Garden Style Flowers 101

Garden-style flower arranging is a popular approach to creating flower arrangements that mimic the appearance of a freshly gathered bouquet from a garden. This style of flower arranging is characterized by its natural, unstructured, and relaxed appearance. And it’s my specialty!

Key features of garden-style flower arranging include:

1. Loose and Organic Arrangement: Garden-style arrangements often have a loose, unstructured composition. When arranging flowers and foliage, I arrange them in a way that mimics how they naturally grow in a garden.
2. Varied Flower Selection: I choose a wide variety of flowers, both in terms of species and color. This diversity creates a vibrant and natural look.
3. Mixed Foliage: In addition to flowers, garden-style arrangements include various types of foliage and greenery to add texture and depth to the design.
4. Seasonal Themes: I design garden-style arrangements to reflect the changing seasons. These flowers and foliage I use are in season to capture the essence of a particular time of year.
5. Cascading and Overflowing Design: Some garden-style arrangements have a cascading or overflowing quality. The flowers and foliage spill over the edges of the container, creating a lush and abundant look.

I love this style of flower arranging for its romantic, whimsical, and timeless appeal. It’s often used for weddings, special occasions, and in home décor to bring a touch of the outdoors indoors. Garden-style arrangements allow for creativity and improvisation, making each bouquet unique and visually captivating.

Common flower types that work well in garden-style flower arrangements:

1. Roses: Classic and versatile, roses come in various colors and can be a central focus or a supporting flower.
2. Peonies: Known for their large, lush blooms and fragrant scent, peonies are popular in garden-style arrangements.
3. Lavender: With its delightful fragrance and tall, slender spikes of purple or blue flowers, lavender adds an elegant touch.
4. Dahlias: These vibrant, intricate flowers come in a range of shapes and colors, making them great for adding drama to your arrangement.
5. Zinnias: Zinnias are bright and cheerful annual flowers that come in a variety of colors.
6. Delphiniums: Delphiniums have tall flower stalks and come in shades of blue, purple, and white, adding height to your arrangement.
7. Foxgloves: Known for their tubular-shaped, bell-like flowers, foxgloves add an elegant and whimsical touch.
8. Snapdragons: Snapdragons are tall flowers with a wide range of colors.
9. Larkspur: Similar to delphiniums, larkspur has tall spikes of flowers but comes in a wider variety of colors.
10. Cosmos: Cosmos flowers have delicate, feathery foliage and come in shades of pink, white, and orange.
11. Daisies: Daisies have a simple and cheerful appearance, making them great for a natural garden look.
12. Bachelor’s Buttons: These small, bright blue or pink flowers add a wildflower touch to your arrangement.
13. Foliage: Don’t forget to include a variety of foliage like eucalyptus, ferns, and herbs such as rosemary and mint to add texture and greenery.

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