Zinnias

Here in Texas…where the temperature has been over 100 degrees for most of August…we appreciate zinnias! In fact, they happen to be the only flowers blooming in my garden at the moment…so I think it’s only fair we should honor them today…

image via Eddie Ross

…beautiful in aqua glass with hosta leaves…

image via Denise Fasanello Floral Design

…I spy bright yellow and magenta zinnias…love them with the gomphrena…

image via The Bride’s Cafe

…you know how I love simplicity…vivid pink zinnias in a galvanized bucket…perfect…

image via Beehive Events

…zinnias, stock, freesia and lisianthus in muted tones make up a spring bridal shoot bouquet…

image via Bliss Flower Studio

…notice the difference in petal count of each of the zinnias in this urn arrangement…

image via Eddie Ross

…this has always been one of my favorite bouquets…since it appeared in Martha Stewart Weddings in the Fall 2004 issue…time flies, but this bouquet is timeless to me…perfect for a garden wedding…

image via Martha Stewart

As you can imagine, zinnias are great to work with for outdoor weddings…or any setting where you fear heat will be a factor. They typically last 5-7 days in a vase arrangement. Anyone used zinnias in an arrangement or wedding?

Hope your week is off to a great start!