Transitioning Your Stems: Bridging Late-Summer Blooms into Autumn
Written by Exceptional Flowers of Deerfield
Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you have to jump straight into pumpkins and deep fall colors. The transition into autumn is the perfect time to mix the last of summer’s beautiful blooms with the richer textures and tones of the new season.
Think of it as giving your flowers a little seasonal wardrobe change.
Hold On to Your Summer Favorites
Late-summer flowers like dahlias and garden roses are perfect for this time of year. Their full petals and rich colors can easily transition into fall when paired with deeper tones and textured elements.
You can also use flowers like sunflowers, zinnias, and hydrangeas to keep a little of that summer warmth in your arrangements.
Add a Touch of Autumn
This is where the fall details start coming in.
Try adding:
*Dried grasses
*Berries
*dark foliage
*Amaranthus
*Branches with interesting texture.
These elements instantly make an arrangement feel warmer and more seasonal without completely taking away the fresh, colorful feeling of summer.
*Dried grasses
*Berries
*dark foliage
*Amaranthus
*Branches with interesting texture.
These elements instantly make an arrangement feel warmer and more seasonal without completely taking away the fresh, colorful feeling of summer.
Rich shades of burgundy, rust, amber, plum, and golden yellow work beautifully alongside softer summer colors like blush, peach, and warm pink.
Mix Color and Texture
The key to transitioning your flowers is finding a balance between the two seasons.
Start with fresh summer blooms as your base, then add fall-inspired textures and deeper colors around them.
A soft peach garden rose can look completely different when paired with burgundy foliage or dried grasses.
A soft peach garden rose can look completely different when paired with burgundy foliage or dried grasses.
You don’t have to change everything at once. A few seasonal details can completely shift the look of an arrangement.
Create a Look That Feels Like Both Seasons
This time of year is all about blending, layering, and experimenting. Let your flowers reflect the transition happening outside.
Keep the softness and color of summer, then slowly bring in the warmth, texture, and richness of autumn. The result is an arrangement that feels fresh, cozy, and perfectly in between.
💐 Bring the Beauty of the Season Home
The best floral arrangements aren't just about the flowers. They're about capturing the feeling of the season.
Your colors. Your style. Your home. Your story.
At Exceptional Flowers & Gifts of Deerfield Beach, we can help you find beautiful flowers
that bring the warmth of autumn and the last touches of summer together.
that bring the warmth of autumn and the last touches of summer together.
Ready to welcome the new season?
Visit our website to explore our floral designs and place your order today.
Let Exceptional Flowers & Gifts help you create something beautiful for your home, celebration, or someone special.
Visit our website to explore our floral designs and place your order today.
Let Exceptional Flowers & Gifts help you create something beautiful for your home, celebration, or someone special.
