Collection: Summer Dried and Preserved Flowers

Summer is a season of boldness — longer days, richer colours, and wilder landscapes. Our summer dried flowers collection captures that seasonal freedom in lasting, tactile form. These are not delicate accents, but full-bodied botanicals made to stand out in bouquets of dried flowers, styled interiors, and creative installations.

Where fresh blooms fade in the heat, dried arrangements hold their shape, their tone, and their impact. Whether you’re styling a summer bouquet for your table, designing event flowers, or gathering a bunch of dried flowers as a gift, this collection brings texture, warmth, and variety.

We at Dried Flowers & Decor have curated everything from light, airy dried mini flowers to sculptural forms used in large dried flower arrangements. Each piece is chosen for its ability to layer well, whether you're crafting a casual wildflower bunch or an intricate dried flower bouquet for summer weddings or a seasonal display.

The colours lean toward rich and sun-warmed, with yellow summer flowers, orange dried flowers, and soft blushes woven through. Many florists and stylists blend these with soft grasses, preserved foliage, or late spring flowers, creating contrast and flow across seasons.

Colours, Textures, and Bold Forms of Summer Flowers

Summer isn’t subtle, and neither are the forms and colours that define it. This is the season for full textures, fiery tones, and layered contrasts — and the flowers in this collection reflect exactly that.

From deep red flowers and orange flowers to radiant yellow flowers, summer palettes are naturally expressive. Our collection makes the most of that intensity. In a single mixed flower bouquet, you’ll often see strong structural stems like dried red flowers sitting alongside soft, feathery dried wildflowers or dense clusters of dried gypsophila.

Large bunches of flowers feel right in summer. There's something about the season that calls for scale — whether you're building a summer bouquet to fill a wide vase or arranging large dried flower arrangements to style an event space.

This is also where texture takes centre stage. Smooth, papery petals meet spiked seed pods and soft grasses. In one dried bouquet, you might have sculptural forms like dried palms, fine dried lavender flowers, and airy filler like dried bunny tails, all working together to create shape and movement.

For florists, designers, and even home stylists, the joy of summer lies in contrast, building tension between soft and structured, colour and calm. Doesn’t matter if you’re working with yellow dried flowers, orange dried flowers, foliage like preserved green eucalyptus, or softer spring dried flowers as a base, this season gives room to explore.

The materials here aren't just summer-themed; they are summer flowers, drawn from the dried forms of summer annual flowers, wild roadside stems, and curated garden blooms. They bring the feeling of warm air, open fields, and long evenings indoors, without ever fading.

12 Signature Dried Flowers For Summer

These are the flowers that capture the character of summer — airy, sculptural, sun-washed, and bold. Each one brings its own story to the arrangement, offering structure, colour, and contrast for everything from mixed flower bouquets to large dried flower arrangements.

1. Dried Mimosa – Natural Yellow Flowers

Feathery and full of movement, these dried mimosa flowers are sourced from acacia dealbata, known for their vibrant clusters and delicate form. As one of the most loved yellow mimosa flowers, they’re perfect for adding volume and seasonal warmth to summer dried flowers.

2. Preserved Amaranthus - Green Flowers

Preserved Amaranthus is perfect for summer. This cascading bloom creates dramatic vertical lines in any arrangement. Perfect for large bunches of flowers or event flowers, its soft drape adds movement and weight, especially in installations and vase displays with summer bouquet flowers.

3. Dried Physalis – Natural (Chinese Lanterns)

These sculptural orange pods resemble small lanterns, bringing depth and bold shape to orange flowers arrangements. Dried physalis’s papery texture adds visual contrast to smoother petals in a wildflower bunch or bunch of dried flowers.

4. Dried Phalaris – Orange Flowers

The compact spikes of dried phalaris are ideal as fillers in bouquets of dried flowers. Their clean shape and strong colour provide a structured element to both small dried flower bouquet designs and larger seasonal mixes.

5. Dried Lavender – Dark Blue Bunch

Known for its calming aura and colour, dried lavender flowers work across all arrangements, especially those mixing dried spring flowers and summer wildflowers. They provide subtle height and balance in both formal and casual designs.

6. Dried Poppy Heads – Natural Bunch

Rounded and earthy, these dried poppy flowers are full of texture and form. Often used in dried wildflowers mixes or summer bouquet designs, dried poppy heads offer a sculptural counterpoint to finer blooms.

7. Dried Helichrysum – Mixed Colours

The vibrant blooms of dried helichrysums retain their colour and shape beautifully, making them a staple in dried flower bouquet designs. Their radiant tones make them ideal for building contrast in bouquets of dried flowers or summer wreaths.

8. Dried Lunaria – Natural Dried Flowers 

Known as lunaria or honesty flowers, these translucent discs add light and movement to any mix. Their delicate presence softens bold elements in red flowers or orange dried flowers displays.

9. Dried Craspedia – Billy Buttons/Yellow Flowers 

With globe-like heads and strong stems, dried billy buttons are a playful addition to any summer bouquet. They stand out in dried mini flowers arrangements or as accents in mixed flower bouquets.

10. Dried Bunny Tails – Bleached Bunch

Also called hare tails or lagurus ovatus, these soft, fluffy plumes offer texture and charm. Common in bunny tail grass styling, they're essential for adding a light, airy element to dried bouquet designs.

11. Dried Star Flower (Glixia) – Bleached Flower Bunch

Dried star flowers are an essential in summer decor. These tiny blooms are compact but impactful, ideal for adding soft volume. Glixia blends easily with dried gypsophila and delivers a similar lightness to that of babys breath flowers.

