{"id":417,"date":"2025-02-07T05:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T21:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larose-florist.com\/?p=417"},"modified":"2025-07-07T14:01:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T06:01:19","slug":"florists-guide-to-garden-flower-varieties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/larose-florist.com\/en\/blog\/2025\/02\/07\/florists-guide-to-garden-flower-varieties\/","title":{"rendered":"Florist’s Guide to Garden Flower Varieties"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Spring Bloomers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tulips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Early to late spring
Colors:<\/strong> Nearly every color except true blue
Varieties:<\/strong> Darwin hybrids (large, sturdy), Triumph tulips (classic cup shape), Parrot tulips (fringed petals)
Care:<\/strong> Plant bulbs in fall, well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Excellent cut flowers, condition stems in cold water, recut underwater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daffodils (Narcissus)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Early to mid-spring
Colors:<\/strong> Yellow, white, orange, pink, bicolored
Varieties:<\/strong> Trumpet daffodils, Large-cupped, Small-cupped, Double daffodils
Care:<\/strong> Plant bulbs in fall, naturalize well, deer resistant
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Long-lasting cut flowers, avoid mixing with other flowers initially as they release sap<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyacinths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Mid-spring
Colors:<\/strong> Pink, blue, white, purple, yellow, salmon
Varieties:<\/strong> Dutch hyacinths (most common), Grape hyacinths (Muscari)
Care:<\/strong> Plant bulbs in fall, prefer cool climates, well-draining soil
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Intensely fragrant, sturdy stems, excellent for spring arrangements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Bloomers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Roses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Late spring through fall
Colors:<\/strong> All colors except true blue and black
Varieties:<\/strong> Hybrid teas, Floribundas, Grandifloras, Climbing roses, Shrub roses
Care:<\/strong> Full sun, rich soil, regular watering, pruning required
Florist Notes:<\/strong> The queen of cut flowers, remove thorns carefully, condition in warm water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peonies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Late spring to early summer
Colors:<\/strong> Pink, white, red, coral, yellow
Varieties:<\/strong> Herbaceous peonies, Tree peonies, Itoh hybrids
Care:<\/strong> Plant in fall, full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Extremely popular for weddings, short season, condition in cool water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lavender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Summer
Colors:<\/strong> Purple, blue, white, pink
Varieties:<\/strong> English lavender, French lavender, Spanish lavender
Care:<\/strong> Full sun, well-draining soil, drought tolerant once established
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Fragrant, dries well, harvest before fully open for best color retention<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunflowers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Mid to late summer
Colors:<\/strong> Yellow, orange, red, burgundy, cream
Varieties:<\/strong> Giant sunflowers, Dwarf varieties, Branching types
Care:<\/strong> Full sun, well-draining soil, support tall varieties
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Statement flowers, heavy stems need sturdy vases, remove leaves below waterline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zinnias<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Summer to frost
Colors:<\/strong> Nearly all colors except blue
Varieties:<\/strong> State Fair (giant), Dahlia-flowered, Cactus-flowered, Dwarf varieties
Care:<\/strong> Full sun, well-draining soil, deadhead regularly
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Excellent cut flowers, long-lasting, harvest in early morning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Bloomers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chrysanthemums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Late summer to fall
Colors:<\/strong> Yellow, orange, red, purple, white, pink
Varieties:<\/strong> Decorative, Pompon, Button, Daisy, Spoon-tip
Care:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, pinch early for bushier growth
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Classic fall flowers, long-lasting, remove lower leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Late summer to fall
Colors:<\/strong> Purple, pink, white, blue
Varieties:<\/strong> New England asters, Aromatic asters, Smooth asters
Care:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade, moist soil, divide every 3-4 years
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Delicate appearance, good filler flowers, condition in cool water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dahlias<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Mid-summer to frost
Colors:<\/strong> All colors except blue
Varieties:<\/strong> Dinner plate, Cactus, Pompom, Decorative, Single
Care:<\/strong> Full sun, rich soil, stake tall varieties, lift tubers in cold climates
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Spectacular cut flowers, hollow stems benefit from warm water conditioning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year-Round Perennials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hydrangeas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Summer to fall
Colors:<\/strong> Blue, pink, white, green, purple
Varieties:<\/strong> Bigleaf, Panicle, Smooth, Oakleaf
Care:<\/strong> Partial shade, consistent moisture, soil pH affects color
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Popular for arrangements, condition in warm water, recut stems frequently<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delphiniums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Early to mid-summer, often rebloom
Colors:<\/strong> Blue, purple, pink, white
Varieties:<\/strong> Pacific Giant series, Elatum group, Belladonna group
Care:<\/strong> Full sun, rich soil, stake tall varieties, cool climates preferred
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Dramatic height, hollow stems, condition in deep water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lilies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Varies by type (spring to fall)
Colors:<\/strong> Nearly all colors
Varieties:<\/strong> Asiatic, Oriental, Trumpet, Martagon, Tiger lilies
Care:<\/strong> Well-draining soil, bulb depth 3 times bulb height, mulch well
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Remove pollen to prevent staining, fragrant varieties can be overwhelming indoors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annuals for Continuous Color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marigolds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Spring to frost
Colors:<\/strong> Yellow, orange, red, cream
Varieties:<\/strong> African marigolds, French marigolds, Signet marigolds
Care:<\/strong> Full sun, well-draining soil, deadhead regularly
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Long-lasting, strong scent, harvest early morning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosmos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Summer to frost
Colors:<\/strong> Pink, white, orange, yellow, red
Varieties:<\/strong> Sensation series, Sulphur cosmos, Chocolate cosmos
Care:<\/strong> Full sun, poor to average soil, drought tolerant
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Delicate appearance, long stems, condition in cool water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Peas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bloom Time:<\/strong> Cool weather (spring and fall)
Colors:<\/strong> Pink, purple, white, red, blue
Varieties:<\/strong> Climbing varieties, Dwarf bush types
Care:<\/strong> Cool weather, rich soil, support for climbing types
Florist Notes:<\/strong> Intensely fragrant, short vase life, harvest early morning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Tips for Florists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Harvesting Guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Cut flowers early morning when stems are fully hydrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use sharp, clean tools to prevent stem damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Place stems immediately in cool water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Harvest when buds are just beginning to open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Conditioning Techniques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Recut stems underwater at an angle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Remove leaves below waterline to prevent bacterial growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Use flower food to extend vase life<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Change water every 2-3 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Seasonal Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Plan succession plantings for continuous blooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Consider bloom times when designing cutting gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Choose varieties with different heights for layered arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Include foliage plants for textural contrast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Storage and Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Store cut flowers in cool, humid conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Keep different varieties separate until ready to arrange<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Monitor for pests and diseases in growing areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Maintain proper soil nutrition for healthy, long-lasting blooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          This guide provides the foundation for understanding the diverse world of garden flowers available to florists. Each variety offers unique characteristics that can enhance floral designs throughout the growing season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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