Some suggest that the Gethsemane Prayer Garden peaks in color in June, but really the colors of June continue throughout the summer. The theme of blue tones from May changes again in June, this time keeping the blues but adding soft and gentle, as well as bright and bold pinks and red colors. There are some whites such as found in the mock orange bush, but predominantly the garden is pinks with blues and white tones.

The roses are the stunning centerpiece of the garden: the pink ones remind us of Christ's softness and gentleness; the white ones bring to mind His purity and elegance; and the red roses remind us of His unfailing love for us. Our perfect rose, "crucified in weakness" (2 Cor 13:4 NIV), without spot or blemish, was jeered at, mocked, beaten, flogged and tortured. He loves us that much. The roses typically open in the second half of June, and they last most years through Thanksgiving.

The blue, purple and white delphinium open in June for their first blossoming; a second blooming period typically occurs in late summer. We see the coral bells during June as well, and we have both a deep red and a pink variety. The oranate and fancy bellflower, not like a loud clanging gong but more similar to a delicately pitched melody, also show up for more than a month of color. With these and many other flowers, June offers a pleasant mix of color, fragrance and early summer warmth.