A FLORAL DESIGNER’S GUIDE TO SEPTEMBER SEASONAL FLOWERS

Florists’ welcome the month of September with open arms for its new beginnings, beautiful flower color palette, and availability of seasonal blooms.

September offers florists many new captivating flower hues, rich deep burgundies, reds,  coppery oranges, and golden yellows. September flowers symbolize warmth, comfort, and togetherness.

Many blooms that are available in September are now also available year-round although the cost may be a bit pricier.  Let us go over  September seasonal flowers. If there are more things on your list and you would like to have a chat please feel free to contact flower delivery richmond bc  

ANEMONE

The anemone flower is a true delicate beauty, she actually means “daughter of the wind “ in the Greek dictionary. Belonging to the family Ranunculaceae, anemone’s come in a variety of colors. Florists should try to purchase anemone’s that are not fully open unless using for a close event.

Price: $$

Available: Year-Round

ASTER

I love the aster flower they are just the cutest and compliant any mixed arrangement. Asters come in a wide variety of colors and are very hardy flowers.

Price: $

Available:  Year-Round

CELOSIA

Celosia also known as “Brain Flowers” comes in an assortment of colors, the most papular hues are the vibrant orange, reds, and yellows which are perfect for the Fall season.

Price: $$

Available: September, October, and November

CHRYSANTHEMUM

Chrysanthemums are a retail flower shop staple, very long-lasting with a beautiful assortment of colors.

Price: $

Available: Year-Round

COSMOS

Chocolate cosmo flowers are considered a great addition to any fall bouquet and they actually do smell of chocolate.

Price: $$

Available: In some locations, you can get chocolate cosmos starting in April, however, for most their availability begins in September through November.

DAHLIA

The dahlia blooms are very popular on social media, we all understand why a beautiful flower that is perfect for today’s trending bouquet styles and adds an amazing focal point. Dahlia’s need hydration please use Quick Dip or other floral hydration solution. Also depending on the size of the bloom and your location dahlia’s can be a bit pricy.

Price: $$$

Available: Certain varieties can be available year-round most popular throughout August, September, and October.

FREESIA

Freesia is a bell-shaped flower that comes in an assortment of colors, they are a very fragrant flower, the scent is towards a fruity aroma.

Price:$

Available– Year-Round

LEUCADENDRON

Leucadendron flower comes in many varieties, the perfect bloom to add texture to your floral arrangments. Look for the leaves to be free of markings and green in color.

Price: $$

Available– Year-Round

HYDRANGEA

Hydrangeas compliment all kinds of mixed arrangements and also a favorite for wedding/event design work. Hydrangeas can be fussy there are many ways to keep them from dropping use alum powder for long-lasting results.

Price: $$

Available: Year-Round

VERONICA

Pretty filler flower veronica adds height and texture to floral arrangements. Comes in a variety of colors.

Price:$

Available: Year-Round

THISTLE

Blue thistle is the most popular however thistle comes in a variety of colors from blue, green, gray to purple. Thistle adds interest and texture to your floral design arrangements and very popular amongst floral designers. Thistle can be a bit pricey in some locations.

Price: $$

Available: Year-Round

SUNFLOWER

Sunflowers believe it or not is still one of the most favored blooms. Sunflowers come in many varieties and sizes. If readily available sunflowers can be a reasonable price, look to pay more for different variations. Sunflowers are hardy and longlasting perfect for any fall arrangement.

Price: $-$$

Available: Sunflowers are a pretty common flower however depending on your location it may be hard to get sunflowers year-round. Some sunflower variations are more available than others while others more so in July-October.

YARROW:

I love yarrow just the prettiest filler flower, perfect for adding appeal to a handpicked bouquet look and feel.  Yarrow has many small clusters of flowers on its stem and comes in a variety of colors.

Price: $

Available:  June through October