Summer is the season of brilliant landscapes and glorious colors. The flowers of summer bring pleasure to us all. The wonderful fragrances delight our senses and add beauty to everything around us.
Roses
Roses require lots of full sun, and afternoon sun is best as it dries the leaves and helps to prevent fungus and disease.
Freesia
Freesias originated in South Africa and come in a huge array of colors. They have a sweet, semi-light fragrance that resembles the smell of floral bath soaps.
Hydrangea
The hydrangea flower itself is created by hundreds of small flowers clustering together. Blue, pink and white are the most common colors, but because of the clustering, seldom are the colors truly only one color. Hydrangeas prefer shade, especially in very hot areas, and grow well in moist, well-drained soil.
Carnation
Carnations require full sun and well-drained soil. Although still considered a summer flower, carnations are fast becoming a popular winter flower as well.
Gladiolus
Gladiolus are propagated from small cormlets and prefer full sun and very warm temperatures. Because the leaves are shaped like swords, gladiolus are sometimes called the sword lily.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums come in a large variety of styles. They can resemble daisies or be shapes as buttons or pompoms.
Daisy
Daisies are probably the most popular flowers in North America. Daisies prefer full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Besides being a beautiful flower specimen, daisy leaves are edible and are often used in salads.
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