12. Dried Rodanthe – White Flowers 

Also known as paper daisies flowers or dried rodanthe flowers, these stems bring a sun-bleached, rustic feel. Their crisp texture and soft white tones fit beautifully into any summer dried flowers palette.

Summer Flower Decor Ideas

Dried flowers aren’t just for bouquets, they’re a natural way to bring the richness of summer into your home. Whether styled in small vases, wall pieces, or large-scale installations, summer dried flowers offer lasting texture, colour, and character.

1. Wildflower shelf jar: Fill a clear glass jar with a wildflower bunch for an effortless, seasonal touch.
2. Dried flower wall piece: Use orange dried flowers and yellow summer flowers to create a textured summer wall hanging.
3. Window ledge display: Line up mini vases with dried mini flowers and soft grasses like pampas grass.
4. Dining table feature: A central bowl of red flowers mixed with dried wildflowers makes for a striking focal point.
5. Entryway arrangement: Welcome guests with a bunch of dried flowers in natural tones, accented by yellow dried flowers.
6. Console vase styling: Use a tall vase with large bunches of flowers and trailing greenery like eucalyptus for volume.
7. Mantel display: Combine summer annual flowers with orange flowers for an energetic, warm-toned look.

Dried Bouquets for Weddings and Seasonal Events

Summer events call for florals that can stand up to heat, travel, and time — and that’s where dried arrangements shine. Our summer bouquet flowers offer reliability without sacrificing beauty, perfect for wedding flowers, celebrations, and styled shoots.

For weddings, mixed flower bouquets featuring yellow flowers, bunny tail grass, and soft filler like dried gypsophila are a seasonal favourite. Bridesmaids often carry small dried flower bouquet designs, while the ceremony itself is styled using large dried flower arrangements made with orange dried flowers, wildflower bunches, and textural accents.

In outdoor settings, bouquets of dried flowers hold up far better than fresh florals. Their structure and preserved colour allow for flexibility, and they can double as keepsakes long after the event. They’re also perfect for long-term hospitality decor.

Designers often blend dried spring flowers with summer wildflowers for a layered seasonal look. This gives florals more dimension and a naturally gathered feel in the decor.

Dried Flower Care in Summer

Caring for your summer dried flowers during the warmer months is simple but important. While these blooms are designed to last, a little attention goes a long way in keeping your preserved wedding flowers or dried flower bouquet looking fresh all season long. With just a bit of care, your summer bouquet can bring lasting warmth well into the next season. 

Here’s how to care for your dried flowers:

• Keep your arrangements away from direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure can cause some orange dried flowers and yellow flowers to fade more quickly, especially in bright windows or conservatories.
• Humidity is another factor. Avoid placing bouquets of dried flowers near kitchens, bathrooms, or areas with high moisture. Too much humidity can soften delicate blooms like dried wildflowers or dried mini flowers, affecting their shape and structure.
• Dust builds up more noticeably in the summer. Gently clean your flowers using a soft brush or a cool, low-speed hairdryer to remove surface dust. This works well for textured stems like bunny tails, wildflower bunches, or dried lavender flowers.
• Storage is necessary. When not in use, store your dried florals in a dry, dark box with tissue to protect fragile pieces, especially useful if rotating between spring dried flowers and summer flowers. This preserves colour, structure, and beauty for future use.

Buy Wholesale Dried Summer Flowers at Dried Flowers & Decor 

If you’re a florist, event stylist, or shop owner, sourcing bulk summer flowers means planning ahead with the right textures, colours, and structure. Our wholesale dried flowers range is curated with versatility in mind. We deliver everything from statement stems to soft filler.

We stock a wide selection of yellow summer flowers, dried wildflowers, orange dried flowers, and wholesale red flowers — ideal for creating everything from summer bouquet designs to large dried flower arrangements for seasonal installations.

Looking for variety? As one of the premier dried flower suppliers in UK, our bulk dried flowers options include full packs of bunches of mixed flowers, dried mini flowers, and dried flower bouquet mixes in seasonal tones, available to customers across the UK.

Whether you're creating displays for weddings, pop-ups, or shop merchandising, our team supports orders of all sizes — serving both trade and creatives looking for summer flowers that last. From dried flowers London to coastal villages and countryside studios, we deliver quality and consistency you can work with. Partner with us today for mindfully dried, stunning summer flowers!

FAQs

Which flowers flower all summer?
Many summer annual flowers like zinnias, cosmos, and marigolds bloom from early summer through to autumn. In dried form, options like dried statice, dried wildflowers, and craspedia offer long-lasting colour throughout the season.

What is the flower for summer?
Sunflowers are often seen as the symbol of summer. In dried flower design, summer flowers like yellow mimosa flowers, gypsophila paniculata, and dried red flowers are popular choices for their seasonal brightness and structure.

Which flowers last the longest in summer gardens?
Flowers like echinacea, rudbeckia, and lavender are known for their longevity. Dried versions such as dried lavender flowers and bunny tail grass are equally durable and hold their shape beautifully in summer arrangements.

What flowers are in season in the UK?
During summer in the UK, fresh blooms include dahlias, snapdragons, and cornflowers. In dried form, summer wildflowers, honesty flowers, and dried poppy flowers are often used to reflect the same seasonal energy.

What is the most popular flower in the UK?
The rose remains the most iconic flower in the UK. However, for dried arrangements, popular choices include bouquets of dried flowers made with dried gypsophila, dried lavender, and wildflower bunches.