Even if some flowers such as roses are planted in January, there should be a good number of blooms by June. Shasta daisies are good perennials which bloom well by June. Black-eyed Susans are also available, and these come in several varieties. One popular variety for 1999 is Indian Summer, which has softball-sized flowers.
Hydrangeas are showy cut flowers that bloom in pink, blue or other modified colors.
They are also easily grown at home. When arranging cut hydrangeas, moisture stays in the flower if the tip of the stem is burned. They usually peak around Mother's Day, but a good flush of blooms from hybrid teas and florabundas occur every few weeks. Roses grow and bloom throughout the summer until the first freeze, and growing them at home cuts costs significantly. Engagements of two years or more allow time for a greater variety and more mature plants to be grown.