Bright August flowers in the seasonal calendar

🌸August blooms – for bouquets and decorations

The seasonal calendar lists many magnificent cut flowers available in August that are suitable for floral decorations, table decorations and gardens. In summary, they are ideal for:

• magnificent bouquets 
• festive table decorations 
• natural wedding floristry 
• lively wildflower beds
  

These flowers are in bloom in August and are now in season – perfect for your garden, your vase or as a thoughtful floral gift:

Sunflowers 

A symbol of joie de vivre and summer. With their bright yellow flowers, they instantly lift your spirits.

Hydrangeas 

Lush and romantic, with large, spherical flower heads in pastel shades or bold colours.

Gladioli 

Striking splendour in red, pink, yellow and white. Their long flower spikes add structure to large arrangements.

Larkspur 

Delicate blue for summer dreams. Ideal for playful country bouquets.

Cockscomb (Celosia) 

Extravagant texture with a velvety surface, perfect for creative or exotic bouquets.

Lilies 

Fragrant and elegant. Their large flowers make every arrangement an eye-catcher.

Spray carnations 

Delicate with intense colours. Their small flowers last particularly long in a vase.

Eustoma (Lisianthus) 

Delicate and elegant, reminiscent of roses but lighter in appearance – modern and stylish.

Centaurea 

A splash of orange colour with lightness. Their curved stems bring dynamism to the bouquet.

Zinnias 

Colourful, long-blooming flowers. They symbolise cheerfulness and bring summer cheer into the home.

Coneflower (Echinacea) 

Medicinal plant with decorative effect. With its striking flower centre, it is a natural eye-catcher.

Summer asters 

Classic and charming. Their star-shaped flowers exude nostalgia and colourful joy.

Phlox 

Fragrant and colourful. It is a favourite in summer bouquets and cottage gardens.

Eupatorium 

Robust and wildflower-like. The delicate flower clusters bring natural abundance to the arrangement.

Girl's eye 

Sunny yellow for the garden or bouquet. The small flowers exude lightness and cheerfulness.

Lance verbena 

Delicate purple inflorescences on tall stems. Adds movement and transparency to bouquets.

Scented nettle 

Insect-friendly and aromatic. Its delicate flower spikes have an airy, modern look.

Gaura 

Like dancing butterflies. The delicate flowers seem to float above the arrangement.

Ball thistles 

Blue-grey highlights with texture. They give bouquets a modern, graphic look.

Carnation 

Colourful, dense flower heads with a nostalgic flair. Long-lasting and perfect for summer bouquets.

Pansies 

Playful and colourful. Particularly beautiful for small, charming arrangements.

Hollyhock (Alcea) 

A majestic cottage garden plant with large flowers. Adds height and romance to the arrangement.

Forget-me-not 

Delicate blue flowers with great symbolic power. They represent love and remembrance.

Gypsophila 

An airy classic with delicate white flowers. Ideal for adding lightness and as a romantic addition.

Lupins 

Striking flower spikes in vibrant colours. Perfect for natural, wild arrangements.

Genuine centaury 

Delicate and wild – a real insider tip for natural bouquets.

Cornflower 

Bright blue and charmingly wild. Typical of summer meadows and rural bouquets.

Marigolds (Calendula) 

Cheerful in orange and yellow. Have a healing and invigorating effect.

Marigolds / Student flowers 

Bright, fragrant and robust. Ideal for colourful summer bouquets.

Wallflower (Erysimum) 

Fragrant flowers in warm colours. Adds a touch of vintage romance to the arrangement.

Poppy 

Bright red flowers with delicate, almost transparent petals. Symbolises love and transience and adds a natural, romantic touch to arrangements.

Here you will find the complete seasonal calendar with all flowers throughout the year: To the flowering calendar →

The following flowers are particularly recommended for dreamlike floral arrangements in August:

• Dahlias – Popular flowers in August – Queens of late summer with an endless variety of colours and shapes.
  
• Roses – Timelessly beautiful in every colour.
  
• Sunflowers – For good cheer and bold contrasts.
  
• Phlox – Fragrant abundance with gentle colour transitions.
  
• Poppy capsules – Decorative, even when dried, they are eye-catching.
  

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If you want to add cool accents, you can use blue August flowers such as delphiniums, globe thistles, blue hydrangeas or phlox in shades of violet.

💒The most popular seasonal flowers for weddings and celebrations in August

Late summer offers an overwhelming variety of flowers for an August wedding. Nature is at its most beautiful, and many magnificent summer flowers are now in season – ideal for dreamy bridal bouquets, festive table decorations and romantic flower crowns.

The most popular wedding flowers in August include:

• Hydrangeas – round, lush and romantic, perfect for opulent bouquets or lavish table decorations.
  
• Lilies – fragrant, elegant and expressive – a classic for stylish weddings.
  
• Roses – timeless and elegant, particularly harmonious in combination with seasonal flowers.
  
• Lisianthus (Eustoma) – delicate like a rose, but lighter and more modern – popular for vintage or boho arrangements.
  
• Dahlias – colourful queens of late summer that bring romance and abundance to the bouquet.
  
• Sunflowers – bright accents with symbolic meaning, especially for rustic or boho weddings.
  
• Zinnias – cheerful and colourful, ideal for rural or garden weddings.
  
• Gladioli – add height and drama to large arrangements.
  
• Phlox – colourful, fragrant and detailed – perfect for cottage garden charm.
  
• Spray carnations – playful, long-lasting and filling for harmonious bouquet shapes.
  

💡 Tip: Many of these flowers are available regionally in August – this not only makes them fresher and more sustainable, but often also more cost-effective.

In August, autumn anemones, Chinese lanterns, sedum (stonecrop), goldenrod, scented nettle, gromwell and lance-leaved verbena, among others, begin to bloom – ideal for late summer wedding bouquets and natural floral decorations in August.

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🌱Which flowers should be sown in August?

If you are already thinking about next season, you can take precautions now and sow August flowers. Perfect for sowing in August: sweet William, pansies, hollyhocks, forget-me-nots, gypsophila, lupins, centaury, cornflowers, marigolds, tagetes (marigolds), nasturtiums and zinnias. Many of these are wonderful wildflowers in August that will provide plenty of cut flowers in the coming year.

🌞Summer table decorations & floral arrangements in August

When it comes to flowers for table decorations in August, seasonal combinations are unbeatable: try pairing dahlias, lisianthus and phlox with grasses or poppy capsules. Several small vases, recurring colours and natural materials create a sense of lightness and harmony.

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🌼 Flower of the month & birth flower for August

Gladioli and poppies are often considered the flowers of the month for August and the birth flowers for August. As symbols of strength and love, they can find a subtle but meaningful place in bridal bouquets or decorations.

Frequently asked questions about August flowers

Sunflowers, dahlias, gladioli, phlox, zinnias, lilies and many more bloom in August – perfect for bouquets, decorations and weddings.

Roses, dahlias, eustomas, zinnias and lisianthus are recommended. They are seasonally available and make for dreamy wedding arrangements.

Bearded carnations, forget-me-nots, marigolds, cornflowers, tagetes and many more – sown now, they will bloom next spring.

Numerous perennials and summer flowers such as coneflowers, coreopsis and scented nettles are in full bloom. Gladioli and phlox are also really taking off now.

Yes! Delphiniums, scented nettles, spearmint and globe thistles add cool blue tones to flower beds and bouquets.

Typical wildflowers include eupatorium, cornflowers, marigolds and coreopsis – they attract bees and butterflies.