What Flowers Bloom in Southeastern Connecticut Through the Seasons?
If you’re wondering when certain flowers are at their best, this outline shows what’s blooming and when at Bloom Harvest Farm in southeastern Connecticut. Understanding the seasonal availability of flowers can help you plan events, create arrangements, or simply enjoy fresh blooms at their peak.
Foxgloves in bloom at Bloom Harvest Farm in East Lyme
These are just a small variety of the flowers we grow—we’re adding so many more for the 2025 growing season! We’re so excited to share them with you.
Spring Blooms/Early Summer Blooms (April- June)
Spring marks the start of the growing season with cool-weather flowers.
Available Flowers:
Tulips: A staple of spring, ideal for bouquets.
Ranunculus: Layers of delicate petals add texture to any arrangement.
Anemones: Bold centers and papery petals stand out in bouquets.
Peonies: Soft, fragrant flowers that are a favorite for weddings.
Bells of Ireland: Architectural green spikes for texture.
Snapdragons: Continuing from spring, they remain a reliable bloom.
Scabiosa (Starflower): Unique flower that we grow for it’s seed pod.
Foxgloves: last year we had foxgloves that were 6 feet tall!!
Other Cool-Season Flowers: Iceland poppies, larkspur, and stock.
Mid-Summer Blooms (July)
Heat-tolerant flowers dominate mid-summer with bold colors and vibrant shapes.
Available Flowers:
Zinnias: Bright, cheerful flowers in a range of colors.
Sunflowers: From petite to giant varieties, these add sunshine to any bouquet.
Early Dahlias: A few varieties begin blooming in July.
Cosmos: Light, airy flowers in whites, pinks, and purples.
Late Summer/Early Autumn Blooms (August–October)
The peak of dahlia season coincides with late-summer favorites.
Available Flowers:
Dahlias: Known for their wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.
Zinnias: Still producing strong blooms.
Cosmos: Perfect for informal bouquets.
Strawflower: Long-lasting blooms, ideal for fresh or dried arrangements.
Snapdragons: Cooler weather encourages a second wave of blooms.
By September, we have both warm- and cool-weather flowers blooming, and it’s an amazing time. There are so many flowers to choose from! This year, we’re also planning to force some of our spring favorites, like ranunculus, to bloom in autumn—we’ll see how it goes!
If you’re local to southeastern Connecticut, stop by Bloom Harvest Farm during our growing season explore our monthly bouquet subscriptions!
