The most popular wedding flowers can have limitations many people are unaware of. To save you some time and to make choosing your wedding flowers easier I've given some of the seasons, drawbacks, and benefits of some popular wedding flowers in the following paragraphs.
Lilacs are in season in the spring though some may be available into the summer months. Off-season lilacs cannot be counted on. This unusually fragrant flower requires a good water source and is sensitive to heat.
Lily of the Valley is available in the month of May but only sporadically during the balance of the year. Even in season, lily of the valley can be very expensive per tiny stem. Lily of the valley often does not have very long stems making it impractical for some types of arrangement. It is extremely fragrant so a little goes a long way towards creating a wonderful, scented floral arrangement.
Orchids are available year round depending upon their variety though their prices are subject to great fluctuation. Orchids are sensitive to cold and may bruise or drop blooms with rough handling during shipping. However, if the orchids reach the florist in great shape they can be tough as nails! Orchids are resistant to moisture loss and heat so they make great bouquet and body flowers.
Roses are available all year-round. There is one time of year that it would be advisable to steer clear of roses - Valentine's Day! The rose market is awash with substandard roses during this time many of which are horribly over-priced.
Roses are a middle-of-the-road flower when it comes to durability being neither tough nor overly fragile. Roses are prone to open up in warm conditions. Sometimes this is desirable, such as when the roses are part of a garden style bouquet arrangement. Other times it is not, such as when they are used in boutonnieres.
Stephanotis is available year round. This fragrant blossom is very delicate and vulnerable to damage from heat, cold, and handling. Unless provided with an adequate source of water, stephanotis blooms will wither in bouquets and body flowers. Expect stephanotis blooms to show wilting and browning by the end of your wedding reception.
Tulips are available most of the year but are at their best quality and pricing from February through April. Tulips are vulnerable to heat, which tends to blow them open which can result in lost petals. Tulips also actually grow after they are cut. The combination of these phenomena can change the appearance of wedding arrangements in mere hours! Tulips hold up pretty well out of water but do not make ideal body flowers due to their heat sensitivity.
So please, keep these facts in mind when choosing your wedding flowers to assure the best quality, durability, and pricing. Your online florist can also guide you to more seasonal flower choices for your wedding and help make the best choices to decorate your wedding day.
Lilacs are in season in the spring though some may be available into the summer months. Off-season lilacs cannot be counted on. This unusually fragrant flower requires a good water source and is sensitive to heat.
Lily of the Valley is available in the month of May but only sporadically during the balance of the year. Even in season, lily of the valley can be very expensive per tiny stem. Lily of the valley often does not have very long stems making it impractical for some types of arrangement. It is extremely fragrant so a little goes a long way towards creating a wonderful, scented floral arrangement.
Orchids are available year round depending upon their variety though their prices are subject to great fluctuation. Orchids are sensitive to cold and may bruise or drop blooms with rough handling during shipping. However, if the orchids reach the florist in great shape they can be tough as nails! Orchids are resistant to moisture loss and heat so they make great bouquet and body flowers.
Roses are available all year-round. There is one time of year that it would be advisable to steer clear of roses - Valentine's Day! The rose market is awash with substandard roses during this time many of which are horribly over-priced.
Roses are a middle-of-the-road flower when it comes to durability being neither tough nor overly fragile. Roses are prone to open up in warm conditions. Sometimes this is desirable, such as when the roses are part of a garden style bouquet arrangement. Other times it is not, such as when they are used in boutonnieres.
Stephanotis is available year round. This fragrant blossom is very delicate and vulnerable to damage from heat, cold, and handling. Unless provided with an adequate source of water, stephanotis blooms will wither in bouquets and body flowers. Expect stephanotis blooms to show wilting and browning by the end of your wedding reception.
Tulips are available most of the year but are at their best quality and pricing from February through April. Tulips are vulnerable to heat, which tends to blow them open which can result in lost petals. Tulips also actually grow after they are cut. The combination of these phenomena can change the appearance of wedding arrangements in mere hours! Tulips hold up pretty well out of water but do not make ideal body flowers due to their heat sensitivity.
So please, keep these facts in mind when choosing your wedding flowers to assure the best quality, durability, and pricing. Your online florist can also guide you to more seasonal flower choices for your wedding and help make the best choices to decorate your wedding day.
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