Summer Flowers

Slugs usually avoid summer flowers with tough, hairy, or aromatic foliage. Some popular slug-resistant summer flowers include:

• Geraniums (Cranesbill)

• Lavender

• Salvia (Sage)

• Snapdragons (Antirrhinum)

• Cosmos

• Marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia, not French marigolds!)

• Ageratum

• Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)

While no plant is 100% safe, these are usually left alone by slugs in mixed borders.

Summer flowers should be planted after the last frost, which in most parts of Europe is around mid-April to mid-May, depending on the region. Hardy varieties (like calendula or cornflowers) can be sown outdoors as early as March, while frost-sensitive plants (like zinnias, cosmos, or petunias) should only be planted out in May or started indoors and hardened off beforehand.

In summer, sunflowers, peonies, dahlias, delphiniums and daisies are among the favourites. Wildflower-style bouquets with bright shades of yellow, pink and purple perfectly capture the carefree summer vibe.

A summer bouquet is a seasonal flower arrangement made with blooms typical of the summer months. It often features bold colours, a loose, natural style, and gives off the feeling of a sunny stroll through a blooming meadow.

At Euroflorist, you can order a summery bouquet starting from around €20. Prices vary depending on the size, flower types, and any extras like vases or chocolates.

An English garden bouquet has a relaxed, natural look like it was picked fresh from the garden. It typically features a mix of roses, asters, delphinium, lavender, gypsophila, and seasonal wildflowers for a timeless, romantic feel.