10 July blooms for your arrangements11 June 2021Purchasing best-in-season blooms for bouquets and displays can be a great way to make sure they really shine. Freshly cut flowers around the home or office can brighten up any space. While infusing your arrangements with flowers from around the world can feel exotic, why not add some local colour with some British-grown blooms? Read on as we run through ten July flowers you can include in your bouquet. Scented stocks Known for their exceptional fragrance, these flowers are sometimes referred to simply as 'stocks'. Available in a wide range of colours, including red, dark pink and cream, you’re sure to find some to suit your colour scheme. Gypsophila A perennial herb featuring thin grey leaves and a thick taproot, Gypsophila adds detail to any flower arrangement, with its intricate clusters of fine branches and minuscule white flowers. Iris A bulbous plant in shape, an Iris can be easily identified by its word-like foliage and single stem that can support only one-to-two blooms. Sweet pea A climber that can rise to around two metres in height, sweet pea is named for its lovely looks and sweet scent. Dahlia Those seeking a wide range of colours to select from will find Dahlias ideal for displays. With 42 different species recorded to date, new varieties are always being bred. Nigella Boasting erect stems that are approximately 50cm in height, Nigella has slender, leaf segments that are almost thread-like. This creates a mist or halo-like effect around its colourful petals, making it an enchanting addition to any bouquet. Cornflower With lance-shaped leaves and narrow flower heads, the cornflower is well-known for its vivid flower heads of blue-violet. Lily Also known as the oriental lily, this bulbous plant has outward-facing flowers that have fleshy leaves. Alchemilla Easily recognised by its bright green scalloped foliage, Alchemilla is a perennial which presents a multitude of tiny, yellow flowers. Alchemilla robusta and Alchemilla Mollis are the two most common kinds sold as cut flowers. Sunflower Finally, nothing says summertime quite like a sunflower. With a head that follows the sun’s journey through the day, these golden blooms soak up all the rays they can claim. When night comes, a sunflower’s head will ease to look eastward, ready for the next sunrise in a process called 'heliotropism'. If you need a London flower delivery, drop by our website today to browse our summer bouquets or simply seek inspiration for your next display.