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Summer
Agapanthus -- large, striking flowers, also known as African Lily.
Alchemilla -- common garden flower with tiny yellow/green flowers.
Anthurium -- exotic, waxy looking flowers.
Aster -- also known as a Michaelmas Daisy. Daisy-like flowers.
Bouvardia -- clusters of small, tubular flowers.
Calla Lily -- Striking lilies. Available in white and other colours. Not all colours are available throughout the year.
Carnation -- long lasting and wonderful for using on their own in pomanders.
Cattelya orchid -- large, brightly-coloured orchid.
Celosia -- crinkled flowers. Different varieties are available.
Cornflower -- usually available in blue, but other colours can be found.
Crysanthemum -- large, showy flowers.
Dahlia -- dramatic round flowers.
Delphinium -- tall flower spikes.
Freesia -- highly scented flowers in various colours.
Gerbera -- contemporary, daisy-like flower in various colours.
Gypsophila -- tiny white flowers. Perfect as a filler or used on its own.
Hydrangea -- enormous flowerheads in various colours.
Iris -- popular, but relatively short-lived.
Lavender -- Fantastic scent. Perfect for a country celebration with a lilac theme.
Lily -- lilies are available throughout the year, but not in all colours.
Marigold -- daisy-like flower.
Mint -- mint has a wonderful scent and a feathery flower.
Nerine -- clusters of delicate flowers.
Nigella -- also known as 'love in the mist'. Delicate, papery flowers.
Oncidium orchid -- small yellow flowers along the stems.
Peony -- soft, papery, large flower. Available in May and June.
Phalaenopsis orchid -- large, striking orchids. Wonderful for bouquets.
Phlox -- popular country garden flower.
Rose -- needs no explanation! Available in almost every colour.
Stephanotis -- individual white, waxy flowers. Make wonderful buttonholes and bouquets.
Sunflower -- striking flower usually in yellow.
Sweet pea -- short-lived. Wonderful colours and scents.
Zinnia -- a similar flower to a dahlia.
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