The summer season is a lovely time full of colors, happiness, and is simply a joy for most people. Summer is also a time where many people take their home decor to new heights, and introduce a lot more color and excitement. This helps the space look more positive, and can often provide a mood boost to all who live in the home.
And what better way to decorate your home in the summer than with some beautiful summer flowers. They can introduce a lot of joy into your life, and come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes, so there is sure to be something that you will love and will fit wonderfully with your space.
Without any further ado, let’s go over some of the best summer flowers to have in your home to make it a brighter and more positive space to be.
Lavender
If you want a flower that not only looks awesome, but also will make your home smell great, consider lavender. The lavender flower is a small, light, and dainty purple flower that can look good in vases, in a pot, or even pressed into a picture frame. You can have them on your own, combine them with other bunches of lavender, or mix and match with other flowers.
While it looks good, lavender is certainly more popular for its brilliant and calming scent. It can fill your home with an aroma that can help you relax and will help you unwind after a long day at school or at the office. The scent of lavender is often used in soaps, lotions, room sprays, and other products, so you know it’s good.
Marigolds
If you think of a summer flower, most people have their minds go right to marigolds. These strong-odored flowers are known for their big, bold, and beautiful full orange blooms that look just as good in your home as they do in the garden. They are also one of the easiest flowers to grow, and can look great inside your home but also in your yard.
They can be put in a vase on their own, but can also be mixed with other gorgeous summer blooms for a truly wonderful arrangement. Their orange and bright color might not fit with all room types and decor, but if you can find a place that works, they can look truly stunning.
Sunflowers
Of course, the iconic sunflower had to make an appearance in this list. Their large flower heads are easily noticeable, and these flowers can often reach 10 feet or higher if kept in your garden. If brought into your home, they can be an incredibly eye-catching piece of decor that is sure to impress everyone who sees it.
After growing this plant, which is quite easy to do, you can also roast their seeds for a tasty snack. This bright and positive flower is sure to put a smile on your face each time you see it, and all it takes is a single sunflower in a vase or pot to make a perfect addition to almost any room.
Dahlias
Another popular summer flower to brighten and liven up your home is the dahlia. This flower features unique and beautiful layered petals, and has a very attractive and layered shape as a result. They are a very expressive flower, and one that doesn’t mind being the center of attention in a room.
These flowers are also the preferred choice of many because they come in many colors. While purple is a popular color, other dahlia colors that look great include peach, red, pink, orange, and even two-toned. So no matter the decor or color in your home, dahlias can be a good choice to brighten up the space and give it a bit more of a natural look and feel.
Zinnias
Zinnias are an underrated choice, but certainly deserving of a spot within this article. They are a very daisy-like bloom (only a little bit flatter), and are a favorite in summer bouquets and arrangement for their bright and cheerful color. They are striking and bold, and can help make any room in your home a little more colorful.
Another great thing about these flowers is that they can actually last a little bit longer than many other flowers, often well over a week if they are cared for correctly. They also blend well in arrangements with other (more neutral) flowers in many cases.
Calla Lilies
Calla lilies are named after the Greek word for beautiful, so it should come as no surprise that they are a stunning bloom. They are very elegant, and can really make a space incredibly classy, while also providing a boost to the brightness. While these flowers technically bloom in the latter parts of spring, they can thrive and find success throughout the summer months, too.
However, while these can make a great addition to almost any home, you need to be careful if you have pets or young children. These flowers are very poisonous if they are ingested, so always keep them out of reach, or avoid having them altogether if you are worried.
Petunias
Last, but absolutely not least, we have petunias. These vibrant flowers can bloom all summer long, and thrive in conditions that are hot, making them a perfect choice for the summer season to help brighten up your space.
These dainty flowers come in colorful shades that range from pink, to yellow, to gold, to red, with some even having multiple shades on the same flower. They do well outside, but can also easily be grown in containers as long as they are cared for well and given all they need to thrive.
We hope that this article has been able to help you learn some of the flowers that can help you brighten up your home. These are far from the only summer flowers you can use to brighten your house, but they are some of the best.