Creating a flower arrangement based on only one shade can be tricky but, if done correctly, can also be capable of leading to a beautiful and memorable design. White is a great choice for late autumn arrangements and is suitable for ushering in the winter and the beginning of the holiday season.
There are many options when creating a white floral design and plenty of choices to pick from when making a stunning, memorable arrangement. Fantastic scents and striking visuals can be found in white blooms like lily of the valley, gardenia, jasmine, stephanotis, sweet pea, freesia and tuberose. Although these are great choices for winter holiday arrangements (and can be found throughout the entire year), they are better known for their use in weddings.
The best winter flowers benefit from more pronounced shapes and textures that can differentiate them from the more subdued look of the ones mentioned above. Try using anthuriums, roses, anemones, carnations, amaryllis, disbud mums, Oriental lillies, parrot tulips or hydrangea to make for a more rustic design that is better suited to the various events and celebrations of the early winter.
Coupling these white flowers with a darker vase or basket and gold, silver or bronze accent pieces highlights the beautiful simplicity of a pure white arrangement. It’s difficult to make an all-white design turn out poorly so pick your favourite blooms and scents to begin with and finish off by creating contrast with a darker container.
White arrangements can represent purity or hope and offer a refreshing embrace of winter as fall ends and the holiday season approaches. Many florists prefer to make their holiday arrangements with reds and greens with white only added to add contrast but it’s also a fantastic idea to work from white alone. Use these tips this holiday season to enjoy a wonderful floral arrangement that is unique, stunning and truly evocative of this special time of the year.
