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Exotics for floristry

Exotics add shape and interest

Add drama with Palms, Cotton bolls, brights and exotics

Exotics in floristry help set the mood – especially for a hot, tropical or summery feel. Make architectural lines using cane coils or add a vertical element with pampas stems.

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Exotic Kangaroo Paw flowers are native to Australia

Proteas

The top image is a variety of Protea called Susanna which is a woody flower, sometimes used en masse for an alternative bouquet. A similar effect can be obtained by using Protea compacta or cedar rose picks.

Palm stems

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Extoic palms add natural texture and a summery feel

Palms add tropical charm to a bouquet, or simply place three (or any odd number) in a tall vase for home decor. Choose between exotic fronds, suns, spears and twizzles, dyed or natural. Try using one stem as a backer for a small posy in bright colours.

Cotton bolls aka Gossypium

Evocative of warmer climes, these soft and fluffy “flowers” are held on woody branches. Cotton stems can be displayed alone or as part of a mixed arrangement.

Brights

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Dyed Lagurus in summer colours such as orange

Choose hot colours of flowers and dyed stems such as orange, red and dark pink to add a summery feel to your arrangement. For example Lagurus grasses are available in a wide range of colours. Hot colours team well with large leaves and foliage for a tropical feel – think Hawaiian shirt!

Natural brights include yellow Billy Buttons Craspedia, Clover Gomphrena comes in a range of strong natural colours such as red, orange and purple, and Amaranth comes in lime green or burgundy.

All these flowers and stems can be found seasonally in our Summer Blooms department from Daisy Gifts Ltd.

Read about blooms such as Gypsophila, Nigella, Hydrangea and more via our dried flowers A to Z

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Bloggers disclosure | Custom bouquets

Hi I’m Ruth – I love writing about plants, nature, dried flowers, wildflowers and crafts. You can find out more about me here.

I have run a dried flower and lavender business in the UK since 2002. This means I am experienced in dried flower craft, but also am biased towards my own products – I can’t help but be proud of what I do! Find out more about Daisy Gifts Ltd® at our sister site daisyshop.co.uk

Thanks very much to all the lovely people who ask about buying custom handmade arrangements and bouquets – I’m afraid I don’t offer this service anymore, but we do sell the flowers you need to make your own.

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