Flowers by Forster in July

Lynsay Forster
7 days ago
2 min read

What’s in Season in July?

If you’ve ever wondered what’s in season when it comes to flowers, July is a brilliant place to start. Gardens are overflowing, bees are busy, and everything’s a bit wild—in the best way.

This is the time of year where you can grab a pair of scissors, head outside, and fill a vase with something beautiful from your own patch—even if it’s just a few pots.

And if you think garden flowers don’t last well indoors, I’m here to tell you they absolutely can… if you pick the right ones and treat them well.

🌿 What’s Looking Lovely Just Now

July’s garden flowers have that loose, natural, blowsy look we love at Flowers by Forster. Some of our favourite stems this month are:

Sweet peas – still going strong and as scented as ever
Cosmos – floaty, delicate and look great in a jam jar
Achillea – great for texture and lasts well
Snapdragons – bold and cheerful, lovely in a jug
Scabious – soft little heads that add bounce
Herbs – mint, fennel, rosemary and dill for scent and softness
Garden roses – often with a wee bend or quirk, but full of scent

Even a small bud vase or jar with 2 or 3 stems can make a big impact dotted around the house.

A Few Tips to Help Them Last

Many people are convinced that flowers grown in the UK don’t last long, however, with a little tlc, many of them last well in a vase. Here’s how to help them along:

Cut first thing in the morning or in the evening when it’s cooler
Choose flowers just about to open – not in full bloom
Remove any leaves that would sit in the water
Get them into clean, cool water as soon as you can
Snip the ends again when arranging, and change the water every couple of days.

Cutting and conditioning flowers is vital for longevity.

No Garden? No Problem.

If growing isn’t your thing, we’ve got you covered.

At the moment you’ll find our own home grown dahlias, scabious, snap dragons, delphiniums and daisies making regularly appearances in the shop.

Our bunches are always changing with the seasons but they’ve all got that same loose, wild look.

We also have:

Hand-tied bouquets
Bunches wrapped simply in brown paper
Plants, pots, vases, candles and cards
Seasonal flower subscriptions
Regular delivery slots

Our polytunnel crammed full of our own homegrown dahlias.

July is the Time to Go Wild

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to flowers. If it brings you joy, stick it in a vase. July is all about abundance and seasonality-the kind of flowers that don’t need arranging, just appreciating.

And if you’re stuck or want something ready to go, we’re always here. Whether it’s for a birthday, a table centre, or a wee pick-me-up for a friend—we’ll put something together that feels just right.