Discover The Wonderful Flowers That Blooms During August In UK

August is a month in the garden with blue skies, sunshine, and holidays. Wondering about the beautiful and fragrant flowers? We have listed a few flowers you might find attractive that bloom in August. 

Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are shrubby and well-known garden plants in the UK. They’re easy to grow and flower for a long time, mostly seen in mid to late summer. These plants have many attractive autumn leaves too. They grow well in most soils, although those with blue flowers are sensitive to soil acidity – in more alkaline soils the blue color will fade to pinky-purple.

Climbing hydrangeas flower in summer and are well suited for covering north and east-facing walls. Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky is one the best types of Hydrangea mostly preferable for small gardens. It  Blooms from early August to early October, the flowers open in lime green and develop yellow tints as they age. It matures to the deepest pink, often revealing all the colors in one spike – the effect enhanced by red stems and has a spicy fragrance

Dahlia

Dahlia is a well-loved plant in the UK for its vibrant color and variety. It comes with a wide choice of flower shapes and colors, dahlias are unrivaled for giving a showy display from summer into autumn. You can combine them with other late-flowering plants like salvias and grasses to boost late-season borders, add dwarf cultivars for color in summer containers, or grow them in rows to give lots of cut flowers for your home.

Dahlia typically blooms from midsummer through the first frost, providing long-lasting color in the garden. They mainly prefer well-drained soil and a sunny spot in the garden and can be planted from tubers in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. In addition to this Dahlias make brilliant and prolific cut flowers, the more you cut them, the more flowers they produce

Clematis

Summer wouldn’t be summer without Clematis, one of the most popular plants in the UK famous for its big, bold, brightly colored flowers, coupled with their versatile growth habits. They are generally hardy and produce flowers in various colors, measuring up to 25 cm in diameter. Depending on the variety, clematis can bloom from spring to autumn, providing a long season of interest in the garden.

Clematis prefers well-drained soil and a position where its roots are shaded and cool, but its top growth is in full sun. Planting clematis deeply, with the first set of leaves below the soil surface, can help prevent wilt. Regular watering and feeding with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season will help clematis thrive.

Delphinium

It is difficult not to get excited with fabulous Delphinium for its rich colors. The word delphinium comes from the Greek delphinos, meaning dolphin, probably because of the shape of the opening flowers. They flower in early summer during June and July and produce towering flower spikes that can reach over 2m tall. They’re probably best known for their vivid sapphire blue flowers, but they also come in mauve, pink, white, and even red. Delphiniums are perfect for beds and borders and make a glorious cut flower.

Delphiniums have grown in the UK for centuries Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, and fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season promotes healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Lily 

One of the most common and renowned flowers of the UK with their spectacular look and large flowers that come in a variety of pretty shades. From perfect pinks to regal whites and elegant yellows, lilies are a cottage gardener’s favorite for a reason. With fragrant flowers, lilies make a wonderful cut flower and can bring a magnificent display to any vase or jug on your windowsill or side table indoors

Depending on the type, lilies mostly bloom from late spring through late summer. They are usually raised from bulbs, but they can be grown from seed. Different species need different amounts of sunlight to thrive, while most lilies prefer porous loamy soil and good drainage. The flowering periods of certain species begin in late spring; others bloom in late summer or early autumn.

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