Welcome, September flower friends! The weather is starting to cool off, bringing one of the best flower months of the year. Several of our August favorites are still in bloom, along with some new September floral faces.
Luckily for our September wedding couples, dahlias are reaching their beautiful peak. Their breathtaking geometric beauty comes in versatile shapes—think dinner plate, ball, single style—and colors, perfect for the classic white wedding, the free-spirited wildflower vibe, and everything in between. Unsurprisingly, dahlias take our #1 spot for the second month in a row.
Without further ado, here are our top 10 favorites for September!
1. Dahlias
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These luxury flowers come in every shade, from deep jewel tones to pastels and crisp whites, making them perfect for every wedding aesthetic. Our prized dinner plate varieties, like Café Au Lait and Penhill Watermelon, make for a showstopping addition to bridal bouquets and ceremony arches. Ball and formal decorative varieties, like Cornell Bronze and Blizzard, are perfect for every piece, from dainty bud vases to centerpieces. Dahlias blend perfectly with other luxury flowers like garden roses and ranunculus, and we’re dedicated to growing dozens of heirloom varieties for our clients right here in Hingham.
Best For: Bridal bouquets, centerpieces, floral arches, statement arrangements.
2. Sunflowers
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Sunflowers are a summer staple that carries perfectly into early fall. Whether you’re going for a rustic vibe or adding a touch of playfulness and nostalgia to a classic design, sunflowers deliver. From the traditional deep yellow to soft pastels, reds, and even browns, these beauties are much more versatile than you might expect!
Best For: Tall arrangements, ceremony urns, bouquets, centerpieces
3. Antique Hydrangea
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Don’t let the name fool you—antique hydrangeas are timeless. These aged beauties bring a luxurious depth to your palette, often blending blues, pinks, reds, greens, and purples with a deep, vintage tone. They’re perfect for adding texture and dimension, tying together your color scheme with a touch of autumn warmth and enduring beauty.
Best For: Bouquets, garden-style arrangements, centerpieces, ceremony installations, cottage-style, vintage, timeless
4. Strawflower
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Strawflower brings lively texture to any arrangement. This beauty comes in pinks, golds, whites, oranges, and coppery reds and shines in farmhouse and wildflower styles. Often used as a dried flower, strawflower works beautifully in crowns, boutonnieres, and corsages.
Best For: Bouquets, garden-style arrangements, table centerpieces, ceremony installations, cottage-style, boutonnieres, corsages, flower crowns, vintage
5. Apple of Peru
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One of our all-time favorite foliages, Apple of Peru brings the perfect medium green to every arrangement. This foliage starts with small purple flowers that transform into delicate lantern-like pods by September. It’s a natural way to add a bright, soft structure, making it an excellent choice for couples seeking unique and local greenery.
Best For: Ceremony urns and installations, centerpieces, textural and sculptural pieces
6. Ageratum
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This tiny flower packs a big color impact! Ageratum can range from soft pinks to deep purples, but we’re obsessed with the rich periwinkle shade we grow here in Hingham. It’s the perfect pop of color in any arrangement, adding that extra-special touch that makes your floral designs stand out.
Best For: Bright and colorful bouquets, table arrangements, garden-style weddings, lush + organic styles, wildflower themes, vintage
7. Ornamental Cabbages & Kale
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This choice might sound a little wild, but cabbages and kale make an unexpectedly fun and chic addition to event tables! If you’re up for something different, these beauties can add texture and color in ways you might have never expected. Like edible cabbages and kale, they come in white, green, and purple for playful versatility.
Best For: Ceremony installations, modern designs, exotic designs, autumn centerpieces
8. Purple Aster
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Looking for something sweet and seasonal? Asters are an absolute must-have. Their delicate light purple petals and tangerine centers are perfect for wildflower-inspired arrangements. These mini flowers are an easy choice for anyone who loves a whimsical look.
Best For: Bouquets, ceremony urns, boutonnieres, crowns, centerpieces, bud vases
9. Zinnias
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From adorable accents to bold focal points, zinnias are the MVPs of summer into fall. Whether you’re after bold, saturated colors or soft pastels, zinnias can elevate every aesthetic.
Best For: Bouquets, boho, elegant classic, wildflower, unique centerpieces, bud vases, floral frog pieces
10. Gomphrena
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A favorite for rustic, farm-style arrangements, gomphrena adds a touch of texture and charm. These round, clover-like flowers are perfect for adding volume and variety to your bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces, and they hold their shape beautifully as dried flowers, too!
Best For: Colorful bouquets, rustic arrangements, garden-style designs, wildflower centerpieces
Choosing Local
Incorporating local flowers into your wedding not only supports the local movement but also ensures the freshest, most vibrant blooms for your special day! We love when clients trust us on freely incorporating local flower varieties, because it gives us the flexibility to add surprise unique touches that align with your color palette and event vision.
