What to Plant if You Have No Flowers in June: Bridging the Gap Between Spring and Summer
No matter what growing zone you are in, if you are not growing a few flowers from this list, you will have a gap between your spring flowers (like tulips and daffodils) and summer flowers (like zinnias and dahlias).
This can be a real problem when you are growing flowers for florists, weddings, bouquets, and for your landscape. To help you keep your garden vibrant and blooming continuously, here is a list of 17 hardy plants that will bridge that awkward season gap:
(Psst read note at the bottom of the list about planting time!)
1. Peonies
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Fall or Early Spring
Peonies are a classic choice for any garden. They offer large, lush blooms in various colors, perfect for bouquets and adding elegance to any arrangement.
2. Lupine
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Fall or Early Spring
Lupines are known for their tall, spiky flowers in an array of colors. They are excellent for adding height and texture to your garden.
3. Sweet Peas
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Late Winter to Early Spring
Sweet peas are a favorite for their delicate, fragrant flowers. They provide a beautiful scent and a variety of colors to your garden.
4. Feverfew
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Summer
**Planting Time:** Early Spring
Feverfew is a hardy plant that produces small, daisy-like flowers, perfect for filling gaps in your garden with its cheerful, white flowers.
5. Poppies
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Fall or Early Spring
Poppies are known for their bright, showy flowers, making them a striking addition to any garden.
6. Yarrow
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Summer
**Planting Time:** Spring or Fall
Yarrow produces clusters of small flowers in various colors, and its feathery foliage adds texture to your garden.
7. Bachelor Buttons
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Early Spring
Bachelor buttons, also known as cornflowers, are easy to grow and come in shades of blue, pink, white, and purple.
8. Stock
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Early Spring
Stock is a fragrant flower that comes in a variety of colors, perfect for adding a sweet scent to your garden and bouquets.
9. Larkspur
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Fall or Early Spring
Larkspur produces tall spikes of flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white, great for adding height and color to your garden.
10. Foxglove
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Fall or Early Spring
Foxgloves are known for their tall, tubular flowers, adding a dramatic touch to your garden.
11. Corn Cockle
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Early Spring
Corn cockle is an easy-to-grow annual that produces pink or purple flowers, great for filling gaps in your garden.
12. Campanula
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Summer
**Planting Time:** Early Spring or Fall
Campanula, also known as bellflower, produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, and white, adding a charming touch to your garden.
13. Roses
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring through Summer
**Planting Time:** Spring or Fall
Roses are a timeless addition to any garden. With a wide variety of colors and types, roses are perfect for cutting gardens and landscaping.
14. Delphinium
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Fall or Early Spring
Delphiniums are tall, spiky flowers that come in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. They add height and drama to your garden.
15. Godetia
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Early Spring
Godetia, also known as Clarkia, produces lovely cup-shaped flowers in pink, red, white, and purple. They are perfect for adding a splash of color to your garden.
16. Sweet William
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Fall or Early Spring
Sweet William produces clusters of fragrant, colorful flowers. They are ideal for borders and bouquets, adding charm to any garden.
17. Love-in-a-Mist
**Bloom Time:** Late Spring to Early Summer
**Planting Time:** Early Spring
Love-in-a-Mist, also known as Nigella, produces unique, delicate flowers surrounded by a mist of fine foliage. They come in shades of blue, white, pink, and purple, adding a whimsical touch to your garden.
**Note:** In the Pacific Northwest, zone 8b, early spring is typically around February/March. Start the seeds indoors, then harden them off over two weeks before planting them outside. Keep in mind that these dates may shift if you are in a colder or warmer zone.
By planting these flowers at the appropriate times, you can ensure that your garden remains vibrant and blooming through the transitional period between spring and summer.
Let's Grow!