Best Seasonal Flowers in Maryland (June–August): What’s Freshest for Bouquets + Delivery
When the Maryland summer heat rolls in, so do some of the most vibrant, lush, and spectacular flowers of the year! Whether you are sending a bright birthday bouquet, celebrating an anniversary, or just wanting to add a pop of fresh color to your kitchen island, choosing seasonal, locally available blooms is the secret to getting the most beautiful and longest-lasting arrangements.
But with the famous East Coast heat and humidity, which flowers hold up best? And what is actually in season from June through August?
Below, we’ve broken down the best summer flowers available for delivery in the Maryland area, our favorite seasonal color palettes, and exactly what to expect when ordering fresh summer blooms!
What If Your Favorite Flower Isn’t Available? (The Magic of Floral Swaps!)
It happens all the time: you want to send a gorgeous arrangement featuring a specific bloom you saw online, only to find out that the star flower is out of season by late July, or it simply won't survive being left on a humid Maryland porch during delivery.
Don't panic! This is where the magic of "floral swaps" comes in. A great floral designer doesn't just replicate a picture; they replicate a feeling. By focusing on the shape, texture, and color of your favorite blooms, we can find in-season, heat-hardy alternatives that give you the exact same look.
Here are a few of our favorite summer swaps for custom arrangements:
- If you love Peonies... ask for Garden Roses or Dahlias. Peonies usually say goodbye by mid-June. If you want that massive, fluffy, romantic, high-petal-count look in July or August, premium double-bloom garden roses or large "dinnerplate" dahlias are stunning, in-season alternatives.
- If you love Ranunculus... ask for Lisianthus. Ranunculus prefer cooler spring weather. For a summer delivery, lisianthus offers those same delicate, ruffled layers and comes in gorgeous shades of white, blush, and lavender.
- If you love Anemones... ask for Scabiosa. If you love the dramatic dark center of a white anemone but are worried about them wilting quickly, white scabiosa (also known as the pincushion flower) provides a very similar, whimsical contrast that holds up beautifully in a vase.
- If you love Lilacs or Sweet Peas... ask for Snapdragons or Delphinium. For that tall, trailing, or airy texture that adds height to your arrangements, snapdragons and delphinium thrive in the summer and give your florals that lush, garden-gathered shape.
Tip: If you're ordering a custom arrangement, share your inspiration photos with us, but stay open-minded about the exact flower "recipes." Mother Nature is the ultimate boss, and trusting our designers to make the best seasonal swaps will guarantee your delivered flowers look fresh, vibrant, and beautiful for as long as possible!
Tip: If you're ordering a custom arrangement, share your inspiration photos with us, but stay open-minded about the exact flower "recipes." Mother Nature is the ultimate boss, and trusting our designers to make the best seasonal swaps will guarantee your delivered flowers look fresh, vibrant, and beautiful for as long as possible!
Frequently Asked Questions: Summer Flower Delivery in Maryland
What are the best summer flowers to send in Maryland?
Maryland summers offer a gorgeous, lush variety of blooms perfect for gifting or brightening up your home! Some of the most popular in-season flowers we feature in our summer arrangements include garden roses, dahlias, bright zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons, delphinium, and classic sunflowers.
Will my flower delivery survive the summer heat?
We always do our best to ensure your flowers are handed directly to the recipient, but if an arrangement needs to be left on a porch during a hot July or August afternoon, we take extra precautions with hydration. Sturdy blooms like sunflowers, zinnias, tropicals, and standard roses are incredibly resilient. However, delicate flowers like hydrangeas can wilt quickly in the humid Maryland air, so we highly recommend bringing your arrangements indoors to the air conditioning as soon as possible!
Are seasonal floral arrangements a better value?
Generally, yes! When you choose a "Designer's Choice" arrangement or a seasonal wrap, we use flowers that naturally bloom in the summer. This means we don't have to pay premium prices for international shipping or greenhouse growing. Plus, sourcing local, in-season blooms often means you get larger, fresher, and more vibrant flowers in your bouquet.
Can I request specific flowers for a custom arrangement if they’re out of season?
You absolutely can, as many flowers can be imported from other climates year-round. However, there are a few catches: they will likely cost significantly more, the blooms might be smaller than you expect, and we may need extra notice to source them. If your favorite flower is out of season, our designers are experts at "floral swaps" and can craft an arrangement that achieves the exact same look and feel using stunning in-season alternatives!
How far in advance should I order flowers for delivery?
For standard delivery in the Maryland area, we recommend ordering at least 1 to 2 days in advance, especially if you have a specific color palette or flower request for a birthday or anniversary. However, we often accommodate same-day delivery if you order before our daily cutoff time! For very large custom orders or major holidays, giving us a little extra notice is always appreciated.
Written by Blooming Blossoms
