July 9 Subscription Flowers

Hi there, flower friends! Well, it looks like I missed the June updates (spoiler alert, it was about flowers ;) ) and since we’re solidly in July, I’ll pick the blog back up with a who’s who of the flowers in this weeks subscription!

Today kicks off the 2023 Subscription Season, and I’m SO excited it’s finally here! It’s amazing to get these blooms into your hands (well, vases) and start the summer off with fresh, local blooms!

Every flower in the arrangement is grown right here in my little flower farm - I don’t buy flowers elsewhere, so you are getting the freshest flowers possible. They go directly from farm to vase, which means your flowers will last longer, stay more vibrant, and most importantly - you’ll get to enjoy them as if they were still in the garden!

This week has some really great blooms, including tried and true favorites and new additions, adding amazing textures and shapes.

Check out the gallery below to know what you are enjoying this week, and comment below with your favorite!

Cress

Cress is a wonderful filler that provides structure for arrangements, as well as a great texture!

Didiscus (Laceflower)

Laceflower is one of my favorites - has velvet-like stems with the sweetest miniature flowers making up the larger flower head. We grow pink, blue and white - plan to see lots of these!

Ageratum

Ageratum, when pinched, provides long branching stems and the sweetest florets. I love adding this to arrangements for a sweet touch!

Queen Anne's Lace

Queen Anne’s Lace is a workhorse for cut flowers. The branching sprays provide structure for bouquets, and the flower heads remind of fireworks!

Statice

Statice is a tried and true favorite around here. It’s perfect for dried arrangements, and the honeycomb texture adds a pop of something different in fresh bouquets during the summer.

Veronica

Veronica is an amazing plant, that sends up the tallest spikes of color from early summer until first frost. A true perennial in Minnesota, my garden will always have this growing!

Honeywort

Honeywort, also known as cerinthe, gives bouquets a mediterranean feel with the deep purple bells and silvery foliage. It’s common to find bumblebees hovering around in the bed, making it a fun place to be!

Scabiosa

Scabiosa (pincushion flower) is another variety that I will always grow. It can be counted on for tall, straight stems that pump out blooms throughout the entire season. It also is a popular spot for bee traffic!

Forget Me Not

Hands down, this is one of my top 3 favorite flowers. They add a touch of whimsy to each bouquet, and their sweet little flowers on strong stems make them a true cut flower winner!

Zinnia

There can never be enough zinnias in my garden! They come in so many forms and colors, and give arrangements a wonderful pop!

Snapdragon

Snapdragons, or bee bottoms as my kids call them, bloom late spring up until fall with long, strong stems topped by the most amazing colors. It’s always smart to double check the snaps to make sure a rogue bumblebee isn’t napping in the florets!

Apple of Peru

The purple flowers that bloom on these stems are beautiful, but are nothing compared to the cutest little lanterns that come after. Once the flowers are done blooming, they fold into mini green apple like forms (hence the name), adding a fun pop to every bouquet!

Nicotiana

Nicotiana (flowering tobacco) is a new addition to our flower farm this year. It’s secured its spot here forever due to its long stems and gorgeous flowers. It’s perfect at golden hour with a little breeze!