What’s in Bloom in June?

June is one of the most colourful months in the garden across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Warm days, longer evenings, and consistent growth mean gardens are bursting with blooms from annuals, perennials, shrubs, and flowering trees. Whether you’re planting containers, refreshing garden beds, or simply enjoying the season, there’s no shortage of colour to enjoy right now.

Annuals Blooming in June

Annuals are one of the easiest ways to add instant colour throughout the summer season. Many varieties thrive in June’s warmer temperatures and continue blooming right into fall.

Popular annuals blooming now include:

  • Petunias
  • Calibrachoa
  • Geraniums
  • Marigolds
  • Lobelia
  • Begonias
  • SunPatiens
  • Alyssum
  • Osteospermum
  • Cosmos
  • Zinnias

These summer flowers are perfect for hanging baskets, patio containers, window boxes, and sunny garden beds.

Perennials Blooming in June

Perennials return year after year and many begin putting on a beautiful show in early summer. June is a great time to enjoy established perennial gardens while also planting new varieties for future seasons.

Perennials flowering in June include:

  • Lavender
  • Salvia
  • Peonies
  • Shasta Daisy
  • Yarrow
  • Delphinium
  • Dianthus

Many of these pollinator-friendly plants attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden. Learn more about the best pollinator plants for your garden here.

Shrubs & Trees in Bloom

Flowering shrubs and trees begin to take centre stage in June, adding fragrance, structure, and long-lasting beauty to the landscape.

Roses

Roses truly shine this time of year, with many varieties covered in blooms by early June. From fragrant English roses to disease-resistant landscape roses and climbing varieties, there’s a rose for every garden style. Many also make excellent cut flowers for bringing indoors.

Shop available Roses here.

Dogwood Trees

Dogwood trees continue blooming into early summer with elegant flowers that brighten both landscapes and woodland gardens. Their soft white or pink blooms are iconic across Vancouver during this season and add timeless beauty to the garden.

Learn more about Dogwood Trees here.

Coming Soon…

As we move further into summer, keep an eye out for even more blooms beginning to appear, including:

  • Hydrangeas
  • Coneflowers (Echinacea)
  • Dahlias
  • Black-Eyed Susans
  • Sunflowers
  • Crocosmia

June is one of the best times to explore the garden, discover new favourites, and enjoy everything blooming throughout Vancouver’s growing season!

Visit Hunters Garden Centre in Vancouver and Surrey for an abundance of long-lasting blooms and expert advice.

 

June 2, 2026