June: Rose
June marks the start of tea party season and is also the month of the rose, the most symbolic of all flowers. Synonymous with romance, roses speak of a bygone era. Vintage varieties are the Tea Rose and the sweet-smelling Damask Rose, which will fill your home with its wonderful scent. Both are full-budded, so why not place single blooms in vintage teacups and dot them around your home? Alternatively, dry them and scatter their petals around your table.
July: Larkspur
Blue or deep violet colour and beautiful.
August: Poppy
Dramatic, fiery and passionate in appearance.
September: Aster
The name of this flower is derived from the Anicent Greek word meaning ‘star’, due to the star shape that its petals make.
October: Calendula
More commonly known as pot marigold, calendula flowers vary in colour, from pale yellow to orangery red.
November: Chrysanthemum
These large blooms often have bold pink petals. Tie them together with a satin ribbon and display them in a vintage birdcage, or arrange the flowers in vintage teapots.
December: Dahlia Black Narcissus
With its dark red, cactus-style blooms, these unusual flowers are dramatic and beautiful. Holly and mistletoe are also winter favourites.
January: Snowdrop
So sweet and elegant, these delicate flowers have a wintry feel about them. Beautiful displayed in vintage glasses.
February: Violet
Simply gorgeous, violet in colour and often with heart-shaped petals – perfect for your Valentine.
March: Jonquil
Extremely fragrant and fresh for spring.
April: Sweet Pea
These bright, highly scented flowers come in a variety of pink, purple and white shades and have been cultivated since the 17th century.
May: Lily-of-the-Valley
This flower’s name suggests a lady-like glamour. Put these bell-shaped beauties into a tea pot and let them pour over on to the table.
