride!)