Flowers For Hot Summers

This is a guest post by Abhay Kanwar.

Summer season is one long party, with picnics, fairs and other events running throughout the summer months. Although perception is not reality, but that shouldn’t stop you from thinking of the perfect gifts for the events you do attend. Flowers are always welcome, but during the summer heat you might want to pay attention to which flowers are best able to withstand hot temperature and hence last longer. Luckily, there are a number of fragrant and beautiful flowers that will keep their shape even while sitting out in the hot temperature.

HELENIUM

Some varieties of this flower resemble daisies, but on closer view they have a look all their own. They can add punch to a more elaborate bouquet, or hold the floor themselves when your florist’s creation is in the center of your summer table.

SUNFLOWER

The brilliant oranges, golds and yellows to the sunflower’s petals brighten up any summer table—particularly because of the plants hardy resistance to the heat. For all new beginnings, for having the wind at your back and setting your face towards new horizons, the gorgeous sunflower carries all these attributes.

RED VALERIAN

Red Valerian's thousands of tiny florets cluster in dense showy heads held above bushy, fleshy, gray-green foliage. The flowers have a nice but not strong fragrance, and the flower heads will last a full week when cut for an arrangement in the house.

ORCHIDS

Orchids have a reputation of being delicate, difficult flowers—but many forget that these amazing blooms grow wild in hot, humid temperatures. One can send white/pink orchids to say, "I am thinking of you..." or "I care about you...”. The meaning of the word orchid, when roughly translated means “delicate beauty”. Orchids are a beautiful way of expressing your feelings of respect, love and adoration. Thus making them a perfect gift for your someone special in the hot months.

CALLA LILIES

Like orchids, calla lilies are exotics, growing naturally in humid, tropical climates. For all their radiant beauty, calla lilies are strong and versatile enough to shine in many different temperatures. Lilies also tend to be a fantastic option, to gift to your lover as they stand for beauty and sweetness quite just like your loved one.

Keeping your flowers fresh and make them last for more than one event—we have a few tips on how to do that here on the site. Or you can ask any of the local florists at FlowerAura.com.

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