Ornamental Horticulture

(C) BOUQUETS

A flower bouquet is a collection of flowers in a creative arrangement. Flower bouquets are often given for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries. They are also used extensively in weddings. Traditionally the bride will hold the bouquet, and the Maid of Honor will hold it during the ceremony. A wedding bouquet of flowers or roses is an idea that was brought up years ago and then became a tradition

Materials for bouquet making


• Bouquet wrapper
• Ribbon bouquet wrap
• Holder
• Bouquet Handle Sleeves
• Bouquet Collar

Flowers for bouquets


Different flowers suit different occasions


Type of occasion	Suitable flowers for bouquet making
Elegant	Lilium (white)
Informal	Daisy (white petals with yellow centres)
Traditional	Rose (varying colours)
Unique	Sunflower
Simple	Tulips and Gypsophila

Line flowers

Line flowers are tall, and give your bouquet height, width, and a balanced look. Branches and tall foliage can serve as line flowers. Most line flowers have buds growing up a center stalk. Examples of line flowers are gladiolus, liatris, snapdragon, delphinium, tuberose, veronica, curly willow, bells-of-Ireland and stock.

Mass flowers

Mass flowers will give the bouquet weight or mass and are generally round and full faced. Sometimes they are referred to as face flowers. They are usually the focal point of color and interest in a bouquet. Most mass flowers come with only one flower on the end of the stem. Examples of mass flowers are rose, carnation, gerbera, sunflower, lily, daffodil, tulip, iris, freesia, zinnia, alstroemeria, protea, chrysanthemum.

Fillers for bouquets

• Grasses
• Eucalyptus
• Ferns
• Asparagus
• Gypsophila